Guilin Essence Tour | 4-Day Guilin, Li River, Yangshuo, West Street, Elephant Trunk Hill and Reed Flute Cave Classic Tour
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Tour Overview
Highlights
Visit Guilin (East and West Alleyways, Elephant Trunk Hill, Jingjiang Prince's Palace, Li River Cruise, Reed Flute Cave), Yangshuo (West Street, Yangshuo Countryside).
- Visit the historic Jingjiang Prince's Palace, the best-preserved Ming Dynasty princely mansion in China.
- Explore the ancient East and West Alleyways, tasting authentic local snacks and experiencing Guilin's intangible cultural heritage.
- See the iconic Elephant Trunk Hill, Guilin's landmark formed at the confluence of the Li River and Peach Blossom River.
- Discover the 'Palace of Natural Art', Reed Flute Cave, one of China's most famous karst caves with spectacular stalactites and stalagmites.
- Enjoy a scenic Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, experiencing the famous 'Guilin landscape is the best under heaven'.
- Experience the rural countryside of Yangshuo by bike, motorcycle, or on foot, passing by karst mountains, rice fields, and villages.
- Explore the vibrant West Street in Yangshuo, a perfect blend of Eastern and Western elements and the heart of the local nightlife.
- Travel in a small group of up to 16 people for a more personalized and intimate experience.
Dates & Prices
Price in CNY (per person, based on double occupancy)
Itinerary
Arrive in Guilin. Our driver will meet you at the airport/railway station and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to rest or explore the surrounding area.
Full-day sightseeing in Guilin city. Visit the historic Jingjiang Prince's Palace. Explore the ancient East and West Alleyways. See the iconic Elephant Trunk Hill. Discover the spectacular Reed Flute Cave.
Guilin, CN
Guilin, famed for its karst landscapes, features the Li River and Elephant Trunk Hill, offering picturesque scenery and classic travel experiences.
Jingjiang Prince's Palace
Jingjiang Prince's Palace is a well-preserved Ming Dynasty princely residence in central Guilin. The architectural complex showcases traditional Chinese palace design and garden aesthetics, offering visitors insight into the region's historical and cultural heritage.
East and West Alleyways
East and West Alleyways form a historic district in central Guilin, preserving Ming and Qing Dynasty architectural styles and street layouts. The area features traditional shops, local snacks, and handicrafts, offering a stroll through Guilin's old-town atmosphere.
Elephant Trunk Hill
Elephant Trunk Hill is Guilin's iconic natural landmark, named for its resemblance to an elephant drinking from the river. This limestone hill stands at the confluence of the Li River and Peach Blossom River, representing the classic beauty of Guilin's karst landscape.
Reed Flute Cave
Reed Flute Cave is a celebrated limestone cave in Guilin, named for the reed plants at its entrance that were traditionally used to make flutes. The cave features spectacular stalactites, stalagmites, and stone columns illuminated by colorful lighting.
Travel from Guilin to Yangshuo. Take a scenic Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo. Explore the Yangshuo countryside by bike, motorcycle, or on foot. In the evening, visit the lively West Street.
Guilin, CN
Guilin, famed for its karst landscapes, features the Li River and Elephant Trunk Hill, offering picturesque scenery and classic travel experiences.
Li River Cruise
The Li River Cruise is a quintessential Guilin experience, sailing through stunning karst landscapes from Guilin to Yangshuo. Often called the 'Gallery of a Hundred Miles,' it offers breathtaking views of limestone peaks, serene waters, and rural scenery that have inspired Chinese art for centuries.
Yangshuo, CN
Famous for its stunning karst landscapes and the Li River, Yangshuo offers cycling, hiking, and river cruises amid picturesque countryside.
Yangshuo Countryside
Yangshuo Countryside is renowned for its classic karst peak forest landscape, pastoral scenery, and tranquil villages. Cycling or walking along country paths allows close appreciation of the picturesque natural views and simple rural life.
West Street
West Street is Yangshuo's bustling pedestrian commercial street, famous for its blend of Chinese and Western cultures. Lined with restaurants, cafes, bars, and specialty shops, it serves as the center for experiencing Yangshuo's nightlife and international atmosphere.
After breakfast, transfer from Yangshuo back to Guilin. The driver will drop you off at the airport or railway station for your onward journey. Tour concludes.
Departure & Return
Complimentary Transfer Service
(Available only on designated group departure and end dates)
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Free Pick‑up: Arrivals between 08:00 - 22:00
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Free Drop‑off: Departures between 09:00 - 23:00 (early morning flights are also covered if you are willing to leave in advance)
Transfers are currently provided with a driver only. If multiple guests arrive around the same time, a guide may be arranged at our discretion. Any policy updates will be communicated separately.
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If you arrive before the group start date or leave after the group end date, a separate transfer fee applies
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If your arrival or departure falls outside the free transfer time window, a separate transfer fee also applies
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For shared group transfers, guests with close arrival times will be picked up together, with a waiting time of approximately 1.5 hours. If you prefer not to wait, please notify us at least 1 day in advance to arrange a private transfer at an additional cost.
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Policies
Share Room: If a single male or female guest arises and another same-gender solo traveler agrees to share, the travel agency will assist with room sharing; if not possible, a single room supplement applies.
If the guest decides to change to a private room after the tour has commenced, they must pay an additional charge equal to twice the single supplement will apply.
If the guest decides to change to a private room after the tour has commenced, they must pay an additional charge equal to twice the single supplement will apply.
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Booking and Reservation
All tours are for early booking, tour operator suggests the each passenger should book tour at least 3 weeks before departure date. Passenger may make reservation via email; however, seats will not be assigned until the deposit has been paid. At time of reservation, passenger may require to provide name, phone number and address and specify designated tour and date of travel.All seats are pre-assigned with numbers; seat assignment is based on a first come first serve basis after down payment.
Booking and Reservation
All tours are for early booking, tour operator suggests the each passenger should book tour at least 3 weeks before departure date. Passenger may make reservation via email; however, seats will not be assigned until the deposit has been paid. At time of reservation, passenger may require to provide name, phone number and address and specify designated tour and date of travel.All seats are pre-assigned with numbers; seat assignment is based on a first come first serve basis after down payment.
Travel Documents
Each passenger must carry a valid travel document. (Valid visa for countries needed) (E.g. Green Card, Passport, Re-Entry Permit, and etc.) Tour operator is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
Each passenger must carry a valid travel document. (Valid visa for countries needed) (E.g. Green Card, Passport, Re-Entry Permit, and etc.) Tour operator is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
Cancellation penalties per person (request day and departure day are not counted)
30 days or more prior to departure - - 10% of total purchase amount..
15-29 days or more prior to departure - 30% of total purchase amount.
7-14 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
Within 6 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase amount.
Day of departure no show or late - 100% per person.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
30 days or more prior to departure - - 10% of total purchase amount..
15-29 days or more prior to departure - 30% of total purchase amount.
7-14 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
Within 6 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase amount.
Day of departure no show or late - 100% per person.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
Travel Insurance
Tour operator is not responsible for any loss of or damage to personal items, or personal injury that may occur on or during the tour. It is optional that passengers to buy travel insurance, for more information, please consult your travel agent.
Tour operator is not responsible for any loss of or damage to personal items, or personal injury that may occur on or during the tour. It is optional that passengers to buy travel insurance, for more information, please consult your travel agent.
Itinerary Variations
We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
Tour Cancellation
We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure of the tour, Taketours only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.
We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure of the tour, Taketours only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.
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