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Guilin Essence Tour | 4-Day Guilin, Li River, Yangshuo, West Street, Elephant Trunk Hill and Reed Flute Cave Classic Tour

Our Price: from
US$525
￥3555
€461
C$741
Rs.50541
(Price shown is based on the lowest price per person over the next 60 days) Duration: 4 days Language: English; Mandarin Chinese Group Size: Max 16 people Visit Guilin (East and West Alleyways, Elephant Trunk Hill, Jingjiang Prince's Palace, Li River Cruise, Reed Flute Cave), Yangshuo (West Street, Yangshuo Countryside).
Highlights:
  • 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.

Itinerary

Day 1:Guilin

Hotel: Standard: Guilin City 3-Star Hotel
Meals: Meal: Excluded
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.

Day 2:Guilin

Hotel: Standard: Guilin City 3-Star Hotel
Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Included; Dinner: Excluded
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
  • 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.

Day 3:Guilin - Yangshuo(84 km)

Hotel: Standard: Yangshuo 3-Star Hotel
Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Included; Dinner: Excluded
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
  • 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
  • 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.

Day 4:Yangshuo - Guilin(81 km)

Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
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)

  • Free Pick‑up: Arrivals between 08:00 - 22:00

  • 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.

  • If you arrive before the group start date or leave after the group end date, a separate transfer fee applies

  • If your arrival or departure falls outside the free transfer time window, a separate transfer fee also applies

  • 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.

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

3 Nightss in 3-star hotels, standard twin room.
Meals: Meals as specified in itinerary (breakfast at hotel).
Admission: First entrance ticket to attractions listed in itinerary.
Vehicle: All vehicle costs (including tolls, fuel, vehicle mountain entry fees).
Transfers: Airport/train station pick-up and drop-off service.
Guide: Chinese/English bilingual guide based on actual situation.
Insurance: Travel accident insurance, vehicle seat insurance, travel agency liability insurance.
Two bottles of mineral water per person per day.

Price Excludes

International and domestic airfare or train tickets for the first and last day.
Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls, pay TV, drinks, snacks, alcohol, etc.
Additional costs due to force majeure events (natural disasters, war, strikes, pandemics, flight changes, insufficient participants).
Tips: Suggested RMB 40-70 per person per day for the guide and RMB 20-50 per person per day for the driver.
Meals not specified in the itinerary.
Cost for private transfer if you decline the shared group transfer service.