Li River, Guilian

Commences: Guilin, China
Duration: 8 hours

 

Take a day trip from Guilin along the impressionable Li River, twisting and turning through lush Chinese landscape that will have you 'snap happy' with the camera for the majority of the sightseeing tour! After some local, fresh catches for lunch on the way to Yangshuo, you will have the opportunity to indulge in a bit of shopping and maybe pick up some real bargains in pearl and jade, or fine Chinese paintings.

On this full day sightseeing tour from Guilin you'll be cruising upriver for four hours, sitting in cushioned comfort in the main cabin or enjoying the open-air viewing platform. Bring lots of film because this cruise along the Li River is a photographer's dream, and you'll want to capture the dramatic landscapes that Chinese artists have been painting for centuries.

Lunch will be served onboard, with local favorites and fresh catches from the Li River. Your destination is the village of Yangshuo, where you'll disembark and stroll amid the colorful, bustling marketplace of local street vendors. After you stretch your legs and see the sights, it's a bus trip back to Guilin to see the farms and countryside away from the river. The trip doesn't end here, because you also get a choice of shopping stops and some real bargains in pearl and jade, or fine Chinese paintings.

Reed Flute Cave, Guilin

Commences: Guilin, China
Duration: 7 hours

 

The scenery of Guilin has been called "the most magnificent under heaven". Guilin is famous for the verdant beauty of nearby mountains, elegant waterways, magnificent crags and fantastic caverns.Experience the best of Guilin on this full day sightseeing tour including Fubo Hill, Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Hill, Solitary Beauty Peak, Mansion of Prince Jingjiang and Seven Star Park

Your full-day Guilin city tour begins with two attractions that features sculpted stone: one carved by man and the other by nature. At Fubo Hill, you will stroll along the pathways to see intricate carvings and stone Buddhas dating back to the Tang Dynasty. Then it's on to Reed Flute Cave, one of the main attractions in Guilin, this is a must-see, it's where nature has sculpted the "Palace of Natural Arts," beautiful stalactite and stalagmite formations, illuminated by colorful lights.

After a leisurely stop to shop for local pearls, jewelry and crafts, it's on to the symbolic center of the city, Elephant Hill. Resembling an elephant drinking water through its trunk, this monolithic hill is approximately 3.5 million years old, with stairs to climb for a bird's eye view of Guilin. After lunch you will visit Solitary Beauty Peak and the ancient home of a nobleman in the Ming Dynasty. Here you'll tour the Mansion of Prince Jingjiang and stroll along the scenic waterways of nearby Seven Star Park.

Elephant Hill, Guilin

Commences: Guilin, China
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

 

Short on time? Then this half-day sightseeing tour of Guilin is perfect. Visit the hot spots of Guilin and its magical surroundings in a short but sweet 3 - 4 hour morning or afternoon city tour. Highlights include Elephant Hill, reed Flute Cave and Fubu Hill. Take in the major sights of Guilin, without it taking up all your time! Choose from a morning or afternoon departure.

Guilin and the nearby Li River display some of the most unique and beautiful terrain in all of China. This half-day tour showcases some of the geographic and cultural highlights in the city of Guilin itself.

Your adventure starts at Fubo Hill which has both natural beauty and historic art. Beginning in the Tang Dynasty, local artisans created intricate carvings and elegant stone Buddhas. From here it's on to Reed Flute Cave to see the impressive natural beauty of its stalactite and stalagmite formations. Locals call this cave the "Palace of Natural Arts," for reasons you'll soon discover. Next will be a stop at a local pearl market for rest, refreshments and shopping.

Then you will visit the centerpiece of Guilin's riverside park, Elephant Hill. Nature created this marvel some 3.5 million years ago and its shape resembles an elephant drinking water through its trunk. Finish your tour with a vigorous climb up the hill to take in the panoramic scenery of the city, river and surrounding countryside.

Guilin Shuttle Transfer: Airport to Hotel Roundtrip

Commences: Guilin, China
Duration: Varies

Ensure you have a smooth vacation in China by planning your airport shuttle connections ahead of time? Let the professional, English speaking staff look after you when you arrive in Guilin. Travel in comfortable air-conditioned vehicles to and from your hotel. Just look out for your name and let the professional team do the rest!
You will be met at Guilin Airport when you clear airport customs and driven directly to the Guilin hotel. Singles, couples or groups, your ground transportation needs can all be covered by this airport shuttle service.

Upon your return transfer simple meet your driver at a prearranged time in the foyer of your hotel to be transferred to Guilin Airport for your departure flight.

The service offers the experience of veteran drivers, with a minimum three years' professional driving experience.