Overview:
Slow down and allow yourself to have a relaxing vacation in Guilin. This 6 days tour covers the highlights in Guilin, Yangshuo and the Longsheng Longji Rice Terraces, and allows you to enjoy the peaceful scenery, countryside, and traditional ethnic cultures at a relaxing pace.
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Longsheng
Upon your arrival in Guilin, you will be transferred straight to Longsheng. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the mountain breeze as you clear your head.
A one-way transfer from Guilin to Longsheng usually takes about 3 to 4 hours on the mountain road. We will arrange for you to drive on the highway, reducing the trip to 2.5 hours.
No time is wasted when you arrive in Guilin as we will pick you up immediately. However, if you arrive in Guilin after 7pm, you need to stay one night locally.
Attractions: Longji Rice Terrace, Ping’an Village
Meal: Not included
Hotel: Overnight in Guilin
Construction of the terraced fields began about 600 years ago, and now the ethnic minorities in Longsheng are still very dependent on this massive agricultural project.
You can walk or take an off-road vehicle up to the top of the mountain and admire the rolling mountains and lush rice fields.
Afterwards, walk down to a Yao family’s home where the host will introduce you to their unique bamboo rice cooker and oil tea culture. Chat with them before lunch.
Get ready for an easy hike along the mountain road from Ping’an Village to Guzhuang Village. The former is the settlement of the Yao people, while the latter is a different style of the Zhuang people.
The hike covers the most picturesque parts of the rice terraces, and you’ll meet some lovely locals along the way.
Your personal driver will be waiting for you at Guzhuang Village with your luggage, ready to drop you back to Guilin where you will enjoy a relaxing evening.
Attractions: Daxu Ancient Town, Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave
Meal: Not included
Hotel: Overnight in Guilin
Daxu Ancient Town was once an important commercial port in its heyday, but now it is almost forgotten by the outside world.
However, some interesting things can still be found here: as you walk around the town, you will learn about the history of transactions, and most interestingly, an old gentleman will show you his interesting collection, which has been Others have used the past two centuries.
After lunch, visit Guilin landmarks: Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave. The rest of the time is free for you.
Attractions: Li River Cruise
Meal: Not included
Hotel: Overnight in Yangshuo
The Li River winds its way down from Guilin to Yangshuo, and you can get closer to the natural landscape while enjoying a 4-star Li River cruise.
The Chinese are great dreamers, and most mountains are named after their eccentric appearance. You may have to use your imagination to see the same shape; of course, you can also relax and clear your mind as the wind gently ruffles your hair.
Arrive at Yangshuo Resort on time for afternoon tea. Sit back and have a good coffee in a relaxed setting – that’s what a vacation should be like. A relaxing evening in Yangshuo.
Attractions: Yulong River
Meal: Not included
Hotel: Overnight in Yangshuo
Explore the countryside by bike before the sun is too high for a cool ride. Narrow bike lanes take you to secluded villages and endless fields as you pass by locals beckoning you.
After lunch, sail along the Yulong River by traditional bamboo raft and private boat.
It is forbidden to ride noisy motorboats on the Yulong River, and you can enjoy a quiet moment against the backdrop of the mountains and bamboo forests.
Meal: Not included
Say goodbye to Yangshuo and transfer to Guilin. Connect with your departure flight.
Thanks for making this wonderful trip with us and we hope to see you again soon!
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