Private Tour · Chengdu

Guilin & Yangshuo Classic Panorama

Li River Highlights · Yangshuo Countryside · Elephant Trunk Hill & Twin Pagodas

3 Days 2 NightsGuilin690 – 990 USD

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Li RiverYangshuoKarstFirst-Timer

Overview

Trip Overview

Three days linking Guilin's most iconic landscapes and street life: drift the essence of the Li River by bamboo raft, cycle Yangshuo's Yulong River countryside, then return for Elephant Trunk Hill and the Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas. Slow down like a local and capture the karst from dawn to dusk.

Highlights

Trip Highlights

✓Bamboo Raft Drift on the Essential Section of the Li River from Yangdi to Xingping
✓Yangshuo Yulong River Countryside Cycling & Village Lanes
✓Check in at Elephant Trunk Hill and Sun & Moon Twin Pagodas City Landmarks
✓Xingping Ancient Town & the Scene on the 20-Yuan Banknote
✓Yangshuo West Street Nightlife & Local Snacks
✓Two Rivers and Four Lakes Night Cruise Around the City Water System
✓Stay 4 nights in 4-star hotels, no need to move luggage

Day-by-day

Day-by-day Itinerary

1DAYGuilin

Arrival in Guilin · First Impression of the City's Mountains and Rivers

BreakfastNot included · Not included on arrival day

MorningArrive at Guilin Liangjiang International Airport or Guilin Railway Station, private transfer to a downtown hotel, then take a short rest.

LunchNot included · Suggested to dine at Zhengyang Pedestrian Street at your own expense

AfternoonVisit Elephant Trunk Hill, the city emblem landmark at the confluence of the Li River and Peach Blossom River; then stroll around Shan Lake and Rong Lake, and view the Sun & Moon Twin Pagodas from afar.

DinnerIncluded · Local Guilin restaurant · Includes Guilin rice noodles and beer fish specialties

EveningNight cruise on the Two Rivers and Four Lakes, enjoy the Sun & Moon Twin Pagodas and waterfront lights by boat; on the way back, you can visit Zhengyang Pedestrian Street.

TransportPrivate transfer + downtown walking/boat cruiseStay4-star hotel in downtown Guilin

2DAY桂林-阳朔

Li River Highlights Drift · Yangshuo Countryside

BreakfastIncluded · In the hotel

MorningDrive to Yangdi Pier, take a bamboo raft or cruise boat through the essential section of the Li River, passing Nine Horses Mural Hill and Yellow Cloth Reflection.

LunchIncluded · Farmhouse meal in Xingping Ancient Town · Includes Li River fish

AfternoonArrive at Xingping Ancient Town, check in at the scene on the 20-yuan banknote, then after lunch drive to Yangshuo and check in.

DinnerNot included · Dinner at West Street at your own expense; beer fish recommended

EveningExplore Yangshuo West Street, taste beer fish and stuffed snails, and enjoy the town's nightlife blending Chinese and Western styles.

TransportTour bus + Li River bamboo raft/cruise boatStay4-star hotel in Yangshuo

3DAY阳朔-桂林

Yulong River Cycling · Return Trip

BreakfastIncluded · In the hotel

MorningCycle along the country lanes by the Yulong River, passing Jiuxian and Chaoyang Pier, and see rice fields and karst peaks.

LunchIncluded · Yangshuo farmhouse meal

AfternoonReturn to downtown Guilin; depending on flight/train time, you can visit East West Lane or the exterior of Prince Jingjiang Mansion, then private transfer to the station.

DinnerNot included · Not included on return day

EveningTransfer to the airport/station according to return time, ending the itinerary.

TransportBicycle + private transfer to stationStayNone (return day)

Hotels

Hotel Reference

Destination	Hotel	Rating	Room type	Nights
Guilin	4-star hotel in downtown Guilin	4-star	Standard twin room	1 night
Yangshuo	Yangshuo 4-star hotel	4-star	Standard Twin Room	1 night

Activities

Recommended Activities

Li River

The core scenery of 'Guilin's landscape is the best under heaven'; bamboo rafting to see Nine Horses Mural Hill and Yellow Cloth Reflection.

Elephant Trunk Hill

The emblem of Guilin, shaped like a giant elephant drinking water, the city's most iconic photo spot.

Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas

Golden and silver pagodas in Shan Lake; their night lights reflect on the water, a landmark of the Two Rivers and Four Lakes area.

Xingping Ancient Town

A thousand-year-old town by the Li River, location of the scene on the 20-yuan banknote.

Yulong River

Yangshuo's most beautiful rural river, ideal for cycling and bamboo rafting with charming petite scenery.

Add-ons

Add-on Services

Item	Destination	Details	Currency	Fee	Remark
Li River 4-star cruise upgrade	Guilin	Upgrade from Yangdi to Xingping section to a 4-star cruise with buffet lunch	CNY	Price on request	Book 3 days in advance
Impression Liu Sanjie Show in Yangshuo	Yangshuo	Landscape live performance tickets with transfers	CNY	Price on request	Limited seats in peak season
Professional travel photography	Yangshuo	Half-day photo shoot at Li River or Yulong River, includes retouched photos	CNY	Price on request	Photographer must be booked in advance

Included / Not included

Pricing

Included

2 nights 4-star hotel accommodation (with breakfast)
Air-conditioned tour vehicle throughout and private station transfers
Li River highlights section bamboo raft/cruise ticket
Two Rivers and Four Lakes night cruise ticket
Meals specified in itinerary (2 breakfasts, 2 main meals)
Chinese-speaking driver-guide service

Not Included

International and domestic round-trip transportation to/from Guilin
Personal travel insurance
Optional activities outside the itinerary and personal expenses
Single room supplement
Guide gratuities
Additional costs due to force majeure
Meals and drinks not specified

Notes

Good to Know

This itinerary is privately customized; the order can be flexibly adjusted according to flight times.
Li River bamboo rafting is subject to water levels and weather; if suspended, it will be changed to a cruise or rescheduled.
In peak season (May Day, National Day, Spring Festival), hotels and boat tickets must be booked 30 days in advance.

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