4D3N · Private Tours · Included tips: Longji Rice Terraces with round-trip cable car + Impression Sanjie Liu Show + 4-star cruise on the Li River
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Private Tours
Fully flexible itinerary · 1-on-1 customer service · Private car/guide
Free cancellation
Free cancellation 2 days before
4 diamonds: High-end
Service language:English/Mandarin
Departure city: Guilin
Pick-up & drop-off methods
Arr. & dep. transfers incl.
Group size
Flexible (travel independently)
Highlights
Experience a luxurious 4-star cruise on the picturesque Li River. Enjoy Impression Sanjie Liu Show. Round-trip cable car tickets for the Longji Rice Terraces are included.
Stay at 4-diamond Grand Rezen Hotel Yangshuo in a great location near West Street. Enjoy a good night's sleep in a comfortable room. The itinerary is relaxing and well suited for a family vacation.
No car-pooling is included, and all-day online butler service is provided. Itinerary can be adjusted as your ideas.
4-day itinerary
Day 1 | Arrive in Guilin - Pick up at the airport or station - Check into the hotel - Free activity - Have a complimentary afternoon tea or daytime cruise on One River and Four Lakes - Elephant Hill - stay at Versailles Hotel or Bo She Hotel Meet up This product includes a free pickup service Airport/station pick-up Free pickup service from airport/train station:Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, Guilin Station, Guilinxi(Guilin West) Station, Guilinbei(Guilin North) Station Service period: All day(Private car) If your location is outside the free pickup area, you will need to go to the meeting point yourself. If you have any questions, please contact customer support. 07:00Breakfast(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 30 mins Time Not SpecifiedTransportation Welcome to Guilin, a city reminiscent of an ink-wash landscape painting. Experience the leisurely beauty of Guilin's mountains and rivers, where idyllic tranquility meets carefree bliss. Capture wonderful memories of this scenic wonderland. Upon arrival at Guilin Liangjiang International Airport or Guilin Railway Station, your personal driver will be waiting at the exit to greet you and take you to the hotel for check-in. There is no scheduled itinerary today. If you arrive in Guilin early, feel free to enjoy a city walk. Notice: After you place your order, our customer service representative will contact you via email within 48 hours, inviting you to add WeChat. And then we will send information about the itinerary via WeChat, such as hotels, transportation, drivers/guides, etc. Please check your email and keep your mobile phone connected to the internet. Have a pleasant journey. (During holidays and summer, it may be delayed until 22:00.) If you have not been contacted within this time frame, please tap "Ask About Trip" in your booked itinerary on Trip.com to contact us. Travel: approx. 50 km/50 mins 12:00Lunch(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 14:00Hotel  Versailles Hotel (Guilin Two Rivers and Four Lakes Railway Station Branch) 4.8/5 orBo She Hotel Guilin orGuilin Yachne· Landscape Mirror Hotel (Guilin Railway Station and the Mixc mall Branch) orShengpin International Hotel (Guilin Two Rivers and Four Lakes Xiangbi Mountain) orFeifan Chengpin Hotel (Guilin Liangjiang Shihuku Xiangbishan Branch) orGuilinGrandHotel（Two Rivers and Four Lakes East and West Alleys） We have carefully selected quality hotels for your trip and will confirm your accommodation after booking. By default, we assign hotels based on availability and do not accept specific hotel requests. If you wish to specify or choose a different hotel, please contact our customer service for more options. Travel: approx. 10 km/10 mins 15:00Afternoon tea(meal included for adults & children) Starview Bar, Lijiang Waterfall Hotel Complimentary Afternoon Tea or Daytime Cruise on One River and Four Lakes - A Special Gift from Us As a special gift, we invite you to enjoy a complimentary afternoon tea for 2 persons at the Observe Star Bar. Venue: Observe Star Bar, 17th Floor, Guilin Lijiang Pushang Hotel (Please go there on your own). Address: No. 1 Shanhu Bei Road, Xiufeng District, Guilin Service Hours: Daily, 14:00–17:00 Inclusions: Afternoon tea set for two (minimum 2 persons) Please Note: This gift is complimentary. No refund or credit will be provided if you are unable to redeem this gift. Reference fee: CNY 69/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 16:00Attraction  Two Rivers and Four Lakes Scenic Area 8.0 4.5/5 Lake (View from boat) Cruise: Complimentary Afternoon Tea or Daytime Cruise on One River and Four Lakes - A Special Gift from Us Daytime Cruise on One River and Four Lakes Venue: Riyuewan (sun and moon bay) Wharf, Xiangshan Yuren Wharf (Please go there on your own) Service Hours: Daily, 09:30–16:00 Inclusions: Boat ticket Notice: If you choose afternoon tea, the complimentary "Daytime Cruise on Lijiang River and Four Lakes" boat tour will be canceled. Travel: approx. 10 km/10 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 10 mins 17:10Attraction  Elephant Hill Scenic Area 8.9  No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Guilin4.6/5 Geological Sites (Appearance) Elephant Trunk Hill is the symbol and landmark of Guilin. It looks like a giant elephant drinking water from the Li River with its trunk. The natural cave between the 'trunk' and the 'body' is called Water Moon Cave. At night, the moon and its reflection in the river form a beautiful scene. It is the most representative scenic spot of Guilin's landscape and a must-visit for tourists. Travel: approx. 10 km/20 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 18:00Dinner(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 19:00Free time You may choose to visit the following attractions on your own: Zhengyang Pedestrian StreetorEast-West LaneorXiaoyao TowerorGuilin Central Square This is a suggested itinerary and does not include tickets, transportation, or guide services Travel: approx. 10 km/10 mins Sightseeing duration: approx. 1 hr |
Day 2 | Guilin - Longshen - Longji Rice Terraces - Huangluo Yao Village - Jinkeng Terraces includes round-trip cable car or Ping'An Terraces includes round-trip electric cart - Drone aerial photography - Go back to Guilin 07:30Breakfast(meal included for adults & children) Have breakfast at your hotel. Meal standard: CNY 20/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 08:00Transportation Today's arrangement: Travel to Longji Rice Terrace Scenic Area. We have specially arranged a picturesque and safe expressway for our distinguished guests, ensuring scenic views and a relaxing journey throughout. Travel: approx. 100 km/1 hr 40 mins 10:00Attraction Free gift: 1. Includes Scenic Area Transportation Fee - Transfer bus 2. Includes Scenic Area Transportation Fee - Jinkeng Terraces round-trip cable car. Or Includes Scenic Area Transportation Fee - Ping'an Terraces round-trip electric cart. Travel: approx. 10 km/10 mins Activity duration: approx. 3 hrs 10:30Attraction  Huangluo Red Yao Village 5.3 No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Longji Rice Terraces4.5/5 (no tickets required) Just a visit to the village, without any performances. Huangluo Red Yao Village, located in Longji Rice Terraces, is famed as the 'Long Hair Village'. Home to over 60 Yao women with floor-length hair - some exceeding 1. 8 meters, earning a Guinness World Record - long hair here symbolizes good fortune and wisdom, cared for with centuries-old herbal formulas. Tucked amid lush terraced fields, the village preserves traditional Yao architecture and daily customs. Visitors can experience the quiet charm of this ancient community, where tradition weaves seamlessly into daily life. Travel: approx. 20 km/20 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 12:00Lunch(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 13:00Attraction  Longji Rice Terraces Jinkeng Dazhai 5.2 No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Longji Rice Terraces4.8/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets)  Xishan Shaoleguan Scenic Spot 2.9 4.7/5 Observation Deck Terraced Field Mountain (no tickets required)  Golden Buddha Peak 4.3 5.0/5 Observation Deck (no tickets required)  Dajie Thousand-Layer Sky Ladder Viewing Point 3.1 4.8/5 Observation Deck (no tickets required) The Longji Rice Terraces offer stunning views, especially in autumn when they turn golden. Standing atop this man-made wonder is an extraordinary experience. If the shuttle bus to Jinkeng Rice Terrace is suspended, we will arrange a tour of Ping'an Terraces with complimentary round-trip electric vehicle service. You'll enjoy views such as Nine Dragons Five Tigers and Seven Stars with Moon Accompanying Platform. Complimentary drone aerial photography is provided (1–2 minute aerial video per order), subject to weather conditions. If aerial photography can't be arranged due to weather or other factors, no refund will be issued. Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 15:30Transportation Transfer back to Guilin via expressways, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the scenery along the way. The mountains stretch continuously, offering a naturally beautiful landscape. Travel: approx. 100 km/2 hrs 18:00Dinner(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 19:00Hotel Versailles Hotel (Guilin Two Rivers and Four Lakes Railway Station Branch) 4.8/5 orBo She Hotel Guilin orGuilin Yachne· Landscape Mirror Hotel (Guilin Railway Station and the Mixc mall Branch) orShengpin International Hotel (Guilin Two Rivers and Four Lakes Xiangbi Mountain) orFeifan Chengpin Hotel (Guilin Liangjiang Shihuku Xiangbishan Branch) orGuilinGrandHotel（Two Rivers and Four Lakes East and West Alleys） |
Day 3 | Yangshuo - Li River 4-star cruise includes buffet lunch and electric cart - Visit Shili Gallery by vehicle - West Street - Impression Sanjie Liu Show- Stay at 4-star Yangshuo Grand Rezen Hotel 07:00Breakfast(meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Meal standard: CNY 20/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 08:00Transportation Travel to Zhujiang Wharf in a private air-conditioned van. Travel: approx. 40 km/50 mins 09:00Attraction  Fresco Hill of Nine Horses 6.3 Selected for Best Things to Do in Yangshuo4.6/5 Mountain (View from boat)  The Reflections of Yellow Cloth Shoal 4.8 4.8/5 (View from boat)  20 RMB background observation deck 5.9 4.4/5 (View from boat) Cruise: You can take a 4-star Li River cruise, which includes the scenic area transportation fee (electric cart). A cruise along the Li River is an unforgettable experience. Amidst spectacular limestone peaks, you will see graceful bamboo groves, farmers tending rice paddies, and lumbering water buffalo cooling off in the river. Disembark in Yangshuo town around 13:30. Travel: approx. 120 km/4 hrs Activity duration: approx. 4 hrs 12:00Lunch(meal included for adults & children) You can enjoy a buffet lunch on the cruise, which is included in the ticket. Meal standard: CNY 30/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 13:30Transportation Upon arrival at Yangshuo Wharf, you will take a sightseeing electric car to the traveling bus park (about 20 minutes). The scenic area transportation fee (electric cart) is included. From there, your tour guide will pick you up and you will proceed to Lipu. Travel: approx. 50 km/50 mins 14:00Attraction  No photos yet Shili Gallery Scenic Area 4.1 5.0/5 (View from vehicle) Nestled in southern China's Guilin landscape, Yangshuo Ten-Mile Gallery lives up to its name with a 16-kilometer stretch of rolling karst peaks, serene Li River tributaries, and idyllic farmlands. Cycle or stroll past bamboo groves, ancient banyan trees, and traditional Zhuang villages. At dawn or dusk, mist clings to the limestone peaks, painting a postcard-perfect scene that has inspired poets and artists for centuries. It's a tranquil escape where nature's beauty unfolds at every turn. Travel: approx. 20 km/20 mins Activity duration: approx. 20 mins 17:00Attraction  Yangshuo West Street 7.4 4.5/5 Featured Neighbourhood Historical Architecture (no tickets required) Enjoy free shopping at the famous West Street and make the most of your free time for the rest of the day. Note: Transportation is not included during free exploration, so please arrange your own visits. Travel: approx. 50 km/50 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 18:00Dinner(at own expense) Reference fee: CNY 50/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 19:00Attraction  Impression Sanjie Liu 7.8 3.9/5 Performances (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Modern performance: Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 10 mins 19:00Hotel  Grand Rezen Hotel Yang Shuo 4.7/5 orXianchuang Hotel orMehood Hotel (Yangshuo Ten-mile Gallery) Travel: approx. 20 km/20 mins |
Day 4 | Yangshuo - Fuli Bridge includes drone aerial photography - A large-scale ink painting of rivers and mountains (a must-visit spot) - Return to Guilin - End of this trip 07:30Breakfast(meal included for adults & children) Hotel breakfast. Meal standard: CNY 20/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 08:00Transportation Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the Yulong River. Travel: approx. 30 km/30 mins 10:00Attraction  Fuli Bridge 5.4 4.4/5 Bridge (no tickets required) Aerial photography: Fuli Bridge is a well-preserved single-arch stone bridge built during the Ming Dynasty over 600 years ago. Spanning a quiet river surrounded by green mountains and bamboo forests, it reflects a perfect moon-like image on the water - quiet, picturesque, and ideal for photography. Travel: approx. 20 km/20 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 30 mins 12:00Lunch(at own expense) Reference fee: CNY 50/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 13:30Attraction  A large-scale ink painting of rivers and mountains, a must-visit spot 6.8 4.9/5 (no tickets required) Yangshuo Thousand-Mile River and Mountains (Real-Life Panorama) Not a painting, but a breathtaking natural landscape mirroring the Northern Song scroll A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains by Wang Ximeng. Located at Xiyang Mountain, Yangshuo County, this globally renowned photography destination was named one of the World's Top 10 Photography Spots in 2019 and served as a backdrop for CCTV's 2017 National Day special. From the top observation deck, enjoy unobstructed 360° views of cone-shaped karst peaks, winding Li River tributaries, lush rice paddies, and traditional villages. The golden hour before sunset bathes the peaks in warm golden-green light, creating a living ink painting. On rainy days followed by clear skies, floating mists add a fairy-tale charm. Travel: approx. 20 km/20 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 30 mins 15:00Transportation Tips: 1. If you would like to continue your trip in Yangshuo, you may leave from Shiwai Taoyuan (Shangri-La Yangshuo) and make your own onward arrangements. If you need additional accommodation today, please contact customer service, as we can offer you a special price. 2. If you plan to depart from Guilin to go home or to another city today, we suggest booking your flight or train after 20:00. We provide complimentary airport or station drop-off service. If you choose not to use this service for personal reasons, please note that no refund will be issued. We appreciate your understanding. Return to Guilin by vehicle. Travel: approx. 80 km/2 hrs 18:00Dinner(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr Tour ends This product includes airport/station drop-off Free drop-off service to airport/train station: Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, Guilin Station, Guilinxi(Guilin West) Station, Guilinbei(Guilin North) Station Service period: 18:00-23:59(Private car) |
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