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7 day Guangzhou Sights & Guilin Magic

Day 1

Place & Transport: Arrive in Guangzhou, Flight not included
Today's Activities: Airport to Hotel Transfer (Guangzhou)

Day 2

Place & Transport: Guangzhou
Today's Activities: Guangzhou Zhongshan Memorial Hall, Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, Chen Ancestral Shrine
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Guangzhou Zhongshan Memorial Hall: Guangzhou Zhongshan Memorial Hall is really a magnificent building in the shape of octangle. It is not only one of the symbolic constructions in Guangzhou with its majestic appearance and the infused rich Chinese national color, but also an important place for large scale meeting and performance.
- Temple of the Six Banyan Trees: A world famous ancient Buddhist temple, built 1460 years ago. It has since been known as Temple of the Six Banyan Trees.
- Chen Ancestral Shrine: Nest to the Chen Ancestral Shrine Subway Station, No.7 Zhongshan Road, Liwan District, Chen Ancestral Shrine is a typical symbol of Lingnan traditional architecture achievement and is reputed as "Pearl of Lingnan Architecture".

Day 3

Place & Transport: Guangzhou
Today's Activities: Leisure by yourself
Meals: Breakfast

- Leisure by yourself:

Day 4

Place & Transport: Guangzhou to Guilin, Flight No. TBA
Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Guangzhou), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Guilin), Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Reed Flute Cave: Known as 'the Palace of Natural Arts' this large and well-presented cave system has some remarkable formations. Make sure you have some small change for the children who sell flutes for as little as one yuan if you've got nothing less than a dollar you'll end up with their whole stock.
- Elephant Trunk Hill: At the confluence of Li River and Peach Blossom River in the southwest of Guilin city
It is a national 4A scenery spot. The Water Moon Cave is close to the river. The water flows through it and the cave looks like a moon floating in the water. The stone drooped into the water like an elephant drinking the water of the Li River.

Day 5

Place & Transport: Guilin
Today's Activities: Zhuang and Yao Ethnic Tribes Longsheng Terraced Field in Longji area
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Zhuang and Yao Ethnic Tribes Longsheng Terraced Field in Longji area: The terraces look like great chains or ribbons as they wind from the foot to the top of the hill. They were built from the Yuan dynasty to the beginning of Qing dynasty by the minority peoples of the area. A 40 minute walk up the stone covered paths and steps reveal the Dragon's Backbone, which is called "The champion of the terrace world". Visit Zhuang village and Yao minority villages, and Ping'an village, the architecture is unique as no nails are used in construction. The different minority customs and local people's dressing style are specially delicate and beautiful.

Day 6

Place & Transport: Guilin
Today's Activities: Li River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Li River Cruise: A cruise along the Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo is an unforgettable experience. As you take in the stunning scenery there's something interesting to see at almost every bend in the river. Between spectacular limestone peaks you'll see graceful bamboo groves, farmers tending rice paddies, and lumbering water buffaloes pulling carts or cooling off in the river. You may see fishermen gliding along on their narrow bamboo rafts, and if you're very lucky you might see one of the famous fishing cormorants. Boats depart from various wharves, according to the height of the river at different times of the year.

Day 7

Place & Transport: Guilin to Guangzhou, Flight No. TBA
Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Guilin)
Meals: Breakfast

 

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Price of this tour

Tour ClassYour Group Size 1 person 2-5 persons 6-9 persons Single room supplement
Superior Class 2347* 1412 1219 602
Deluxe Class 1808 1152 960 323
Tourist Class 1515 996 804 186

* Price are in US dollars, for one person. Price are for references only, may vary according to your travel time (Touring Beijing during the Olympic period will require higher spendings. Please inquire for more details). Click here to change prices to your Currency

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