China Highlights - Discovery Your Way! (Since 1959)

"Dear Elaine, I would like to say that our trip would not have been as wonderful if it weren't for Annabella (Xiang Fengli) our tour guide. She was amazing and I have recommended her name to other friends that are thinking of traveling to China through China Highlights. We were..."

 

Guilin Essence & Longsheng Short Hiking

picture of Guilin Essence & Longsheng Short Hiking

    Get close to the essence of Guilin to enjoy the picturesque Li River cruise and venture into the countryside in Yangshou to cycle or drive through the rice paddies. A short hiking in Longsheng will top it off.To My Highlights

Tour Code: GL-3
Destination:   Guilin → Longsheng → Yangshuo
Tour Price: $548 USD   Price Details
Our Promises: Unbeatable Value for Money!
Departure Dates: You Choose!
Tour Type: Land tour + well selected hotel + Your own English speaking guide (otherwise specified), your own driver at your own pace and schedule.
  Inquiry / Customize this Tour

Day by Day Itinerary: - top -

Day 1

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

Day 2

Place & Transport: Guilin to Longsheng
Today's Activities: Reed Flute Cave, Seven Star Park, Minority village and Longsheng Terraced Field
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Taste Made Restaurant(A La Carte)

- 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.
- Seven Star Park: Located on the east bank of the Li River, 1.5 km away from the downtown. It is a 4A scenic spot of the national grade and the largest scenery centering on the cave. It is named after the Seven Star Hill.Attractions in the park include, Dragon Hiding Cave, Flowers Bridge, the Panda House, Camel Hill and much more.
- Minority village and Longsheng Terraced Field : The Longji Terraces are built into the steep mountain range named "The Dragon's Backbone" about 2 hours from Guilin. The terraces look like ribbons as they wind from the foot to the top of the mountain. This ingenious construction makes best use of the scarce arable land and water resources in the mountainous area. There are about 66 square kilometers of terraced fields in the district. The Terraces were first built in the Yuan dynasty and completed in the Qing dynasty by the Zhuang people. Zhuang and Yao minority villages dot the area and feature traditional unique architecture where no nails are used in construction. The different minority customs and dressing styles are especially interesting.
- Taste Made Restaurant(A La Carte): Taste Made Restaurant is an avant-courier of creating a new concept of cuisine in Guilin. Located at riverside, it is demonstrated in modern style, preparing the meals that are as pleasing the palate as the eye. It customizes for customers' taste by uniting Chinese and Western cookery, which will leave you a fantastic memory of dining.

Day 3

Place & Transport: Longsheng to Guilin
Today's Activities: Longsheng Short Hiking
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Longsheng Short Hiking : Hiking along the large pieces of Terraced Field is a nice experience. The scene of farming and the beautiful village scenery will feast your eyes with a pure country life style. It takes around 5 hours to finish this short hiking.

Day 4

Place & Transport: Guilin to Yangshuo
Today's Activities: Li River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast

- 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 5

Place & Transport: Yangshuo to Guilin to Departure City, Flight not included
Today's Activities: Airport Transfer (Guilin), Yangshuo biking to Yangshuo Moon Mountain and Yangshuo Big Banyan Tree
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Taste Made Restaurant(A La Carte)

- Yangshuo biking to Yangshuo Moon Mountain and Yangshuo Big Banyan Tree: Experience the hustle & bustle of the Yangshou traffic for 5 minutes before you escape onto the country roads, lanes and tracks of the distinctive and beautiful Yangshou countryside. Biking through the paddy field and orchards that surround the famous mountains will give a fascinating insight into life in rural China. Centuries old farming methods sit side by side with mobile phones and satellite dishes.
- Taste Made Restaurant(A La Carte): Taste Made Restaurant is an avant-courier of creating a new concept of cuisine in Guilin. Located at riverside, it is demonstrated in modern style, preparing the meals that are as pleasing the palate as the eye. It customizes for customers' taste by uniting Chinese and Western cookery, which will leave you a fantastic memory of dining.

 

Tailor-made toursCustom Tailoring: Design your own tour with our help to meet your unique interests, You don't have to compromise, do exactly what you want to do! Let us assist you to tailor-make your own China Experience. Tell us what you need now!

 

Featured Hotels for this tour: - top -

City Superior Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
Guilin Sheraton Guilin Guilin Bravo Hotel Guilin Osmanthus Hotel
Longsheng Li-An Lodge Pingan Inn Pingan Inn
Guilin Sheraton Guilin Guilin Bravo Hotel Guilin Osmanthus Hotel
Yangshuo Paradesa Resort Paradesa Resort Aiyuan Hotel

 

Tour Price: - top -

Tour ClassYour Group Size 1 person 2-5 persons 6-9 persons Single room supplement
Superior Class 1624 883 688 410
Deluxe Class* 1125* * 634 439 160
Tourist Class 953 548 357 80

Our Promises: Unbeatable Value for Money!

 

* Price is in US dollars, for one person. Price is for references only, may vary according to your travel time Please inquire for more details. Click here to change prices to your Currency

* Better discount is available when travel in low season from Nov to March or when travel in a large group. Please Contact Us for more details.

* The Price quoted for one person includes the single "Single room supplement".

 

Price Inclusions:

  • Entrance Fees:
    To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary.
  • Meals:
    All meals as specified in the itinerary.
    If the restaurant indicated is not available on the day, your guide will arrange another restaurant from our list of approved restaurants. Breakfast is usually a western style buffet. We endeavor to ensure that a choice of western and Chinese breakfasts is supplied, however there may be occasions when only a Chinese breakfast is available in some remote locations.
  • Private Transfers:
    Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in Guilin, Longsheng, Yangshuo by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver and English-speaking guide (as listed above).
    Your comfort is our priority! Click here to get a description of the vehicles that we use for our tours.
  • Guide:
    As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available.
  • Hotels:
    Hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with twin beds.
    All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified.
  • Service Charge & Government Taxes:
  • Insurance
    The insurance is China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance.
    Click here to learn more about the insurance coverage and the sum insured.
  • Luggage Transfers:
    Between airports and hotels.
  • Arrangements:
    The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

Price Exclusions:

  • Personal Expenses:
    Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary.
  • Meals:
    Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary.
  • Single Room Supplement.

- Top -