5 Days Guangzhou-Guilin Highlights Tour

Day-by-day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Guangzhou to Guilin by High-speed Train
   Explore Guangzhou's Ancient Halls, Tombs, Parks, and Colonial Buildings

   Hello, welcome to our 5-day Guangzhou and Guilin tour. This morning, meet your guide and driver at 8:00 am in your hotel lobby. Your Guangzhou tour guide will lead you to visit the Chen Clan Academy first, the largest traditional Lingnan-style ancestral temple architecture in Guangdong Province. Built in 1894, the complex consists of 19 buildings with nine halls and six courtyards. And visitors can clearly see that there are a number decoration techniques applied in these architectures, such as wood carving, stone carving, brick carving, pottery sculpture, and wall painting. Your guide will take you to stroll around the courtyards and marvel at the artistic creations while also give you introductions of their histories.

   

   Next, we’ll transfer you to the Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King, which centers on the tomb of the second Nanyue King Zhao Mo. This underground museum, which is located in the heart of Guangzhou, has long been cherished as one of the most important Han Dynasty archaeological discoveries in southern China. The museum displays so many precious relics including the King’s jade burial suit sewn with silk threads and many imported treasures from Central Asia. And these treasures can profoundly show the prosperity coming with the development of ancient Maritime Silk Road. Walking through the museum’s exhibits will make you feel like taking a journey back over 2,000 years into Lingnan’s royal past.

   The tomb was discovered in 1983 and more than 10,000 pieces of relics were unearthed, from which you will get to know politics, economy and culture of Lingnan region 2,000 years ago.

   After being refreshed with lunch, move on to Yuexiu Park, the biggest comprehensive park in Guangzhou. The park boasts gorgeous natural scenery and houses plenty of historical remains, including the Ancient City Wall, Zhenhai Tower, and Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall.

   The last site of the day is Shamian Island. Before the founding of the new China, Shamian was a concession of France and the United Kingdom. And special history had also left the place some special marks, for example, there are about 150 European-style buildings on the island, and many people say it’s like a unique open-air building museum. And life on this tranquil island is quite different from other fast-paced places in Guangzhou. You can in the cafes lined along the roads, and touch the island’s soul through stories and laughter floating in the restaurants, and bars.

   At the end, the guide will directly transfer you to the train station for the train to Guilin (G2962/18:59-21:34 or a similar one, 2nd class seat). Upon your arrival in Guilin, the local driver will greet you at the exit of the station and transfer you to the hotel to have a good rest.

   

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2. Day 2: Guilin to Yangshuo by Cruise
   Sail Past 20 RMB Vistas, Savor Yangshuo's Timeless Charm

   Today is all about enjoying a peaceful cruise on the Li River and exploring the old town of Yangshuo. This trip provides you with both awe-inspiring scenery and a great relaxation. The cruise takes about 4 hours, and along the way you’ll get to embrace one of the most scenic stretches of river in China. Normally, you’ll be taking a 3-star cruise service, but if you prefer a better experience, you can tell our travel consultants and they will upgrade it to a 4-star service.

   In the morning, around 8:30 AM, you will be picked up and taken to Mopanshan Dock, where you’ll board a cruise ship. A light lunch will be provided on the boat. For travelers with specific tastes, feel free to bring foods you want on board. It would be extremely comfortable to enjoy the food while admiring the ever-changing landscape. During the journey, you’ll see the picturesque scenery of this land - the green karst hills, quiet villages, the landscape on the 20 RMB note...

   

   At about 13:30, the cruise ends in Yanshuo Town. Follow your guide to visit the famous West Street where you will find local crafts and snacks gathering. Listen to the guide’s introduction to explore there better. Finally, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Guilin.

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3. Day 3: Guilin to Longji Rice Terraces
   Marvel at Golden Terraces and Guinness-record Hair Tradition

   In the morning, your guide and driver will drive you for 2 hours to reach the Longji Rice Terraces Scenic Area. You will first enjoy a Long Hair Show performed by Yao Minority women in Huangluo village, which was awarded "World's Longest Hair Village" by Guinness World Records.

   After lunch, move on to the highlight of the day. The terraces have been managed by the local Zhuang Minority people for thousands of years, hence today's large-scale rice fields with the stilted buildings inset. We’ll first take a hike along the stone trails which wind between the beautiful terraced slopes. Along the way, there will be wooden houses perched on hillsides and you may also get to see farmers on the paths which are going to take care of their crops in the fields. The higher you go, the wider the view you can embrace, and the golden or, sometimes, green layered terraces will stretch like ripples across the mountains. And this scene can be incredibly amazing, especially when you look down from the top. There are cable cars available at your own cost if the hiking is too much for you.

   At about 16:30, you will be transferred back to the hotel after a joyous day at this fantastic place.

   

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4. Day 4: Guilin City Sightseeing
   Witness Stone Elephant, Glittering Caves, and Guilin's Garden Soul

   After breakfast, your sightseeing tour will start! The first stop will be Elephant Trunk Hill. The hill, located at the confluence of the Peach River and the Li River, is the symbol of Guilin City. It is a large rock formation that looks just like an elephant drinking from the river. Afterwards, head to Fubo Hill, which towers over the river. Climbing up to the hilltop, you will have an overlook of Guilin City.

   

   In the afternoon, continue the visit to Reed Flute Cave, one of the most famous Karst Caves in China, 240 meters deep. Inside, multicolored lights illuminate the stalactites, stalagmites, and stone curtains, creating a dreamlike world of natural art. You’ll walk through chambers with poetic names like “Crystal Palace” and “Virgin Forest,” each with its own unique rock formations and reflections in the underground pools. You can admire many colorful rock formations like stalagmites, stalactites, stone pillars, and stone curtains.

   The last stop will be Seven Star Park, the best park in Guilin City. Here you will appreciate a great work including hills, rivers, courtyards, architecture, and cultural relics. At about 17:00, you will be escorted back to the hotel.

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5. Day 5: Guilin Departure

   Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the airport or train station for your departure flight or bullet train. Our 5-day Guangzhou Guilin tour ends here. Thank you so much for choosing China Xian Tour. Hope you had an enjoyable journey with us.

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