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Tour Code: L-GZ02

5 Days Luxury of Guangzhou - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin
Starting from $439 per person
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Day by Day Itinerary

Departure: Daily

Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Guangzhou

Day 01: Arrival in Guangzhou
Our guide will meet you outside the baggage claim area at Guangzhou Airport and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to explore the city.

Accommodation: China Hotel     


Day 02: Guangzhou
Visit the Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, the Five Ram Statue in Yuexiu Park, the Temple of Six Banyan Trees, the Qingping Market and the Shamian Island. (B+L)

Accommodation: China Hotel   
 

Day 03: Guangzhou - Guilin
Take a flight to Guilin. Visit the Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill. Enjoy Ethnic Songs and Dances at Lijiang Theatre after dinner. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel  


Li River
Li River scenery, Guilin

Day 04: Guilin - Yangshuo
Enduring memories are created today as you cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo. Transfer to the hotel. Upon arrival in Yangshuo, a short bicycle trip to the countryside will then be arranged. You will visit a local villager's home to experience the farmer's lifestyle there. Alternatively, you can take our electric car instead of taking bicycles. (Tips: Since the lunch on the Li River cruise can not meet your expectation, TCG suggests that you have enough breakfast at the hotel today.) (B+L)

Accommodation: Paradesa Resort  - the local best hotel 
 

Day 05: Departure from Yangshuo - Guilin
We intend to leave the day free. You can find a tiny and enigmatic world with the breathtaking scenery and have a pot of tea in a sidewalk cafe feeling totally relaxed. You can rent a bicycle to visit the Moon Hill and the Big Banian Tree. (For the suggested Yangshuo cycling tour, please click.) Transfer back to Guilin. See off. (B)

B-- BreakfastL-- LunchD-- Dinner

Differences can be only made by comparison. Our Making a Difference page for all private tours will let you know extra benefits we offer over and above those on tours available from other operators. We welcome suggestions and comparison as to ways in which we can further improve our tours. Thank you for considering Travel China Guide and we warmly invite you to join us for a truly unforgettable experience!

Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)

Prices  (Valid from Mar. 1st, 2008 to Feb. 28th, 2009)
Group size
Season
2-5 travelers 6-9 travelers 10 travelers & above
High season Double Occupancy $719 $589 $489
Sole Occupancy $919 $799 $649
Low season Double Occupancy $689 $559 $439
Sole Occupancy $869 $739 $559
Remark : Quotations listed are valid excluding the periods of Apr 14 to Apr 30 and Oct 14 to Oct 30 staying in Guangzhou; Apr 30 to May 04, Sep 30 to Oct 06, Jan 26 to Jan 31, 2009 staying in Yangshuo.

Inclusions
  1. Internal flights & taxes;
  2. Hotels with daily western breakfasts;
  3. Daily lunches and/or dinners at local finest restaurants;
  4. Excellent individual guide & driver;
  1. Private air-conditioned car or van for land transportation;
  2. Entrance fees to all tourist sites;
  3. Two bottles of mineral water per day;
  4. Government taxes;

For our special terms of quotation, reservation, payment and cancellation, Please click here.

  The above private guided tour is tailored for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other participants will be in your group. In other words, others will not join in your tour and you will not take part into any tours of others on our land services.


In Guangzhou, there’s an area called Shamian Island. It’s a small area located next to the Pearl River. It used to be the colony of British and French. The colonial heritage is still obvious today when you see all the old European style buildings, gardens and boulevards around the area.

Nowadays, part of Shamian is pedestrianized and there are a lot of bronze statues scattered throughout the island depicting life of the Shamian inhabitants in the past. It is a perfect place for anyone who wants to spend a quiet afternoon, strolling around and then have a cup of coffee in one of the restaurants or cafes facing the Pearl River.

Having spent my whole day in the hustle and bustle of commercial Guangzhou, I found Shamian very different and enchanting when I stopped there in the afternoon.

I started my journey from White Swan Hotel, which was supposed to be the favourite hotel of American couples who came to China to adopt Chinese babies. I liked all those old buildings in Shamian although, unfortunately, some were abandoned and dilapidated. When I stopped at one of the souvenir shops, I was surprised to find that the owner could speak a bit of my native language.

Although less crowded than the other part of Guangzhou, Shamian was teemed with interesting happenings. I saw a young artist sitting down under the shade of trees to make a sketch of an old building, a couple in their wedding outfits were having their photographs shot, a group of young Chinese soldiers were marching, some elderly people were exercising in the park while an old man meditated in a gazebo without being disturbed by his surroundings.

I wandered around, looked at the lovely buildings, visited Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel in the middle of the island and admired the many bronze statues. Dusk came when I was sitting down with a cup of tea at the end of my stroll and I felt serenely happy for the rest of the evening. So I highly recommend Shamian Island for the potential travelers who come to Guangzhou.

Client's information:
Ms.Sandra Lilyana , United States , 2008-4-7 09:24

If your time and the weather permits, walking is perhaps the best way to see the city as the back alleys that are littered with antiquities are not accessible by motorized vehicles. Most trades and goods categories are concentrated in a specific area or along one main street. Hereunder are some street markets in Guangzhou:

Xiguan Antique Street near Liwan Park
Flower Street on Baohua Road
Jade Street on Changshou Road and Wenchang Road
Cultural Street on Wende Road, a good place to look for antiques and traditional Chinese artistic goods.
Qingping Market on Qingping Road. Cantonese are known to eat almost any animals and this market is world famous for its wild animal trade.

Also a must do in Guangzhou is taking the night Pearl River cruise. A one to two hours cruise in the evening is a great way to see the Guangzhou skyline along the Pearl River.

Client's information:
Ms.Brenda , China , 2008-4-3 17:23

I had heard about the Qingping Market from a couple of other travelers. They told me not miss it if I made it to Guangzhou as it was huge and held all sorts of interesting items. They were right! For me it was very interesting as I could see so many exotic animals and a different way of life that I had never experienced before. I was totally appealed and intrigued at the same time with finding dogs being butchered. Like most westerners I don't have any problem with seeing butchered cattle, but I don't know why seeing the dogs being butchered upset me at first. There are different sections in this huge market. You can find endless rows of seafood, fish, snakes and all parts of animals are on display for your shopping...gosh you name it and you can find it here. It is the place that I would need 3 rolls of film for it if I ever had time to return.

Client's information:
Ms.Herzog , Austria , 2008-4-3 17:10

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