Li River cruise

Day 01Arrival in Guilin

Our guide will meet you outside the baggage claim area at Guilin Airport and transfer you to the hotel.

Tips: After dinner by yourself, we suggest you take a walk along the Bin Jiang Road. En route, you could enjoy the beautiful night scenery in Guilin, especially the Double Pagodas (Gold Pagoda and Silver Pagoda) located in the Shanhu Lake. The Double Pagodas are also called Sun Pagoda and Moon Pagoda, because one is golden and tall while the other is silver white and low. They comprise another landmark of Guilin.

Our clients in rural Yangshuo Photo by our client Mr. Remmelt Haange

Day 02Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin

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. Transfer back to Guilin. (Tips: Lunch will be provided on the cruise today and since it may not meet your expectations, TCG suggests that you have a larger breakfast at the hotel.)(B+L)

Descriptions:
Li River - The Li River Scenery is the most picturesque and largest Karst scenic area in the world. Originated in Mao'er Mountain in Xing'an County, the Li River passes through Guilin, Yanshuo and Pingle County. Its course of 83 kilometers from Guilin to Yangshuo is like a green ribbon flanked by numerous verdant hills. The odd peaks standing along the river course reflect on the crystal-clear water, creating a splendid landscape painting. Fields and gardens strew at random on the bank, which brings you the reminiscence of idyllic lifestyle depicted in Ancient Chinese poetries.

Our clients at the Elephant Trunk Hill, Guilin Photo by our client Mr.Gian Romani

Day 03Departure from Guilin

Visit the Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill. Then, you will be transferred to the airport for your homeward flight.(B+L)

Descriptions:
Reed Flute Cave - Represented as the Palace of Nature's Art, the Reed Flute Cave is renowned for the marvelous spectacles formed by stalagmites, stalactites, stone columns, stone curtains and stone flowers. Under the suitable function of lighting facilities, the cave looks more fabulous. When staying in it, visitor will probably think it a fairy land. Since the Tang Dynasty (618-907), the Reed Flute Cave has been visited and some of them even left beautiful murals. At present, there are 77 murals discovered there.

Seven Star Park - The Seven-Star Park is famous for its charming mountains and waters, which is a must-see in Guilin City. It's located on the eastern bank of the Li River with an area of about 120 hectares. Looking eastwards on the Liberation Bridge (Jiefang Qiao), you can see the park is formed by seven peaks - the four peaks of the Mt. Putuo and the three peaks of the Mt. Yueya. The seven peaks distribute in the form of the Dipper and people call them Seven-Star Mountains.

Elephant Trunk Hill - The Elephant Trunk Hill seems like a big elephant. In the hill, there are several tens of caves. Of them, the Elephant Trunk Cave and Elephant Eye Cave are more interesting. Maybe, you have guessed that the former one lies on the elephant trunk and the latter one should be at the location of an elephant's eye. If you go to the Elephant Trunk Hill, the Elephant Trunk Cave should be visited especially. It's an ideal place for enjoying the cool in summer and appreciating the river scenery.

B-- Breakfast     L-- Lunch     D-- Dinner