5D4N · Group Tours · Sheraton Hotel free upgrade to premier room. 'Stay at Guilin 2 nights & Yangshuo 2 nights' Guilin Li River 4-star cruise, Yulong River Bamboo Rafting, Impression Sanjie Liu Show
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Service language:English/Mandarin
5 diamonds: Premium
Departure city: Guilin
Pick-up & drop-off methods
Arr. & dep. transfers incl.
Group size
Max. 6 persons
Deposit accepted
For select departure dates, pay a deposit to secure your spot
Free cancellation
Free cancellation 2 days before
Highlights
Stay two nights at Sheraton Guilin Hotel in bustling downtown Guilin, within easy reach of Elephant Trunk Hill, and two nights at Lijing Resort Yangshuo, conveniently located near West Street.
Enjoy complimentary shuttle service within the scenic area, 24-hour private pick-up and drop-off transfers, and all-day online customer support throughout your journey.
No mandatory add-ons or shopping stops. Guests are grouped by age, with options for families, young travelers, and seniors.
5-day itinerary
Day 1 | Arrive in Guilin - Pick-up at the airport - Check into the hotel - Free activity (such as East-West Lane/Chuanshan Park/Two Rivers and Four Lakes) - Stay at 5-star Sheraton Guilin hotel Meet up This product includes a free pickup service Airport/station pick-up Free pickup service from airport/train station:Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, Guilinbei(Guilin North) Station, Guilin Station, Guilinxi(Guilin West) Station Service period: All day (Private car) If your location is outside the free pickup area, you will need to go to the meeting point yourself. If you have any questions, please contact customer support. 08:00Breakfast (at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr All dayTransportation Welcome to Guilin, a city straight out of an ink-wash painting. Experience the unhurried beauty of its mountains and rivers, where idyllic scenery meets laid-back living. Create lasting memories amid this living landscape. Upon arrival at Guilin Liangjiang International Airport or Guilin Railway Station, your driver will meet you at the exit and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore at leisure. If you arrive early, take a leisurely stroll around the city. After you complete your booking, our customer service representative will email you within 48 hours to connect on WeChat. We will then share your itinerary details, including hotel, transport, and driver or guide information. Please check your email and stay connected online. During holidays and summer, this contact may be delayed until 22:00. If you have not heard from us within this timeframe, tap "Ask About Trip" next to your booked itinerary on Trip.com. Travel: approx. 40 km/50 mins 12:00Lunch (at own expense) 14:00Hotel  Sheraton Guilin Hotel 4.7/5 orLi River CIAO Hotel( Guilin Elephant Trunk Hill) orShangri-La Guilin Hotel Arrangement We prioritize Sheraton hotels for your stay. If standard rooms are unavailable, we will arrange equivalent hotels or you may pay the difference to upgrade to a premium Sheraton room. Sheraton Stay Benefits 1. Ethnic costume rental for up to 2 adults. Available 09:00 to 17:00. Reserve 4 hours in advance. Use within the hotel for up to 4 hours after confirmation. 2. One travel photography session per stay for 1 adult. Available 09:00 to 19:00. Reserve 1 day in advance. 3. Intangible Cultural Heritage Handicraft: Ink Map Printing. One session includes two printed maps. Each set covers 2 adults and 1 child. Children over 1.4 meters or aged 18 and above are charged as adults. Available 13:30 to 20:00. Reserve 1 day in advance. Photography Details Shooting locations are inside the hotel and across from Binjiang Road and the Li River. Each room includes one 1-hour photo session with 5 retouched photos. Extra photos incur additional charges. Printing Details Printed maps do not include frames. All other costs are at your own expense. Booking Rules Reserve at the hotel front desk or by calling 86-773-2825588 one day in advance. Spaces are limited for each time slot. Bookings are confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. Experiences are only available with a confirmed booking. No refund or discount is offered for unsuccessful bookings. Notice These complimentary benefits may change due to hotel business adjustments. No compensation will be offered if a benefit becomes unavailable. Travel: approx. 1 km/10 mins 15:00Free time You may choose to visit the following attractions on your own: East-West LaneorXiaoyao TowerorTwo Rivers and Four Lakes Scenic Area This is a suggested itinerary and does not include tickets, transportation, or guide services Travel: approx. 10 km/10 mins Sightseeing duration: approx. 2 hrs 18:00Dinner (at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr |
Day 2 | Guilin - Yangshuo - Li River four-star cruise - Explore Silver Cave - Impression Sanjie Liu show or Guilin Romance show - Stay at Yangshuo Lijing Scenery Resort 07:30Breakfast (meal included for adults & children) Meal standard: CNY 138/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 08:00Transportation Go to Zhujiang Wharf by vehicle. Travel: approx. 40 km/50 mins 09:00Attraction  Guilin Li River Scenic Area 7.9 4.6/5 (View from boat)  Fresco Hill of Nine Horses 6.2  Selected for Best Things to Do in Yangshuo4.6/5 (View from boat)  The Reflections of Yellow Cloth Shoal 4.8 4.8/5 (View from boat) Cruise: Enjoy a 4-star cruise on the Li River. A cruise along the Li River is an unforgettable experience. Between spectacular limestone peaks, you will see graceful bamboo groves, farmers tending rice paddies, and lumbering water buffalo cooling off in the river. Disembark in Yangshuo town around 13:30. Scenic area transportation (electric cart) included. Travel: approx. 120 km/4 hrs Activity duration: approx. 4 hrs 12:00Lunch (meal included for adults & children) You can enjoy a buffet lunch on the cruise, which is included with the cruise ticket. Meal standard: CNY 30/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 13:30Transportation Upon arrival at Yangshuo Wharf, enjoy a comfortable electric cart transfer (approximately 20 minutes, Scenic Area transportation included) to the Tourist Bus Parking Area, where your guide will warmly welcome you before continuing to Lipu. Travel: approx. 20 km/30 mins 14:30Attraction  Silver Cave 7.7 4.5/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Silver Cave stretches through twelve peaks and is renowned for its majestic, unusual, secluded, and beautiful scenery. Under the light, they appear like the Milky Way tilting down from the night sky. Travel: approx. 30 km/45 mins Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 17:00Dinner (at own expense) Chun Ji Company (Xi Street Branch) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 19:00Attraction  Impression Sanjie Liu 7.8 3.9/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) orGuilin Songcheng Show Park(Includes adult tickets) Modern performance: Impression Sanjie Liu Show is world-renowned. It is directed by Mr. Zhang Yimou, the chief director of the 2008 Olympic Games opening ceremony. The performance takes place against a stunning backdrop of mountains and the Li River, featuring classic dances and songs performed by ethnic minority groups. Guilin Eternal Love Show is a large-scale song and dance performance that vividly showcases Guilin's history and culture. With innovative direction and unique presentation, the show consists of scenes such as The Call of the Ancients, Songs of the Earth, Rice Noodles Express Love, Jingjiang Palace, and Liu Sanjie. The performance brings to life a legendary love story that spans time and space, presenting the rich Bagui culture hidden within the Li River's landscapes. It offers a true visual feast and a deep emotional impact for the audience. Travel: approx. 20 km/20 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 10 mins 20:00Hotel  Lijing Resort Hotel (Yangshuo Lijiang Scenic Area West Street Branch) 4.7/5 orGreen Lotus Hotel orShixi Landscape Hotel Travel: approx. 10 km/15 mins |
Day 3 | Yangshuo classic tour - A large-scale ink painting of rivers and mountains - Shiwai Taoyuan (Shangri-La Yangshuo) - Fuli Bridge - Yulong River rafting - West Street free activity - Stay at Yangshuo Lijing Scenery Resort 08:00Breakfast (meal included for adults & children) Meal standard: CNY 78/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 08:30Attraction  A large-scale ink painting of rivers and mountains, a must-visit spot 6.8 4.9/5 (no tickets required) Yangshuo's Thousand-Mile River and Mountains Real-Life Panorama This is not a painting hung on a wall, but a breathtaking natural landscape that closely mirrors the iconic blue-green landscape scroll a Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains by Wang Ximeng from the Northern Song dynasty. Located at Xiyang Mountain in Yangshuo County, this site is a globally recognized photography destination - named one of the World's Top 10 Photography Spots in 2019 and featured as the backdrop for CCTV's National Day special program in 2017. From the top observation deck, visitors can enjoy unobstructed 360-degree views: rows of cone-shaped karst peaks, winding tributaries of the Li River, lush rice paddies, and scattered traditional villages with white walls and black tiles. The 40-minute golden hour before sunset bathes the peaks in warm, golden-green light, creating a dreamy scene reminiscent of a living traditional Chinese ink painting. When rainy days are followed by clear skies, floating mists drift between the peaks, adding a fairy-tale charm to the landscape. Travel: approx. 30 km/40 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 10:00Attraction  Shiwai Taoyuan 6.7 4.6/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Shiwai Taoyuan, also known as Shangri-La Yangshuo or the Land of Peach Blossoms, is situated just off the Guilin-Yangshuo road, approximately 16 km from Yangshuo. Peach trees line the riverbank, and the cottages and paddy fields create scenic views. Travel: approx. 30 km/40 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 12:00Lunch (at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 13:00Attraction  Fuli Bridge 5.4 4.4/5 (no tickets required) Fuli Bridge is a well-preserved ancient stone arch bridge in Yangshuo, with a history of more than 600 years. Built during the Ming Dynasty, it is a single-arch stone bridge crossing a quiet river, surrounded by green mountains and bamboo forests. It features a perfect moon reflection on the water. It is quiet, picturesque, and ideal for photography. Travel: approx. 20 km/20 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 14:00Attraction  Yulong River Rafting 8.1 4.4/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Rafting: Yulong River is known as the Little Li River in Yangshuo. The bamboo raft ride is one of the most peaceful and beautiful experiences in Guilin. Glide slowly along crystal-clear water, passing by ancient stone bridges, lush bamboo groves, and classic karst mountains. Unlike motorized boats, these traditional bamboo rafts are quiet, letting you enjoy the calm countryside scenery. It's perfect for relaxing, taking photos, and feeling like you're inside a Chinese landscape painting. Important Notes: Bamboo Raft Policy: The raft is designed to accommodate 2 passengers. Solo travelers who cannot be paired with another guest will need to pay an additional fee for a private raft. Age, height and weight restrictions: 1. Not Permitted: For safety reasons, the Yulong River rafting scenic area stipulates that individuals over 70 years old, children under 1 meter in height, pregnant women, the disabled, and those with heart diseases, coronary heart disease, and hypertension are not allowed to board the raft. If travelers fall within these categories, their raft ticket will be refunded according to the travel agency's negotiated price. 2. Height Requirement: For passengers with a height of 1 meter or above, please purchase at the adult price. 3. Weight Limit: A person's weight must not exceed 100 kilograms, or the combined weight of 2 persons must not exceed 160 kilograms. Otherwise, they will have to take a separate bamboo raft for 1 person, and the fee will be charged per raft. Travel: approx. 40 km/1 hr Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 16:00Attraction  Yangshuo West Street 7.4 4.5/5 (no tickets required) Enjoy free time for shopping at the famous West Street and make the most of your free time for the rest of the day. Note: Transportation is not included during free exploration, so please arrange your own visits. Travel: approx. 40 km/1 hr Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 18:00Dinner (at own expense) Liu Jie & Beer fish Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 19:00Hotel Lijing Resort Hotel (Yangshuo Lijiang Scenic Area West Street Branch) 4.7/5 orGreen Lotus Hotel orShixi Landscape Hotel Travel: approx. 10 km/15 mins |
Day 4 | Ruyi Peak Cableway Scenic Area - Xingping Ancient Town - Return to Guilin - Elephant Hill - Stay at Sheraton Guilin hotel 07:30Breakfast (meal included for adults & children) Meal standard: CNY 78/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 10:00Attraction  Ruyi Peak Cableway Scenic Area 7.7 4.7/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Travel: approx. 15 km/30 mins Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 12:00Lunch (at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 13:00Attraction  Xingping Ancient Town 7.0 4.3/5 (no tickets required) Travel: approx. 40 km/1 hr Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 17:30Attraction  Elephant Hill Scenic Area 8.8 No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Guilin4.6/5 (no tickets required) Elephant Trunk Hill is the symbol and landmark of Guilin. It looks like a giant elephant drinking water from the Li River with its trunk. The natural cave between the 'trunk' and the 'body' is called Water Moon Cave. At night, the moon and its reflection in the river form a beautiful scene. It is the most representative scenic spot of Guilin's landscape and a must-visit for tourists. Travel: approx. 70 km/1 hr 30 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 18:00Dinner (at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 19:00Hotel Sheraton Guilin Hotel 4.7/5 orLi River CIAO Hotel( Guilin Elephant Trunk Hill) orShangri-La Guilin Travel: approx. 20 km/30 mins |
Day 5 | Wake up naturally - Transfer to the airport or station - End of Guilin trip 08:00Breakfast (meal included for adults & children) Meal standard: CNY 138/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 12:00Lunch (at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 18:00Transportation Transfer to the airport or station. It's time to say goodbye, marking the end of your pleasant Guilin trip. Travel: approx. 50 km/1 hr Tour ends This product includes airport/station drop-off Free drop-off service to airport/train station: Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, Guilinxi(Guilin West) Station, Guilinbei(Guilin North) Station, Guilin Station Service period: All day (Private car) If the airport/train station is not within the free drop-off area, please make your own arrangements |
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