A Glimpse of Guilin|travel package

A Glimpse of Guilin
travel package - 4 days / 3 nights

Did you ever imagine China as a country with rice paddies and farmers wearing straw hats? That's Guilin! Located in southwestern China, it's one of the most enchanting places in the world according to many travelers.
The limestone karst peaks along the Li River create a magnificent fantasy landscape. Their fantastic shapes have inspired whimsical names, such as 'Looking out for Husband Rock', and their beauty has been immortalized by many a writer and artist. Guilin also gives travelers the chance to experience the village life of ethnic minorities in the countryside. In spring, the fresh green of newly planted rice paddies, light mists over the Li River and gentle spring drizzle all give Guilin a poetic appeal. Autumn is also very pleasant and, for those who don't mind a bit of heat or cold, even summer and winter offer great times in Guilin, where the matchless scenery and cultural delights always await you.

Beijing departure: RMB 4, 710 p.p.
Shanghai departure: RMB 4, 580 p.p.
Travel date: Daily departure

Day 1 Beijing / Shanghai - Guilin Flight to Guilin. Upon arrival at noon, your travel guide will meet you at the airport. Then visit Elephant Trunk Hill (Xiangbi Shan), one of Guilin's well-known landmarks, a limestone peak within the city. It actually does look like an elephant drinking from the Li River.
Visit Reed Flute Cave, named after the reeds that formerly grew at the cave's entrance, from which locals made flutes. The huge stalactite cave can hold about 1,000 people and was used during WWII as an air-raid shelter. Now huge concert lights reveal its fantastic interior.
Overnight in Guilin Day 2 Guilin - Longsheng - Guilin (B L) Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Longsheng to visit the Longsheng Rice Terraces. These lovely terraced fields are an amazing example of farm engineering. The fields are situated along the slope winding from the riverside up to the mountain top, the highest part being 880 meters in elevation while the lowest part is at 380 meters, providing superb vistas. The terraced fields were mostly built during the Ming Dynasty about 500 years ago.
Transfer back to Guilin.
Overnight in Guilin Day 3 Guilin - Yangshuo (B, L) After breakfast, transfer to the pier to take a Li River Cruise. Lunch is included on the cruise ship. You will start the cruise through the breathtaking scenery along the Li River. The steep hills are reflected in the clear water of the river that winds between the peaks. Fishermen with cormorants float by on their bamboo rafts.
After arrival in Yangshuo in the afternoon you will have free time to stroll around the charming small market town. Consider exploring the beautiful surroundings either by walking or by renting a bicycle.
Overnight in Yangshuo Day 4 Yangshuo - Guilin - Shanghai (B) Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit the famous Big Banyan Tree, now 17 meters high, 7.1 meters around the trunk, and covering an area of 1000 square meters.
Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Beijing / Shanghai in the early afternoon. For travel package bookings and more information please contact Hotline Beijing: +86-10-8519 8999(phone)