Itinerary
Day 1: Guilin. O/N Guilin.
Stop At: Guilin, Guilin, Guangxi
Our guide will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel at around 08:30 in the morning. You will be escorted to the well-known Reed Flute Cave in around 30 minutes ride.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan), 0773-2695075, Guilin 541001 China
Upon arrival in the cave, you will into the underground karst cave and marvel at the amazing formations of stalagmites and stalactites.
The Reed Flute Cave is a renowned karst cave with a great number of stalagmites and stalactites in shapes of bamboo shoots, pillars, curtains and flowers, which turns it into a splendid underground palace. Inside the cave, you could discover more astonishing sights, such as stone lions, miniature forest, pagodas and crystal chambers. Each one has a romantic or interesting story associated with it. The vivid interpretation of our guide along with the lighting add mystery to the scene. One trip to the cave lasts about 40 minutes.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces, 80 kilometers from Guilin, Longsheng County 541701 China
After a two-hour drive we will reach the entrance for the Longji Terraces where you will buy get the Longji entrance tickets for the rice terraces in Ping'an Village, This village has the most famous and beautiful rice terraces in Longji and need about a 30-minute drive again from the entrance tickets office.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Ping'an Village, Within the County, Longsheng County 541700 China
Upon arrival, Then we will take a moderate trek along steps to Ping'an Zhuang Village. The walk up takes about 40 minutes. our guide will take you on a stroll around the village where you can glimpse the local Zhuang peoples' unique wooden stilted houses and we can have a lunch in the village.
After a short lunch break, continue your terrace exploration to the No.2 Viewing Platform(Seven star with the moon), a 15-minute walk, which is a fantastic spot for a bird's-eye view of the Longji Terraces beneath your feet. You will have enough time to take pictures and enjoy the fresh air at the platform. And then, we will head to No.1 Viewing Platform(Nine Dragons and five tigers) and need 30 minutes via the flat path.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Guilin, Guilin, Guangxi
Afterwards, take the private car to your Guilin hotel around 17:30pm and is free time for you.
Duration: 18 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Guilin--Yangshuo. O/N Yangshuo.
Stop At: Guilin, Guilin, Guangxi
In the morning, our guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel at around 07:45, and then escort you to the Zhujiang pier, where you will start the Guilin Li River cruise to Yangshuo(4 star boat with the buffet lunch).
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Li River, East of Guangxi Zhuang China
The boarding time is scheduled at 9:20am, and the whole journey takes about 4 hours. With our guide's company and interpretation, you could immerse yourself in the stunning karst landscape made up of rolling hills, verdant forests, odd caves and tranquil villages along the Li River. A buffet Chinese lunch will be offered on board before you reach Yangshuo at 2:00pm.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Xianggong Mountain, Xingping Town, Yangshuo County 541906 China
After disembarkation, we will drive you to see the Yangshuo Xianggong hill.We will climb for 15 minutes along a moderately sloped staircase to reach the top of Xianggong Hill. Please inform our guide in advance if you need a walking stick. Lying between the famous Yellow Cloth Shoal and the Mural Hill, Xianggong Hill is one of the greatest viewing platforms in Guilin to take in the glamour of the Li River. The supreme view of the meandering Li River making a 180-degree bend, attracts countless visitors and photographers annually.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Yangshuo County, Yangshuo County, Guangxi
At the end, your guide will escort you to your Yangshuo hotel and is free time for you.
There is a night show option in Yangshuo. It is the 'Impression Sanjie Liu', performed above and on the Li River and against verdant hills. The dreamlike stage effect and original singing and dancing of national minorities have won the performance a great reputation among visitors. The show begins at 20:00 and lasts for 70 minutes; ticket prices range from CNY 268 to CNY 368 depending on the seats. If you are interested, our guide will reserve tickets for you and escort you to the site after you finish your dinner.
Duration: 18 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Yangshuo--Xiamen. O/N Xiamen.
Stop At: Yangshuo County, Yangshuo County, Guangxi
In the morning, our guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel at around 09:00, and then escort you to the Yulong river, where you will start the Yangshuo Yulong bamboo boat tour.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Yulong River, Yangshuo, Yangshuo County China
Taking a bamboo raft ride on the Yulong River (or dragon river), a tributary of the Li River, is a very relaxing way to enjoy the highly scenic area south of Yangshuo. Here you can enjoy the stunning scenery and views of country life on a non-motorised raft in the traditional way with a gondolier who steers you over the breakwaters past many small mud-brick villages and farmlands. Once you’re on the bamboo raft, sitting and enjoying the peaceful countryside, the limestone mountains, the beauty of this experience opens out before you. Even if you have cycled the area with a few hidden stretches approaching the river, the view from the river is very different. The boat lasts for 50 minutes, one way boat ride.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fuli Ancient Town, Fuli Town, Yangshuo County 542706 China
Next, go to Yangshuo Fuli Town by car; the duration is about 20 minutes. In this town, we will take you to experience the life of local farmers. First, our guide will escort you to a local market then can head to the old streets to see the fan, paintings and water buffalo near the river(end of the street).
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Xingping Town, Guilin 541906 China
What used to be sleepy riverside village, Xingping village has actually grown to Xingping town of which the old center can easily be explored in about 1 hour. Xingping has a long history and many buildings date back to the Qing and Ming dynasties. On local market days the town comes to life and can get quite busy with locals from the surrounding villages coming to buy and sell their produce. Restaurants and coffee shops sell the local specialty, beer fish, and local handicrafts which range from really cheap handmade jewellery,
Also,the scenery around Xingping is magnificent and you can see the scenery immortalised on the national 20 RMB note.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Guangxi Airport Management Group Guilin Liangjiang International Airport Company, 63F3+7H9, Lingui District, Guilin, Guangxi, China, 541106
After the lunch at Xingping, we will Transfer to the Guilin airport where a airplane to Xi'an is waiting for you(CA8732 21:30--22:15). The flight takes around 2 hours.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, G4QM+JPH, Xiang Yun Yi Lu, Hu Li Qu, Xia Men Shi, Fu Jian Sheng, China
Upon arrival at Xiamen, you will be picked up on time and transferred to the Xiamen hotel(driver only, no guide).
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Xiamen. O/N Xiamen.
Stop At: Xiamen, Xiamen, Fujian
In the morning, your tour guide and the driver will pick you up from your hotel at about 08:00. We will drive 3 hours to Yongding County to visit the renowned Hongkeng Hakka Tulou Cluster, which is listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Yongding Earth Building, South of Longyan Region, Yongding County 364100 China
Along the way, our guide will give you a brief introduction to Hongkeng, a village with a long history in the Yongding District of Fujian. There are more than 30 Tulous, a kind of Hakka earthen dwelling, arranged in an orderly fashion inside this tranquil village. Most of them were created in the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 - 1911). It would be rewarding to join this Xiamen day tour to Yongding Tulou to see such rare culture heritage sites.
Upon arrival, you will be led to the Zhencheng Building, known as the "Eight Diagrams Building". It is famous for its magnificent outside and delicate inside design. Then, pay a visit to the palace-like Kuiju Building featuring distinctive quadrate construction. Later, our guide will accompany you to the Rusheng Building - a small compact round tower. Fuyu Building will be the last stop of this Xiamen Tulou tour.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Xiamen, Xiamen, Fujian
After lunch,then you will be escorted back to your hotel in Xiamen.
Duration: 18 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Xiamen. The tour end.
Stop At: Xiamen, Xiamen, Fujian
In the morning, your tour guide and the driver will pick you up from your hotel at about 09:00. We will transfer you to a ferry for the 10-minute boat trip to Gulangyu Island to start this private Xiamen day tour.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Gulangyu Island, Siming District, Xiamen 361002 China
The first stop is Shuzhuang Garden in the southern part of the island. With an ingenious layout designed around the natural terrain, the park includes two parts: the Garden of Hiding the Sea (Canghaiyuan) and the Garden of Making-Up Hills (Bushanyuan). Then, you will be guided to the Piano Museum, which houses a large assortment of historic and modern fine pianos from the collection of Hu Youyi.
Gulangyu Island attracts a lot of tourists for its pleasant climate and picturesque views. Seen from a distance, it is like an enchanting garden floating on the sea. Roaming leisurely about the island, you will be amazed by buildings constructed in the Chinese as well as foreign styles, blooming flowers and lush trees, plus the fascinating coastline scenery. As a private garden once, the villa-style Shuzhuang Garden on the island owns many beautiful buildings such as pavilions and houses. In the Piano Museum within Shuzhuang Garden, visitors can also have a nice glimpse of the history of this musical instrument.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nanputuo Temple, No.515 Siming South Road, Siming District, Xiamen 361005 China
After lunch, your Xiamen day trip will be extended to the South Putuo Temple, a temple well-known throughout China and the location of the Buddhist College of Minnan.
The South Putuo Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple originally built during the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907). With large and imposing scale, it is composed primarily of four buildings: Devajara Hall, Mahavira Hall, Dabei Hall and the scripture library. If you are interested in Buddhist culture, you won't be disappointed admiring the sacred Buddhist statues and treasures inside the temple.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Huli Mountain Fort, No.2 Zengcuo'an, Siming District, Xiamen 361002 China
After that, your guide will accompany you to the Hulishan Battery Scenic Spot which was a military outpost constructed during the latter part of the Qing dynasty. Today it features cannonry from the Qing dynasties. If time permits, you'll be able to walk along the Island Ring Road to view the spectacular seascape and man-made scenery.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Xiamen, Xiamen, Fujian
At the end, you will be escorted back to your hotel in Xiamen or Xiamen airport/train station. End of our 5 days tour services.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.