5-Day Private Tour from Guangzhou to Guilin
Visit highlights of Southern China including the Guangzhou and Guilin with this private 5 days tour from Guangzhou.
You will be picked up from Guangzhou hotel and dropped off at Guilin.
ItineraryDay 1: Guangzhou. O/N Guangzhou.Stop At: Guangzhou, Guangzhou, Guangdong
Your guide will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel at around 09:00 in the morning. You will be escorted to the well-known Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in around 30 minutes ride.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, No.34 Enlong Li, Zhongshan 7th Road, Guangzhou 510150 China
The Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, which is an academic temple built by the 72 Chen clans for their juniors' accommodation and preparation for the imperial examinations in 1894 in Qing Dynasty. Academy of Chen Clan is a complex with traditional Canton architecture style, and notable for the rich decoration which exist inside, outside the halls and in almost every beams, ridges, walls and columns including a large collection of wood carving, stone carving, brick carving, pottery, plaster and iron engraving.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Shamian Island, North Bank of Baie Bond, Liwan District, Guangzhou China
Afterwards, take the private car to Shamian Island to wander around the European architectural style area which was former colony for British and French 100 years ago. Your guide will take you to a local restaurant to taste yummy Cantonese Dim Sum for the lunch.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Qingping Medicine Market, Huangsha Avenue, Liwan District, Guangzhou 510130 China
After lunch, You will Transfer Qingping market which is Located at the cross interchange between Qingping Street and Tiyun Street along the Pearl River, Qingping Market in Guangzhou is a composite market selling agricultural complementary products as well as Chinese herbal medicines. Covering an area of 11,200 square meters (120,000 square feet) and possessing over 1,200 booths, it is a market of a large-scale and wide variety. More than 600 varieties of meat, eggs and vegetables, seafood, Chinese herbal medicines, dried fruits, flowers, birds and fishes, are sold. Government officials of over 40 countries including the United States, Britain, France, Germany, Japan and other countries used to visit it. They all considered the visit as a great pleasure! Here, you can buy a variety of agricultural sideline products, feel the warm local life and experience the civilized ancient trading ways.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hualin Temple, Xiajiu Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou 510140 China
Next, go to Hualin Temple (Hualin Si) which is located in Guangzhou, Guangdong province. It is an ancient temple with about 1400 years ago. The temple was constructed in the Southern Dynasties (420-581 AD). In the year 1654 the temple was expanded and renamed Hualin Temple. It was then one of the five largest Buddhist temples in Guangzhou, with a large team of monks. The Five-Hundred-Arhat Hall was built in the last year of Emperor Daoguang (1821-1861). The statues of the Arhats are lifelike, in different postures and moods. There is also a statue of Marco Polo, the Italian explorer who came to China in the thirteenth century. The King Asoka Pagoda sits in the middle of the hall.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lychee Bay Scenic Area, Pantang Area, Liwan District, Guangzhou 510000 China
And then Transfer to Lychee Bay which is a famous tourist area in Guangzhou, especially for tourists wanting to experience some authentic flavor of Lingnan culture and customs. Lychee Bay is located in the Pantang region, west of Liwan District in Guangzhou.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Guangzhou, Guangzhou, Guangdong
At the end, your guide will escort you to your hotel.
Duration: 18 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Guangzhou - Guilin by train. O/N Guilin.Stop At: Guangzhou, Guangzhou, Guangdong
Your guide will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel at around 09:00 in the morning. You will be escorted to the well-known Yuexiu park in around 30 minutes ride.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Yuexiu Park, No.988 Jiefang North Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou China
The Yuexiu Park is the largest park in downtown Guangzhou. Covering an area of 860,000 square meters (212.5 acres), it is made up of three artificial lakes and seven hills of Yuexiu Mountain; hence the name.You can visit the Five-Ram Sculpture and Zhenhai Tower at this park.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King, No.867 Jiefang North Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 510030 China
After the Yuexiu Park, you will Transfer to Nan Yue Kingdom Tomb Museum which is the oldest and largest Han tomb with the most funerary objects in Lingnan (South of the Nanling Mountain) Area. As one of the 80 famous museums in the world, it covers 14, 000 square meters (150, 699. 6 square feet) with 10 exhibition halls.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Canton Tower, No.222 Yuexiang West Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou China
Next,You will visit the Canon Tower is located at an intersection of Guangzhou New City Central Axes and Pearl River. It's 600 meters high, with 450 meters of its main body and 150 meters of its antenna, which makes it the highest tower in China and third highest in the world.
The Canton Tower is more than just a sightseeing TV tower, but a new symbol and image of Guangzhou. At Canton Tower, you will enjoy a unique magnificent experience - New Guangzhou, New Landmark.
Duration: 3 days 18 hours
Stop At: Guangzhou Railway Station, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, China, 510499
At the end, your guide will escort you to Guangzhou railway station and you may take the D2842 18:10--20:52 to Guilin. The train takes around 3hrs.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Guilin North Railway Station Parking Lot, 88H3+H78, Zhan Qian Lu, Die Cai Qu, Gui Lin Shi, Guang Xi Zhuang Zu Zi Zhi Qu, China, 541213
Upon arrival at Guilin, you will be picked up on time and transferred to the hotel(Driver only, no guide).
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Guilin. O/N Guilin.Stop At: Guilin, Guilin, Guangxi
Your 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. The 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 You 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.
The Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces is a splendid agricultural spectacle with a history of more than 650 years. The most eye-catching part of the terrace cluster is the Ping'an Village Rice Terrace, which was the earliest one discovered by tourists and photographers. Numerous narrow rice fields dug along the hill slopes form terraces connected by winding flagstone trails. There are viewing platforms for visitors to view the entire terrace fields built tier upon tier. While you are there you can also experience the minority Zhuang people's traditional way of life. It is quite interesting to help them in the fields, try on their bright-colored ethnical costumes, and visit their unique stilted houses.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Ping'an Village, Within the County, Longsheng County 541700 China
Upon arrival, Then you will take a moderate trek along steps to Ping'an Zhuang Village. The walk up takes about 40 minutes. Your 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 4: Guilin - Yangshuo. O/N Yangshuo.Stop At: Guilin, Guilin, Guangxi
In the morning, your 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 your 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,will drive you to see the Yangshuo Xianggong hill.You will climb for 15 minutes along a moderately sloped staircase to reach the top of Xianggong Hill. Please inform your 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, your 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 5: Yangshuo. The tour end.Stop At: Yangshuo County, Yangshuo County, Guangxi
In the morning, your 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: 30 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: Yangshuo County, Yangshuo County, Guangxi
At the end, your guide will escort you to your hotel or Guilin hotel/airport/train station. End of your 5 days tour services.
Duration: 10 minutes
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Stroller accessible"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Can add more days if you want"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
09:00 AM
Duración: 5 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up any hotels in Guangzhou city central
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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