Guilin area is home to a number of China's ethnic minority group. Spend a day exploring the famous rice terraces and then the fabulous Li River Cruise and country side of Yangshou as well as the best of Guilin City.

 

Itinerary:

Day 1

Place & Transport: Arrive in Guilin, Flight not included

Today's Activities: Airport to Hotel Transfer (Guilin), Reed Flute Cave, Piled Silk Hill (Folded Brocade Hill)

 

- Reed Flute Cave: Known as 'the Palace of Natural Arts' this large and well-presented cave system has some remarkable formations. Make sure you have some small change for the children who sell flutes for as little as one yuan if you've got nothing less than a dollar you'll end up with their whole stock.

- Piled Silk Hill (Folded Brocade Hill): It is in the city centre. It's national 4A scenic spot. The traversed stone blocks piled one after another just like the colorful folded silk, that's how the name of the hill came into being.

 

Day 2

Place & Transport: Guilin to Longsheng to Guilin

Today's Activities: Zhuang and Yao Ethnic Tribes Longsheng Terraced Field in Longji area

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Zhuang and Yao Ethnic Tribes Longsheng Terraced Field in Longji area: The terraces look like great chains or ribbons as they wind from the foot to the top of the hill. They were built from the Yuan dynasty to the beginning of Qing dynasty by the minority peoples of the area. A 40 minute walk up the stone covered paths and steps reveal the Dragon's Backbone, which is called "The champion of the terrace world". Visit Zhuang village and Yao minority villages, and Ping'an village, the architecture is unique as no nails are used in construction. The different minority customs and local people's dressing style are specially delicate and beautiful.

Place & Transport: Guilin to Yangshuo to Guilin

Today's Activities: Li River Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Li River Cruise: A cruise along the Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo is an unforgettable experience. As you take in the stunning scenery there's something interesting to see at almost every bend in the river. Between spectacular limestone peaks you'll see graceful bamboo groves, farmers tending rice paddies, and lumbering water buffaloes pulling carts or cooling off in the river. You may see fishermen gliding along on their narrow bamboo rafts, and if you're very lucky you might see one of the famous fishing cormorants. Boats depart from various wharves, according to the height of the river at different times of the year.

Day 4

Place & Transport: Depart Guilin , Flight not included

Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Guilin)

Meals: Breakfast