Guilin Ethnic Culture Tour
This trip to Guilin, from exploring the Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, and the Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas, to walking through the Longji Terraces, experiencing the Huangluo Yaozhai style, and then rafting on the Lijiang River and viewing the Moon Mountain ........ Every moment is full of surprises and beauty.
Guilin's natural scenery and humanistic history are intertwined, making people forget to come back. I hope this trip will become a precious memory in your heart, not only let you enjoy the beauty of Guilin's landscape, but also feel the deep cultural heritage and unique charm of this land.
Entrance fees of all the attractions as listed.
What to Expect
● From exploring the Reed Flute Cave and overlooking the Elephant Trunk Hill to ascending the Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas, each day is full of surprises.
● The magnificence of Longji Terraced Fields and the simplicity of Huangluo Yaozhai are intertwined, so you can indulge in the dual charm of nature and culture.
● The relaxation of Lijiang River rafting and the excitement of rafting on the Yulong River, which brings out the beauty of Guilin's landscape.
Tour Itinerary
- Reed Flute Cave - Elephant Trunk Hill - the Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas - Jingjiang Prince's Mansion (Duxiu Peak)
- 4+ stars Hotel
- None
Welcome to Guilin, your guide and driver will be waiting for you at the airport or station. If we have time, we will start our journey to Guilin straight away. If not, we will not open the following trips.
First, we will drive to the next amazing attraction, the Reed Flute Cave. This is a majestic underground palace with colorful glittering interiors.
Next, you will take a bus to visit the Elephant Trunk Hill. This huge rocky mountain looks like an elephant drinking from the river.
Then, you will then proceed to the Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas. The pride of their height has set three Guinness World Records: as the world's tallest copper tower, the tallest copper building, and the tallest tower under water, they quietly speak of Guilin's splendour and glory.
Afterwards, we will take you into the Duxiu Peak-Wangcheng Scenic Spot, which is known as the "Small Forbidden City in the South". Here, you can feel the strong cultural accumulation and historical heritage, and every climb is a review of history, a tribute to culture and an admiration of nature.
After the visit, you will check into a nearby hotel for a short rest and enjoy some free time. During this time, you could choose to wander around the nearby neighbourhoods, savouring the local cuisine and experiencing the unique flavour of Guilin. Or you can choose to relax and enjoy a peaceful time in the hotel.
- Longji Terraces - Huangluo Yaozhai(Village)
- 4+ stars Hotel
- Breakfast
After breakfast, we will take a bus to Longsheng, you will visit Longji Terraces Scenic Area, which is known as "the crown of the world's terraces". Each terrace is like the fingerprint of the earth, recording the traces of time.
Afterwards, we will visit Huangluo Yaozhai, which is a unique Yao ethnic village among the 13 villages in Longji. It is inhabited by the Red Yao ethnic group, who have maintained the traditional custom of storing long hair since ancient times. Among the 60 families in the village, there are 60 women whose hair is more than one metre long, and the longest one has hair of 1.7 metres, which is known as "the first long-haired village in the world". Here, you can not only appreciate the beauty of women's long hair, but also feel the hospitality of the villagers and their talent for singing and dancing.
- Mopan Mountain Pier - Lijiang River - Yulong River - Moon Mountain
- None
- Breakfast
After breakfast, we embark on our journey to Mopan Mountain Pier. Upon arrival at the pier, you will board a cruise ship and begin a wonderful journey through the Hundred Mile Gallery - the world-renowned National 5A Lijiang River scenery. The Lijiang River, which was named one of the world's 15 most beautiful rivers to visit by CNN, is the only beautiful river in China to make the list, thanks to its unique charm.
As the boat cruises along, you will enjoy the five beauties of the Lijiang River: the grandeur of Yangdi Waterfall, the misty rain of Langshi, the mystery of Jiuma Painted Mountain, the beauty of Huangbu Reflection, and the serenity of Xingping, each of which is like an exquisite picture scroll.
Immediately after that, we will come to the scenic spot of Yulong River, in the clear river, you can take a bamboo raft, feel the water rippling comfort, enjoy the tranquility and harmony brought by nature.
Afterwards, you can view Moon Mountain from afar. Viewed from different angles, you can see the moon cave presenting different scenes such as full moon, half moon and eyebrow moon, as if it is a visual feast given to us by nature. While enjoying the beauty of Moon Mountain, you will also pass through the Ten Mile Gallery, where the landscape scenery is equally mesmerising.
Finally, we will take the bus back to downtown Guilin, and depending on your itinerary, we will arrange the transfer service to the airport or station. We hope that this trip will give you a deep feeling of the natural beauty and humanistic charm of Guilin and leave you with an unforgettable memory.
What's Included
- Professional English speaking guide.
- Hotel with breakfast in the itinerary.
- Air-conditioned vehicle transfer are offered.
- Entrance fees of all the attractions as listed.
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Price is based on a 2-person tour with 4-star hotels in low season.
from US $ p/p
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