Itinerary Quick Look

Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests and schedule.

Day 1 Arrive in Guilin, airport pickup

Upon arrival in Guilin, a private vehicle will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Guilin is renowned worldwide for having "the most spectacular landscape under heaven." The city is surrounded by karst peaks, offering fresh air and a relaxed pace. It is recommended to take it easy on the first day to rest and acclimate. You may also take a stroll near the hotel to experience Guilin’s night scenery andlocal way of life.

Day 2 Daxu Ancient Town + Elephant Trunk Hill + Reed Flute Cave

Morning: Daxu Ancient Town

After breakfast, head to Daxu Ancient Town. Departing from the city center, you will first arrive at this ancient town on the east bank of the Li River, which was once an important hub for waterborne trade and commerce in ancient times. As you walk slowly along the bluestone-paved streets, you can see well-preserved arcade buildings, ancient docks, and old shops. Compared to popular tourist attractions, this place is quieter and more authentic, allowing visitors to understand the historical connection between Guilin and the Li River – it is this river that nurtured commerce and life along its banks.

Afternoon: Elephant Trunk Hill + Reed Flute Cave
Return from the ancient town to the city center to visit Guilin's iconic landmark. Elephant Trunk Hill stands on the riverbank, its shape and the water surface forming a natural archway, resembling an elephant drinking by the river. This is not just a photo spot but also key to understanding the aesthetics of Guilin's landscape: the hills are low but fantastically shaped, the waters are not deep but beautifully picturesque, embodying the "artistic conception" valued in Chinese landscape aesthetics, which stands in stark contrast to Western natural scenery. Afterwards, proceed to Reed Flute Cave, where the interior is filled with stalactites, stalagmites, and stone pillars, resembling a palace under the colorful lighting. With the guide's commentary, visitors can connect these naturally formed landscapes with mythological stories (such as the "Dragon Palace" or "Forest"), offering both visual impact and a space for imagination.

Day3 Li River cruise + Yangshuo countryside + West Street +   "Impression Liu Sanjie" show

Morning: Li River cruise + Yangshuo countryside

Afternoon: West Street + watching the "Impression Liu Sanjie" show

This day is the core of the entire itinerary. Take a boat from Guilin downstream to Yangshuo, with fantastically shaped peaks continuously changing along both banks — a stretch famously known as the "Gallery of a Hundred Li." Along the way, you'll see classic landscapes such as "Nine-Horse Mural Hill" and "Reflection of Yellow Cloth." Unlike the previous day's "close-up views of the hills," today offers a "dynamic viewing from the water," with the scenery continuously unfolding like stepping into a flowing traditional Chinese landscape painting.

After disembarking, enter the Yangshuo countryside, where the landscape shifts from "grand mountains and waters" to "delicate rural idyll." Visitors can cycle or take a vehicle through rice paddies, villages, and karst peaks, witnessing farming life, bamboo groves, small rivers, and ancient villages — experiencing a way of life where humans and nature coexist in harmony. This part of the journey brings the scenery "down to earth" and infuses it with a vibrant, living atmosphere.

In the evening, head to Yangshuo's liveliest district. West Street blends Chinese and Western cultures and is one of the most popular gathering places for foreign travelers. Lining the street are cafés, bars, handicraft shops, and restaurants from various countries. It's a place to relax and unwind, while also offering an atmosphere of cross-cultural exchange — an important transitional space from natural scenery to culture and social interaction.

The night brings the experience to its climax. Directed by Zhang Yimou, this outdoor spectacle uses the Li River as its stage and the surrounding hills as its backdrop, with most performers being local fishermen and villagers. Lighting, song, dance, and the natural environment merge, bringing the daytime landscapes to life after dark — creating an immersive experience that echoes and complements the earlier journey.

Day4 Airport transfer for departure

At the end of the tour, we will be pleased to arrange a comfortable transfer for you to the railway station or the airport.

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