4 Days Guilin & Yangshuo Life Experience Tour: Cooking, Rafting & Karst Scenery

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4 Days Guilin and Yangshuo Life Experience Tour

CODE: GDT2286

Private Tour

Duration: 3 - 4 days

Price from: Contact

Route: China - Guilin - Yangshuo

Overview

Embark on an immersive 4-day Guilin and Yangshuo "Life Experience" Tour, designed to plunge you into the heart of Southern China's most iconic landscapes and vibrant local culture. This tour goes beyond mere sightseeing, offering authentic encounters with the breathtaking karst scenery, serene rivers, and the charming daily life of Guilin and Yangshuo. Perfect for travelers seeking a deeper connection with nature, local traditions, and a more active way to explore, this journey promises unforgettable memories and a true taste of life in the land of "the most beautiful scenery under heaven."

Highlight

Li River Cruise: Experience the classic and picturesque Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo. Marvel at the dramatic karst peaks, verdant scenery, and traditional fishing boats, immersing yourself in the landscape that has inspired countless artists.
Yangshuo Countryside Exploration (Bike/Hike): Discover the idyllic Yangshuo countryside on a leisurely bike ride or a tranquil walk. Weave through emerald rice paddies, past limestone peaks, and through local villages, getting an up-close feel for rural life.
Cooking Class with Local Family: Participate in an authentic cooking class with a local family in Yangshuo. Learn to prepare traditional Guilin dishes, understand local ingredients, and savor the fruits of your labor.
Bamboo Rafting on Yulong River: Enjoy a peaceful and scenic bamboo raft ride on the tranquil Yulong River, often called the "Little Li River." Drift past picturesque villages and stunning karst landscapes, offering a more intimate experience than the main Li River.
Explore West Street (Yangshuo): Stroll along West Street in Yangshuo, a vibrant pedestrian street blending traditional Chinese charm with modern influences, offering unique shops, cafes, and local eateries.
Traditional Fishing Experience (Optional): Witness or even participate in a traditional cormorant fishing demonstration (optional), a fascinating ancient method still practiced by local fishermen.
Elephant Trunk Hill: Visit Guilin's iconic landmark, Elephant Trunk Hill, a natural rock formation resembling an elephant drinking from the Li River, symbolizing the city's beauty.
Comfort & Convenience: Enjoy comfortable accommodation, knowledgeable local guides, and seamless transfers, ensuring a worry-free and enriching cultural adventure.

Service

HOTELS
Economy 2*+ Hotels
Superior 3* Hotels
First Class 4* Hotels
Deluxe 5* Hotels
Luxury 5*++ Hotels

Notes:
*All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request

Important Notes:
HOTELS, PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

GUIDE/LEADER:
English speaking guide. French , Germany , Spanish, Italian, Russian speaking guide can be arranged with on request.

Inclusion

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival Guilin

Airport pick-up, Reed Flute Cave, Prince Palace of Ming Dynasty,Meals: LunchUpon arrival in the morning, our local tour guide will welcome you at the airport. Then you will be moved to the downtown and take a city tour to explore the city. At first, we will go to visit the most popular sightseeing venues: The Reed Flute Cave, named for the special reeds, used for making flute instruments, that grow near the entrance of the cave. The cave is a feast for the eyes. The natural beauty of a profusion of stalactites and stalagmites, stele, stone pillars, stone curtains and stone flowers creating an infinite variety of extraordinary scenes, creatively illuminated, is bound to evoke gasps of admiration.And then visit The Palace of Ming Dynasty. The prince's palace is laid under the Solitary Beauty Peak which rises in the center of Guilin. It was granted by the founder of Ming Dynasty – Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang. It has been around for more than 600 hundred years and it is the best preserved prince palace of Ming dynasty. It has been named "National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit". Experience the Origin of Colored Stone Rubbing.Overnight at Guilin Jolie Vue Boutique Hotel.

Day 2: Guilin - Yangshuo

Li River Cruise, Countryside tour by pedicab ride, Farmer's house visitMeals: Breakfast, LunchIn the morning you will be driven to the Pier for a fantastic Li River Cruise (about 4 hours, lunch served on board). Savor the fairy-tale scenery while cruising down the meandering river to Yangshuo. After disembarkation, be transferred to Fuli ancient town.In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing pedicab ride (tuk tuk) to explore the Fuli countryside to see how the authentic rural life is like in Southern China without any embellish. It will Includes a visit to a farmers house, where you are welcomed by a traditional firecracker ceremony. Ending your tour at Fuli ancient town, to learn about how to make the local specialty-Fuli Paper Fan.Overnight at Green lotus hotel Yangshuo.

Day 3: Yangshuo

Cooking class, Yulong River Bamboo Rafting, Sound & Light Show --- Impression of LiusanjieMeals: Breakfast, LunchAfter a leisure hotel breakfast, we will enjoy a leisurly cooking class at the beginning of today. the assistant will show you around the local market to learn about the ingredients that we use for today's lunch.After lunch, we will drive to the pier at Yulong River, experiencing the Rafting along the river, which will be exciting and interesting for all adults who are the traveling lovers. And the Yulong River always welcomes adventurers with her embrace. At night, we will end the exciting day by enjoying the Sound & Light Show --- Imprssion of Liusanjie.

Day 4: Departure Guilin

Guilin Tea plantation, Transfer to airport/train stationMeals: BreakfastBefore driving to airport for your flight to next stop, we will pay a visit to the Guilin Tea plantation, having a nice tea tasting session. It includes tea peaking and learning about the traditional Chinese tea ceremony.Free at leisure and you will be transferred to the airport.Service ends

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