Tour Highlights
✅ Classic karst scenery all-inclusive, core landmarks fully covered
✅ Premium 4-star Li River upper deck cruise with on-board buffet
✅ Leisure waterfall hiking & elegant garden afternoon tea experience
✅ Relaxing Yulong River bamboo raft drifting amid idyllic countryside
✅ Explore mysterious Silver Cave & picturesque Ten-Mile Gallery
✅ Visit city symbol Elephant Trunk Hill to feel local culture
✅ Private car service + professional English-speaking guide
✅ Comfortable downtown hotel stay, flexible & hassle-free schedule
Day 1: Arrival in Guilin – Airport Pick-up
Upon your arrival at Guilin Liangjiang International Airport or Guilin Railway Station, your professional guide and private driver will meet and assist you, then transfer you to your hotel in downtown Guilin for check-in and rest.
Recommended Dinner:
You can taste local classic dishes such as Guilin rice noodles, braised pork with taro, Li River shrimp, and stuffed snails.
Recommended area: Zhengyang Pedestrian Street, Shantang Road Food Street or near the Two Rivers and Four Lakes.
Average cost: ¥60–80 per person.
Day 2: Gudong Waterfall · Guihai Qinglan & Afternoon Tea
09:00–11:30 Gudong Waterfall (Approx. 120 minutes)
Gudong Waterfall is a national AAAA-level scenic area, located at the junction of Dawei Town and Caoping Hui Ethnic Township, Guilin, about 25 km from the city center.
It is a key water conservation forest in the region and the only developed multi-level travertine waterfall group formed by underground springs in the area. The waterfall cascades down layer by layer in the lush forest, with clear streams, fresh air and rich negative oxygen ions, making it an ideal place for hiking, leisure and relaxing in nature.
12:00–13:00 Gudong Farmhouse Lunch (¥50 per person standard)
Enjoy fresh rural dishes at a local farmhouse restaurant near the scenic area, including seasonal vegetables, free-range chicken, mushroom dishes and local homemade rice noodles.
Note: Lunch is arranged in the form of a set meal; you may also choose other restaurants nearby at your own expense.
13:30–17:00 Guihai Qinglan + Afternoon Tea (Approx. 60 minutes)
Guihai Qinglan is a national AAAA-level cultural and tourist attraction in Guilin, integrating natural landscapes, gardening art, cultural exhibitions and leisure experience. With elegant environment, lush plants and unique architectural style, it provides a quiet and comfortable space away from the hustle and bustle.
You will enjoy a delicate afternoon tea here, including tea, coffee, pastries and seasonal fruits, enjoying leisure time in the natural scenery.
Recommended Dinner:
After returning to the urban area, you can taste characteristic dishes such as braised fish, beer fish, and stir-fried seasonal vegetables.
Recommended area: Guilin city center or restaurant street near the hotel.
Average cost: ¥60–80 per person.
Day 3: Li River 4-Star Cruise · Silver Cave · Ten-Mile Gallery
09:00–12:00 Li River 4-Star Cruise (Upper Deck) (Approx. 4 hours)
Pier shuttle bus: ¥15 per person (at own expense)
The 4-star Li River cruise is the most comfortable and luxurious way to appreciate the essence of the Li River. Sailing along the world-famous karst corridor, you will enjoy classic scenic spots including Huangbu Beach (the view on the 20 RMB banknote), Nine-Horse Painting Hill, and Luoshan Mountain.
It truly presents the poetic realm of “Boating on clear waters, wandering in a landscape painting”, allowing you to enjoy the charm of the world natural heritage karst landform in a spacious and comfortable environment.
12:00–13:00 Buffet Lunch on 4-Star Cruise
Enjoy a delicate buffet on board, including a variety of Chinese and Western dishes, local specialties of northern Guangxi, fresh fruits, drinks and desserts. You can appreciate the endless green mountains and rivers while tasting delicious food.
13:30–17:00 Silver Cave · Bus Tour of Ten-Mile Gallery & Distant View of Moon Hill
Silver Cave (Approx. 60 minutes)
Silver Cave is a famous national AAAA-level karst cave scenic area. The cave is rich in various stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars and stone waterfalls, which are crystal clear and colorful under professional lighting. It is famous for its unique karst wonders and traditional cultural landscape, and is known as a “fairyland underground”.
Ten-Mile Gallery & Moon Hill
Ten-Mile Gallery is a well-known scenic belt in Yangshuo, with continuous karst peaks, green countryside, small streams and idyllic scenery, forming a natural picture scroll everywhere.
Moon Hill is a famous natural landmark in Yangshuo, named for its huge natural arch shaped like a bright moon. You can enjoy its unique shape and magnificent mountain shape by bus viewing.
Recommended Dinner:
Taste authentic Yangshuo specialties: Yangshuo beer fish, bamboo-tube rice, farm-style stir-fries, etc.
Recommended area: Yangshuo West Street or nearby characteristic restaurants.
Average cost: ¥70–90 per person.
Day 4: Yulong River Bamboo Raft · Elephant Trunk Hill · Departure
09:00–11:30 Yulong River 2-Person Bamboo Rafting (Approx. 50 minutes)
Yulong River is the longest tributary of the Li River in Yangshuo and the first national-level tourist resort in Guangxi. It is known as the “Little Li River” with crystal-clear water, gentle currents, green peaks and peaceful rural scenery.
Drifting on a 2-person bamboo raft, you will shuttle between bridges, mountains and villages, just like wandering in a live Chinese landscape painting.
Dr. Karl, a famous landscape expert from Harvard University, once praised it as “The most beautiful place I have seen in China.”
12:00–13:00 Lunch at Own Expense
There are many farmhouse restaurants and local snack bars near Yulong River Scenic Area. You can freely choose to taste local dishes such as braised fish, fried wild vegetables, and handmade rice noodles.
Average cost: ¥50–60 per person.
13:00–17:00 Elephant Trunk Hill · Transfer to Airport / Railway Station
Elephant Trunk Hill
Elephant Trunk Hill, formerly known as Li Mountain, is located at the confluence of Taohua River and Li River in Guilin. It is the symbol and city landmark of Guilin, named for its vivid shape like a giant elephant drinking water with its trunk in the river.
A typical karst landform formed about 200 million years ago, it was gradually uplifted from the ocean due to crustal movement and shaped by long-term weathering and water erosion, integrating natural wonders and historical culture.
After the visit, you will be transferred to Guilin Airport or Railway Station according to your departure schedule for your return trip, ending the pleasant 4-day Guilin tour.
Tour Inclusions
- Private car & dedicated driver, airport/train station pick-up & drop-off
- 3 nights 4-star standard hotel twin room (min. 2 guests booking)
- Full-time English-speaking tour guide interpretation service
- Entrance tickets for all listed scenic spots
- Set farmhouse lunch & Li River cruise buffet lunch
- Exquisite afternoon tea experience arrangement
- Full itinerary planning, reservation & travel coordination service
Tour Exclusions
- Round-trip flights or train tickets to Guilin
- All recommended dinners, personal snacks & drinks
- Pier shuttle bus: CNY 15 per person (self-paid)
- Single room supplement for solo travelers
- Hotel upgrade, room type change and other extra accommodation fees
- Travel insurance, visa fee and personal certificate expenses
- All personal consumption during free time
- Extra entertainment items & paid photo spots inside scenic areas
- Additional costs caused by bad weather, policy changes or personal reasons
Price Notice
The quoted price is based on double occupancy for 2 guests and above. Please consult us in advance if you need to adjust traveler number, upgrade hotel grade or modify travel itinerary.
