4-Day Guilin Yangshuo Essence Private Tour
Explore Guilin’s iconic karst landscapes on this 4-day private tour. Enjoy Li River cruise, Gudong Waterfall, Yulong bamboo raft, Silver Cave and elegant garden afternoon tea with private car & English guide.
Tour Highlights
- Full coverage of classic Guilin karst core scenic spots
- Premium 4-star upper deck Li River cruise with onboard buffet
- Leisure hiking at Gudong Waterfall & delicate Guihai Qinglan afternoon tea
- Relaxing two-person bamboo raft drifting on Yulong River countryside
- Mysterious Silver Cave sightseeing & Ten-Mile Gallery valley views
- Visit Elephant Trunk Hill, the iconic city symbol of Guilin
- Full private vehicle service & professional English-speaking tour guide
- Comfortable downtown hotel accommodation with flexible schedules
Day 1: Guilin Arrival & Airport Pick-up
Your dedicated guide and driver will greet you at Guilin Liangjiang Airport or railway station, then transfer you to downtown hotel for check-in and leisure rest.
Recommended Local Dinner
Taste Guilin rice noodles, taro braised pork, Li River shrimp and stuffed river snails. Popular dining zones: Zhengyang Pedestrian Street, Shantang Food Street, Two Rivers & Four Lakes area.
Average cost: ¥60–80 per guest.
Day 2: Gudong Waterfall • Guihai Qinglan Afternoon Tea
09:00–11:30 Gudong Waterfall (2 hours)
A 4A-level natural scenic area 25km from downtown Guilin, featuring multi-layer travertine waterfalls surrounded by dense forest. Fresh air and clear streams make it a perfect nature hiking spot.
12:00–13:00 Farmhouse Set Lunch (¥50 per person)
Fresh seasonal farm dishes, free-range chicken and local handmade rice noodles are provided as set meals. Independent dining options nearby are available at your own cost.
13:30–17:00 Guihai Qinglan & Garden Afternoon Tea (1 hour)
4A cultural garden with elegant landscape and unique architecture. Savor tea, coffee, pastries and fresh fruits while enjoying quiet natural scenery.
Dinner Suggestion
Try local braised fish and Yangshuo beer fish at downtown restaurant streets. Average cost: ¥60–80 per person.
Day 3: 4-Star Li River Cruise • Silver Cave • Ten-Mile Gallery
09:00–12:00 Upper Deck Li River 4-Star Cruise (4 hours)
Pier shuttle bus: ¥15 per person, self-paid.
Luxury cruise to experience world heritage karst scenery. Pass Huangbu Beach (20 RMB banknote view), Nine-Horse Painting Hill and Xingping landscape, just like sailing through a Chinese ink painting.
12:00–13:00 Onboard Buffet Lunch
Mixed Chinese & Western buffet featuring northern Guangxi local specialties, fresh fruits and drinks with riverside mountain views.
13:30–17:00 Silver Cave & Ten-Mile Gallery Sightseeing
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Silver Cave (60 mins) Famous 4A karst cave with glowing stalactites, stone pillars and underground waterfalls, known as an underground fairyland under colorful lighting.
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Ten-Mile Gallery & Moon Hill distant view Yangshuo’s iconic landscape belt with rolling karst peaks and pastoral villages. Catch a distant view of Moon Hill’s natural arch rock formation by coach.
Dinner Suggestion
Yangshuo West Street offers beer fish, bamboo tube rice and farm stir-fries. 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 Raft (50 mins)
Known as "Little Li River", Yulong River features crystal clear water and peaceful countryside. Drift between karst peaks and villages, praised by Harvard landscape experts as China’s most beautiful rural waterway.
12:00–13:00 Self-Arranged Lunch
Numerous farm restaurants and snack shops around the scenic area serving braised river fish, wild vegetables and handmade rice noodles. Average cost: ¥50–60 per person.
13:00–17:00 Elephant Trunk Hill & Departure Transfer
Elephant Trunk Hill is Guilin’s city landmark, a unique 200-million-year-old karst rock shaped like an elephant drinking from the Li River, blending natural geology and local history.
After sightseeing, private driver transfers you to Guilin Airport or railway station to finish your tour.
Tour Inclusions
- Private car & driver, round-trip airport/station transfers
- 3 nights 4-star hotel twin room (minimum 2 travelers)
- Full-day professional English-speaking tour guide service
- Entrance tickets to all listed scenic attractions
- Set farmhouse lunch & Li River cruise buffet lunch included
- Complimentary Guihai Qinglan afternoon tea experience
- Full itinerary planning, reservation and travel coordination service
Tour Exclusions
- Intercity round-trip flight & train tickets to Guilin
- All recommended dinners, personal snacks and beverages
- Li River pier shuttle bus fee: CNY 15 per guest
- Single room supplement for solo travelers
- Hotel upgrade, room type change and extra accommodation charges
- Travel insurance, visa fees and personal document costs
- All personal consumption during free time
- Paid photo spots and optional entertainment inside scenic areas
- Extra fees caused by weather, policy changes or personal schedule adjustments
Price Notice
Rates are calculated based on double occupancy for groups of 2 guests or above. Contact us in advance for price adjustments on group size, hotel upgrades or customized itinerary changes.
