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4-Day Guilin & Yangshuo Essence Private Tour

Dedicated guide and driver greet you at Guilin Liangjiang Airport or railway station, transfer to downtown hotel for check-in and free rest time. Recommended local dinner options include Guilin rice noodles, taro braised pork and Li River shrimp, with popular dining areas at Zhengyang Pedestrian Street and Two Rivers & Four Lakes.

Visit 4A Gudong Waterfall scenic area, a forest park with multi-tier travertine waterfalls and clear streams perfect for easy nature hiking. Included set farm lunch with free-range chicken and local handmade noodles (independent dining options also available). Afternoon visit Guihai Qinglan cultural garden, enjoy complimentary afternoon tea with coffee, pastries and fresh fruits amid elegant garden scenery. Self-paid dinner at downtown restaurants with local braised fish and beer fish options.

Take 4-star upper deck Li River cruise for 4 hours, sailing past iconic Huangbu Beach (20 RMB note landscape), Nine-Horse Painting Hill and Xingping scenery like a Chinese ink painting, with included Chinese-Western buffet lunch on board. Afternoon visit Silver Cave, a 4A karst cave with glowing stalactites and underground waterfalls, then drive through Ten-Mile Gallery scenic belt to see pastoral karst villages and distant Moon Hill natural arch. Self-paid dinner at Yangshuo West Street with local specialties.

Take 50-minute two-person bamboo raft on Yulong River ("Little Li River"), drifting through crystal clear water between karst peaks and quiet villages, praised as China's most beautiful rural waterway. Self-paid lunch at riverside farm restaurants with local river fish and wild vegetables. Afternoon visit Elephant Trunk Hill, Guilin's 200-million-year-old city landmark shaped like an elephant drinking from the Li River. After sightseeing, private transfer to Guilin airport or railway station, marking the end of the 4-day leisure Guilin tour.

What's Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver for all transfers (airport/station pick-up/drop-off, sightseeing)
  • 3 nights 4-star hotel twin room (minimum 2 travelers)
  • Full-time professional English-speaking tour guide
  • All listed scenic spot entrance tickets (Gudong Waterfall, Guihai Qinglan, Silver Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill)
  • 4-star upper deck Li River cruise with Chinese-Western buffet lunch
  • Included farm set lunch on Day 2
  • Complimentary Guihai Qinglan garden afternoon tea (tea/coffee, pastries, fresh fruits)
  • Two-person Yulong River bamboo raft ticket
  • Full itinerary planning and reservation service

What's Not Included

  • Intercity round-trip flights/train tickets to Guilin
  • All dinners, personal snacks and beverages
  • Li River pier shuttle bus fee (¥15 per person)
  • Single room supplement for solo travelers
  • Hotel upgrade, room type change and extra accommodation costs
  • Travel insurance, visa fees and personal document costs
  • Personal expenses during free time (shopping, paid photos, optional entertainment)
  • Extra costs caused by force majeure (weather, policy changes, personal schedule adjustments)
  • Voluntary tips for guide and driver
  • Any items not listed in the inclusion section

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