Guilin Highlights Tour | 4 Days 3 Nights Classic Group Tour of Guilin City + Li River + Yangshuo + West Street

Suggested way to get there:

1. By Air: Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) has numerous direct domestic routes, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Chengdu, Chongqing, and Hangzhou, making transportation extremely convenient.

2. Train: Guilin has 3 train stations. You can take the high-speed train from cities such as Changsha (2.5-3h), Hong Kong (4h), Chengdu (5.5-6h), Chongqing (4.5-5h), Guangzhou (3h), and Zhangjiajie (7h) to Guilin.

Afterwards, we arrived at Guilin's famous historical street - East-West Alley . We strolled leisurely through it, where you can admire the ancient historical buildings and cultural relics, taste the most authentic local delicacies and snacks, or browse the local handicraft shops and experience Guilin's intangible cultural heritage, such as round fans and sand paintings.

In the afternoon, we visited Elephant Trunk Hill, Guilin's iconic landmark. Located at the confluence of the Li River and the Peach Blossom River, Elephant Trunk Hill gets its name from its resemblance to a giant elephant drinking water from the river. This uniquely shaped peak, together with the surrounding clear river water, forms a spectacular scenic line, and Elephant Trunk Hill is impressive from any angle.

Finally, we will visit Reed Flute Cave, known as the "Palace of Natural Art." Reed Flute Cave is one of China's most famous tourist caves. Inside the karst cave, there are numerous stalactites, stalagmites, columns, curtains, and flowers. Under the colorful lights, the various formations are dazzling and dreamlike. You can follow the guide's explanation to learn about the formation process of the stalactites and their ancient stories.

Upon arrival in Yangshuo, your driver will pick you up from the pier and take you to your hotel for a short rest. Afterward, you can explore Yangshuo and enjoy the most outstanding landscape of Guilin. You can choose to travel by: (1) driving and walking; (2) cycling; (3) riding a motorcycle (which may require an additional fee). Regardless of your choice, you can travel along country roads and enjoy the beautiful scenery of karst mountains, rice paddies, villages, and rivers. You may also see people working in the fields, children playing by the river, and cattle grazing in the fields.

In the evening, head to explore West Street, the most bustling street in Yangshuo . It's a street that perfectly blends Eastern and Western elements and is the best place to experience Yangshuo's nightlife. Whether you want to sample some local delicacies or find a small shop to grab a drink, relax, and enjoy some rare leisure time, this place can meet your needs.