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5 Days Guilin, Li River, Yangshuo, Ling Canal & Daxu Ancient Town

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    Tour Code:scpt-116

    Start: Guilin

    End: Guilin

    Duration: 5 Days

    Indulge yourself in the exotic West Street and explore the fresh rural scenery. Apart from what's usual in Guilin, you will have a chance to visit Daxu Ancient Town, and Merryland Resort which features a perfect combina...

    Itinerary
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    Accomdation
    Day 1
    Guilin
    This tour usually starts after 8:00am but you can still have a relaxed pattern as long as you arrive in Guilin before 11:00am.
    Arrive in Guilin. Pick up at Airport/Hotel/Railway Station in Guilin.Visit Reed Flute Cave.
    Overnight in Guilin
    Day 2
    Guilin - Yangshuo
    Guilin to Yangshuo by Cruise in the morning. Visit Li River (cruise ticket included, lunch served on board), West Street.
    Overnight in Yangshuo
    Day 3
    Yangshuo - Guilin
    Visit Big Banyan Tree, Crown Cave, Daxu Ancient Town, Moon Hill. Transfer to Guilin in the afternoon.
    Overnight in Guilin
    Day 4
    Guilin - Xingan
    Transfer to Xingan in the morning. Visit Ling Canal, Merryland World.
    Overnight in Xingan
    Day 5
    Xingan - Guilin
    Back to Guilin in the morning. Visit Elephant Trunk Hill, Fubo Hill, Departure from Guilin. Transfer to Airport/Hotel/Railway Station in Guilin and Departure.
    This tour ends around 5:00pm. So make sure you leave Guilin not earlier than 6:00pm or choose hotel extension after booking the tour.
    Day 1 Guilin
    This tour usually starts after 8:00am but you can still have a relaxed pattern as long as you arrive in Guilin before 11:00am.

    The guide picks you up at the Airport/Railway Station in Guilin.

    Start your journey of the dramatic Guilin waters and mountains, a vast plain of karst landform. Head for the Reed Flute Cave, one of the most egregious underground scenery in China. The cave got its name from the verdant reeds growing outside of the cave, with which people make flutes. Inside this water-eroded cave, you will see a spectacular world of various stalactites, stone pillars and rock formations created by carbonate deposition.
     
    Day 2 Guilin>>Yangshuo
    Enjoy a cruise on the meandering blue waters of Li River and view the limestone rock formations along the banks. You will agree that "Guilin waters and mountains are the most beautiful under heaven."

    Lunch is served on board.

    Go ashore as you arrive in Yangshuo and stroll through the Yangshuo West Street.
     
    Day 3 Yangshuo>>Guilin
    You can hire a bicycle for a ride to the countryside and have a taste of the laid-back rural life of the farmers.

    Head for the Moon Hill, a limestone pinnacle with a moon-shaped hole square in the middle. There are stairs that lead from the bottom of Moon Hill to its windy, arched peak.

    Visit Big Banyan Tree, which is now 17 meters high, 7.1 meters around the trunk, and covers an area of 1000 square meters. When looking closely, you will see that it has beautifully twisted roots and gnarled branches. Its crown is round with an exuberant growth of branches and leaves.

    Later, drive back to Guilin. Visit the Daxu Ancient Town, which has a history of more than 1000 years. There we will see stone streets runs through the town with various ancient buildings lining on both sides, a simple and elegant Longevity Bridge.

    Last pause at the Crown Cave, a crown-shaped hill.

    Drive back to Guilin.
     
    Day 4 Guilin>>Xingan
    Drive to Xing'an. Visit the Ling Canal, one of Guilin's hidden gems. The Ling Canal is a wonderful example of the engineering and architectural skill that existed in China's society more than 2200 years ago. As one of the three ancient Chinese grand irrigation works, it was also an important political move, since it unified north and south and allowed the Emperor to consolidate his power. Wander around to the popular spot of Shuijie Street.

    Then have fun in the Merryland World, which is a high-tech amusement park. Stay overnight in Xing'an.
     
    Day 5 Xingan>>Guilin
    Drive back to Guilin. Visit the Elephant Trunk Hill, one of Gulin's best attractions, which really looks like an elephant drinking from the river.
    Head for the Fubo Hill (Wave-Subduing Hill), another Guilin's karst mountain, which has one of the unique and the most interesting shapes of all the hills around here and contains many interesting sights.

    Transfer you to the Airport/Railway Station in Guilin. End of service.

    This tour ends around 5:00pm. So make sure you leave Guilin not earlier than 6:00pm or choose hotel extension after booking the tour.
     
    Pricing Policy
    Tipping is now considered by many locals to be a part of their normal remuneration. However, this is a matter of personal discretion. You may use following as a reference.
    Suggested Tipping: for local guide: $8 to $10 per person (guest) per day, for driver: $4 to $5 per person (guest) per day.
    Special Note:
    1 Your length of stay in part or all cities listed in our itineraries can be adjusted on line; but the extra charge is not included in the original charge.
    2 Generally speaking, these excluded lunch and dinner in our itineraries are optional; the price is according to the group size; but may we have your attention on following point: tips to local guide and driver are must remuneration if you prefer to self-catering.
    3 We offer hotel upgrade service but extra charge to the hotel is at your own.
    Inclusions

    1 Pick-up and drop-off service at airport/ railway station in Guilin.
    2 Private English-speaking tour guide, driver and car service as indicated in the itinerary.
    3 The admission tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
    4 Service charge and government Taxes.
    5 Four-night hotel accommodation in twin shared room with daily breakfast.

     
    Exclusions

    1 International flight tickets or train tickets.
    2 Hotel room single room supplement.
    3 Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities, etc.
    4 Tips to local tour guide and driver.
    5 Fees for entry visa to China.
    6 Cable car, sightseeing bus and cruise are not included unless explained specially.
    7 Meals (L & D). Except the lunch on board.

     
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    Terms / Condition

    Cancellation and refund policy for Tours reservation
    If you want to cancel your booking or part of it, you must advise us in advance. The letter must be signed by the lead name on the booking and once we receive it you should expect to receive a cancellation letter within 24 hours. If you do not then please contact us to ensure your letter has been received.
    To cover the cost of processing your cancellation and to compensate us for the risk that we may not be able to resell your travel arrangements, we make a cancellation charge on the scale shown below. The person who made the booking is responsible for paying this charge. The size of the charge depends on when we receive your cancellation notice or letter or how you would like us to deal with your payment providing that we have received your full payment for the tours.
    No Cancellation Fees if written cancellation notice is received more than 30 days prior to tour departure!
    Cancellation in advance & Cancellation penalty
    More than 30 days, no Cancellation Fee
    30-10 days, 50% of the full payment
    9-0 days or no show, 100% of the full payment

     
    Sue P Q: I will visit Guilin this coming October. What is the River cruise like in Guilin? what kind of ship? 2012.9.1

    A: It is really an unforgettable experience cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, I’m sure you will also be charmed by the scenery along the river. The cruise ship is simple but ok for the short cruise. It is a two-floor opened ship. The first floor is just the bus-shaped cabin with open windows, you can enjoy the beautiful Li River scenery. The second floor is the deck where you can have a better view of the sight. Hope you have a nice tour there.

    Diana S Q: Is the bicycle fee included in the price? 2012.6.1

    A: Our guide can help you to rent a bicycle. However, the price is not included since different people have different times for the rental and the charge of the bicycle depending on hours.

    Mathijn Q: Anyone who can tell me something about the special show in Yangshuo? 2011.1.9

    A: For the Impression Liu performance in Yangshuo, you have to stay in Yangshuo overnight if you want to see, as it will not be finished before 20:40. It is easily influenced by the weather, for it is the outdoor performance. Apart from these facts, I muse see the performance is fabulous!

    152globetrotter85 Q: When is the best season to travel to Guilin? 2010.5.29

    A: Any time, any season! Guilin is such a landscape essence, with difference style of beauty in different season, different weather or by different visiting means. All in all, it won't let you down any time you come.

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