Day 1
Arrival / Guilin
Upon arrival, pickup by our English speaking tour guide and drive to Longsheng, visit Longji Mountain Village, about 2 hours driving on road, stroll around the village. Stay over night in Ping An Village.
 Longji is famous for the Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces: 60square kilometers of terraced rice fields southeast of Longsheng. They were first built in the Yuan dynasty and completed in the Qing dynasty by Zhuang people. The terraced fields are built along the slope winding from the riverside up to the mountaintop, with the highest place of an elevation of 885m and the lowest 380m. The coiling line spirals up from the mountain foot to the top, making the mountain looks like huge snail seen from afar.
Day 2
Longji / Guilin
Transfer to Guilin by road. Visit Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill. Take evening cruise on Li River and surrounding lakes.
Visit the Reed Flute Cave. Aside ten minutes drive (half hour bike ride) from downtown, the cave is one of the largest known examples of what each tropical karst cone conceals within it. The script writers and set designers for Star Trek would have a field day in this cavernous underground stalactite/stalagmite maze-style theater. The dropping water is rich and the dripstones are not only in various types but also in big size, displaying a wonderful cave world. This cave was called "The Art Gallery of Mother Nature". Colored fluorescent lights which cast shadows and illuminate shapes of imaginary animals, fruits and vegetables complete the unworldly effect.
 Following with Elephant Trunk Hill. It is located on the west bank of the Li River by a small branch called Peach blossom River, and resembles a huge elephant standing on the bank of the river, sucking up water with its long trunk. The trunk is particularly striking and lifelike when viewed either nearby or afar. A circular foot cave called Shui Yue Dong (Moon-In-the Water Cave) separates the trunk and the body. A 3-story Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 A.D) brick pagoda rises from the top of hill.
Day 3 (B, L, )
Guilin / Yangshuo
After the breakfast you take bus to Dock. You will start your Li River Cruise from here. The total Journey is around 30 Kilometers and takes 4 hours. On the way you will see the most beautiful landscapes and pass throw the local villages
Later this day you will arrive at Yangshuo. You will cycle for two hour to the countryside, escorted by our tour guide. You can also choose to stay in the town, stroll around the local market, witness the daily activities of local society,
 Yangshuo, the natural scenery features unique karst hills, crystal water, exquisite stones and intricate caves as well as a cultural historic heritage and folks of diverse customs. At night, have fun on the West Street, don't drink too much to miss tomorrow's program. Or you can go to watch the envening show - Impression Liu Sanjie. The optional ticket is RMB 188 per person. The Cormorant Bird catching fish show at night is also something new (optional).
Day 4 (B, L, )
Yangshuo / Xingping / Hebao Hill
Take public bus or bike ride to Xingping from where you will begin your walking tour. Walk along Li River to Hebao Village. The journey is around 20 kilometers and will take 3 hours. Passing the local villages, rice fields, local style houses, you will embrace the most  beautiful landscapes that will make you to understand the true life of the local farmers.
Day 5 (B, L, )
Hebao Hill / Yangdi / Depart
Climb up Hebao Hill to worship the sunshine on the mountain top. Continue your hiking for three hours to Yangdi.
More details of hiking route by Li River.
Later today you will be transferred to Guilin airport or train station.
Tour finish. More photos of our packages, click here.
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