5-day Guilin, Yangshuo & Longji Hiking Tour
Hiking is really a good way to explore scenic Guilin. In this 5-day tour, there covers 3 classical trekking places, Longji Rice Terraces area, Li River, and Yangshuo countryside.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1Guilin Arrival (L,D)
The tour guide will greet you at the airport or train station when you arrive in Guilin; then you will be privately transferred by an air-conditioned van and experienced driver to your hotel in downtown Guilin. After hotel check-in and freshen up, move on to visit Reed Flute Cave - a large karst limestone cave marked on almost all travel itineraries and Folded Brocade Hill (Diecai Shan) – one of the famous karst hills by Li River; the hilltop offers a panoramic view of Guilin city. Return to your hotel in late afternoon. In the evening, you can choose to have a relaxing walk around Guilin's central lakes area for sightseeing and glimpse into the locals’ life there.
"Crystal Palace of the Dragon King" within Reed Flute Cave
The summit of Folded Brocade Hill offers a good view of Guilin city.
Day 2Guilin to Longji (B, L)
After breakfast, drive about 2 hour to the entrance of Longji Rice Terraces area. Then, another 35 minutes ride will take you to reach the car park of Ping’an. From there, it is needed to walk uphill 20-30 minutes along the flagstone steps to your hotel at Ping’an Village of Zhuang minority. After that, your guide will show you around this village for local ethnic culture; and also, there allows 2 hours hike to reach the No. 1 and No. 2 viewing platforms at the terrace tops to take in the great views.
Ping'an Village of Zhuang minority amongst Longji Rice Terraces area
Within Longji,hiking throught minority villages and terraced paddy fields
Day 3Longji to Yangshuo (B, L)
After breakfast and hotel check-out, drive about 3 hours to Xianggong Hill. After lunch, climb up along the stone steps for about 20 minutes to the hilltop; there offers a great spot overlooking the Li River and karst scenery. Then, go hiking about 2 hours to reach Xingping – an ancient town with impressive karst landscape of hills and water by the Li River. Have a relaxing stroll there; and transfer about 50 minutes to reach Yangshuo. After hotel check-in, enjoy your free time around the famous West Street in the town of Yangshuo.
Overlook Li River at Xianggongshan Hill
Go hiking by Li River
Day 4Yangshuo (B, L)
After breakfast, start your hiking into Yangshuo countryside along the attractive Yulong River and through rural villages. In the afternoon, take a leisurely bamboo rafting on Yulong River. Free time for the rest of the day.
Hiking into Yangshuo countryside
Leisurely rafting trip on Yulong River
Day 5Yangshuo departure (B)
After breakfast & hotel check-out, head for Guilin airport or railway station for a onward flight or train to your next destination. Service ends.
Good to know:
1. The tour arrangement on the 1st and 5th day would be adjusted to meet your Guilin arrival and departure time.
2. Comfortable walking shoes are needed for hiking.
Price Guide
The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group.
Inclusions
1). All transfers and city transportation.
2). English-speaking guided service.
3). Hotel accommodations listed on the above itinerary.
4). Meals are included as specified (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=Dinner).
5). Entrance Fees to the scenic spots as listed in the Itinerary.
Exclusions
1). Tips to your tour guide and driver.
2). Other personal expenses.
Questions & Comments1
Asked by Lucia
Answered by Karen
Glad that you're interested in this Guilin Hiking tour. As it is very close, we need to check room and guide availability. No problem to cut Day 1 and 5, as all our tours are customizable. My colleague will reach you soon via email. Regards,
Asked by Alfred Tam
Answered by Karen
Thanks for contacting Guilin Holiday.
We are so glad to be of service to you. For your requested tour, our travel specialist will be in touch with you soon via email.
Have a nice time there.
Asked by federica
We are in two (day of arrival 26 June 2016)
Answered by admin
Thanks for contacting Guilinholiday.com.
We are so pleased to be of service to you. Regarding the details of your hiking trip in Guilin, our travel specialist will be in touch with you soon via email.
Have a good day there!
Asked by Margaret Tolbert
We are a party of 2 adults. Can you give us a price quote? Also, do you make arrangements in other cities?
Answered by admin
Thanks for contacting Guilinholiday.com.
We are more than happy to be of service to you. As to your hiking trip in Guilin, our travel specialist will be in touch with you soon via email. Besides Guilin, we can also do the hiking tours at the Great Wall, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Zhangjiajie and Yellow Mountain areas, etc.
Have a nice day there!
Asked by S Dryburgh
Answered by admin
Thanks for contacting Guilin Holiday.
Comparatively the walking trails in Guilin are quite flat. You can choose to walk from Yangdi to Xingping and Ping'an to Dazhai. There will be some ups and downs. Both walking times are less than 5 hours, therefore, I would say the trainers could be fine.
Have a nice day there!