5-day Guilin Family Vacation
Plan to spend a family vacation in Guilin? The scenic city is highlighted by the attractive karst scenery of Yangshuo & Li River plus the incredible feat of man-made Longji Rice Terrace. This 5-day trip will lead you to discover the area’s unique natural attractions; moreover, some outdoor and cultural activities are involved.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1Guilin arrival(No meal)
Upon your arrival at Guilin airport or train station, your tour guide will welcome you there and then transfer to your hotel in downtown Guilin. The rest of the day is free for you to rest and explore.
Day 2Guilin/Yangshuo(B, L)
In the morning, start off from your Guilin hotel at 08:30 am, and drive about 40 minutes to the pier near Guilin city for a 4-hour' cruise on Li River. Lunch is offered aboard by the cruise company. Get off at Yangshuo around 13:30; and have a relaxing stroll at the famous West Street nearby. Then, drive about 25 minutes to reach Fuli ancient town for fan-making lesson (about 1.5 hours). Free time for the rest of the day.
Cruise on the famous Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo
Fan-making lesson at Fuli Ancient Town
Day 3Yangshuo (B, L)
After breakfast, bike riding along Yulong River (a major tributary of Li River) and through rural villages in the countryside. If you prefer, a family visit to a local farmer’s house can be arranged. In the afternoon, take a leisurely bamboo rafting on Yulong River, for attractive karst scenery on both sides.
Bike riding along attractive Yulong River in Yangshuo countryside
Take a bamboo raft - pushed by the local farmer - on Yulong River
Day 4Yangshuo/Longji (B, L)
After breakfast and hotel check-out, drive about 3 hours to reach Longji Rice Terraces area in Longsheng country. Within, your guide will show you around this village for local ethnic culture, and reach the viewing platforms at the terrace tops to take in the great views. Hava a overnight stay there.
Ping'an Village of Zhuang ethnic group amongst terraced rice fields at Longji area
Zhuang people were ploughing at the paddy fields.
Day 5Longji/Guilin departure (B)
After breakfast and hotel check-out, walk downhill to the car park of Ping’an, and then transferfor 2.5 hours to Guilin airport or railway station. Say goodbye to your tour guide & driver and take a flight or train there for departure.
Service ends.
Tips:
B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
Price Guide
1. All transfers and city transportation
2. Entrance fees and meals as mentioned above
3. Private car or van with English speaking guide
4. Accommodations with daily breakfast
5. The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group.
Exclusions
1. Tips to your tour guide and driver
2. Other personal expenses
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