Guilin
Tour
Guilin is regarded in China as the country's most picturesque city. Two crystal-clear rivers meander through the city, which are encircled by mountains with unusual & bizarre rock formations and caves.Two earth crustal movements took place about 200 and 180 million years ago thrusting the limestone sediments out of the sea bottom, which were forced upwards more than 200 meters to the surface. This karst formation was molded through many years of erosion by the wind and rain to become the hills and rocks with unusual shapes . There are many complete karsts (Limestone sites), which are of high scientific value and tourism value.Guilin was named after the fragrance of osmanthus tree and saw its first inhabitants in the Qin Dynasty over 2,000 years ago. Guilin prospered and flourished during the Tang, Song, Ming and Qing dynasties under patronage from succeeding emperors. It is currently home to 12 ethnic nationalities with a total population of 1,260,000 in the city and surrounding areas.Guilin's reputation as one of the world's most beautiful places has established over hundreds of years and ranks second on China's list of the 10 best tourist destinations.Guilin is located in the northeast of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Guilin Map)The downtown Guilin covers an area of 565 square kilometers. It is in a basin surrounded by the Yuecheng Mountain Range, Ocean Hill, Jiaqiao Mountain Range and Tianping Hill. Guilin is located almost due west to Hong Kong and about 1 hour by air.Guilin is in subtropical and monsoon zone with warm and moist climate.The altitude is 140-160 meters. All this makes Guilin a unique natural experience for visitors.The Li River meanders through Guilin from north to south. Most of the city lies on the western bank of the Li River.
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4 Day Guilin & Yangshuo Memories Tour
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Attractions:
Reed Flute Cave, Piled silk Hill, Li River Cruise,
Yangshuo Moon Mountain, Big Banyan Tree, Biking in
beautiful Yangshuo... |
| Features: Get ”°up close and
personal”± with the beauty that you have seen as you
venture into the countryside in Yangshou to cycle or
drive through the rice paddies to experience the real
China. |
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| ””GL2:
4 Day Guilin & Yangshuo Memories Tour with Hong
Kong |
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Attractions:
Reed Flute Cave, Piled silk Hill, Li River Cruise, Yangshuo
Moon Mountain, Big Banyan Tree, Biking in beautiful
Yangshuo... |
| Features:
While you are here why not visit other places that so
called paradise for travellers? We book you Round Way
Flights and provide private transfer in Hong Kong and
there are still more than US $150 saved in your pocket. |
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Day 1””.Arrive GuiLin ,Airport to Hotel Transfer
Day 2””Place & Transport: Guilin
Today's Activities: Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave, Piled Silk Hill (Folded Brocade Hill)
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
- Elephant Trunk Hill: At the confluence of Li River and Peach Blossom River in the southwest of Guilin city
It is a national 4A scenery spot. The Water Moon Cave is close to the river. The water flows through it and the cave looks like a moon floating in the water. The stone drooped into the water like an elephant drinking the water of the Li River.
- Reed Flute Cave: Known as 'the Palace of Natural Arts' this large and well-presented cave system has some remarkable formations. Make sure you have some small change for the children who sell flutes for as little as one yuan if you've got nothing less than a dollar you'll end up with their whole stock.
- Piled Silk Hill (Folded Brocade Hill): It is in the city centre. It's national 4A scenic spot. The traversed stone blocks piled one after another just like the colorful folded silk, that's how the name of the hill came into being.
Day3””Place & Transport: Guilin to Yangshuo
Today's Activities: Li River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
- Li River Cruise: A cruise along the Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo is an unforgettable experience. As you take in the stunning scenery there's something interesting to see at almost every bend in the river. Between spectacular limestone peaks you'll see graceful bamboo groves, farmers tending rice paddies, and lumbering water buffaloes pulling carts or cooling off in the river. You may see fishermen gliding along on their narrow bamboo rafts, and if you're very lucky you might see one of the famous fishing cormorants. Boats depart from various wharves, according to the height of the river at different times of the year.
Day4””Place & Transport: Yangshuo to Guilin, Depart Guilin,Flight not included
Today's Activities: Airport Transfer (Guilin), Yangshuo Moon Mountain, Yangshuo Big Banyan Tree, Biking in Beautiful Yangshuo
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
- Yangshuo Moon Mountain: Moon Cave is named for its giant archway (about 50 meters, 980steps). Be prepared for the local hawkers, who will pester you to buy water, and are very persistent and don't forget to wear your hiking shoes, for it's so many steps to climb.
- Yangshuo Big Banyan Tree: Big Banyan Tree, located 7.5km south of Yangshuo, is one of the main scenic attractions of Yangshuo County. It is said that the banyan was planted in the Jin Dynasty and is famous for its age and towering beauty. The banyan tree is now 17 meters high, 7.1 meters around the trunk, and covers an area of 1000 square meters.
- Biking in Beautiful Yangshuo: Experience the hustle & bustle of the Yangshou traffic for 5 minutes before you escape onto the country roads, lanes and tracks of the distinctive and beautiful Yangshou countryside. Biking through the paddy field and orchards that surround the famous mountains will give a fascinating insight into life in rural China. Centuries old farming methods sit side by side with mobile phones and satellite dishes.
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