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Canton Fair and Guilin Holiday Program
Tour code: CFP005
Duration: 5 days
Route: Guangzhou, Guilin, Longsheng, Yangshuo
Attractions: Elephant Trunk Hill resembles a huge elephant standing on the bank of the river, sucking up water with its long trunk. Reed Flute Cave is one of the largest known examples of what each tropical karst cone conceals within it.
Itinerary:
Day 1 Guangzhou / Guilin
Transfer via: by air-own arrangement
Be met at the lobby of your hotel and transferred to airport for your flight to Guilin, upon arrival in the airport, pick up by our English speaking tour guide and drive to hotel.
Day 2 Guilin / Longsheng (B,L)
After breakfast, drive to Longsheng, visit Longji Mountain Village, about 2 hours driving on road, stroll around the village. Later of the day, drive back to Guililn.
Longsheng is famous for the Longji Dragon Backbone Rice Terrace: 60 square 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 3 Guilin (B,L)
Elephant Trunk Hill, Seven Star Park, Reed Flute Cave.
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.
Seven Star Park: It is on the eastern side of the Li River, which covers 120 hectares and includes peaks, rivers, caves, gardens and relics. It is the largest, most beautiful multiple park in Guilin. The park boasts of the green hills, crystal water, fantastic caves and beautiful rocks.
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.
Day 4 Guilin / Yangshuo (B,L)
After the breakfast you take bus to Dock. You will start your Li River Cruise from here. The total Journey is around 60 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 can also choose to stay in the town, stroll around the local market, witness the daily activities of local society. Or you might enjoy a class for Chinese Tachi in Yangshuo at sunset.
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(optional). The Cormorant Bird catching fish show at night is also something new (optional).
Day 5 Guilin / Guangzhou (B,L)
Transfer via: by air-own arrangement
From 7:30 to 9:00 am, cycle for from Yangshuo to Chaoyang Village in the early morning, take bamboo rafting for two hours on Yulong River through limestone mountains and trails. After visit to Moon Hill, ride back to yangshuo.
Transfer to airport for your flight to Guangzhou.
Service Ends.