Highlights

  • Yulong River Valley

Get to the scenic area of the Yulong river, hire bicycles or simply hike the area and enjoy great views along this river at the base of a range of limestone karsts.


  • Longji Rive Terraces

Longji, referring to "dragon's backbone", has one of the most amazing terraces in China. it shows the profound wisdom and hard work of the Zhuang people, the largest ethnic group in China.


  • Li River

The Li River is one of the most spectacular destinations in China. Tens of thousands of karst mountains surround the Li River and its connected cities. Here is the 20RMB bill background and you can enjoy the best views of Li River and the mountains.

ITINERARY Close All

Day 1Guilin - Yangshuo

Today your flight will touch down in Guilin. We will meet you at the airport exit with a welcome board and then drive you to Yangshuo downtown hotel to check in. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the surrounding areas.

Traffic: Car (70km/1.5hrs)
Hotel: Overnight in Yangshuo

Day 2Yangshuo Bike Tour

Today take the bike tour to spend the whole day at Yulong River valley to enjoy the the most peaceful and bucolic countryside scenery in Yangshuo and it also offers you a chance to get a deeper insight into the farming life in rural China. 

To explore the Yulong River, you can take the bamboo boat on Yulong River. After that we will go to the moon hill, hiking to the top of moon hill, cycle back to Yangshuo. In the evening, you can enjoy a fabulous light show (optional).

Hotel: Overnight in Yangshuo
Meals: Breakfast
  • Yulong River valley

    Yulong River Valley

  • Yulong River valley

    Yulong River Valley

Day 3Yangshuo - Longji

Hotel pick up and drive about 40 minutes to visit Xianggong Hill, “Xianggong” is an ancient term for a wife to her husband. It takes about 15 minutes to the top of the hill where you will be amazed by the breathtaking view of Li River and the surrounded Karst mountain peaks. 

Afterwards getting down and drive to the river bank to cross the Li River by ferry, continue the trip with about 1.5 hours hiking along the Li River to Xingping town, enjoy the 20RMB bill background and the best views of Li River and the mountains. Have lunch at Xingping and explore this ancient town. 

Then head to Longji Rice Terraces for the splendid rice terraces and local ethnic minority villages and the drive takes roughly 3 hours. On the way you can enjoy the nice mountain range views, and in the minority villages explore more about the unique ethnic culture and customs. Overnight at Ping'an village.

Traffic: Car (60km/1.5hrs)
Hotel: Overnight in Ping'an
Meals: Breakfast
  • Li River

    Li River

  • Longji Rice Terraces

    Longji Rice Terraces

Day 4Longji - Guilin Departure

Spend most of the day to hike around at the Ping'an village to enjoy the rice terraces views and visit local minority villages. There are several hiking trails that you can choose depending on your physical condition, it could last from 1 hour up to 5 hours. So just tell your guide what you want, then your guide can recommend you the options. Head to Guilin airport in the late afternoon with 2 hours drive, fly out of Guilin.

Traffic: Car (100km/3hrs)
Meals: Breakfast
  • Ping'an village

    Ping'an Village

  • Longji Rice Terraces

    Longji Rice Terraces

Dates & availability

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INCLUDES

√ Private transportation with good AC

√ Excellent English speaking guide

√ Well-selected Hotel with breakfast (2 persons shared one room)

√ Entrance fee listed in the itinerary

√ Allowance for the guide and driver

√ 2 bottles of water each person on daily use

√ Travel insurance

EXCLUDES

× Personal expenses and tips to the guide and driver

× Full Board Meals

× Other expenses not listed in the itinerary

× Flight arrive in and leave from Guilin

TRIP NOTES

  • We will upgrade trains to 1st class where available if book the tour 5 months in advance of departure.

  • There is no problem to travel Silk Road during Ramadan.

  • Complimentary 2 bottles of water each person on daily use.

Transportation

We will use business MPV to luxurious coaches and trains.

Accommodation

All the hotels we selected are 4-5star well-located in the city center with good and proper breakfast for our clients.

Guides

Our guides are very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful. And our group tours will be escorted from SRT.

Climate and Altitude

Generally speaking Mid March—End Oct are the best time to visit Silk Road. And we strongly suggest you come in May, June, October to avoid the heat and crowd. No need to worry about high altitude along the Silk Road. We will prepare Oxygen bags if the package includes Xiahe, Qinghai Lake and Taxkorgan County.

We offer beneficial Cancellation Policy to our customers.

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