4‑Day Guilin & Yangshuo Karsts, Rafting, and a Live Show
Journey Overview
This 4-day trip brings you into the heart of Guangxi's landscape – the iconic Elephant Trunk Hill, a full Li River cruise through karst peaks, a peaceful bamboo raft on the Yulong, a glittering cave, and a spectacular open‑air performance. You'll also taste local flavours and try a traditional stone‑rubbing craft.
Journey Highlights
- Cruise the Li River and snap a photo at the scene printed on China's 20-yuan note.
- Drift down the Yulong River on a bamboo raft, surrounded by towering limestone hills.
- Watch the legendary Impression Sanjie Liu show, set against real mountains and water.
Detailed Itinerary
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize every detail according to your interests and schedule.
Arrival, City Sights & Stone‑Rubbing Craft (Optional Night Cruise)
Morning: Airport pickup and hotel check‑in.
Afternoon: Visit Elephant Trunk Hill, then walk through Dongxi Alley and Xiaoyao Tower. Join a stone‑carving rubbing workshop with an English‑speaking instructor – you'll take home your own artwork.
Evening: Free time; optional Two Rivers and Four Lakes night cruise (own expense).
Li River Cruise, Xingping, West Street & Dinner Show
Morning: Board the full‑route Li River cruise – enjoy the scenery all the way.
Afternoon: Stop at Xingping Ancient Town and the 20‑yuan banknote viewing platform. Upon arrival in Yangshuo, take a stroll along West Street.
Evening: Enjoy a local specialty dinner – Yangshuo beer fish. Then watch the open‑air performance Impression Liu Sanjie (if weather doesn't permit, it's replaced with the indoor Guilin Romance Show).
Bamboo Rafting on Yulong River & Silver Rock Cave
Morning: Take a bamboo raft ride on the Yulong River – peaceful and scenic.
Afternoon: Explore Silver Rock Cave (Yinziyan) – a huge karst cave with stunning stalactites and stalagmites.
Evening: Guests enjoy free leisure time in Yangshuo (own activities).
Glass Paddy Fields & Departure Transfer
Morning: Visit Huixian Glass Paddy Fields – a beautiful mirror-like rice terrace view.
Afternoon: Private transfer to Guilin airport or train station. Tour concludes. Please arrive at the airport 3.5 hours prior for international flights, 2 hours for domestic flights, or at least 1 hour before train departure.
Journey Inclusions & Exclusions
- Meals: Daily hotel breakfast and one dinner featuring Yangshuo beer fish (Day 2)
- Transportation: Private vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing throughout the tour, airport/station pick-up and drop-off (Day 1 and Day4)
- Entrance Fees & Activities: All entrance tickets and activities listed in the itinerary:
- Elephant Trunk Hill, Dongxi Alley
- Stone-rubbing workshop with materials and English instruction
- Full Li River cruise boat ticket
- Yulong River bamboo rafting
- Silver Rock Cave admission
- Huixian Glass Paddy Fields
- Show Ticket: One live show ticket – Impression Liu Sanjie or Guilin Romance (Day 2)
- Accommodation: 3 nights 3‑star accommodation (twin-share, breakfast included)
- Guide: English-speaking guide for all sightseeing days (Days 1-4)
- Others: Bottled water and basic travel insurance
- Tour Management & Service Fees: Tour management and related service charges.
- Taxes: All applicable taxes.
- Flights and visas
- Meals not listed above: lunches, dinners on Days 1,3,4
- Optional Two Rivers and Four Lakes night cruise
- Personal expenses: souvenirs, extra drinks, etc.
- Single-room supplement
- Anything not clearly mentioned under Price Includes.