From Guilin: Danxia Peaks & Guangxi-Hunan Tribal Trails Tour
ID: GYG1037436-1599318
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Embark on a journey from Guilin to Dragon Head Peak. Explore the Danxia landform, savor a Yao minority lunch, and visit the ancient Tiangong Temple.
Begin your adventure with a scenic highway transfer to Bajiao Village, taking in guided commentary on Danxia geology and regional features along the way.
Upon arrival, explore the core scenic area, starting with Dragon Head Peak, a daring Taoist site with a cliffside viewing platform. Next, witness the ethereal "Whales in Mist," a sea of cloud-shrouded Danxia pinnacles, and explore the Song Dynasty Buddhist ruins of Tiangong Temple, perched above the provincial border.
For those seeking an extra thrill, an optional glass walkway experience is available (tickets on-site).
Enjoy a summit lunch at a Yao ethnic restaurant, savoring bamboo-tube chicken, oil tea, and fern-root dumplings. Gain cultural insights into minority culinary traditions during your meal.
After lunch, descend via a hiking trail, passing the wind-sculpted "Tears of Stone," the steep stone stairway of Dragon Spine Sky Ladder, and the geological spiral hill cluster known as Sea Snails Viewing Sky.
Finally, return to Guilin hotels, reflecting on a day of breathtaking landscapes and cultural discoveries.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of standing on the Dragon Head Peak's cliffside platform
- Savor a traditional Yao minority lunch with bamboo-tube chicken and more
- Explore the ancient Tiangong Temple, perched above the provincial border
- Marvel at the "Whales in Mist" Danxia seascape shrouded in clouds
- Descend the Dragon Spine Sky Ladder and see the Tears of Stone
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves hiking and steep stairways, suitable for those with a good fitness level.
The Glass Walkway is optional and tickets are available on-site.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup in Guilin city
- Scenic highway transfer to Bajiao Village
- Guided commentary on Danxia geology
- Dragon Head Peak exploration
- Whales Playing in Mist viewing
- Tiangong Temple visit
- Summit lunch at Yao ethnic restaurant
- Cultural insights into minority culinary traditions
- Hiking trail descent
- Return transfer to Guilin hotels
NOT INCLUDED
- Glass Walkway tickets
- Personal Expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
