Guilin→Guizhou 8-Day: Li River, Terraces & Fanjingshan

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ID: GYG973862-1513059
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Country: China

Duration: 8 days


Description

Adventure & Culture: Explore Guilin’s karst peaks, Longji Terraces, and Guizhou’s Dong/Miao villages on an 8-day private tour. Includes Li River cruise, ethnic feasts, and UNESCO Fanjingshan.
Day 1: Arrival in Guilin
● Morning: Arrive at Guilin airport or railway station. Your driver will transfer you to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day relaxing.

Day 2: Guilin – Yangshuo
● Morning: Take a scenic Li River Cruise from Guilin Zhujiang Pier, passing iconic sights like Nine-Horse Fresco Hill and Yellow Cloth Shoal.
● Afternoon: Visit Ruyi Peak for a panoramic ropeway ride with glass-bottomed skywalks and stunning views. Attend the Impression Liu Sanjie Show, an outdoor performance set against the Li River.
● Evening: Return to your hotel in Yangshuo.

Day 3: Yangshuo – Longji
● Morning: Explore the Reed Flute Cave, an underground wonderland filled with illuminated stalactites and stalagmites.
● Afternoon: Drive to Longji Rice Terraces and hike through Ping’an Village to Viewing Platform No. 2 and No. 1 for panoramic views of the terraces.
● Evening: Stay overnight near the terraces.

Day 4: Longji – Zhaoxing Dong Village
● Morning: Watch the sunrise over the terraces and hike through scenic trails.
● Afternoon: Drive to Zhaoxing Dong Village, the largest Dong village in China, known for its wooden stilt houses.
● Evening: Enjoy a Dong-style long-table banquet and traditional singing performance.

Day 5: Zhaoxing Dong Village – Xijiang Miao Village
● Morning: Explore Zhaoxing’s narrow lanes and visit workshops to learn about Dong crafts like indigo dyeing.
● Afternoon: Travel to Xijiang Miao Village, the world’s largest Miao settlement.
● Evening: Experience a lively Miao long-table feast and traditional dance performance.

Day 6: Xijiang Miao Village – Fanjingshan
● Morning: Wander through the village, visit the Miao Museum, and shop for handmade silver jewelry.
● Afternoon: Drive to Fanjingshan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its dramatic mountain landscapes.
● Evening: Relax at your hotel near the mountain.

Day 7: Fanjingshan Exploration – TongRen
● Morning: Take a cable car up Fanjingshan and hike to iconic spots like Mushroom Stone and the Golden Summit.
● Afternoon: Drive to TongRen and enjoy local Guizhou cuisine.

Day 8: TongRen – Departure
● Morning: Enjoy breakfast and free time before transferring to the airport or train station for departure.

Highlights

  • Li River Cruise: Karst peaks & Impression Liu Sanjie show
  • Longji Terraces Hike: Panoramic views & Yao village culture
  • Zhaoxing Dong Village: Stilt houses & indigo workshops
  • Xijiang Miao Feast: Silver jewelry & traditional dances
  • Fanjingshan Summit: Cable car & Mushroom Stone hike

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please note: The start time displayed during booking is an estimate. Exact time confirmed one day prior.
INCLUDED
  • English-speaking private driver/guide
  • Private transportation
  • Private car or MPV van transportation fee (including tolls and parking fees)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Driver's accommodation
NOT INCLUDED
  • Entrance Fees (approximately CNY1610 per person)
  • Food and accommodation
  • Gratuities

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.