When it comes to a place with mountains, water, and beautiful scenery in China, it must be Guilin. Guilin’s landscape is renowned throughout the world, making it a perfect destination for travel throughout the year. Below is a recommended 3-day itinerary for your Guilin trip. Details of each route are as follows.
Day 1: Lijiang River “City Tour” + Diecai & Fubo Scenic Area + Zhengyang Pedestrian Street + Elephant Hill Scenic Area + Duxiu Peak & Wangcheng Scenic Area + Two Rivers and Four Lakes Night Tour
Itinerary: About 10 hours of sightseeing, 1 hour of shopping. This route is a classic one-day tour of Guilin city. In the morning, go to the Dragon Boat Pier to board the boat and cruise the Lijiang River, admiring the essence of the mountains and waters in Guilin city. After disembarking, walk to Fubo Mountain, Diecai Mountain, and Elephant Hill Scenic Area, exploring the historical and cultural essence of Guilin and its famous landscape. In the evening, you can take a boat to enjoy the night view of the Two Rivers and Four Lakes, including Lijiang River, Peach Blossom River, Mulong Lake, Ronghu Lake, Guihu Lake, and Shanghu Lake.
Day 2: Lijiang River + Xingping Ancient Town + Ten-Mile Gallery + Yulong River + Yangshuo West Street
Itinerary: About 8 hours of sightseeing, 2 hours of driving, 2 hours of shopping. This route is a classic one-day tour of Yangshuo. In the morning, tourists can take a bamboo raft to enjoy the best part of the Lijiang River (from Yangti to Xingping), and visit Xingping Ancient Town. You can also choose to take a cruise from the Lijiang River Mopanshan Pier to Yangshuo. In the afternoon, enjoy cycling in the Ten-Mile Gallery and rafting on the Yulong River. In the evening, explore the Yangshuo West Street and savor local delicacies such as Yangshuo Beer Fish and snails.
Day 3: Longji Rice Terraces
Itinerary: About 9 hours of sightseeing, 3 hours of driving. This route is a one-day tour of Longsheng Longji Rice Terraces. Admire the “Crown of the World’s Rice Terraces,” the Longji Rice Terraces. The scale of the terraces is magnificent, with majestic momentum, flowing lines, and elegant charm. During spring plowing and autumn harvest, the Zhuang and Yao ethnic groups, and the stilt houses, create a magnificent landscape of rice terraces and a primitive and simple ethnic style.
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