5-day tour of Guilin folk culture

• Arrive in Guilin - Transfer to Hotel
• 4-Star Hotels
• None

Morning / Afternoon: Upon arrival in Guilin, collect your luggage and proceed to the exit where your guide will be waiting with a sign bearing your name. After identity verification, a private car will transfer you to your hotel in downtown Guilin (approx. 1-hour drive).

Evening (Free Time): No scheduled activities today. If time allows, you can freely explore Guilin’s vibrant local life and night scenery. Recommended sights include the scenic Rong and Shan Lakes, the iconic Sun and Moon Pagodas, Ancient South Gate, the Millennium Banyan Tree, and the crystal glass bridge.
(No guide or transportation during free time.)

• Elephant Trunk Hill-Huangdu Dong Village
• 4-Star Hotels
• Breakfast

Morning: Visit the landmark of Guilin, Elephant Trunk Hill (approx. 50 mins), which resembles a giant elephant drinking water from the Li River.

Afternoon: Explore Huangdu Dong Village, a living Dong minority community rich in traditional customs and architectural beauty. Enjoy a featured Dong-style banquet and immerse yourself in performances reflecting their vibrant ethnic culture (according to the daily performance schedule). Return to the hotel after the tour.

• Taro Dong Village-Longji Terraces
• 4-Star Hotels
• Breakfast

Morning: Head to the Yutou Dong Village (approx. 120 mins), known as the “Potala Palace of Dong villages.” Experience the slow-paced life, ancient customs, and spiritual tranquility of this cultural gem.

Afternoon: Visit the stunning Longji Rice Terraces, one of China's most spectacular terraced landscapes. Admire the winding, layered fields that change colors with the seasons, and explore the nearby Zhuang and Yao minority villages. Discover stilted houses and local traditions. Return to your hotel.

• Sun and Moon Twin Towers - Xingping Li River cruise - Yangshuo West Street
• 4-Star Hotels
• Breakfast

Morning: Visit the Sun and Moon Pagodas, iconic twin towers situated in Shan Lake. Explore the underground museum and relics from the Tang Dynasty, and learn about Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism integration.

Afternoon: Take a bamboo raft cruise on the Li River at Xingping (approx. 60 mins), featuring views of the world-famous 20 RMB note landscape. Enjoy reflections of karst peaks and river scenes straight out of a Chinese painting.

Evening: You’re free to explore Yangshuo West Street, a lively pedestrian zone filled with food, music, and international culture. Best visited after 9 PM. (No guide or car service provided.)

• Silver Cave - Ten Miles of Art Gallery Yulong River - Departure
• None
• Breakfast

Morning: Discover the incredible Silver Cave, a karst masterpiece filled with sparkling stalactites resembling diamonds and silver. The cave extends through twelve hills and is hailed as the most beautiful cave in Guilin. (Visit time: approx. 70 mins)

Afternoon: Take a leisure cycling trip along Yangshuo’s Ten-Mile Gallery and Yulong River (approx. 120 mins). Ride through dreamlike landscapes of limestone peaks, rice paddies, traditional villages, and bamboo groves—this route is known for its picture-perfect countryside charm and poetic vibes.

End of the trip: According to the flight/train time, take a flight from Guilin Airport/take a train from Guilin Railway Station to return, ending the pleasant journey and returning to your homecountry