Essence of Guilin and Li River 3 Days Tour

Place & Transport: Arrive in Guilin, Flight not included
Today's Activities: Airport to Hotel Transfer (Guilin)
Meal: No

Place & Transport: Guilin –-Yangshuo-- Guilin
Today's Activities: Li River Cruise, West Street
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch on the boat

Detail Itinerary:
 -Li River Cruise: A cruise along the Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo is an unforgettable experience. As you take in the stunning scenery there's something interesting to see at almost every bend in the river. Between spectacular limestone peaks you'll see graceful bamboo groves, farmers tending rice paddies, and lumbering water buffaloes pulling carts or cooling off in the river. You may see fishermen gliding along on their narrow bamboo rafts, and if you're very lucky you might see one of the famous fishing cormorants. Boats depart from various wharves, according to the height of the river at different times of the year.

Buffet lunch on the boat.

West Street: West Street is the oldest street in Yangshuo with a history of morethan 1,400 years. Situated at the center of Yangshuo County, West Street hasbecome, since the 1980's, a window of eastern and western culture and the biggest'foreign language center' in China. West Street is the most prosperous districtin Yangshuo, and, each year, approximately 100,000 foreigners come here ontheir travels or to attend advanced studies. Visitors are attracted to WestStreet by its unique mix of cultures.West Street is 517 meters (1,696 feet) long and 8meters (26 feet) wide, meandering in an 'S' along its length. Being completelypaved with marble it is a typical example of a southern China street. It isgreatly admired by foreigners for its simple style and courtyard-like setting.There is a saying about West Street that 'half is village while the other halfis stores'.

After visit, back to Guilin.
 

Place & Transport: Depart Guilin, Flight not included
Today's Activities:, Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, Fubo Hill, Pearl Shop; Hotel to airport Transfer (Guilin)
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Fubo Restaurant

Detail Itinerary:
- Reed Flute Cave: Located 5 kilometers northwest of Guilin city, the Reed Flute Cave gets the name from the reeds used for making flutes and pipes that grow at its entrance. The cave is regarded as the largest and most impressive cave in Guilin. It is 240 meters long, and the length of the tour is about 550 meters offering a magic land of stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars, stone curtains, birds, plants and animals in fantastic shapes and colors.
- Elephant Trunk Hill: At the confluence of Li River and Peach Blossom River in the southwest of Guilin city It is a national 4A scenery spot. The Water Moon Cave is close to the river. The water flows through it and the cave looks like a moon floating in the water. The stone drooped into the water like an elephant drinking the water of the Li River.
- Fubo Hill: Fubo Hill is on the west bank of the Li River in city center. Partially submerged in the river it was named for General Fubo of the Tang Dynasty who built Mayuan Temple on the hill. Because of its location and height, Fubo Hill can tame the waves and stop the surging waters which then form whirlpools. it is 213 meters above sea level and 62 meters above ground. There are almost 350 steps to climb to reach top of hill and but then you can enjoy the bird's view of Guilin city.