Guilin Essence & Longsheng Short Hiking 5 Days Tour

Place & Transport: Guilin to Longsheng
Today's Activities: Reed Flute Cave, Seven Star Park. Transfer to Longsheng, visit Minority village and Longsheng Terraced Field
Meals: Hotel Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Fubo Restautant

Detail Itinerary:
- Reed Flute Cave (1 hour): 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. The visit lasts for 40 minutes and there are a lot of steps. Watch your step as the lights are dim. You guide will show you by electric torch.
- Seven Star Park: (exclude Panda House) Situated on the eastern side of the Li River, it is the biggest park inside Guilin city. Its takes its name from Seven Star Hill which consists of seven peaks which are said to resemble the star pattern of the Ursa Major (Big Dipper) constellation. Attractions in the park include Flowers Bridge, Camel Hill and much more. The Panda House features a number of beautiful pandas.
- Minority village and Longsheng Terraced Field: The Longji Terraces are built into the steep mountain range named "The Dragon's Backbone" about 2 hours from Guilin. The terraces look like ribbons as they wind from the foot to the top of the mountain. This ingenious construction makes best use of the scarce arable land and water resources in the mountainous area. There are about 66 square kilometers of terraced fields in the district. The Terraces were first built in the Yuan dynasty and completed in the Qing dynasty by the Zhuang people. Zhuang and Yao minority villages dot the area and feature traditional unique architecture where no nails are used in construction. The different minority customs and dressing styles are especially interesting. Sedan chairs are available from the parking lot to the top of the mountain for customers who would like to see the great views but fail to climb all the way up to the top, it takes about CNY350 per person for the round trip.
- Taste Made Restaurant (A La Carte): Taste Made Restaurant is an avant-courier of creating a new concept of cuisine in Guilin. Located at riverside, it is demonstrated in modern style, preparing the meals that are as pleasing the palate as the eye. It customizes for customers' taste by uniting Chinese and Western cookery, which will leave you a fantastic memory of dining.

Place & Transport: Longsheng to Guilin
Today's Activities: Longsheng Hiking from Ping'an village to Dazhai village
Meals: Hotel Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Longsheng Meiyou Restaurant

Detail Itinerary:
- Longsheng Short Hiking: Hiking along the large pieces of Terraced Field is a nice experience. The scene of farming and the beautiful village scenery will feast your eyes with a pure country life style. It takes around 5 hours to finish this short hiking.
Hiking Tips:
1. Wear walking shoes and clothes which are suitable for outdoor activities.
2. Don't forget to bring water, sunscreen, sun-glasses, and cap etc.
3. June and November are the recommended times. June is the time when crop are irrigated and November is harvest time. Spring and autumn are also recommended because the temperatures and humidity are lower.

When arrive at Dazhai Village, our driver and guide will transfer you back to Guilin.

Place & Transport: Guilin to Yangshuo
Today's Activities: Li River Cruise, West Street
Meals: Hotel Breakfast, buffer lunch on the boat

Detail Itinerary:
- Li River Cruise (4 hours): 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.

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'.

Place & Transport: Yangshuo to Guilin to Departure City, Flight not included
Today's Activities: Yangshuo Countryside Cycling, Airport Transfer (Guilin)
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Yangshuo Meiyou restaurant

Detail Itinerary:
- Yangshuo Countryside Cycling: Experience the hustle & bustle of the Yangshou traffic for 10 minutes before you escape onto the country roads, lanes and tracks of the distinctive and beautiful Yangshou countryside. Biking alongside the paddy field and orchards that surround the famous mountains will give a fascinating insight into life in rural China. You will have a family visit on the half way. It is an opportunity to see a real country life and talk to the local famers.