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12 Days · Guangzhou · Guilin · Yangshuo · Longji
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Overview
From Guilin's karst peaks down the Li River to Yangshuo's countryside, then up into the Longji rice terraces and the Zhuang and Yao villages that tend them — twelve days moving from China's most famous landscape into the rural life of the south.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
| Days | Destination | Core Experience | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1–D2 | Guangzhou | Arrival and rest; Huacheng Square and Canton Tower, a first taste of Lingnan culture | 2 nights in Guangzhou |
| D3–D5 | Guilin | High-speed rail to Guilin; Elephant Trunk Hill and the Two Rivers and Four Lakes; a free day in the city | 3 nights in Guilin |
| D6–D8 | Yangshuo | Li River cruise to Yangshuo, West Street; cycling or walking along the Yulong River; Xingping old town and the Ten-Mile Gallery | 3 nights in Yangshuo |
| D9–D10 | Longji Rice Terraces | Yangshuo to Longsheng and into the Longji terraces; a terrace hike and time in Zhuang and Yao villages | 2 nights in Longji |
| D11–D12 | Guilin → Guangzhou | Back via Guilin to Guangzhou with free time, or onward to your next destination; departure on D12 | 1 night in Guangzhou |
Highlights
- Cruising the Li River through karst peaks from Guilin to Yangshuo
- Cycling or walking the Yulong River countryside at your own pace
- Xingping old town and the Ten-Mile Gallery, the landscape on China's 20-yuan note
- Hiking the Longji rice terraces and staying close to Zhuang and Yao villages
- Guangzhou at both ends, for Cantonese food and an easy international connection
What's Included
- Private guide throughout, in English or your own language (Italian, French and more)
- Private car or van transfers between cities
- Handpicked boutique accommodation
- Daily breakfast and select local meals
- All permits, entrance fees, and internal transport
- Travel and medical insurance guidance
- A Hanfu (traditional Chinese dress) styling session or a traditional folk-culture experience
- A curated local gift to take home
Not Included
- International flights to and from China
- Personal expenses and gratuities
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