Beijing. O/N Beijing

Beijing - Today, your tour guide will meet you at your Beijing hotel lobby at 8:00 am. You will then be taken to Tiananmen Square.

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - At Tiananmen Square, you can capture stunning photos of the Tiananmen Tower, Monument to People’s Heroes, and Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao. Located in the heart of Beijing City, Tiananmen Square has been the site of numerous historical events and gatherings over the centuries. Today, it hosts grand celebrations, military parades, and welcoming ceremonies for foreign dignitaries. Visitors can admire the towering Monument to People’s Heroes and the solemn Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao. Traditional structures like the Tiananmen Tower, Zhengyang Gate, and Qianmen Arrow Tower are also present.

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Next, you will cross the Tiananmen Tower to visit the Forbidden City, where 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368 - 1911) resided and managed national affairs. The Forbidden City, serving as the imperial palace during these dynasties, is the largest and best-preserved ancient wooden complex globally. The palace is divided into the Inner Court and Outer Court by the Palace of Heavenly Purity, with the Outer Court for state affairs and the Inner Court as the imperial family’s residence. The complex is also a vast museum with over a million national treasures on display.

Mutianyu Great Wall - Upon reaching the scenic area’s parking lot, you will take an electric car to the entrance, followed by a chairlift to the 14th watchtower. Enjoy a leisurely hike on the wall for about 2 hours, concluding with a toboggan ride down. The Great Wall at Mutianyu, built and restored in the early Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), is one of the most renowned sections of the Wall. Mutianyu is celebrated for its unique charm among the Great Walls. Explore the ancient structure and learn about its history and significance. Your professional guide will answer any questions and share exclusive stories about the Mutianyu Great Wall.

Beijing - Finally, you will be escorted back to your Beijing hotel.

Beijing. O/N Beijing.

Beijing - In the morning, your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel to continue your Beijing tour.

Temple of Heaven - Your first stop will be the Temple of Heaven, the largest group of royal ceremonial buildings in China. Historically, emperors held annual sacrificial ceremonies here to worship heaven and pray for a good harvest. Today, it has become a large park where you can see locals engaging in exercises and other recreational activities.

Back Lakes (Hou Hai) - Next, you will visit Beijing Hutong, where you will take a rickshaw ride through the old alleys and visit a Hutong family to see how traditional Beijingers live. The area is home to many popular restaurants, cafes, and local food stores, making it a great place to enjoy lunch and taste local cuisine. Your guide will offer suggestions. After lunch, you can stroll around Houhai Lake and explore more of the Hutong area.

Lama Temple (Yonghegong) - After visiting the Hutong, you will be driven to the Lama Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Beijing. It combines various architectural styles from different groups, including Han, Manchu, Mongol, and Tibet. Open to tourists since 1981, the temple attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually for prayer and sightseeing.

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - A 30-minute drive will take you to the Summer Palace, known as the museum of ancient royal gardens. Your expert guide will show you around. The garden mainly consists of Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake. The Long Corridor, 728 meters (796.2 yards) long, is the longest corridor in Chinese gardens. It begins at the Yaoyue (Inviting-Moon) Gate and ends at Shizhang Pavilion, ingeniously linking Longevity Hill with Kunming Lake. You can admire the exquisite murals and enjoy melodious music while walking along.

Beijing - Finally, your guide and driver will escort you back to the hotel.

Beijing - Xi’an by train. O/N Xi’an.

Beijing West Railway Station - Today, there are no activities planned, just a train journey to Xi’an in first class. Your driver will take you to the train station, but there will be no tour guide. You may take the G429 10:45-16:25 or G667 11:19-17:08, with the train journey lasting around 6 hours.

Xi’an North Railway Station Parking Lot - Upon arrival in Xi’an, you will be promptly picked up by our local driver and transferred to your Xi’an hotel (driver only, no guide).

Xi’an. O/N Xi’an.

Xi’an - In the morning, your tour guide will meet you at your Xi’an hotel lobby at 9:00 am and transfer you to the Terracotta Warriors Museum, an 80-minute drive, 45 km away.

The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses - Your guide will reserve tickets for you online in advance and help you skip the line at the Museum entrance. Following your guide, you will explore the Terracotta Warriors Museum by visiting the three excavated pits and the Bronze Chariots and Horses Exhibition Hall. Despite being buried for over 2,200 years, the clay warriors and horses remain vivid with distinct appearances. You will spend at least two and a half hours exploring this incredible site.

Small Goose Pagoda - Next, you will transfer to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, located inside Jianfu Temple, about one kilometer south of Xi’an city proper. It is one of the two famous and important Buddhist pagodas erected during the Tang Dynasty about 1300 years ago. Small Wild Goose Pagoda and its larger neighbor, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, are two significant Buddhist sites dating back to the Tang Dynasty, 1300 years ago.

The two pagodas symbolized Chang’an (Constant Peace) city. Xi’an (West Peace) was called Chang’an until the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), when Beijing became China’s capital. Chang’an served as the capital for ten dynasties.

Xi’an City Wall (Chengqiang) - After lunch, you will transfer to the city wall. You can walk or cycle around the wall, with bike rental fees paid locally if you choose to cycle. The first landmark visitors encounter in Xi’an is the ancient City Wall, which encircles the old city. It is also one of Xi’an’s most famous attractions. Today, this wall is one of the oldest and best-preserved Chinese city walls and one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world.

Muslim Quarter - Your last stop will be the Muslim Bazaar, the city’s most vibrant area. If you are interested, you can explore the bazaar at your own pace and then return to the hotel independently. Your guide will provide directions for returning to your hotel. The Great Mosque and the Bell and Drum Tower Square are within walking distance of the Bazaar. There are many boutique stores offering fair prices and numerous excellent dining options for dinner.

Xi’an - At the end, your guide will escort you to your hotel.

Xi’an - Chengdu by train. O/N Chengdu.

Xi’an - In the morning, your tour guide will meet you at your Xi’an hotel lobby at 8:30 am and transfer you to Hanyanglin, a 30-minute drive, 15 km away.

Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling) - You will first drive for one hour to visit the Hanyangling Mausoleum, located at the site of the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi, built in 153 AD. Accompanied by your guide, you will closely examine the thousand-year-old tombs through the glass floors and walls in the tomb pits. Additionally, the advanced Spectra Vision program will recreate the real life of the Western Han Dynasty about 2,000 years ago. You will have two hours to explore the site.

Shaanxi History Museum - After lunch, you will continue your Xi’an tour to explore the Shaanxi History Museum. The unique historical and cultural heritage of Shaanxi is undoubtedly praiseworthy as a treasure house of Chinese civilization, and the Shaanxi History Museum is a palace of art displaying Shaanxi’s history and culture and China’s ancient civilization. The museum houses approximately 370,000 antiquities, ranging from prehistoric relics to those from the 1840s. The collection spans over one million years and is superior in value, quantity, rank, and species. Your guide will provide professional and comprehensive explanations.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta) - Instead of entering the temple to visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, you will have a photo stop here for half an hour. Based on suggestions from previous guests, it is sufficient to see the pagoda and the statue of Monk Xuanzang at the south square outside the temple. As a well-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists, the pagoda, built during the Tang Dynasty, was once the site for Xuanzang to translate Buddhist sutras.

Today, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Area has become the most popular area for both tourists and locals in Xi’an. It is a wonderful place to enjoy the charming night scenes and relax. Around the pagoda, there is a south square leading to the Great Tang All Day Mall, where you can appreciate many unique sculptures of Tang Dynasty styles and enjoy classical music performances in public. There is also a north square with the largest musical fountain in Asia. It is free but follows a show schedule.

Xi’an North Railway Station Parking Lot - In the late afternoon, your guide will escort you to Xi’an North Railway Station, where a train to Chengdu awaits you (D1947 18:00–21:41). The train journey takes around 4 hours.

Chengdu Station - Upon arrival in Chengdu, you will be promptly picked up and transferred to your Chengdu hotel (driver only, no guide).

Chengdu. O/N Chengdu.

Chengdu - In the morning, your driver and guide will meet you at 8:00 am at your Chengdu hotel and transfer you to Chengdu Panda Base, a 30-minute drive, 15 km away.

Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi) - First, you will visit Chengdu’s Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, home to over 80 of China’s iconic pandas. Most are the familiar black and white variety, but the Base also houses several smaller, lesser-known red pandas.

You will observe the animals eating and playing in a carefully maintained habitat that closely resembles their natural environment. You will also learn how scientists and ecologists are working to protect the few remaining wild pandas and expand the captive population. Notably, over 100 bears have been born at the Base since 1987.

The Base gained even more importance after the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, with eight bears relocated here from the severely damaged Wolong reserve. Your visit provides both moral and financial support for the ongoing conservation effort.

Chengdu Renmin Park - Next, visit Renmin Park, a comprehensive garden for cultural heritage collection and entertainment. Locals in Chengdu often relax by drinking tea here. You will not understand the “Capital of Leisure” lifestyle until you visit Renmin Park. Crowds gather in the park’s shade from sunrise. The best activities include visiting a teahouse, ordering a cup of tea, reading for an entire afternoon, thinking about nothing, or chatting with old friends. Enjoying the slow life in Chengdu, you may suddenly feel that you are leading a happy life.

Jinli Pedestrian Street - After lunch, take a private car to Jinli Old Street for an impressive trip to the famous old street. Time slips away quietly as you walk along the lively streets filled with delicious local snacks, delicate artifacts, interesting folk shows, and more.

Chengdu - Finally, your guide will escort you to your hotel.

Chengdu - Leshan Buddha - Mount Emei. O/N Emei

Chengdu - After breakfast at your hotel, your driver and guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at 9:00 am and transfer you to Leshan, a 2.5-hour drive, 150 km away.

Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo) - Experience the Giant Buddha of Leshan, one of Chinese Buddhism’s holiest sites, on this amazing full-day tour from Chengdu. Dating from the 8th century, the Giant Buddha of Leshan is the largest carved stone Buddha and the tallest pre-modern statue in the world. It was carved from the cliffs of Lingyun Shan to calm the turbulent waters of the three rivers flowing beneath its gaze. Stairs carved into the cliff connect the area at the Buddha’s feet with the land above, allowing you to view this astonishing sight from various vantage points. The views are stunning over elbows and knees, taking in the river scene and Leshan’s skyline.

Upon arrival in Leshan, you can have lunch at a restaurant with a view of the Giant Buddha. You’ll then explore the Giant Buddha and enjoy fantastic views of the surrounding landscape from atop the Buddha’s head.

We then visit Lingyun Temple and Museum to gain deeper insight into the history of this amazing Buddhist site and learn the story of the Giant Buddha’s carving.

Baoguo Temple - Next, visit Bao Guo Temple, the largest temple at Emei Mountain, serving as the mountain’s gateway and the center of Buddhist activity. The temple faces Phoenix Lake and backs onto Phoenix Plains, welcoming the sunrise each morning and being the last place to see the sunset at dusk.

The temple was constructed on the right side of Crouching Tiger Temple during the Ming Dynasty and was originally named Hui Zong Hall, intending to gather Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. In the early Qing Dynasty, Hui Zong Hall was moved to its current location and rebuilt. In 1703, the name was changed to “Bao Guo,” meaning “serve the nation.”

Emeishan - After the Baoguo Temple tour, your guide will escort you to your hotel at the foot of Emei Mountain or Emei city center.

Emei Mountain - Chengdu. O/N Chengdu.

Mount Emei (Emeishan) - In the morning, your tour guide and driver will meet you at your hotel lobby at 8:00 am and head to the Emei Mountain ticket office. Today is a full day of visiting Emeishan. First, take a sightseeing bus to the upper station, a 2-hour drive. Due to the mountain’s zigzag road, try to sit in the front part of the bus and drink less water in the morning.

Mount Emei (Emeishan) is renowned as a World Heritage Site for both culture and nature and is one of China’s Four Great Buddhist Mountains. It is home to 5,000 plant species (more than the total in Europe) and over 2,300 wild animal species. It is an ideal place for hiking, Buddhist culture exploration, photography, winter holidays, summer retreats, and is suitable for visiting year-round.

E’meishan Jinding Scenic Resort - After the cable car ride, a short walk will lead you to the Golden Summit, where you can spend 40-60 minutes. The experience on the Golden Summit is fabulous, with a sparkling golden Buddha statue, grandiose temples, endless stretching cloud sea, fresh air, and more.

Mount Emei (Emeishan) - Next, take the cable car and shuttle bus back to the mountain’s base (the same way you ascended). If you wish to see more, you can stop at Wannian Temple and hike for a while, discussing options with your guide.
When you reach the ticket office, you will have lunch before transferring back to Chengdu.

Chengdu - Finally, your guide will escort you to your Chengdu hotel.

Chengdu - Jiuzhaigou (420KM, 8 hours driving). O/N Jiuzhaigou town.

Chengdu - In the morning, your guide and driver will meet you at 8:00 am at your Chengdu hotel lobby and transfer you to Jiuzhaigou town, 420 km, 8 hours driving. Although it’s a long drive from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou Valley, the beautiful scenery along the way will relieve you from fatigue and boredom. Highland mountains, Tibetan villages, grasslands, yaks, sheep, horses, and more await you. Enjoy and forget the hustle and bustle of the city. You will make 3 or 4 stops along the way for rest and lunch.

Jiuzhaigou County - Upon arrival in Jiuzhaigou, the tour guide will assist with check-in. You can either take a leisurely walk around or rest at the hotel.

Jiuzhaigou Valley. O/N Jiuzhaigou town.

Jiuzhaigou Natural Reserve - Your guide and driver will meet you at 9:00 am at your hotel lobby to visit Jiuzhai Valley National Park. Today, you will have a full day to explore Jiuzhai Valley. There are 9 Tibetan villages in the valley, hence the name. Its best-known feature is its dozens of blue, green, and turquoise-colored lakes. Jiuzhai Valley consists of three valleys – Rize Valley, Shuzheng Valley, and Zechawa Valley, forming a “Y” shape. It is said that there is no place as peaceful as Jiuzhaigou anywhere in the world. The travel route is: Entrance - Rize Valley - Nuorilang Tourist Center - Zechawa Valley - Shuzheng Valley - Exit.

Jiuzhaigou - Huanglong National Park (110KM, 2.5 hours driving). O/N Chuanzhusi Town.

Jiuzhaigou County - In the morning, your driver and guide will meet you at 8:30 am and transfer you to Huanglong National Park, a 2.5-hour drive, 110 km away.

Huanglong Scenic Valley - Huanglong National Park is home to thousands of colorful travertine ponds and flowing streams. You will walk along the hundreds of colorful lakes to the top along the wooden path, then walk down to appreciate the beautiful scenery along the way. Huanglong Scenic Area is famous for its colorful lakes, snow-capped mountains, beautiful valleys, and virgin forests. The area, inscribed on the World Heritage Sites list in 1992 by UNESCO, is called a “World Wonder” and “Fairy Land on Earth.”

Huanglong Valley - Today, you will visit the Huanglong Valley section, and going up by cable car and down by foot is the best way due to the high altitude (3400M). When you reach the upper station by cable car, walk along the parallel path for 40 minutes to reach an active platform. Spanning more than 1 km, the parallel path has no steps and won’t tire you out. Keep climbing for 1 km to reach the most famous spot, the multicolored pond. The highest point of the multicolored pond reaches 3900 meters, the highest point tourists can reach in the scenic spot. As the land surface elevation changes, these calcified ponds are distributed by terraces.

Chuanzhusi Town - Afterwards, take a private car to Chuanzhusi town, a 60-minute drive, 40 km away. Upon arrival in Chuanzhusi, the tour guide will assist with check-in. You can either take a leisurely walk around or rest at the hotel.

Chuanzhusi (Songpan) - Chengdu (320KM, 6 hours driving). O/N Chengdu.

Chuanzhusi Town - At 8:30 am, your guide and driver will meet you at the hotel and transfer you back to Chengdu. On the way back, you will make stops at the Munigou Scenic Area. After a short sightseeing stop here, head back to Chengdu. Today, you can end the tour at Chengdu city center or Chengdu airport/train station.

Munigou Scenic Resort - After a 30-minute drive, you will reach the Munigou Scenic Resort. We can stop at other places if you like, such as the highland lake Diexihaizi or Yingxu. You can discuss options with our guide on the day, no problem for us. Munigou Valley is located in Muni Township, Songpan County, Aba Autonomous Prefecture, more than 300 kilometers from downtown Chengdu. It has a scenic area of about 160 square kilometers, with the highest elevation of 4070 meters and the lowest of 2800 meters, and an annual average temperature of 7 ℃. Beautiful natural scenery and charming, unrestrained, and rich ethnic customs define Munigou Valley. Inside Munigou Valley, the landscape is mainly composed of primitive forests, alpine lakes, hot springs, giant calcified waterfalls, ring waterfalls, calcification pots, and more. The landscape in the region mainly consists of two parts: Zhaga Waterfall and the two major seas. Mountains, water, and forest are skillfully integrated here. The main attractions are Zhaga Waterfall, Muni Forest, Acres of Azalea, Jade Thermal Spring, Baihua Lake, Moon Lake, Swan Lake, cavern groups, and more.

Chengdu - Afterwards, take a private car to Chengdu.

Chengdu - Lijiang by flight. O/N Lijiang.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport - In the morning, your guide and driver will meet you at 8:00 am and transfer you to Chengdu airport. You may take the EU2237 10:00–11:30. The flight takes around 90 minutes.

Lijiang Airport - Upon arrival in Lijiang, you will be promptly picked up and transferred to your hotel.

Old Town of Lijiang - China - After checking in at the hotel in Lijiang, your guide will escort you to Lijiang Old Town, where you will spend the rest of the day exploring the Old City. Traditional Naxi courtyards line up in an orderly fashion along flagstone-paved paths and gurgling water lanes. With exquisite bridges, blooming flowers, and verdant plants as finishing touches, the town offers great scenery from any angle.

Lijiang. O/N Lijiang

Lijiang - Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at 9:00 am and transfer you to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, a 50-minute drive, 25 km away.

Yulong (Jade Dragon) Mountain - Today, you may visit the Snow Mountain with the cable car to Spruce Meadow first or visit White Water River first, depending on the Impression Lijiang Show, as the show time varies based on daily visitor numbers from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, lasting 60 minutes. The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is easily accessible via a system of cable cars that take visitors to different parts of the mountain. The 13 peaks, home to several glaciers, are covered in snow year-round. Different altitudes give rise to changing landscapes, with peaceful meadows giving way to snow-covered paths and glaciers. We choose Spruce Meadow with the cable car due to its lower altitude (3300M) and fewer visitors than the Glacier Park route, offering a nice view.

Lijiang Impressions Show - Next, attend the Lijiang Impression show. The outdoor performance, featuring traditional songs and dances by local ethnic people selected from villages around Lijiang, is held at the foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, just outside the main building, at predetermined times.

Blue Moon Valley - Afterwards, take a private car to White Water River (Blue Moon Valley). The Blue Moon Valley is an extremely blue river meandering through a lush valley of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Seen from a distance, it resembles a blue crescent moon inlaid at the foot of the mountain, hence its beautiful name. However, blue is not the only color of the river. If it rains, the white mud and limestone rubble at the riverbed will be stirred up, making the water as white as milk. Therefore, local Naxi people call it White Water River (Baishui River).

Lijiang Mural in Baisha Village - After lunch outside the Yulong Snow Mountain Park, you will head to Baisha Village. In this village, you can visit the Dongba pictograms, the mural paintings in Dabaoji Palace, and the ‘ten thousand camellia blossoms’ tree, among other attractions. Baisha literally means ‘white sands.’ The town was the first settlement of the Naxi people after they migrated south from the Tibetan plateau. It was once the political, commercial, and cultural center of the powerful, yet mysterious, Naxi Kingdom. The region became part of the Yuan Empire in the late thirteenth century. The Mu family, which administered Lijiang from the late fourteenth to the early eighteenth century, had its birthplace in Baisha. The area also played a significant role in the strategic commercial network known as the Tea Horse Road.

Lijiang. O/N Lijiang.

Lijiang - Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at 9:00 am and transfer you to Tiger Leaping Gorge, a 120-minute drive, 80 km away.

Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia) - After your guide purchases the entrance ticket, your driver will take you to the gorge. You will set out for your hiking tour to the upper part of the Tiger Leaping Gorge. Take a 15-20 minute walk along the plank road to the viewing platform on the valley floor. Strong currents of the Jinsha River roar through the narrow valley, with waves slapping against the rocks. Have your camera ready to capture this spectacular view. At the narrowest point, you will see a giant rock 13 meters (43 feet) high seated in the middle of the river, abruptly splitting the torrents into two branches. Meanwhile, the surging waves crash against the rock with a tremendous roar. A special viewing platform was built there for visitors to fully appreciate this impressive scenery and take pictures. You will have 1.5-2 hours to take in the great scenery of the gorge. After that, reverse the trip back to the parking lot with your guide.

Black Dragon Pond Park - After lunch, take a private car back to the city center and visit Black Dragon Pond Park. At this park, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. This park is a landmark of Lijiang. The pool is listed in the Collections of Famous Pools of China because of its exquisite beauty. Its surroundings are lush with grass and shaded by swaying willow trees. In its waters, the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is reflected. At the far side of the pool, there are renovated buildings used for art exhibitions, such as the Moon-Embracing Pavilion with its own white marble bridge across the water, and the Five-Phoenix Temple built during the Ming Dynasty.

Shuhe Ancient Town - Next, visit Shuhe Old Town, where you can take a leisurely walk in Shuhe Ancient Town. Shuhe, or ‘Shaowu’ in the Naxi language, means the village at the foot of the high mountain. In the past, a high mountain named Jubao stood behind the village, hence the name. Shuhe Ancient Town is located 4 km northwest of Lijiang Ancient Town. Its central part covers about 5 square kilometers with a population of around 3,000. In 1997, Shuhe was ranked as an important part of Lijiang Ancient Town, which was already a World Cultural Heritage site named by UNESCO.

Lijiang - Guilin by flight. O/N Guilin.

Lijiang Airport - Today, there are no activities planned, just a flight to Guilin in economy class. We will provide a driver to take you to Lijiang airport, but there will be no tour guide. You may take the MF8636 13:50–15:35, with the flight lasting around 2 hours.

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport - Upon arrival in Guilin, you will be promptly picked up by your local driver and transferred to your Guilin hotel (driver only, no guide).

Guilin. O/N Guilin.

Guilin - Your guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby at around 8:30 am. You will be escorted to the renowned Reed Flute Cave, a 30-minute ride away.

Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan) - Upon arrival at the cave, you will enter the underground karst cave and marvel at the amazing formations of stalagmites and stalactites. The Reed Flute Cave is a renowned karst cave with numerous stalagmites and stalactites in shapes of bamboo shoots, pillars, curtains, and flowers, turning it into a splendid underground palace. Inside the cave, you can discover more astonishing sights, such as stone lions, miniature forests, pagodas, and crystal chambers. Each has a romantic or interesting story associated with it. The vivid interpretation by our guide, along with the lighting, adds mystery to the scene. The cave tour lasts about 40 minutes.

Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces - After a two-hour drive, you will reach the entrance for the Longji Terraces, where you will purchase entrance tickets for the rice terraces in Ping’an Village. This village has the most famous and beautiful rice terraces in Longji and requires about a 30-minute drive. The Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces is a splendid agricultural spectacle with a history of over 650 years. The most eye-catching part of the terrace cluster is the Ping’an Village Rice Terrace, the earliest one discovered by tourists and photographers. Numerous narrow rice fields dug along the hill slopes form terraces connected by winding flagstone trails. There are viewing platforms for visitors to view the entire terrace fields built tier upon tier. While there, you can also experience the minority Zhuang people’s traditional way of life. It is quite interesting to help them in the fields, try on their bright-colored ethnical costumes, and visit their unique stilted houses.

Ping’an Village - Upon arrival, you will take a moderate trek along steps to Ping’an Zhuang Village. The walk up takes about 40 minutes. Your guide will take you on a stroll around the village, where you can glimpse the local Zhuang people’s unique wooden stilted houses, and you can have lunch in the village.

After a short lunch break, continue your terrace exploration to the No.2 Viewing Platform (Seven Star with the Moon), a 15-minute walk, which is a fantastic spot for a bird’s-eye view of the Longji Terraces beneath your feet. You will have enough time to take pictures and enjoy the fresh air at the platform. Then, head to No.1 Viewing Platform (Nine Dragons and Five Tigers), a 30-minute walk via a flat path.

Guilin - Afterwards, take a private car to your Guilin hotel around 6:00 pm, and enjoy free time.

Guilin - Yangshuo. The tour ends.

Guilin - In the morning, your guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel at around 7:45 am and escort you to the Zhujiang pier, where you will start the Guilin Li River cruise to Yangshuo (4-star boat with buffet lunch).

Li River - The boarding time is scheduled for 9:20 am, and the entire journey takes about 4 hours. With your guide’s company and interpretation, you can immerse yourself in the stunning karst landscape made up of rolling hills, verdant forests, odd caves, and tranquil villages along the Li River. A buffet Chinese lunch will be offered on board before you reach Yangshuo at 2:00 pm.

Xianggong Mountain - After disembarkation, you will be driven to see Yangshuo Xianggong Hill. You will climb for 15 minutes along a moderately sloped staircase to reach the top of Xianggong Hill. Please inform our guide in advance if you need a walking stick. Lying between the famous Yellow Cloth Shoal and the Mural Hill, Xianggong Hill is one of the greatest viewing platforms in Guilin to take in the glamour of the Li River. The supreme view of the meandering Li River making a 180-degree bend attracts countless visitors and photographers annually.

Yangshuo County - Finally, your guide will escort you to your Yangshuo hotel or Guilin hotel/airport/train station. End of the tour services.

• Private guide and individual transport
• Entry tickets included
• Lunch provided
• Air-conditioned vehicles
• Economy class flight tickets
• First-class train tickets

• The hotel and dinner

• Can add more days if you want

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.