Yangshuo West Street

One of the best place for visit the classic Karst landform in and around Yangshuo. Xianggong hill was in northeast of Yangshuo town,about 30km from the west street. Most beautiful sunrise pictures will shooting at this area,see the magnificent mountain peaks,river corner,boat on the river,so natural. We will pick you up before sunrise around 05:00,and then drive about 40 minutes to Xianggong hill,we need climb up by feet about 15 minutes,if you want to get the best corner for shooting sunrise will be go early. We will stay on the hill top about 2 hours even more,just waiting for the best view. Then will go back after the sunrise.

 Li River Luxury Cruise 1-Day Private Tour

note: the sequence of the programs could be flexible to change according to the weather , the traffic or your personal preference

Highlights

4-star li river cruise /nine horses hill,/picture of 20chinese bill/west street,/yulong river rafting /biking

Detailed itinerary

our tour guide and driver will meet you up at the lobby of the your hotel at 8am , then drive about 45mins get to zhujiang wharf ,(please note that the boat will departure on time since it is large boat shared with 60 people, please be punctual for the meet time with your guide,) ,

upon arrival , you will get the 4-star cruise tickets for the upper deck seats and check in with the passport ,pass the security check, then wait for boarding on the boat ,the cruise start usually start at 9:20 am, you will have 4-4.5 hours be on the cruise to be relaxed and enjoy the breathtaking scenery along the li river, , your guide will company you to the cruise , and driver will drive down to yangshuo and meet you there,  there is western  toilet available on the cruise , simple buffet lunch will be served on the cruise at 11;40 am ,about 1;30 pm ,will get to the desitination yangshuo ,

, then you will have 30-50mins flexible time to explore the west street with your guide, after that Your driver will meet you at the parking lot out the west street , and drive you to the countryside –Yulong river ecological park , your guide will take you bike along the riverside for about 1hour or take the electric car to tour the yulong river valley , then rafting man will paddle the bamboo raft( 2adults for each raft , please note , kids below 7 years old & elderly people over 70 years old wont be allowed to take the raft)  for you tour the yulong river on the water for about 1hour (small tip for the rafting man will be appreciated but no force tipping) , after the bamboo raft , your guide and driver will take you back to the hotel in the city or yangshuo safely and finish our day tour ,(if you stay in yangshuo , please let us know before the tour , so we could remind you check out the hotel in the city and transfer the luggage to yangshuo with the driver while you go with cruise)

Tour Feature: Crossing Provinces, Landscape, Ethnic, Hiking, Cycling.
Fitness level required: ***(Moderate)
Road condition: **-***(OK-Good)
Time of availability: All the year

Tour Overview

Day1 Guilin---Yangshuo--Moon Hill--Big Banyan Tree--Yangshuo--Impression Liusanjie.Nightstay in Yangshuo.
Morning, head to Yangshuo, the best of Guilin, then visit Moon Hill, Big Banyan Tree Park, by cycling in the beautiful countryside of Yangshuo. Afternoon, easy walk in the West street in the center of Yangshuo’s prosperity, find a nice dinner place for your stomach. Evening watch the well-known night show called Impression Liusanjie which is directed by Zhangyimou --the very director of 2008 Beijing Olympic Opening Ceremony. Be prepared to be shockingly impressed by the visual dream in reality.

Day2 Yangshuo--Yangdi--Xingping--Silver Cave--Yangshuo. Nightstay in Yangshuo.
Morning, drive out for a bamboo boat rafting from Yangdi to Xingping, sit and enjoy essence of Guilin’s chinese-traditional-painting-liked landscape. Visit Xingping old town at the rafting end, Afternoon, visit Silver Cave--one of 10 best spots of Guilin. Night, Be free like a bird.

Day3 Guilin--Yangshuo--Ping’an. Nightstay in Ping’an.
Morning, drive back Guilin for a visit to Diecai Hill, take a bird’s eye view of this beautiful city as the last sight and goodbye, then long drive to Ping’an where the Minority Zhuang & Yao have been living for centuries. After hotel check-in, Climb up to some spots to enjoy the amazing picture drawn by parallel lines of fields. If weather allows. Stay longer for the sunset. Night, relax with quietness and forget the city life for one night.

Day4 Ping’an--Golden Hole- Nightstay in Chengyang.
Morning, pack snacks and water for a classic hike(4.5hours) from Ping’an to Golden hole. go through mountains to appreciate different parts of terrace.( An easier option: drive in another direction to Golden Hole). After it, leave for Chengyan in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, where we can experience the rich culture of Dong People, visit the marvelous Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge--the most well-known architecture in Dong culture, then take an easy walk in 8 Dong villages to see local’s everyday life and listen to Dong songs with beautiful harmony.

Day5 Chengyang---Zhaoxing in Guizhou Province. Nightstay in Zhaoxing.
Morning, Drive to Zhaoxing crossing the border between Guangxi and Guizhou Province for a tour in the biggest Dong village in China. When get to Tang’an village located on the top of mountain, we could hike down to Zhaoxing, and meet our van at the foot. Afternoon, visit the surroundings to explore more in this well-known village.
                                                       
Day6 Zhaoxing--Congjiang---Biasha. Nightstay in Congjiang.
Morning,Walk in the morning of Zhaoxing to experience the fresh view in a different time. visit the Dong museum to know every aspect of this minority,Afternoon, At noon, drive 2 hours to Congjiang, pay a tour to Biasha Miao Village,where lives the last gunner tribe of China.
                                                      
Day 7 Congjiang--Kaili--Xijiang.Nightstay in Xijiang.
A day on the wheels, long drive. If time allows, visit Langde village where resides long-skirt Miao. Night, enjoy the night scene of Xijiang Thousand Family Village--the biggest Miao village in China.

                                
Day8 Day6 Xijiang--Kaili--Zhenyuan. Nightstay in Zhenyuan.
Morning, Explore Xijiang on foot with camera, get to know Miao by visiting the museum and village. Afternoon,drive to Zhengyuan ancient town. Night, be ready to be amazed by it at night.(An option:Boat trip on the river)
                                                                  
Day9 Zhenyuan--Guiyang.
Morning, hike up to the top of Zhenyuan for a bird eye view. Visit Qinglongdong Temple to know the history of Zhenyuan.
Afternoon, Leave for Guiyang. Happy Ending.

Inclusions:

All Entry Tickets
Accommodation: 3-star hotel or guesthouse.
Transportation: What's kind of transportation we use depends on the No.of travelers.The case usually goes like below:
1-2 : Public Bus.
3-7 :Private Van of 7-9 seats ( or Public bu and Partial Private Van Combined)
8+: Private bus.
Meal:Chinese Meal
Guide: An experienced English speaking guide

Exclusions:
Snacks, Drinks,Laundry, tip and other personal expense.

Notice:
Surcharges will be charged in (May 1st-7th),(October 1st-7th),and Spring Festival ( Chinese New Year).
The price quoted is to be used for reference only. A final tour quote will be provided to you at the time of  final confirmation on itinerary and standard. it may be lower or higher based on the No. of traveler and your traveling time

Tour Overview

Day1 Guilin---Yangshuo--Moon Hill--Big Banyan Tree--Yangshuo--Impression Liusanjie.Nightstay in Yangshuo.
Morning, head to Yangshuo, the best of Guilin, then visit Moon Hill, Big Banyan Tree Park, by cycling in the beautiful countryside of Yangshuo. Afternoon, easy walk in the West street in the center of Yangshuo’s prosperity, find a nice dinner place for your stomach. Evening watch the well-known night show called Impression Liusanjie which is directed by Zhangyimou --the very director of 2008 Beijing Olympic Opening Ceremony. Be prepared to be shockingly impressed by the visual dream in reality.

Day2 Yangshuo--Yangdi--Xingping--Silver Cave--Yangshuo. Nightstay in Yangshuo.
Morning, drive out for a bamboo boat rafting from Yangdi to Xingping, sit and enjoy essence of Guilin’s chinese-traditional-painting-liked landscape. Visit Xingping old town at the rafting end, Afternoon, visit Silver Cave--one of 10 best spots of Guilin. Night, Be free like a bird.

Day3 Yangshuo---Ping’an. Nightstay in Ping’an.
Morning, long drive to Ping’an where the Minority Zhuang & Yao have been living for centuries. After hotel check-in, Climb up to some spots to enjoy the amazing picture drawn by parallel lines of fields. If weather allows. Stay longer for the sunset. Night, relax with quietness and forget the city life for one night.

Day4 Ping’an--Golden Hole--Guilin. Nightstay in Guilin.
Morning, pack snacks and water for a classic hike(4.5hours) from Ping’an to Golden hole. go through mountains to appreciate different parts of terrace.( An easier option: drive in another direction to Golden Hole). Afternoon, drive back to Guilin for a relaxing city tour. Night, take a boat trip to enjoy the night scene of Guilin.

Day5 Guilin 
Morning, hike up to the top of Guilin-- Diecai Hill, take a bird’s eye view of this beautiful city as the last sight and goodbye.Happy Ending.

Inclusions:

All Entry Tickets

Accommodation: 3 nights in 3 star standard hotels/guesthouses..

Transportation: What's kind of transportation we use depends on the No.of travelers.The case usually goes like below:

1-2 : Public Bus.

3-7 :Private Van of 7-9 seats ( or Public bu and Partial Private Van Combined)

8+: Private bus.

Meal:Chinese Meal,

Guide: An experienced English speaking guide

Exclusions:

Cablecar

Snacks,drinks,Laundry,tip and other personal expense.

Notice:

Surcharges will be charged in (May 1st-7th),(October 1st-7th) ,and Spring Festival ( Chinese New Year).
The price quoted is to be used for reference only. A final tour quote will be provided to you at the time of  final confirmation on itinerary and standard. it may be lower or higher based on the No. of traveler and your traveling time

Motorcycle trip is now getting more and more popular not only in Yangshuo but also in the world. Today you  will have your own big bike ride to the countryside and go over the karst mountains and fabulous river with your nice English speaking guide.You may stop for photo, a short water break or jump into the cool river  for a swim in summer time.You will never forget this trip in your life.

You will ride in the countryside without traffic or a little all the way to places you like.

You will see local farmers working in the rice filed or garden, buffalos or cows help farmers with the farm work in the field.

You will ride your bikes through the mountains visit the fabulous overview of xianggong hill.

When you finish vesting xianggong hill you will continue your motorbiking   to ancient stone village.All the houses in this village are build up by all stones around 600 years ago, until now still fine.

Your last place to visit is the ancient dragon bridge, which also has 600 years history. You will have a break here, you may jump into the water to get yourself cool down.

We will return more or less around 16:00. On the way you will pass Yima Village, Yulong River, Dashi Village, and come back to Yangshuo.

Inclusion

Pick up service and transfer back
Motorcycle
Gasoline
English speaking guide
Entrance fee of xianggong hill
Mineral water