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Guilin & Yangshuo — Li River Karst Dream (4 Days)
Guilin → Yangshuo
Overview
Cruise the Li River between towerings karst peaks, cycle Yangshuo's rice fields and wander its lantern-lit West Street.
Route map
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Day-by-day itinerary
A suggested hourly plan — times are flexible and your trip designer fine-tunes every detail.
DAY
1
1
Guilin
Arrival & first look
09:00Arrive in Guilin; private transfer to your hotel and check-in.
12:30Welcome lunch — Guilin rice noodles.
14:30Gentle orientation: a guided stroll through Guilin's old quarter with short photo stops.
17:30Return to the hotel to rest; activate your eSIM and set up Alipay / WeChat Pay.
19:00Dinner — beer fish.
20:30Easy evening: a night view or free time. Brief for tomorrow.
Daily reminders · applies every day
- Carry your passport (plus a visa copy) — hotels and sites may check ID.
- Confirm the next day's driver pickup time each evening.
- Keep cash and a topped-up Alipay / WeChat Pay app.
- Charge your phone and power bank before heading out.
- Download the offline map for the day's area.
- Pre-book timed-entry tickets and wear comfortable shoes.
DAY
2
2
Guilin
Full-day exploration
08:00Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00Morning: explore the West Peak sunset.
11:30Continue at Elephant Trunk Hill.
12:30Lunch — Guilin rice noodles.
14:30Afternoon: Reed Flute Cave.
17:00Free time — cafés, a park stroll or shopping street.
19:00Dinner — beer fish (your guide's pick).
20:30Evening: night market, a show or a quiet rooftop.
DAY
3
3
Yangshuo
Settle in & explore
08:00Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00Morning: explore West Street.
11:30Continue at the Ten-Mile Gallery.
12:30Lunch — stir-fried rice noodles.
14:30Afternoon: Xingping fishing town.
17:00Free time — cafés, a park stroll or shopping street.
19:00Dinner — cormorant-fishing river fish (your guide's pick).
20:30Evening: night market, a show or a quiet rooftop.
DAY
4
4
Yangshuo
Final morning & departure
07:30Breakfast at the hotel and pack.
09:00Final stroll or souvenir shopping near the hotel in Yangshuo.
11:00Check out and settle any incidentals.
12:00Private transfer to the airport / station; guide assists with check-in.
—End of services. Safe travels — thank you for travelling with WingPhoenix!
Getting around
| Leg | Distance | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Guilin → Yangshuo | 59 km | Private car |
Practical tips
- April–October is greenest; summer is hot and humid.
- The classic Xingping 20-yuan-viewpoint is a must at dawn.
- High-speed rail links Guilin to Guangzhou in ~2.5 h.
- Emergencies: Police 110 · Ambulance 120 · Tourism hotline 12301 · WingPhoenix 24/7 WhatsApp +86 180 3801 6100.
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