
Elephant Trunk Hill & Sun-Moon Pagodas
Visit Guilin's iconic Elephant Trunk Hill before enjoying a relaxed walk around the beautifully illuminated Sun-Moon Pagodas.
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Visit Guilin's iconic Elephant Trunk Hill before enjoying a relaxed walk around the beautifully illuminated Sun-Moon Pagodas.

Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo while taking in dramatic limestone peaks, bamboo-lined riverbanks and peaceful countryside.

Explore the spectacular formations of Silver Cave, then experience the lively atmosphere, restaurants and nightlife of Yangshuo's West Street.

Drift peacefully through Yangshuo's countryside on a twin-person bamboo raft, surrounded by tranquil water and spectacular karst peaks.

Enjoy an adventurous creek and waterfall experience at Gudong, followed by a memorable travel photoshoot at Qixing Scenic Area.
A suggested four-day journey through Guilin and Yangshuo. The itinerary can be adjusted around your interests and travel schedule.
This is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize your journey according to your interests, travel pace and schedule.
| Day | Itinerary | Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Guilin → Airport / railway station pickup → Elephant Trunk Hill → Sun-Moon Pagodas | Guilin 3- or 4-star |
| Day 2 | Guilin → 4-Star Li River Cruise → Yangshuo → Silver Cave → West Street | Yangshuo 3- or 4-star |
| Day 3 | Yulong River Bamboo Rafting → Gudong Waterfall Creek Experience → Return to Guilin | Guilin 3- or 4-star |
| Day 4 | Qixing Scenic Area & Photoshoot → Liu Sanjie Grand View Garden → Airport / Station Transfer | — |
A closer look at the experiences, scenery and cultural highlights included throughout your Guilin and Yangshuo journey.
Arrive at Guilin Liangjiang International Airport or Guilin Railway Station, where your driver will meet you and transfer you to your selected 3- or 4-star hotel.
After check-in, visit Elephant Trunk Hill, one of Guilin's best-known landmarks. Continue with a leisurely walk around the Sun-Moon Pagodas, where the gold and silver pagodas create a beautiful reflection across the lake.
Overnight in Guilin.


After breakfast, transfer to the pier and board a 4-star Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo. Travel through one of China's most celebrated landscapes, passing dramatic karst peaks, bamboo groves and peaceful riverside villages.
After arriving in Yangshuo, explore Silver Cave (Yinziyan), a spectacular karst cave filled with impressive stalactites and stalagmites.
In the evening, enjoy free time on West Street, Yangshuo's lively pedestrian district filled with restaurants, cafés, shops and nightlife.
Overnight in Yangshuo.

After breakfast, experience a peaceful twin-person bamboo raft ride on the Yulong River. Drift through tranquil countryside surrounded by water, farmland and Yangshuo's distinctive karst mountains.
Continue to Gudong Waterfall, where you can take part in a unique creek-hiking and waterfall-climbing experience. Protective equipment is provided for the activity.
Return to Guilin in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Guilin.

After breakfast, visit Qixing Scenic Area, one of Guilin's best-known parks, and enjoy an included travel photoshoot surrounded by picturesque scenery.
Continue to Liu Sanjie Grand View Garden, a cultural attraction inspired by the legendary folk singer Liu Sanjie, with ethnic performances and landscaped surroundings.
At the scheduled time, your driver will transfer you to Guilin airport or railway station for your onward journey.
Your Guilin and Yangshuo journey comes to an end.

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