5-Day Extraordinary Guangzhou and Guilin Tour From Hong Kong

5-Day Extraordinary Tour to Guangzhou and Guilin Highlights

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Day 1 Hong Kong-Guangzhou (By high-speed train)

Activities: Night Cruise on Pearl River.

Meals: Chinese Lunch, Chinese Dinner.

Accommodation：

Landmark Canton Hotel Guangzhou **** or similar class

This morning, our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hong Kong. You will then drive to Hung Hom Station for the high-speed train to Guangzhou. It takes around 2 hours. Once there, you will be picked up and start the tour in Guangzhou.

Guangzhou (also known as Canton) is the capital of Guangdong province, and one of the most developed cities in Mainland China. During the Eastern Han Dynasty, it became the main harbor of the “Maritime Silk Road”. By the Tang and Song dynasties, it was the largest harbor city in all of China. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, it became a very important international port.

First on the itinerary, is the fascinating Guangdong Provincial Museum,  which showcases the history, culture,  and nature of the region. The museum's architecture is amazing, and there are numerous exceptional exhibits.

Next on the tour, is Yuexiu Park, which is one of the earliest parks in Guangzhou. It is one of the most popular attractions in the city. The most famous sites in the park are the Five Goats Statue and the ancient Zhenhai Tower. The Five Goats Statue is considered to be the icon of the city. Zhenhai Tower is one of the best preserved and most spectacular examples of traditional Chinese architecture in Guangzhou. Delicious lunch and dinner will be served at a local Chinese restaurant.

Tonight, you will take a leisurely cruise on the stunning Pearl River and enjoy the fascinating night scenery of the metropolis.

Day 2 Guangzhou

Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

Accommodation：

Landmark Canton Hotel Guangzhou **** or similar class

Today, continue on your tour of the fabulous Guangzhou. The first stop is the Chen Clan Family Mansion, which is an excellent representation of classical Chinese architecture in Guangdong province.

 Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall,  constructed in 1931. The hall was built in memory of the esteemed, Sun Yat-sen.

Next on the itinerary, is the renowned ancient Six Banyan Tree Temple. Originally constructed in 537 A.D., the temple was rebuilt in Qing Dynasty.

The last stop on the tour today is the famous Shamian Island. With stunning scenery, buildings on the island are a mixture of various European styles of architecture. Lunch will be a delicious local Chinese meal.

Day 3 Guangzhou-Guilin-Yangshuo (by bullet train)

Activities: Bamboo Raft Trip from Xingping-Jiumahua-Xingping (50 minutes)

Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

Accommodation:

Yangshuo Mountain Retreat, or similar class

This morning, transfer to the railway station and take the bullet train to the wonderful city of Guilin. The train-ride takes around 3 hours and has stunning landscapes between the two cities. Upon arrival, you will be picked up, and transferred to Xingping Ancient Town where you will take a leisurely bamboo raft trip down the Li River, from Xingping-Jiumahua-Xingping. The trip lasts around 50 minutes, and you can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery along the Li River.

Next, is the ancient town of Xingping, a stunning pearl on the Li River. This magnificent town features well-preserved traditional dwellings, wonderful ancient banyan trees,  and cobbled streets. It is considered to be the most beautiful ancient town on the Li River. Afterward, you will be driven to check-in at the lovely mountain retreat.

Day 4 Yangshuo-Guilin

Activities: Biking in the Countryside.

Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

Accommodation:

Guilin Bravo Hotel **** or similar class

This morning, you will continue to explore the stunning beauty of Yangshuo, by taking a leisurely bike ride in the countryside. You will have also visit the famous attractions of Moon Hill and the ancient banyan trees located there.

After that, transfer back to Guilin and visit the city’s highlights. First stop is the renowned landmark of Guilin-Elephant Trunk Hill. At an elevation of 200m, Elephant Truck Hill is about 55m high and measures 108m in length and 100m in width.

Next on the itinerary, is the incredible Reed Flute Cave, considered to be an amazing example of karst-stone topography. You will be awed by the sheer magic and beauty here. Lunch will be a delicious local Chinese meal during the tour.

Day 5 Guilin-Guangzhou-Hong Kong (By high-speed train)

Meals:Buffet Breakfast.

This morning, you will be driven to take the bullet train to Guangzhou and transfer to the high-speed train to back to Hong Kong. Thus, ending this extraordinary and memorable tour.