Spent 5 days in Guilin, coming in winter was truly worth crying over
Babies! This Guilin 5-day travel guide is a must-save with your eyes closed! The whole trip includes pick-up and drop-off by car for ultimate peace of mind, plus it takes you to old alleys to eat freshly stir-fried beer fish and Lipu taro pork belly, enjoying signature Guilin dishes to your heart’s content! The itinerary and pitfall avoidance guide are all packed, just follow along and you’ll be fine!
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Sliding is a blessing! Super comprehensive guide, keep reading~
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📒 Itinerary:
D1: Depart and arrive in Guilin, 24-hour dedicated car and staff pick-up 🏨 Stay at a scenic hotel in the landmark Dongxi Alley, check into a view room, receive electronic tickets for Mulong Lake/Guihai Qinglan + afternoon tea, and enjoy delicious food at the hotel’s scenic restaurant during free time 🍽️
✨ Easy arrival on the first day, stay at a high-end hotel, enjoy electronic tickets and afternoon tea, freely explore the beauty of Guilin.
D2: Huangluo Red Yao Village -> Longji Terraces
🌄 Explore the Red Yao culture, stroll through the Longji Terraces, and experience the wonders of nature and ethnic culture.
D3: Li River Sanxing Cruise -> Silver Cave -> West Street
🚢 Take a Li River cruise to admire the landscape painting, explore the magical Silver Cave, and enjoy Guilin cuisine on a night tour of West Street 🍜
D4: Yulong River Bamboo Rafting -> Yulong River Scenic Area -> Ten-Mile Gallery -> Elephant Trunk Hill Scenic Area -> Duxiu Peak and Wangcheng Scenic Area
🛶 Bamboo rafting on the Yulong River, stroll through the Ten-Mile Gallery, check in at Elephant Trunk Hill, visit Duxiu Peak and Wangcheng, and see the essence of Guilin in one day.
D5: Quality 5-Diamond Hotel to Rest and Recharge 🏨 Full day free activities, enjoy authentic Guilin signature dishes 🍲 24-hour airport/station transfer, no waiting, no carpooling, fixed time and place, ensuring punctual departure 🛫
🛋️ Rest and relax at the hotel on the last day, enjoy Guilin cuisine freely, 24-hour dedicated car transfer to airport/station, ending a pleasant Guilin trip.
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Some tips:
1️⃣ December in Guilin is 5-15℃ 🌧️, mostly rainy and overcast, remember to bring a waterproof jacket + warm packs, the wind by the Li River is strong so wrap your scarf tightly 🧣!
2️⃣ For authentic Guilin signature dishes, look for “beer fish” and “Lipu taro pork belly” 🐟, traditional small shops are more authentic than trendy ones, remember to check business hours in advance~
3️⃣ Taxi from Liangjiang Airport to downtown costs about 50 yuan 🚕, if in a hurry, choose Airport Bus Line 1, 20 yuan/person direct to city center, super convenient!
4️⃣ For photo check-ins, rush to Elephant Trunk Hill Gate 3 📸, fewer people and full scenery, you can also capture the reflection of Water Moon Cave, early morning light is perfect for photos!
5️⃣ For Yulong River bamboo rafting, choose the Jinlong Bridge - Old County section 🛶, wear light-colored clothes + straw hat, the raft operator will teach you poses and take great photos!
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Other visitors' reviews of Li River Cruise
Show More ReviewsThe ship was clean, and the bow and decks were perfect for taking photos. Although the voyage was long, the extended time allowed us to fully appreciate the scenery on both banks and take pictures.