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1-Day Guilin Xing'an Ling Canal Private Tour
Guilin
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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China has been the home of so many of the world's innovations that every corner seems to have a historical wonder for you to discover. In Guilin, you'll get the chance to see the world's oldest canal: Ling Canal, built more than 2,000 years ago. It connects two rivers, tributaries of the Pearl and Yangtze rivers.
In the morning, your guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel at around 09:00, and then escort you to the Xing'an County and need 2hrs car ride.
10 minutes
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Xing'an Waterway
The Ling canal is in Xing'an county, about 70km north of Guilin. It was built from 219 to 214 BC, to transport supplies to the armies of the First Qin emperor, and is considered to be one of the three great feats of Chinese engineering. The 34km canal links Xiang River and Li River, connecting two of China's major waterways. It made the list of the Heritage Irrigation Structures in 2018.
Upon entering this area, you'll be able to learn about how China innovated thousands of years ago, and see the full achievement in all its splendor. This complex canal is a wonder of China's technological advancements and you can learn about its history and method at the site. If you like, you will be able to walk along the canal and see the old buildings, still standing, built in China's traditional style. There is also the opportunity to go boating if you wish so you can discover even more of the area's hidden gems.
2 hours
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Guilin
At the end, your guide will escort you to your hotel in Guilin
16 hours
1-Day Guilin Xing'an Ling Canal Private Tour
Guilin
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China has been the home of so many of the world's innovations that every corner seems to have a historical wonder for you to discover. In Guilin, you'll get the chance to see the world's oldest canal: Ling Canal, built more than 2,000 years ago. It connects two rivers, tributaries of the Pearl and Yangtze rivers.
