Ni Hao! Welcome to Guilin, a city known for its breathtaking natural beauty, history, and culture. As the saying goes, "East or west, Guilin scenery is the best." With over 2,000 years of history, Guilin is a historic and cultural city situated in the northeast of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, covering an area of 27,800 square kilometers (10,734 square miles) with a population of 5 million.

The stunning landscape in Guilin is like poetry: "The rivers are blue satin ribbons, the hills ornaments of green jade, secluded are the caves deep and dewy, everywhere a glorious gorgeous sight." This landscape is often described as "verdant hills, crystal-clear water, pretty rocks, and grotesque caves." Of the hills and caves in Guilin, the most famous ones are Elephant Trunk Hill, Wave-Subduing Hill, Folded Brocade Hill, Reed Flute Cave, and Seven-Star Cave. The amazing Li River Cruise is the highlight of Guilin that attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. And that's not all, as there are many more places to visit in Guilin, such as Seven-Star Park, Crown Cave, and Four Lakes, making your Guilin journey unique and unforgettable.

Your 5-day private tour of Guilin begins with a welcome meeting at 4 pm on Day 1. Please look for a note in the hotel lobby or ask the hotel reception where it will take place. At the meeting, you'll meet your tour leader and fellow travelers. We will collect and check your passport, insurance, and next of kin information at the group meeting, so please have these on hand. After the meeting, you can explore the pedestrian streets. With your hotel centrally located, a walk in any direction will unveil all sorts of wonderful surprises. Perhaps kick off your Guilin adventure with a taste of the iconic dish - Guilin rice noodle.

Later in the evening, we will take a boat trip to "Two Rivers and Four Lakes." Guilin's "Two Rivers and Four Lakes" refer to Minjiang River, Taohua River, Mulong Lake (including Tiefotang), Guihu Lake, Wuhu Lake, and Shanhu Lake. This water system is 7.33 kilometers long, covering an area of 385,900 square meters. The project was first completed during the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) when the Wuhu, Shanhu, and Guihu lakes were very busy. Due to the long period, some lakes had been filled. In order to reproduce the prosperity of Guilin's "Water City" and restore the urban tour mode of the upper reaches of the Song Dynasty in Guilin, the Guilin "Two Rivers and Four Lakes" project was first proposed by the Guilin Municipal Government on September 18, 1998. After more than 1,000 days and nights of hard work by the builders, Guilin's "Two Rivers and Four Lakes" was opened on June 2, 2002.

You'll spend the night at the Guilin Bravo Hotel, where you'll have a comfortable stay. There are no meals included on this day, but you can explore the local cuisine on your own. If you wish to arrive a few days early in Guilin, we'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability). A Single Supplement for an adult to have their own room is bookable on this trip, with the exception of the overnight train, subject to availability. Get ready to discover the essence of Guilin in the next four days, where you'll visit some of the most picturesque landscapes and historic landmarks in China.