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      Guilin's Quiet Waterways
      Guilin's Quiet Waterways
      Guilin's Quiet Waterways
      Guilin's Quiet Waterways
      Guilin's Quiet Waterways
      Guilin's Quiet Waterways
      Guilin's Quiet Waterways
      Guilin's Quiet Waterways
      CT-BY · Private

      Guilin's Quiet Waterways

      For couples who savor slow, lyrical landscapes and shared stillness.

      Best for
      Couples
      Duration
      5 days
      Pace
      Private · gentle
      Comfort
      Premium hotels (you choose)
      Your route
      GuilinYangshuo
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      Who it’s for — and why

      • Two full days in Guilin allow quiet mornings at Solitary Beauty Peak Prince City Scenic Area before the day’s pace eases into Guihai Qinglan’s still waters.
      • The Li River Four-star cruise ship offers private deck space where couples can watch Nine Horses Mountain Scenic Spot unfold without crowds or timetable pressure.
      • Yulong River Rafting is unhurried by design—just two people, bamboo poles, and the slow glide past Shili Gallery’s rice-field horizons.
      • Impression Sanjie Liu unfolds at dusk in open-air intimacy, its lantern-lit choreography framed by the natural amphitheatre of Guilin Romance Park.
      DAY 1

      Arrival & transfer

      Arrival in Guilin, settling into the rhythm of southern China.

      Detailed day plan 
      15:00   visit ~2h · East-West Lane, Rongshan Lake Scenic Area, Guilin, Ancient South Gate

      Meals: Meals self-arranged

      DAY 2

      Solitary Beauty Peak Prince City Scenic Area

      Solitary Beauty Peak Prince City Scenic Area rises beside Guihai Qinglan, then Reed Flute Cave opens its quiet, limestone hush.

      Detailed day plan 
      09:00   visit ~1h · Solitary Beauty Peak Prince City Scenic Area
10:30   drive ~30m · visit ~1h · Guihai Qinglan
14:00   drive ~15m · visit ~2h · Reed Flute Cave

      Meals: Meals self-arranged

      DAY 3

      Guilin Li River Scenic Area

      A Four-star cruise glides the Li River past Nine Horses Mountain Scenic Spot, Huangbu Reflection, and Shiwai Taoyuan, followed by Impression Sanjie Liu at Romance Park.

      Detailed day plan 
      09:00   drive ~1h · visit ~4h · Li River Four-star cruise ship, Guilin Li River Scenic Area, Nine Horses Mountain Scenic Spot, Huangbu Reflection
14:00   drive ~2h · visit ~1h 30m · Shiwai Taoyuan
19:30   visit ~1h · Impression Sanjie Liu (Evening Showtime), Guilin Romance Park

      Meals: Hotel breakfast included · lunch & dinner self-arranged

      DAY 4

      Yulong River

      Yulong River Rafting drifts beneath Shili Gallery’s karst walls, up to Xianggong Mountain’s silhouette, ending at Elephant Hill Scenic Area.

      Detailed day plan 
      09:30   drive ~1h 10m · visit ~1h · Yulong River, Yulong River Rafting
10:30   drive ~1h · visit ~1h · Shili Gallery
11:00   drive ~1h · visit ~1h · Xianggong Mountain
15:00   visit ~1h · Elephant Hill Scenic Area

      Meals: Hotel breakfast included · lunch & dinner self-arranged

      DAY 5

      Arrival & transfer

      Departure, carrying the river’s soft light and the curve of hills.

      Detailed day plan 
      14:00   visit ~10m · Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas Cultural Park

      Meals: Hotel breakfast included · lunch & dinner self-arranged

      What is handled for you

      • Private airport / station transfers on the first and last day
      • A dedicated private vehicle throughout (a smaller vehicle on restricted sections, per local rules)
      • Your selected-hotel accommodation
      • Hotel breakfast (per your selected room & hotel policy)
      • A Chinese-speaking driver for transport & reception (no in-scenic guiding)
      • Hotel breakfast included (2 mornings)

      What can be adjusted

      • Add a private English-speaking guide (the base trip is driver-only, no in-scenic guiding)
      • Upgrade or change any hotel or room
      • Re-pace the days, add or drop a stop, add evening experiences

      Not included / self-paid

      • A private English-speaking guide — add-on; the base trip includes a Chinese-speaking driver, not a guide
      • Excess-baggage fees and all personal spending (laundry, calls, drinks, minibar, vehicle/escort during free time, etc.)

      Where you’ll stay

      Hand-picked premium local hotels (China 5-diamond rating), in central or scenic areas. Exact hotels are confirmed with you on WhatsApp — and we verify they can register foreign passports before you book.

      Good to know

      Cancellation & changes
      • 7+ days before — 100% refund (less any supplier fees)
      • 3–7 days before — 90% refund
      • Within 3 days — non-refundable
      • Nothing is locked until you confirm — ask us before you pay.
      Before you go
      • Book at least 5 working days ahead (10 days in peak season).
      • WhatsApp, Google & Facebook are blocked in mainland China — set up a VPN before you travel.
      • Tell us your children’s ages so we can arrange child seats.
      • Tips for the guide & driver are not included.
      Guide & payment
      • A private Chinese-speaking driver is with you throughout.
      • An English-speaking guide can be added for any or all days.
      • Pay a 20% deposit now; the balance is confirmed before you travel.
      • Prefer to talk first? Message a private designer on WhatsApp.

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