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Trip	Old Towns and Li River Cruises by Wendy Wei Tours 5 \| Excellent 15 Reviews Trip Details Save Trip Customize	China – Panda Conservation Adventure by Discover Corps 5 \| Excellent 87 Reviews Trip Details Save Trip Reserve

Duration	3 days	6 days
Price From	Check price	$ 2,995
Price Per Day	Check price	$ 499
Highlights	Travel along the Li River on the large Public Boat Cruise Explore the Yulong Valley either by bicycle or foot and admire the spectacular scenery Watch the famous Impression 3rd Sister Liu Show held on the banks of the Li River Walk the old streets and go back in time at Huangyao Ancient Town Board a raft and drift down the peaceful Yulong River whilst admiring Southern China’s beauty Relax whilst lying back and enjoying a foot or body massage Look over the spectacular views of Guilin city from the peak of Yao Mountain Walk through the famous limestone Reed Flute Cave	Venture behind the scenes of a panda rescue center for hands-on interaction with these gentle creatures Visit Xi'an and experience the unforgettable Terracotta Warriors Experience the unforgettable Great Wall of China on our trip extension to Beijing Experience a traditional cooking class and share a homemade meal with a local family
Trip Style	Private guided tour	Small group tour
Lodging Level	Standard	Standard
Physical Level	2- Easy	2- Easy
Travel Themes	Cultural Nature & Wildlife National Parks	Cultural Nature & Wildlife Family Friendly Volunteering & Community Service
Countries Visited	China Li River	China
Cities and Attractions	Guilin Yangshuo	Beijing Chengdu Great Wall of China The Forbidden City Tiananmen Square Xian
Flights & Transport	Ground transport included	Ground transport included
Activities	Cooking Culture Cycling Nature Rafting Relaxing Retreat River cruise	Cooking Culture Volunteering & Community Service Wildlife viewing
Meals Included	N/A	5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches and 5 Dinners
Description	Discover this classical tour route, which includes visits to Guilin and Yangshuo. This private tour is a tour of the major highlights of the area, a focus on 'old towns' and famous landmarks within the region. The Old Towns and Li River Cruises tour is held over three days and two nights with your own experienced Wendy Wei Tours local guide.	China’s 1.3 billion people have witnessed an extraordinary change of pace as the face of their country has seen rapid economic expansion. However, the pull of tradition remains strong. We’ll bring you together with residents of the bustling capital city of Beijing and go beyond the city boundaries to share a homemade meal with a welcoming local family. You'll also see China from two completely different points of view - the bustling metropolis of Chengdu and the conservation hub of Dujiangyan.

Itinerary: Old Towns and Li River Cruises

Day 1

Meet your tour guide in the morning and travel to the Zhujiang Pier to board your Li River Cruise boat. During the cruise, which lasts between 3 – 4 hours (depending upon waterflow) and is along an 83 kilometre section of the river, visitors will see incredible scenery with large karst mountains either side of the river among beautiful rural scenery. Upon arriving at West Street, disembark the boat and walk along this busy street.

In the afternoon, explore the Yulong Valley and its scenic beauty by bicycle or walking. There are a number of different local villages, rural scenery and karst formations throughout this area and it’s a peaceful and scenic way to spend an afternoon.

During the evening you will return to West Street for dinner before watching the famous Impression 3rd Sister Liu Show held on the banks of the Li River during the evening. You will return to your hotel in Yangshuo at approximately 9:30 pm at the conclusion of the show.

Day 2

On the morning of Day 2, travel to Huangyao Ancient Town which is located approximately 1.5 hours south of Yangshuo near the town of Hezhou. Huangyao is a large, historic town and has been largely preserved allowing visitors to imagine how life here was in the past. Usually an entire morning is spent at Huangyao covering the different areas of the old town.

During the afternoon, return to Yangshuo and board your own private raft to drift and be slowly paddled along the Yulong River. Finish the afternoon off with a massage and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Day 3

Begin the day with either a Cooking Class (which takes and entire morning) or alternatively explore some of the nearby sights by climbing the hills of either Xianggong Hill or Cuiping Hill. You will also have time to visit a local rural market day (subject to specific date). These rural market days are held on specific dates each month and they’re a good place to have a quick stopover to experience traditional Chinese markets (how all markets used to be!) and rural life nowadays for farmer’s living in the Yangshuo countryside.

In the afternoon, depart Yangshuo and visit Yao Mountain and Reed Flute Cave, which are two famous attractions in Guilin City before either being transferred to the airport or to your Guilin Hotel to conclude the tour.

Itinerary: China – Panda Conservation Adventure

Day 1: Arrive and Enjoy a Sichuan Hotpot

Meals: Dinner

A warm welcome awaits at Chengdu International Airport where we’ll introduce you to your Discover Corps group. We’ll then whisk you away to your four-star hotel in Dujiangyan for a traditional welcome dinner. Enjoy a free evening to recharge before the morning's activities.

Day 2: Visit the Dujiangyan Panda Breeding Research Center to Begin Volunteering