Compare 5-Day Guilin & Yangshuo Professional Photography Tour by Guilin China vs Real China by Intrepid Travel
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| Duration | 5 days | 12 days |
| Price From | $ 529 | $ 986 |
| Price Per Day | $ 106 | $ 91 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour | Small group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Basic |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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This is a professional and in-depth photography tour, composing with the great natural wonders of Li River and typical photo material by the authentic ancient architectures and countryside scenery that strong recommendation by the local senior photographer, who has many years’ photography experience and confidents about the best shooting routs in this area. |
You could travel for a lifetime in China, and there would still be more to explore – but this 12-day trip through the country’s highlights does a pretty good job of narrowing it down. Tick an ancient Wonder of the World off your bucket list at the Great Wall, witness the Terracotta Warriors in Xi-an and watch baby pandas play in Chengdu. Sip tea in People’s Park, taste delicious street food with a local leader who knows all the best spots and cycle through the misty countryside of Yangshuo – home to stunning vistas, Moon Hill and karst mountains. Start in Beijing and end in Hong Kong for some thriving nightlife and you’ve got a pretty cool adventure. |
Day 1: Guilin Arrival
Arrive in Guilin, meet your guide in Guilin Liangjiang International Airport upon arrival, and then take you to your Guilin hotel.
Accommodation: Sheraton Guilin: Guilin Bravo Hotel: Guilin Osmanthus Hotel
Day 2: Yangshuo
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Green Lotus Hotel: New Century Hotel: Yangshuo Aiyuan Hotel
Meet your guide at your hotel lobby at appointment time in the morning, and then transfer to Zhujiang Wharf for board the boat, your guide will accompany with you on board. The must-see of Li River, counted as a great natural wonders in the world, the incredible scenery compose by the blue river, the steep, pointy hills, and the idyllic countryside scenery pointed along the riverside. The boat sailing all the way down to Yangshuo and will takes around 4 hours, Chinese buffet lunch is serving on the boat. Disembark in Yangshuo after tour, and your guide will show you round the West Street, The afternoon tour will fllow your guide cycling to Yangshuo countryside, it is quite a unique landscape of this area that influence by miles of paddy fields, rolling mountains and clear rivers, during the tour we will stop at a local farmer's family and visit their house, you can talk to them and to get acknowledge about Chinese rural life. Stay overnight in Yangshuo. Tips: 1.The street vendors waiting in the major spots and follow tourist to sell souvenir, do not stop if you are not interesting to buy, otherwise they will take it as a sign as you want something. 2.The country road has less traffic than in the city; the certain section is bumping and unforeseen situation in the bad weather. It is wise to slow down when pass through this area.
Day 3: Yangshuo
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Green Lotus Hotel: New Century Hotel: Yangshuo Aiyuan Hotel
After breakfast, you will be transfer to Langzi Ancient village for traditional architecture photography, Moon Hill is a photo stop on the way, the "moon" is deep in mist. Viewed from different places afar, the Moon Hill takes on different shapes when in stop different point, sometimes full moon, sometimes half-moon and sometimes crescent. Continue our way to Langzi Ancient Village, sitting in Gaotian Township in the southwest of Yangshuo, the complex of ancient buildings with well structure and laid out, covers and extensive area. Beacon fire house and the Clan Hall of Qin Family is resemble to the local culture. Lunch will arrange in the farm restaurant, serve with authentic local flavors. Stay overnight in Yangshuo.
Day 4: Yangshuo
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Green Lotus Hotel: New Century Hotel: Yangshuo Aiyuan Hotel
Today we arrange photography in Xingping, you will get up early to catch the sunrise moment on Laozhai Hill, lying within Xingping Ancient Town, Climbing to the top of the mountain gives a wonderful view of Li River and the painted peaks surrounding. It’s a perfect place to watch the sunrise or sunset. A bamboo fishing boat with fishermen and their cormorant birds, or a red-sail boat will be arranged as an element of photographic material in Li River. After get down from Laozai Hill, your guide will show you around Xingping Ancient Town with the rows of double story brick house, and the street pave by slate are in well-preserve since the town has almost 500 years history. Lunch will be arranged in a local Chinese Restaurant. Transfer back to Yangshuo hotel after tour.
Day 5: Guilin Departure
Meals: Breakfast
You will have your own arrangement before transfer to the airport, your 5 days Guilin tour will end today, and then transfer from Yangshuo to Guilin Liangjian International Airport to board your onward flight. Thank you for choosing Guilinchina.
Day 1 Beijing
Nimen Hao! Welcome to China. Your adventure begins in Beijing with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. If you arrive early, get acquainted with Beijing on your own and maybe walk around Silk Market and pick up some souvenirs or explore the Forbidden City. After your meeting, maybe head out for an optional welcome dinner and order your first Peking duck.
Day 2 Great Wall / Beijing
This morning, it’s time to visit the Great Wall – one of the Seven Wonders of the World – at Mutianyu, which is one of the best-preserved and easily accessed sections from Beijing. Take in the surrounding views (hopefully it’s a clear day!) and take plenty of pics – this is one to remember. A truly epic piece of engineering, the wall stretches 6000 km westwards from the mountain ridges north of Beijing. It was originally constructed to protect Chinese empires from invaders in the north, and even though it failed in this purpose, it's still without a doubt one of the country's most amazing achievements. There’s an opportunity to take a thrilling toboggan ride to the base of the Great Wall, which is a unique way to rest your legs after all the ups and downs.
Day 3 Beijing / Overnight Train
Spend the morning exploring Tiananmen Square and follow your leader through the zigzag lanes known as the Hutong area. This is one of the most notable areas in Beijing because these lanes and courtyard houses are the root of old Beijing city and now, offering a peek into local life. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to explore at your own pace, maybe visiting the Forbidden City if you haven’t already. Perhaps jump on a bike and ride through the hutongs, hang out in the Temple of Heaven Park or visit the Lama Temple. Tonight, you’ll board an overnight train from Beijing to Xi'an in a six-berth, air-conditioned cabin.
Day 4 Xi'an
This morning, you’ll arrive in Xi'an – the imperial centre of China for 2000 years and now a vibrant, modern city dotted with interesting historical sites. Head out on a leader-led walking tour of the Muslim Quarter – famous for its food, this neighbourhood’s almost 1300 years old! Along the way, your leader will buy some dishes for you to sample. Some local specialties include persimmon cake, lamb skewers and sticky rice cakes, though it’ll depend on the season. Enjoy a free afternoon, where you can maybe hire a bike and ride to the top of Xi'an City Wall – the only intact ancient city wall in China. Tonight, your leader will take you to the lively square near the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Seeing the 600-year-old temple ablaze with lights is pretty amazing, and it’s a great place to mingle with locals.
Day 5 Xi'an
This morning, you’ll visit Xi'an's most famous site – the Terracotta Warriors. Take a public bus and spend a few hours exploring the fascinating location. Hear all about this incredible archaeological find (it was discovered by farmers digging a well in 1976 after being buried for thousands of years). These clay statues of soldiers, horses and chariots all standing in battle formation were commissioned by the emperor of the Qin dynasty as part of his mausoleum, and now, several pits are on view to the public. The rest of your afternoon and evening is free – you might want to grab some local specialities for dinner, such as pao mo (lamb broth that you break flat bread into), hand-pulled noodles, hot pot or barbecued meat skewers. Later, maybe head out to karaoke with your group and sing the night away.
Day 6 Chengdu
Hop on a high-speed train from Xi'an to Chengdu this morning. Chengdu has a very casual vibe and the locals tend to value pleasure more than work, so mahjong and tea are two of the most crucial parts of life here. Go on a walking tour with your leader to downtown Tianfu Square, where a giant statue of Chairman Mao stands. Continue to the lively People's Park and sit down in a tea house to sip a brew and take advantage of the other services on offer (like ear cleaning and massages). Make the most of your time here and immerse yourself in local life by joining a group dance or martial arts practice or maybe just find a table and brush up on your mahjong skills.
Day 7 Chengdu
This morning, you’ll get the heartwarming opportunity to get up close with the adorable pandas at the Panda Breeding Centre in Chengdu. Learn about the conservation efforts being made to repopulate this ancient species and watch them being fed, playing and sleeping (or just being plain cute in their playgrounds). Enjoy some more downtime in the afternoon to research pandas or check out the hip Kuanzhai Lane. You could also go searching for some spicy Chengdu snacks on Jinli Street.
Day 8 Yangshuo
Embrace a full day of travelling on the bullet train this morning, headed for Yangshuo – surrounded by limestone karsts, this city is super popular with both international and domestic tourists (which isn't a bad thing if you're into cafes and bars). It's one of the best places in the country to get a feel for local culture and traditions while having plenty of fun at the same time. Take a walk through the town with your leader when you arrive and then head down to the Li River to get a feel for a landscape immortalised in Chinese paintings.
Day 9-10 Yangshuo
Hop on a bike and follow your leader on a cycling tour through the picturesque countryside of Yangshuo. Cycle past karst hills that rise from rice paddies and tiny villages, watching locals working the fields with water buffalo for company. Visiting this stunning region is a trip highlight for many travellers (so don’t forget your camera over these next two days), and every turn in the road brings you to another postcard-perfect spot. Stop for lunch in a local family’s house and be treated to some homecooked local delicacies, like chicken and vegetables. Then, ride to Moon Hill and take a short hike to the famous archway for panoramic views of the area. Tonight and tomorrow are free in Yangshuo – maybe head out on a river cruise on the Li River and ask your leader for the best local eats.
Day 11 Hong Kong
Leave Yangshuo and continue your journey to Hong Kong. You'll be transferred to Guilin, then you’ll hop on the high-speed train to Shenzhen. From there, cross the border into Hong Kong before heading to your hotel. Tonight, you’ll go on a walking tour with your leader, checking out the Temple Street night market or the light show at Victoria Harbour. Take the chance to celebrate your final night with the group in this incredible city and hit the nightlife – as always, your leader will know some great spots.
Day 12 Hong Kong
With no further activities planned, your trip comes to an end this morning. If you’d like to extend your time in Hong Kong, just speak to your booking agent.
