Southern China Journey: Guangzhou to Guilin's Karst
An Immersive Cultural and Natural Exploration
Day 1: Arrival in Guangzhou - Gateway to Southern China
Transfer service to hotel
Meals: No meal Accommodation: In Guangzhou
Arrive in Guangzhou, where you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy leisure time for the remainder of the day. Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province, is nicknamed the City of Goat. As a city of historic and cultural significance, it represents the largest industrial and commercial hub and the most important import and export port in South China.
Day 2: Guangzhou's Historical Tapestry
Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Memorial Hall, Temple of Chen Family, Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, Shamian Island
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: In Guangzhou
Today's exploration delves into Guangzhou's urban highlights, beginning with Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Memorial Hall, an architectural icon that symbolizes the city and serves as a key venue for major events and performances. Continue to the Temple of Chen Family (Chen Clan Academy), constructed between 1890-1894 during Emperor Guangxu's reign through donations from the widespread Chen family. The journey continues to Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, an ancient Buddhist temple established in 537 AD during the Southern dynasties, originally built to house sacred Buddhist relics from Kampuchea. Conclude the day at Shamian Island, witnessing its unique historical architecture and tranquil atmosphere.
Day 3: Transition to Guilin's Karst Landscape
Take high speed train to Guilin, Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: In Guilin
Morning transfer to Guangzhou Railway Station for your high-speed train journey to Guilin (approximately 3 hours). Upon arrival, your local guide will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. Embark on an afternoon city tour featuring the magnificent Reed Flute Cave, known as "The Palace of Natural Arts," and Elephant Trunk Hill, the iconic symbol of Guilin city that resembles an elephant drinking from the Li River.
Day 4: Li River Majesty and Yangshuo Countryside
Li River cruise, Yangshuo countryside cycling tour
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: In Guilin
Today's highlight features a leisurely Li River cruise to Yangshuo, meandering through stunning karst formations, bamboo groves, and picturesque valleys that reveal a world far removed from urban landscapes. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in Yangshuo's rural beauty with a cycling tour through the countryside along the Yulong River, experiencing the region's authentic agricultural life and breathtaking scenery before returning to Guilin.
Day 5: Departure from Guilin
Transfer service to airport/train station
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy leisure time until your transfer to the airport or railway station for your onward journey.
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