4-Day Guilin & Yangshuo Retreat
About
Guilin & Yangshuo - Where Chinese Painting Comes to Life
The heart of China’s most iconic karst landscape, where emerald rivers snake through towering limestone peaks straight out of a classical ink painting.
Guilin, the cultured gateway, charms with its poetic cityscapes—think pagoda-topped hills like Elephant Trunk Hill and illuminated cave systems—while downstream, Yangshuo’s vibe unfolds with bamboo rafting on the Yulong River, cycling past rice paddies, and vibrant West Street’s fusion of traditional craftsmanship and modern cafés.
Together, they offer a perfect blend of serene nature and cultural immersion, all set against a backdrop of misty pinnacles that have inspired Chinese art for centuries.
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Itinerary
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Your Guilin arrival transitions seamlessly to Longji's heights, where a boutique lodge's floor-to-ceiling windows showcase the 'Dragon's Backbone' terraces. Unpack to the sound of wind through rice stalks, and enjoy a welcome dinner of local delicacies.
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Depart your hotel in the late morning and transfer to the Guilin pier, where your scenic Li River cruise to Yangshuo awaits. Glide past towering karst peaks and sleepy fishing villages as the landscape unfolds like a living Chinese scroll painting—with every bend revealing new wonders.
As dusk paints the cliffs gold, savor Yangshuo's legendary beer fish—crispy-skinned river fish simmered in local brew with fiery chilies, best enjoyed al fresco with a view of illuminated limestone sentinels.
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Pedal through a living Chinese painting as you cycle past emerald rice fields framed by jagged karst peaks.
Enjoy an afternoon break with a relaxing spa or afternoon tea
Board a slender bamboo raft at golden hour—floating down the Yulong River while the setting sun ignites the limestone towers
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End your journey at Guilin airport
Stay
Stay in carefully curated boutique hotels - a perfect mix of authentic traditional style and modern-day comfort - where warm hospitality, handcrafted decor, and cozy comforts immerse you in local culture while ensuring restful nights after days of adventure.
Package
Included
Ground transportation, including airport transfers
All admission fees and activity expenses, as noted in the itinerary
Meals as noted in the itinerary with complimentary drinking water
Accommodation based on double occupancy as noted in the itinerary
Services of an English-speaking guide
Excluded
International flights
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Other fees incurred due to force majeure