3-Day Yangshuo & Zhaoxing Tour from Guilin

In the morning, your guide will pick you up from your hotel at the scheduled time (our guide will contact you in advance to confirm the pickup time) to drive directly to Zhujiang Pier, where you will board for a stunning cruise on the Li River. Your craft takes you through a fascinating landscape of rolling hills, steep cliffs, murmuring springs, leisure boats and lined bamboos.

Your Li River cruise ends at the ancient town of Yangshuo, where you can appreciate the local traditional ethnic culture with a 1400 year history. There is much to absorb in the amazing scenery and the blend of local and western cultures in West Street with its vibrant shops and restaurants. After enjoying the breathtaking scenery of Yangshuo, you will be transferred to your designated hotel.

Meals included: Lunch on the Li River cruise

Note: Although lunch is included in the Li River cruise ticket, your local guide can help you arrange an alternative before boarding the boat.

After the breakfast, you will be escorted to Guilin train station for a ride on the high speed train to Congjiang, the nearest train station to Zhaoxing in Guizhou province, a region famous for its many Dong villages. Admired as the most beautiful of the Dong villages, Zhaoxing Dong Village features a Drum Tower cluster, comprising five drum towers of varying appearance, height, size and style. Appreciate the unique architectural style of the wind-rain bridge with its practical and romantic background and take pleasure in the people’s love of performance evident in the five drama stages. Be treated to a performance and hospitality by enjoying an evening of Dong ethnic dancing and singing show by the local people. Have your peaceful night at the boutique hotel in Zhaoxing.

Trekking option：If you are interested in hiking you may enjoy the option of a 2.5-hour hike from Tang’an Dong Village with enchanting landscapes and real-life scenarios of the locals along the way to Zhaoxing Dong Village.

Meals included: Breakfast

Continue your exploration of the amazing Zhaoxing Dong Village with a visit to the ecological museum. A local ethnic group offers an understanding of the unique lifestyle and culture of the Dong people. Afterwards you will be taken by car to Jitang Dong Village nearby, nestling amongst green terraces surrounded by mountains. Enjoy a walk through the peaceful village for a taste of vivid local life and enjoy the wonderful scenery.
At the end of your visit in Zhaoxing, you will be transferred to Congjiang train station and escorted back to Guilin by train, for return to your hotel in Guilin or transfer to the airport/train station for your next destination.

Meals included: Breakfast

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