5-Day Guangzhou & Guilin Tour: from Guangzhou to Guilin

Tour Highlights
• Visit Five Rams Statue, the icon of Guangzhou to learn the reason why Guangzhou is called the City of Five Rams
• Visit Mausoleum of Nanyue King, the final resting place of the second king of Nanyue Kingdom, entombed in 122 BC
• Learn the history of the Republic Era of China at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
• Explore Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, an all-in-one ancestral shrine, Confucian school & chamber of commerce
• Enjoy a stunning bird's eye view of Guangzhou from Canton Tower, the tallest tower in China
• Explore Reed Flute Cave in Guilin, the most beautiful karst cave in China
• Visit the symbol of Guilin, Elephant Trunk Hill
• Enjoy Li River cruise, one of the best river cruise experiences in the world
• Wander along Yangshuo West Street for its mixed lifestyle and culture of East and West

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Day 1 Arrival in Guangzhou, Guangzhou Airport or Train Station Transfer
• Day 2 Five Rams Statue, Mausoleum of Nanyue King, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Canton Tower
• Day 3 Bullet Train to Guilin, Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill
• Day 4 Guilin, Li River Cruise, Yangshuo West Street, Two Rivers & Four Lakes Scenic Area
• Day 5 Departure from Guilin, Transfer to Guilin Airport or Train Stations

Hotels & Meals
• 2 nights of accommodations at 4-star Ocean Hotel, Guangzhou or similar
• 2 nights of accommodations at 4-star Park Hotel Guilin or similar
• Daily hotel breakfast included, lunch & dinner on your own

Price Remarks
• Prices are not valid during Guangzhou Trade Fair (Apr 14 to May 5, Oct 14 to Nov 5).
• Prices are not valid during National Day (Oct 1-7), Chinese New Year, and Labor Day (May 1-5).
• Prices are based on double/twin/triple occupancy at the suggested hotels.
• A single supplement is charged for single room occupancy.

Price Inclusions
• Second class bullet train ticket.
• Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast.
• Professional English language speaking tour guide.
• Air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver.
• Admission tickets to sightseeing places.
• All government taxes

Price Exclusions
• Your personal expenses.
• Tour guide for departure transfer.
• Lunches & dinners are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Travel insurance is not included. Please purchase before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.
• Gratuities to guide & driver. They are customary and would be of great encouragement and reward for quality service.

Additional Info
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions or bad weather.
• The itinerary is flexible; changes can be made upon written request from travelers.
• Advice on Meals: Please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations on authentic local food.
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that travelers must provide their name, gender, nationality, passport number and date of birth to their tour operator upon booking a tour. Failure to do so could result in being denied access or admittance to sites and attractions during sightseeing. When you book this tour, please complete all required fields at checkout. Please bring your passport with you on the tour.

Cancellation Policy
• Cancellations made 31 days or more before departure will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations made 22-30 days before departure will incur a 10% fee.
• Cancellations made 15-21 days before departure will incur a 30% fee.
• Cancellations made 8-14 days before departure will incur a 50% fee.
• Cancellations made 0-7 days before departure are non-refundable.
• Once the tour commences, there are no refunds for unused services or missed days.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed within 2-5 business days, with refunds issued within 14 working days.

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs
• If you've booked your own hotel, prefer a different stay, or wish to modify this itinerary, contact us via WhatsApp (+86 139 1083 0737) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), and we'll craft a personalized tour just for you.

Know Before You Go
• Keep your passport with you throughout the tour; it may be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Meals are not included; please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• Tour guide's name and contact information will be confirmed via WhatsApp or email.
• Your guide will greet you in the airport/train station arrival hall with a GGC pickup sign displaying your name.

Day 1 Arrival in Guangzhou, Guangzhou Airport or Train Station Pickup
Meet your guide at Guangzhou airport or train stations and transfer to your hotel in a comfortable private vehicle. After getting settled at the hotel, you may explore Guangzhou on your own. Known internationally as Canton, Guangzhou has a history of over 2,200 years and has been China's busiest trading centre for centuries and continues to serve as a major port and transportation hub, as well as one of China's three largest cities.

Meals Included: No meals
Hotel: 4-star Ocean Hotel, Guangzhou or similar

Day 2 Five Rams Statue, Mausoleum of Nanyue King, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Canton Tower
Explore Guangzhou from the Five Rams Statue located inside Yuexiu Park. The statue represents the five rams who gave Guangzhou its nickname "City of Rams" and depicts the symbol of Guangzhou: five mythical rams who bore five immortals - the city's founders 2000 years ago. Then, visit the Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King, the final resting place of the second king of Nanyue Kingdom, entombed in 122 BC. Next, learn the history of the Republic Era of China at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. Sun Yat-sen fought against the imperial Qing government and after the 1911 revolution ended the monarchy, and founded the Republic of China. Then, visit Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, an all-in-one ancestral shrine, Confucian school and chamber of commerce for the Chen clan during the Qing Dynasty. Continue with a visit to Canton Tower, the tallest tower in China for a stunning bird's eye view of Guangzhou. Afterwards, shopping at the 800 meters long Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street lined with shops and restaurants.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Ocean Hotel, Guangzhou or similar

Day 3 Bullet Train to Guilin, Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill
Take bullet train to Guilin (approximately 2 & half hours) in the morning. Guilin is world famous for its serene landscapes and mysterious limestone formations which make Guilin one of the most photographed city in China. Upon arrival, visit Reed Flute Cave which got its name from the verdant reeds growing outside it, with which people make flutes. Inside this water-eroded cave is a spectacular world of various stalactites, stone pillars and rock formations formed by carbonate deposition. Illuminated by colored lighting, the fantastic spectacle is found in many variations along this 240-meter-long cave. Continue with a visit to the symbol of Guilin, the Elephant Trunk Hill. This hill gets its name because it looks like a huge elephant that dig its trunk into the river.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Park Hotel Guilin or similar

Day 4 Guilin, Li River Cruise, Yangshuo West Street, Two Rivers & Four Lakes Scenic Area
Cruise Li River in the morning. This 83-kilometer-long waterway cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo is like traveling along a traditional Chinese painting. The landscape is decorated with startling hills, steep cliffs, fantastic caves and farming villages, and is lined with bamboo. In a Chinese poem it is written: "The River is a green silk ribbon, and the hills are jade hairpins". Walk along the famous West Street upon arrival in Yangshuo. Back to Guilin in the afternoon, stroll along the Two Rivers & Four Lakes Scenic Area. As the city card of Guilin, these lakes and rivers are linked up and formed Guilin's central round-the-city water system and constitute a ring belt of rare natural beauty at the heart of Guilin.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Park Hotel Guilin or similar

Day 5 Departure from Guilin, Transfer to Guilin Airport or Train Stations
Private transfer (without guide) to Guilin airport or train station for your departure flight/train. Wish you a pleasant journey and thank you for traveling with GoGrandChina.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel