Guilin City Highlights Private Day Trip

Tour Highlights
• Visit the symbol of Guilin, Elephant Trunk Hill.
• Get to the top of Fubo Hill to enjoy a panoramic view of Guilin.
• Discover the hilly landscape of Seven Star Park.
• Explore the Mansion of Prince Jingjiang.
• Hike up Solidary Beauty Peak, reputed as a pillar holding up the Southern Sky.
• Wander through the Two Rivers & Four Lakes Scenic Area.
• Experienced English speaking tour guide.
• Overland round-trip transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments.

About This Tour
• Departure: Daily departing from Guilin
• Tour Duration: Approximately 8 hours
• Guide Languages: Chinese & English.
• Pick-up Time: Between 07:00 and 10:00, choose a departure time most suitable for you
• Pick-up & Drop-off Place: Your self-booked accommodation in Guilin
• Advice on Meals: Lunch is not included in this tour, please have a big breakfast and pack snacks just in case you get a bit peckish during sightseeing. If you want to try authentic local food for lunch, please feel free to inform your guide who is always ready to help.

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Pick up from your accommodation in Guilin
• Visit Elephant Trunk Hill (45 minutes)
• Visit Fubo Hill (1 hour)
• Visit Seven Star Park (1 hour)
• Visit Jingjiang Prince's Mansion (1 hour)
• Climb Solitary Beauty Peak  (30 minutes)
• Walk along Two Rivers & Four Lakes Scenic Area (90 minutes)
• Transfer back to your accommodation in Guilin

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs and Requirements
• If you want to modify this itinerary, please feel free to contact GoGrandChina by WhatsApp (+86-18309280878), Wechat (+86-18309280878) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), we will create a tailor-made tour package for you.

Price Remark
• Prices are not valid during China's Official Holidays (such as National Day & Chinese New Year Festival etc.).

Price Inclusions
• Professional English language speaking private tour guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle with private experienced driver
• All admission tickets to sightseeing places
• All government taxes

Price Exclusions
• Hotel accommodation.
• Your personal expenses.
• Meals 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.
• 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
• You may cancel the booking and receive a full refund up to 24 hours prior to the date of your tour.
• Cancellation within 24 hours or after the tour begins is non-refundable.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed in 2-5 business days, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

Why Travelers Have to Choose GoGrandChina Private Tours?
• Choose your most suitable departure time, whether you are an early bird or you prefer sleeping in.
• GGC private tours are more flexible, allowing you to adjust everything on your trip to your wishes.
• GGC tour guides will be at your service to make sure you get the most from each destination. They are there for you and are responsible for making your journey special – and your needs always come first.
• GGC offers comfortable and luxury vehicles with a private & experienced driver who’s always by your side and ready to take you to your next destination.
• No shopping stops & factory visits, no chance of getting ripped off.
• No hidden costs, rest assured that there are no nasty surprises.

Know Before You Go
• Keep your passport on you constantly. It might be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Add us on WeChat (+86-18309280878) or WhatsApp (+86-18309280878) to reach GGC service staff at anytime.
• Pick-up time, guide's name & contact information will be confirmed by WhatsApp, WeChat or email.
• Your guide will hold GoGrandChina welcome sign with your name, waiting at the appointed meeting place.
• Meals are not included; please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• Please note that if you book accommodation on Airbnb, you may not be picked up and dropped off at the door.
• We provide up to 20 minutes of waiting. If you don’t show up and cannot be contacted, this tour will be cancelled and you will receive no refund.

Hotel Pick-up & Transfer to Elephant Trunk Hill
Your private guide will be holding GoGrandChina pick-up sign and waiting for you in your hotel lobby (or other appointed meeting place) at the appointed time. You will be transferred to Elephant Trunk Hill.

Visit Elephant Trunk Hill (45 minutes)
Elephant Trunk Hill is located at the west bank of the Li River. It gets its name because it looks like a huge elephant dig its trunk into the river. The hill is 55 meters high, 108 meters long, 100 meters wide and has an elevation of 200 meters above sea level. The Elephant Trunk Hill is regarded as the symbol of Guilin City. Between the elephant trunk and the elephant legs there is a bright huge cave, namely, the Shuiyue (water & moon) Cave. Under the moon light, the shadow of the cave is like a moon in the river. Thus there are two moons in the river. Out of the Shuiyue Cave, stepping to the slope, there is a cave going through the hill, like the eye of the elephant, hence the name Elephant's Eye Rock. On the top of the hill there is the Puxian (Samantabhadra) Pagoda built in the Ming Dynasty. Looking from afar, the pagoda is like the handle of a sword, also like a vase, so it is also called Jianbing (sword handle) Pagoda or Baoping (Vase) Pagoda.

Climb Fubo Hill (1 hour)
Named after General Fubo of the Han dynasty, Fubo Hill stands overlooking Guilin city. Also known as Wave Subduing Hill, Fubo Hill is 120 metres long, 60 metres wide and 213 metres high. Located on the west bank of Li River, it's half submerged yet still standing elegantly over the river. Fubo Hill is blessed with natural beauty and is a pleasant inclusion on any Guilin Tour. The hill itself has stairs that lead to the top. Halfway up the hill is a small pavilion which looks over the surrounding neighborhoods. On the top of the hill, there is another pavilion which was first built in Tang Dynasty with a spectacular view of the city, the Li River and the mountains scattered around Guilin City. Pearl Returning Cave is located at the base of Fubo Hill. A boat ride into the green waters of the cave would engross the tourist with the Buddha paintings and rock formations like no other. There is also another cave, the Thousnad Buddha cave which is 133 square metres big and houses more than 239 Buddha Statues spread over three tiers, which are hidden and enveloped inside Fubo Hill. Some of the other noticeable sights in Fubo Hill park is the Sword Testing Rock and the Cloisters.

Visit Seven Star Park (1 hour)
Seven Stars Park is located on the east bank of Li River. Covering an area of more than 120 hectares, this park is the largest and the most-visited park in Guilin. The name of Seven Stars, is derived from the fact that there are four peaks on Putuo Hill and three peaks on Crescent Hill, which replicates from the seven stars in the Ursa Major constellation. Within the park, the mountains are of great beauty, the waters are clean, the stone peaks are precipitous, and the caves are deep. The major scenic spots there are Floral Bridge, Putuo Mountain, Seven Stars Rock, Camel Peak, Yueya Mountain, Longyin Cave and Guihai Forest of Steles. Floral Bridge is the oldest bridge in Guilin dating back from the Song Dynasty. On the bridge, there is a roofed corridor, covered with green glaze, while the body of the bridge is made of rocks. Camel Hill is another attraction in the park. This natural formation is called Camel Hill because this limestone outcrop looks really like a camel. Seven Star Cave is located inside the Putuo Hill. The Cave is famous for the various shapes of magnificent stalactites formation with a temperature of 20'C remained all year around inside the cave.

Visit Jingjiang Prince's Mansion (1 hour)
Enclosed by an imposing wall with huge gates, Jingjiang Prince's City was the official residence of Prince Jingjiang of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), It is a miniature of the Forbidden City. Zhu Shouqian was appointed as the Jingjiang King by his grandfather who was the first emperor of Ming Dynasty. It was completed in the year 1392 and was built to comply with the design for all kings. The main buildings include Chengyuan Gate in the front, Chengyun Hall in the middle with the living hall at its back and the royal garden at the end. 14 kings from 12 generations lived here. Over its history of more than 600 years the city was burned down several times, however it remains as the best preserved Prince City in China. Notably, the carved balustrades and marble steps still remain. Today the site is occupied by Guangxi Normal University, but remains open to the public as popular tourist attraction combining aspects of Guilin's natural beauty, history, traditional architecture and local culture.

Climb Solitary Beauty Peak (30 minutes)
Solitary Beauty Peak stands in solitary grace at the center of the ancient Mansion of Prince Jingjiang (a noble family in the Ming Dynasty). Towering from the ground with an elevation of 216 meters, it is reputed as Sky-Supporting Pillar in the South. During the Southern Dynasty (420-589), some 1500 years ago, Yan Yanzhi, governor of Guilin, wrote the line: none can surpass this solitary peak in beauty, hence the name Solitary Beauty Peak. At the foot of the peak are Dushu (Study) Rock, Taiping (Peace) Rock and Yueya (Crescent) Pond. On the eastern side of the hill there are many inscriptions from the Qing dynasty, such as Southern Sky-Supporting Pillar and Purple Gown and Golden Belt. A flight of 396 stone steps leads from the west foot of the hill up to the top, where you can get a panoramic view of the whole city and all the mountains surrounding it.

Walk along Two Rivers & Four Lakes Scenic Area (90 minutes)
Two Rivers and Four Lakes scenic area is a connecting water system located in Guilin downtown area. As the name suggests, it consists of two rivers and four lakes. The two rivers are Li River and Taohua (Peach Blossom ) River. The four lakes are Rong (Banyan Tree) Lake, Shan (Chinese fir) Lake, Gui (Osmanthus tree) Lake, and the Mulong (Wooden Dragon) Lake. These lakes and rivers are linked up and formed Guilin's central round-the-city water system. The Two Rivers and Four Lakes make Guilin just like a grand beautiful park. The Ancient South Gate of Guilin stands by the Rong Lake. There are two identical arched marble bridges located in front of the Ancient South Gate across the Rong Lake. Altogether there are 19 different styled bridges connecting the two rivers and four lakes with pavilions, statues, and stone carvings around the lakes. At night with the lamplights glittering on the pristine water, the landscape turns into a galaxy of ecological harmony between human and nature. Taking a cruise on the Two Rivers & Four Lakes area in the evening will be a wonderful experience. As the slow moving boat travels through the area the extraordinary scenery passes by like a moving postcard.

Transfer Back to Your Hotel
Your guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel.