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6 Days Best Hong Kong Guilin Tour with Guangzhou Layover

Hong Kong / Guangzhou / Guilin

Money-saving, Leisure and Comfortable Holiday by High Speed Trains!

It’s true that the flight is the fastest way to travel to Guilin from Hong Kong. Usually it takes about 1.5 hours to get to Guilin from Hong Kong by flight. But there is only one flight to Guilin each day. In the tourist off season, the only one flight may be cancelled. Besides, you usually cannot discounted fares for the flights between Hong Kong and Guilin. Now you need an available Plan B - making transfer at Guangzhou by bullet train. You can take a high speed bullet train to Guilin from Guangzhou, which is fast, safe and comfortable. More importantly, it saves much money compared with flight. This tour makes fully use of the convenient railway between Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Guilin. During this tour, you will visit Hong Kong shortly, and then take a 1 hour’s bullet train to Guangzhou. After visiting the famous Guangzhou attractions travel to Guilin by high speed train to get a visual feast for a three days tour. What an adventure!

  • Type : Private Tour
  • Tour Code : CD-HGG-06
  • Price : from $928
    1. 1. This price is for one person, based on a group of 2 adults sharing one double-bed room in a 4-star hotel and traveling in low seasons;
    2. 2. This price is subject to change according to your traveling season, group size, hotel class, change of activities and possible fluctuation of currency exchange rate.
  • Trip Length : 6D/5N
  • Theme : Culture / Cruise

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS TOUR

  • Take the more than 112 years old Tram to the highest point of Hong Kong - Victoria Peak(552m) to sweep the magnificent Hong Kong skyline and tranquil harbor views.
  • Marvel at the exquisite carvings, statues, paintings and ornate scrollwork of the enormous compound of Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, built in late Qing Dynasty.
  • Take a relaxing sightseeing cruise along the Li River and enjoy the dazzling scenery of winding river, green limestone karst mountains, and fascinating countryside views.
  • Go to explore beautiful countryside views of Yangshuo - serene pastoral view, fantastic limestone mountains, peaceful farming villages, and roaming water buffaloes...
  • Day 1 ~ 2 Visit Hong Kong
    Day 1 is flexible for your arrival at Hong Kong. On the Day 2, you will be picked up by your private tour guide and driver to start your half day exciting Hong Kong exploration, including Victoria Peak, Aberdeen Fishing Village and Stanley Market. The rest half day is free for you to have fun.
  • Day 3 ~ 4 Visit Guangzhou & High Speed Train to Guilin
    Take a high speed train to Guangzhou from HK. After arrival, your local tour guide will take you to explore Guangzhou highlights, including Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Mausoleum of the Nanyue King, Six Banyan Temple, Shamian Island. Take a high speed train to Guilin on Day 4.
  • Day 5 ~ 6 Guilin Tour & Departure
    On the Day 5, your tour guide will take you to the pier to enjoy the relaxing 84-kilometer sightseeing cruise along the Li River to Yangshuo Town. On the Day 6, you will have a half-day explore the countryside views of Yangshuo by cycling or by sightseeing bus. Lastly, leave Guilin for next destination.
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Day 1 Hong Kong Arrival & Orientation

Arriving at Hong Kong and check in hotel

Ni Hao! Welcome to welcome to Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, the Pearl of the Orient. The rest of today after arrival is to recover from long flight, or explore this vibrant and bustling metropolis on your own.

Free Time ideas: It is one of the most popular things to do in Hong Kong to spend ten minutes riding the humble Star Ferry which sails between Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon and Hong Kong Island( daily 6:30am-11:30pm). From the ferry, you can enjoy the breathtaking skyline of Hong Kong especially in the evening when the Symphony of Lights begins.

Evening Ideas: In this evening, take a walk through Temple Street Night Market which is the livest night market in Hong Kong. Whether you’re a fan of shopping or not, Temple Street is one place you will find everything from souvenirs to tiny trinkets and from clothes to footwear, bags and more. Browse different kinds of commodities and if you like, stop to sit and enjoy some delicious snacks. After the tour, get back to your hotel by yourselves.

  • Temple Street Night Market Temple Street Night Market

Day 2 Explore Hong Kong on Your Own

Today's highlights: Victoria Peak, Aberdeen Fishing Village, Stanley Market

Hong Kong's tourism industry is very developed. Foreign travellers can explore Hong Kong independently and easily. Below is recommended Hong Kong day trip itinerary.

Firstly, you will climb to the highest point of Hong Kong - Victoria Peak(552m) via the famous Peak Tram which has operated for more than 112 years as one of the world oldest funicular railways. Walk through the verdant woods to explore hidden old buildings left by the old Hong Kong. Also ascend to the observation deck to sweep the magnificent Hong Kong skyline and tranquil harbor views. Get down from the peak, then go to visit Aberdeen Fishing Village where you will get an impressive insight of an old traditional fishing village to view the rows of old Junks and Sampans. 

Continue to take a trip to the Stanley Market. Browse fancy petty commodities in various little stores and enjoy the fun of bargaining, or just order a cup of coffee or beer at the seaside café or pub, a great way to spend time away from the maddening crowds. (If you are interested in the beautiful sand beach with long coastline, soft sand and clean water, you can visit Repulse Bay instead of Stanley Market.)

In this afternoon, pay a visit to Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple. This Taoist temple is dedicated to a deified healer named Wong Tai Sin and it is said that when he was 15 an immortal taught Wong how to make a herbal potion that could cure all illness. This temple is famed for the many prayers answered “What you request is what you get” via a practice called kau chim. Enjoy the sincere atmosphere of praying and kau chim for good fortune. Later, move your steps to Nan Lian Garden, an elegant Tang-style garden featuring a golden pagoda, a koi pond and a collection of bizarre rocks sourced from all over China. Enjoy your time in the beautiful Chi Lin Nunnery located close to the garden. Built in the style of Tang Dynasty, this Buddhist complex is a serene place with lotus ponds, bonsai tea plants, bougainvillea and silent nuns delivering offerings fruit and rice to Buddha or chanting behind intricately carved screens.

In the late evening, enjoy a light walk along Avenue of Stars situated on the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade right on the waterfront of Victoria Harbor. Admire stunning views of the Victoria Harbor and Hong Kong Island with its numerous skyscrapers. If time allows, catch the chance to watch “A Symphony of Lights” that is held every night at 20:00.

  • Victoria Peak Tram Take the Peak Tram to the top of Victoria Peak
  • Aberdeen Fishing Village Aberdeen Fishing Village
  • Victoria Harbor Amazing Night View Victoria Harbor Amazing Night View
  • Wong Tai Sin Temple Wong Tai Sin Temple
  • Stanley Market on Hong Kong Island Stanley Market on Hong Kong Island

Day 3 Hong Kong - Guangzhou Tour (B, L)

Today's highlights: Yuexiu Park, Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Shamian Island, Huacheng Square

In this morning, you’ll be transferred to Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station for your high speed train to Guangzhou (about 1 hour). At this station, you need to be checked your documents (valid passport and China visa) to go to Guangzhou.

Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station Procedures for Boarding your Train:  

(a) Departing passengers enter the station at level B1, pass ticket checks and take an escalator or lift to B3. (b) Once at the Hong Kong immigration clearing area, passengers pass through the control point. (c) They follow the arrows and enter the mainland jurisdiction area for passport clearance. (d) Once cleared for entry into China's mainland passengers may enter the waiting area or take escalators or lifts to level B4 to board high trains.

Upon arrival, you'll start to explore the old and new Guangzhou City from Yuexiu Park, the largest city park in Guangzhou. Stroll leisurely in the verdant park to see the Five Rams Statue from which you will savor the interesting legendary story of the five rams and know why Guangzhou is called the “City of Rams”. Then, continue to appreciate a five-storey ancient structure in red - Zhenhai Tower which was changed as Guangzhou Museum. Have a brief learning about Guangzhou’s over 2000 years’ history and if you like, climb up the tower to get a bird’s-eye view of Guangzhou City. 

In this afternoon, visit the must-see Chen Clan Ancestral Hall which is regarded as the largest, most beautifully decorated and best preserved traditional ancestral temple in Guangdong Province. Roam among the tranquil houses and courtyards built during 1888-1894 to discover its architectural origin and find out whether it was an ancestral hall or an academy for the Chen Family in Guangdong initially. Since it is famous as the “Pearl of Lingnan Architectural Art”, you will taste the super exquisite colorful decorations of vivid patterns of various flora and fauna, figures and immortals to feel the highly skillful construction and decoration of Lingnan people and know their typical folk culture and best wishes of harvest and prosperity in ancient China. Later, be transferred for about 10 minutes’ driving to see the quite different Shamian Island where over 150 European styled old buildings from the colonial period from 19th century are well preserved for a nice savory. Take a relaxing walk in the strongly exotic street block in emerald and imagine the past life and changes of Guangzhou told by those historical remains.

After the exploration, be transferred to the urban central axis in Zhujiang New Town to see the modern cityscape of Guangzhou at Huacheng Square. Have a leisure stroll between the glittery skyscrapers and peculiar shaped modern buildings to feel the fast development of this metropolis, including Guangzhou IFC Tower, CTF Finance Center, Guangdong Museum, Guangzhou Grand Theater, etc. Most importantly, appreciate the slim outline of the iconic Canton Tower on the opposite bank of Pearl River.

Be transferred to your hotel after the tour.

  • Yuexiu Park Five Rams Statue Yuexiu Park Five Rams Statue
  • Exquisite Decoration of Chen Clan Ancestral Hall Exquisite Decoration of Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
  • Church of Our Lady of Lourdes at Shamian Island Church of Our Lady of Lourdes at Shamian Island

Day 4 Guangzhou - High Speed Train to Guilin (B, L)

Today's highlights: Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave

Today, you will take a comfortable morning high speed train to Guilin, the darling of tourists. The train journey will take about 3 hours. Enjoy the pleasant scenery along the journey. Once you arrive at Guilin Train Station, you will be met by your local tour guide, and be transferred to your hotel in Guilin City. Take some rest.

In the afternoon, you will have a leisure Guilin city tour - firstly make a visit to the symbol of Guilin landscape Elephant Trunk Hill. A giant rock hill vividly shapes like an elephant which is drinking water. Besides, there are many historical sites here for you to explore, such as stone carving, Buddhist temple, relic exhibition, etc. Then, drive about 7 kilometers (about 20 minutes) to next attraction - Reed Flute Cave, a majestic underground palace with sparkling different colors. The magical Mother Nature condenses millions years of natural efforts to form the incredible stalactite, stalagmite, stone shield and stone waterfall of different sizes and shapes.

The rest time is free on your own to have fun in Guilin - strolling, hunting food...

  • Chusi's family from USA - Elephant Trunk Hill, Guilin Chusi's Family from USA Visited Elephant Trunk Hill in June, 2018
  • Joel's Group from Mexico - Reed Flute Cave, Guilin Joel's Group from Mexico Visited Reed Flute Cave in May, 2021

Day 5 Guilin - Yangshuo (B, L)

Today's highlights: Li River Cruise, West Street

As the declaration in Chinese textbook "Guilin’s landscape is the best under heaven", today you will explore this best landscape starting with a relaxing sightseeing cruise along the Li River from Mopanshan Pier to Yangshuo Town. Along the 84-kilometer cruise, dazzling scenery overwhelms your eyes like a vast endless Chinese painting of winding river, green limestone karst mountains, fascinating countryside views, amazing scene of A Painting of Nine Horses, and notable view printed on the back of the 20 RMB note. (Please note: Lunch is served by the cruise with simple local Chinese cuisine. And you can take some snacks when getting on board.)

After about 4 hours’ cruise, disembark in Yangshuo Town, and check in your hotel. Take a short break, and then throw yourself into the stunning countryside views and relaxed atmosphere. Be enthralled by the patches of paddy fields nestling under green hills and near the mirror-like river, with farmers cultivating the soil with their water buffalos.

After that, walk leisurely on the ancient West Street to witness how the western culture and Chinese culture perfectly and peacefully coexist here. Whether you want to enjoy a cup of drink in bar, taste some local food, or just experience the relaxing atmosphere, you get it here.

Optional evening activity:

Watch the splendid evening performance of Impression Liu Sanjie with the Li River itself as the stage, which was directed by famous director - Zhang Yimou (usually performs for an hour between around 19:45 and 22:20).

  • Helen from Australia - West Street, Yangshuo, Guilin West Street in Yangshuo, Photo Taken by Our Customer Helen from Australia in August 2019
  • Barbara from UK - Li River Cruise, Guilin Barbara from UK Enjoyed Li River Cruise in September 2021

Day 6 Yangshuo Departure (B, L)

Today's highlights: countryside views of Yangshuo

Today, after your breakfast, our guide will take you to enjoy your best highlight cycling experience along the picturesque Yulong River (Yangshuo - Jiuxian Village - Xiangui Bridge - Shuiedi Dock). Immerse yourself into the fascinating countryside view with the rolling hills around and crystal clear river with the reflection of mountains, bamboos, trees, floras and blue sky, and enjoy this simple moment to see the refreshing color combination of farmland pieces, flowers, plantations and footpath. Visit a local family house to see the living environment of local peasants and their daily farming tools. After the cycling and family visiting experience for about 2.5 hours, continue your exploration of Yulong River highlights by enjoying the joyous bamboo rafting from Shuiedi Dock to Gongnong Bridge, the most classic part (about 40-50 minutes). Sit leisurely back on the bamboo chair and admire the emerald sightseeing passing by, enjoy every minutes like traveling in a traditional Chinese landscape painting. (Note: according to the regulations of Yulong River Tourism, children less than 1 meter high and elders over 70 years old are not allowed to take the bamboo rafting.) After that, have a break and enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant. Then, continue to bike back to West Street (0.5 hours).

After the visiting, be transferred to catch your flight / train to next destination. (Note: arrange your flight or train in late afternoon or early evening.)

  • Christina's Group from Denmark - Yulong River Bamboo Rafting, Yangshuo, Guilin Christina's Group from Denmark Enjoyed Yulong River Bamboo Rafting in July 2021
  • Gerhard's Group from Germany - Yulong River Biking, Yangshuo, Guilin Gerhard's Group from Germany Biked along Yulong River in late August, 2019

The quotation for this trip is from $928 Per Person

1. This price is for one person, based on a group of 2 adults sharing one standard double-bed room in 4-star hotel and traveling with our private tour in low seasons.
2. This price is subject to change according your traveling season, group size, hotel class, change of activities in your itinerary and possible fluctuation of currency exchange rate. If you want a lower price, you can get more people to join you, or use economy class hotels.
3. This price is only valid to March 31, 2025.
4. Reference exchange rate of USD 1=RMB 7.00. The final quote is based on current exchange rate. It may change according to the currency fluctuation, while the RMB quotation will be remained the same.

What's included?

  • Professional licensed English-speaking guide;
  • Admission tickets for all attractions listed in the itinerary;
  • Accommodation as listed in the itinerary (4-star standard);
  • Necessary vehicle transfers as listed in the itinerary;
  • Domestic flights (economy class) and high-speed trains (second class) as listed in the itinerary;
  • Airport (and train station) pick up and drop off;
  • Luggage Transfers: between airports (railway station) and hotels;
  • All meals as listed( “B” for Chinese and Western breakfast buffet in your hotel; “L” for Chinese Lunch in local restaurant; “D” for Chinese dinner in local restaurant.);
  • Accident insurance;
  • Our service charge, including tour planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

What's excluded?

  • China visa;
  • Personal expenses;
  • Accommodation not listed in the itinerary;
  • Single Room Supplement;
  • Tourist sites which are not listed in the itinerary;
  • Recommended optional activities;
  • Flights or trains not listed in the itinerary;
  • Excess Baggage Charges;
  • Optional tips to guides, drivers, etc.

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The hotels we choose are based on star rating, great locations, well-equipped facilities, cozy bed, high quality service and guests’ feedbacks. Choices are a lot ranging from luxury 5 star, comfortable 4 star to budget 3 star. You could decide where to stay to best suit for your budget and likes. Generally, the hotels have both Western and Chinese breakfast with a wide choices.

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We can satisfy all the dietary requirements no matter you want Chinese local food, western food, vegetarian food or muslin food.

The restaurants we will take you for lunch or dinner are all designated tourist restaurants approved by local tourist administration bureau. They have very good sanitary conditions and the food is prepared fresh and clean.

There will be some meals excluded in your itinerary as you like, and your private guide will be delighted to give you some suggestions and take you to the local restaurants to taste like Beijing Roast Duck, Xian Dumpling Dinner, Sichuan Hotpot, etc., if you are interested in local food tasting.

All the dining options will satisfy your stomach!

Photo gallery of this trip

  • Temple Street Night Market Temple Street Night Market
  • Victoria Peak Tram Victoria Peak Tram
  • Aberdeen Fishing Village Aberdeen Fishing Village
  • Victoria Harbor Amazing Night View Victoria Harbor Amazing Night View
  • Wong Tai Sin Temple Wong Tai Sin Temple
  • Stanley Market on Hong Kong Island Stanley Market on Hong Kong Island
  • Yuexiu Park Five Rams Statue Yuexiu Park Five Rams Statue
  • Exquisite Decoration of Chen Clan Ancestral Hall Exquisite Decoration of Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
  • Church of Our Lady of Lourdes at Shamian Island Church of Our Lady of Lourdes at Shamian Island
  • Chusi's family from USA - Elephant Trunk Hill, Guilin Chusi's family from USA - Elephant Trunk Hill, Guilin
  • Joel's Group from Mexico - Reed Flute Cave, Guilin Joel's Group from Mexico - Reed Flute Cave, Guilin
  • Helen from Australia - West Street, Yangshuo, Guilin Helen from Australia - West Street, Yangshuo, Guilin
  • Barbara from UK - Li River Cruise, Guilin Barbara from UK - Li River Cruise, Guilin
  • Christina's Group from Denmark - Yulong River Bamboo Rafting, Yangshuo, Guilin Christina's Group from Denmark - Yulong River Bamboo Rafting, Yangshuo, Guilin
  • Gerhard's Group from Germany - Yulong River Biking, Yangshuo, Guilin Gerhard's Group from Germany - Yulong River Biking, Yangshuo, Guilin

Most Important Trip Notes

Below are some important things to know regarding of train travel tips, traveling documents, hotels and food, weather, booking guide. Traveling with China Discovery, you only need to focus on enjoying your holiday time. We will take care of all the details. Our travel consultants are always ready to help you if have any questions about the trip.

1. How to travel by high speed trains in China?
Understanding China Train Designations
China trains are divided into two kinds: High Speed Trains and Normal Trains with different speeds, facilities and names. There are three kinds of High Speed Trains in China, differed by the letters G/D/C plus several digits. Generally speaking, G trains are faster and with better amenities. Normal trians are not recommended.
Facilities and Services in China’s High Speed Trains
All China high speed trains are fully air-conditioned and non-smoking. Western toliets are provided. There are also luggage racks, dining car, power plugs, water-dispenser and some other user-friendly facilities equipped on the train.
Which Class of Seat to Take
Second Class Seats, First Class Seats, Business Class Seats are three common seats you can find on most China high speed trains. First Class Seats are strongly recommended. They are larger and less-crowded.
How to Book China Train Tickets
Currently, you can only book China train tickets 30 days in advance. You can book on China Railway’s official website or some online travel agencies, or go to purchase tickets at any of China’s railway station. Passport is always required no matter you book online or at railway stations. If you book ticket online, you can collect ticket at the ticket counters in any railway station in China any time.
Security Check & Luggage Check
After arriving at railway station, firstly get your ticket and passport prepared and represent to the staff, and then pass Security Check & Luggage Check, and find the right boarding gate. It's easy and simple.
How to Handle Your Luggage
Travelling with luggages on China train is not a problem. If you take high speed trains, it will be easier to handle your luggage because there are plenty of spaces to place your luggage, and there are also many ways to deliver your luggages.
Related Tips about this tour
When is the best time to take this trip?
The seasons have few influence on the visits of Hong Kong and Guangzhou, but matter greatly for Guilin and Yangshuo. To enjoy the finest landscape in Guilin and Yangshuo, you are suggested to take this tour during the period from April to November. The best months are April, May, September, October and November when the days are usually warm, sunny and bright. Rainfall is plentiful especially in July and August. If you want to extend your trip to Longji Terraces, you are suugest to visit in May, June, July, August and September.
Vehicle and Road Condition
In this tour, the driving hour is usually less 2 hours each day. Most of the roads are in good condition. There may be traffic jams in rush hours and holidays. We usually choose the suitable time to start your trip to avoid large traffic. Our drivers are licensed drivers with many years’ driving experience. All our vehicles are air-conditioned, non-smoking, clean and well-maintained.
Hotels and Dining
The choices for accommodation are flexible in this tour. The standards of hotels range from local 3-star to some international 5-star. We usually use 4-star and 5-star hotels for our customers to ensure better stays. All the hotels we choose are usually based on star rating, great locations, well-equipped facilities, cozy bed, high quality service and guests’ feedbacks. Air conditioning and Wi-Fi are usually available. Chinese food is mainly provided in this trip. Western food can be arranged too if you want.
Payment and Booking Guide
1. What kind of payment method do you accept?
PayPal, Wire Transfer/Bank Transfer, Western Union are acceptable before your arrival, and after your arrival, CASH is required.
2. How soon before our trip do you need payment?
Early booking is always better than being rushed, and we would suggest booking to be 2-3 month earlier than your arrival so as to guarantee the booking items. If you are interested in any of our tours, you can pay a deposit first and balance to be paid 30 days prior to your arrival. You can also choose to pay the full amount so as to avoid small loss caused by currency exchange rate fluctuation.
3. When should we pay the deposit and the balance?
Certain deposit will be paid if you decide to book, and balance is required to be paid 30 days prior to your arrival. If booking is less than 30 days, full payment is required.

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