Li River Cruise & Chinese Painting/Calligraphy

Highlights / General details

The Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo is the centerpiece of any trip to northeastern Guangxi Province. Gorgeous Karst peaks give you surprises at each bend of the limpid river under the blue sky. Water buffalo patrol the fields, peasants reap rice paddies, school kids and fisherman float by on bamboo rafts. With its breathtaking scenery and taste of a life far removed from the concrete metropolis, the scenery along the Li River become one of China's top tourist destinations.

Inclusion

Private car/coach for transfers service and sightseeing program. Meals as specified in the itinerary. Local English-speaking tour guide. Parking fee & toll fee wherever applicable.

Exclusion

Personal expenses such as drinks, optional activities, etc. Gratuities to the tour guide & driver.

Hours of operation

Available: Daily Tour Departs: Pick up from your hotel around 8:30am.

Duration

Approximately 8.5 hours.

Location Your private English-speaking guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel around 8:30am.

Itinerary This morning, we drive about one hour to the pier to catch a cruise down the picturesque Li River. Cruise along the Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo is an unforgettable experience. As you take in the stunning scenery there's something interesting to see at almost every bend in the river. Between spectacular limestone peaks you'll see graceful bamboo groves, farmers tending rice paddies, and lumbering water buffaloes pulling carts or cooling off in the river. You may see fishermen gliding along on their narrow bamboo rafts and fishing cormorants. You can spend some time exploring the little town and wondering at the West Street. Then have a 1-hour class, you will be introduced to some basic skills in painting and taught to draw a simple picture under the guidance of our teacher. Drawing tools like brush, ink, paper, and ink-grind are provided. End the tour and transfer you to the hotel in Guilin around 5pm. During today's tour, a Chinese cultural shop visit is organized.

Location

Your private English-speaking guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel around 8:30am.

Itinerary This morning, we drive about one hour to the pier to catch a cruise down the picturesque Li River. Cruise along the Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo is an unforgettable experience. As you take in the stunning scenery there's something interesting to see at almost every bend in the river. Between spectacular limestone peaks you'll see graceful bamboo groves, farmers tending rice paddies, and lumbering water buffaloes pulling carts or cooling off in the river. You may see fishermen gliding along on their narrow bamboo rafts and fishing cormorants. You can spend some time exploring the little town and wondering at the West Street. Then have a 1-hour class, you will be introduced to some basic skills in painting and taught to draw a simple picture under the guidance of our teacher. Drawing tools like brush, ink, paper, and ink-grind are provided. End the tour and transfer you to the hotel in Guilin around 5pm. During today's tour, a Chinese cultural shop visit is organized.

Policies Please note: this tour departs from Guilin City only. Tour requires a minimum of 2 people to operate. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

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