Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Shanghai
You'll land in Shanghai and your private guide will be waiting at the airport to meet you. They'll help with your luggage and drive you to your hotel by private car, getting you settled for the next few days.
- Day 2
Shanghai City Tour
This day covers Shanghai's main attractions, starting with the French Concession and moving through the traditional Yuyuan Garden and Chenghuangmiao temple. You'll walk the historic Nongtang alleyways that show older Shanghai, then head to the Bund for its elegant colonial architecture. The afternoon takes you through Xintiandi Style Shopping Center and other architectural highlights from Shanghai's golden age.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit French Concession enclave
- Yuyuan Garden classical landscape garden tour
- Explore Chenghuangmiao (Old City God Temple)
- Visit Shanghai old street and Nongtang alleyways
- Visit Xintiandi Style Shopping Center
- Visit the Bund
Landmarks/POIs French Concession Yuyuan Garden Chenghuangmiao (Old City God Temple) The Bund - Day 3
Shanghai to Guilin
You'll have the morning and early afternoon free to explore Shanghai on your own or rest at your hotel. Later, your guide will meet you and drive you to the airport for your flight to Guilin. After you land, you'll meet another private guide who'll transfer you to your hotel in Guilin.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 4
Li River Cruise to Yangshuo
This is the Li River cruise, one of the highlights of the whole trip. You'll travel by boat from Guilin to Yangshuo, passing dramatic karst peaks, water buffalo grazing in rice paddies, and local fishermen on traditional bamboo rafts. The journey takes about 5 hours, then you'll spend time exploring Yangshuo town and walking down the popular West Street before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo (approximately 5 hours)
- Explore Yangshuo town
- Walk down West Street
Landmarks/POIs Li River Yangshuo West Street, Yangshuo - Day 5
Yangshuo Bicycle Tour
You'll spend the day on a bike tour through Yangshuo's countryside, following a route connected to former US President Jimmy Carter. The cycling path takes you past karst mountains and rivers while passing through traditional villages like Yima, Chaolong, Jiuxian, and Dashi. You'll also see the Yulong River and visit Moon Hill and Aishan Village before cycling back to Yangshuo town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Yangshuo countryside bicycle tour
- Visit Yima Village
- Visit Chaolong Village
- Yulong River viewing
- Visit Jiuxian Village
- Visit Dashi Village
- Visit Moon Hill
- Visit Aishan Village
Landmarks/POIs Yima Village Chaolong Village Yulong River Jiuxian Village Dashi Village Moon Hill Aishan Village - Day 6
Yangshuo to Guilin
Your private car will take you from Yangshuo back to Guilin, but you'll stop at natural attractions along the way. First comes the Reed Flute Cave with its limestone formations lit by colorful lights, then you'll climb Elephant Trunk Hill to get panoramic views of the area before arriving at your hotel in Guilin.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Reed Flute Cave tour with limestone formations and light displays
- Elephant Trunk Hill visit and summit climb
Landmarks/POIs Reed Flute Cave Elephant Trunk Hill - Day 7
Departure from Guilin
You have free time in Guilin until your guide escorts you to the airport for your departing flight. This gives you the morning to grab breakfast, do any last-minute shopping, or simply relax before heading to the airport.
