Selected Tour with Guilin and Hong Kong

Welcome to Guilin. Your guide will hold your name sign and wait for you at the airport. And then you will be transferred to your hotel. Have a good rest. Your China tour will start tomorrow！

Option: China Tour Star is a professional travel service company that can tailor not only your tour itinerary but also your airport pick-up service. We can provide luxury cars, customized name signs, and so on. VIP hotel check-in is also no problem. Just let us know your needs in advance. We are more than happy to arrange everything as you want.

In the morning, we will visit the Reed Flute Cave. It is an important part of Guilin tourism, and it is also one of the most attractive sightseeing in Guilin. According to local records in Guilin, as early as 1000 years ago in the Tang Dynasty, people have already visited here. This shows that the unique karst cave landscape is very attractive. It has also received leaders from many countries, such as former US President Nixon. After that, we will visit Ronghu Lake and Shanhu Lake. Guilin is famous for the Two Rivers and Four Lakes Scenic Area. The Ronghu Lake and Shanhu Lake we will visit today belong to that scenic area. In China, there are pavilions where there is a lake. Here is not an exception. The Pavilion here is beautifully constructed and is in a typical Chinese architectural style. The white marble bridge is a must-see spot. The bridge is carved with beautiful patterns. Besides, you will see two pagodas, one high and one low. They are the famous Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas. After lunch, we will visit Elephant Truck Hill. The magical nature created this mountain like an elephant. The elephant is a very popular animal in China, and people often associate it with auspiciousness, peace, and beauty. This is one reason why people like to visit here. There are many small scenic spots in the Elephant Trunk Hill Scenic Area, such as Water Moon Cave, Samantabhadra Pagoda, Elephant Eye Cave, and Stupa Pagoda. The Kaiyuan Temple where the stupa is located is the oldest in Guilin. After that, we will drive back to the hotel.

Option: If you ask what Guilin’s most famous delicacy is, it must be Guilin rice noodles. The rice noodles should be paired with marinade. The authentic marinade is made with pork, beef, and Chinese herbal medicines. After putting the marinade, capers, barbecued pork and other side dishes will be added according to the customer's requirements. The delicious Guilin rice noodles are ready. Please tell us in advance if you want to taste the Guilin rice noodles as your meal today. 

Reed Flute Cave

Elephant Truck Hill

After breakfast, you will take the Li River Cruise to Yangshuo. The scenery of the Li River is summarized into four words: clear, strange, delicate, and various. The water of the Li River is very clear, sparkling in the sun. The mountains on both sides of the Li River are singular and very attractive. Delicate refers to the beautiful scenery of the entire Li River, which conforms to the characteristics of southern China. Various means that the scenery here is different throughout the year. When you arrive in Yangshuo, we will take you to visit the Yangshuo West Street which is also called Foreigner Street. It is because many foreign tourists come to visit every year and most of the shopkeepers can speak English. The street is S-shaped, and the winding street is paved with marble. There are buildings from the Qing Dynasty and some small shops on the roadside. You can choose a store you like, have a cup of coffee or choose a few gifts for your friends. After that, we will drive back to the hotel.

Option: Sanjie Liu is a figure in Guilin folklore. Although the Sanjie Liu in the story is from a poor family, she is beautiful, kind-hearted, brave, and sings very well. She has repeatedly defeated the bully in the village through singing in antiphonal style. If you want to know more about her and the story in Guilin, you can watch the Impression Sanjie Liu performance. The performance venue of Impression Sanjie Liu is the largest landscape live theater in the world. The mountains of Guilin and the water of the Li River are both elements in the performance. To coordinate with the live theater, the auditorium of the theater was made into a terraced appearance. The director of this performance once said that this performance is like a show, showing the landscape of Guilin and the national customs of Guilin. This performance starts at 20:00 and ends at 21:10. If you are interested, we can book the ticket for you in advance. 

Li River Cruise

Yangshuo West Street

Today will drive to visit the Xingping Ancient town and Xingping Fishing Village. The history of Xingping Ancient Town can be traced back to 1700 years ago. The brick and tile structures of the ancient buildings in the town are mostly well preserved. There is an ancient banyan tree here. According to legend, it has a history of more than 1,000 years and swallowed 5 statues of Bodhisattva into the trunk. In addition to historical buildings, the natural scenery here is also very beautiful. The Xingping ancient town is surrounded by mountains and rivers, and the Li River makes a big turn here. So here is a good place to shoot the Li River. After that, we will visit the Xingping Fishing Village. The architecture of Xingping Fishing Village continues the architectural style of ethnic minorities. On the beams, pillars, and door lintels, you can see various carved patterns everywhere. This is people's expectation and blessing for a better life. You will also have a chance to see the unique cormorant fishing here. The punting fisherman, wearing a sling, stands in front of the bamboo raft and sings loudly. Then he will put the well-trained cormorants into the water to fish. Don't miss such a wonderful moment. After that, we will drive back to Guilin.

More information about cormorant fishing: This ancient and primitive fishing method has been spread for at least a thousand years. Cormorants are large fish-eating and swimming birds. They are good at diving. After diving, their feathers are soaked. They need to spread their wings and dry them in the sun before they can fly. Their mouth is strong and long, tapered, with a sharp hook at the tip, suitable for pecking fish. In water with low visibility, cormorants often stalk the fish to reach their prey, and suddenly crane their necks and use their mouths to make a fatal blow. In the dim water, cormorants generally cannot see the fish. Therefore, it can only achieve success with a keen sense of hearing.

Xingping Fishing Village

Xingping Ancient Town

After breakfast, we will drive to Longsheng. And then you will visit the Longji Rice Terrace. It is an earlier-developed terraced field, distributed between 300 meters and 1100 meters above sea level, with a maximum slope of 50 degrees, and almost all the way to the terraced fields are winding mountain roads. The terraces are like chains, surrounding the peaks into a huge conch, some of which are half-folded like giant fans. The terraces here are also a paradise for photography lovers. Whether it is sunrise or sunset, summer or autumn, the scenery here is pleasant. After that, we will take you to visit the Ping’an Village. There are many ethnic minorities in Guilin, such as Zhuang, Yao, Hui, Miao, and so on. Ping’an Village is a village of the Zhuang nationality. People here are good at singing and dancing. When encountering major festivals, they will change into traditional national costumes and celebrate with singing and dancing. You will experience the strong ethnic customs here. Besides, the peppers here are also very famous. If you love spicy food, you might as well give it a try. After that, we will drive back to Guilin. 

Photography tips: It is generally believed that there are three most beautiful seasons for the Longsheng rice terrace: May-June, when the terraces are irrigated; September-October, when the rice is golden; and winter snow scenes. But for photographers, May-June is the best season. When the terraces are filled with water, they look like silver dragons hovering on the mountain. The terraced fields will be shining under the sunlight. Many beautiful terraced rice fields were taken at this time. Besides, the sunrise and sunset of the terraced fields are also excellent shooting opportunities. Grasping every encounter between the sun and the terraces, your pictures will be amazing. 

Longji Rice Terrace

Ping’an Village

After breakfast, you will take an estimated train G319 12:38/15:57 to Hong Kong. Your guide in Hong Kong will meet you at the train station. And then you will be transferred to your hotel. 

Hong Kong is called the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. The entire territory of Hong Kong consists of three major regions: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula, and the New Territories. The land area is 1104.32 square kilometers, and the current population is about 7.5 million. The population density of Hong Kong ranks third in the world. Hong Kong was once a British colony, so Chinese and Western cultures meet here.

Have a good rest in your hotel. Your Hong Kong tour will start tomorrow.

Today you will enjoy a full day Hong Kong city tour. We will first take you to visit the Wong Tai Sin Temple. Wong Tai Sin Temple is the most famous temple in Hong Kong. The people of Hong Kong believe in Wong Tai Sin and believe that he is responsive. Wong Tai Sin advocates persuading others to be good. If you simply seek to get rich, your wish may not be realized. The Wong Tai Sin Temple is not a purely Taoist place. It also enshrines Buddhist and Confucian sages for worship. After that, we will take the Peak Tram to visit Victoria Peak. The Peak Tram is retro red. The whole journey is 1,350 meters long and has 5 stops on the way. It is the earliest cable car system in Asia and one of the steepest cable car systems in the world. When you arrive at the peak, you will see Peak Tower. It is a unique bowl shape building. This is also the highest viewing platform in Hong Kong. Standing here overlooking Hong Kong, you will get different kinds of scenery, including energetic Central, Wan Chai, and Tsim Sha Tsui, the world-famous Victoria Harbour, etc. At the same time, it is also a comprehensive building integrating sightseeing, shopping, and exhibition halls. If you like postcards, you can also go to the Peak Post Office here to buy your favorite postcards. After that, we will go to Repulse Bay which is one of the most famous bays in Hong Kong. Hong Kong's Repulse Bay also has the title of "Oriental Hawaii", which is introduced in many travel guide books or on travel channels. Therefore, it is a must-go place for many tourists after arriving in Hong Kong. There is a half-moon-shaped beach in the bay. And a Chinese-style Zhenhailou Park is built on the beach. There is a 10-meter-high statue of the Tianhou Empress and Kwan-yin Bodhisattva, symbolizing the protection of fishermen and swimmers at sea. After that, we will visit the Stanley Market. In addition to sunny beaches in Hong Kong, there is also a traditional market, the Stanley Market, which is quite famous among tourists. There are various small shops selling leather, silk, wool, and cotton clothing, as well as Chinese-style handicrafts. Many tourists like to come here to buy souvenirs. After that, you will be transferred back to the hotel.

Option: Victoria Harbour is the largest seaport in Asia and one of the three harbors with the most beautiful night scenes in the world. The best way to enjoy the night view of Victoria Harbour is to take a cruise. You can choose to take the Bauhinia Cruise, which is a special sightseeing cruise ship in Hong Kong. The cruise ship is beautifully designed and can accommodate 500 people in total. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful night view of Victoria Harbour while enjoying food and live band performances. This night cruise tour will spend you 2 hours. You can choose to board at North Point East Ferry Pier at 19:30, or you can choose to board at Hung Hom Pier, Kowloon at 20:00. If you plan to get this unforgettable experience, we can book the ticket for you in advance. 

Repulse Bay

Victoria Peak

Today, you will take the Ngong Ping 360 cable car to visit Lantau Island. The Ngong Ping 360 cable car connects Tung Chung city center and Ngong Ping, Lantau, with a total length of 5.7 kilometers. The Ngong Ping Cable Car adopts a double-cable car system, which is safe and reliable. During a pleasant 25-minute cable car journey, you can overlook the vast South China Sea and the North Lantau Country Park. You will enter the tranquil and harmonious natural scenery from the scene of the bustling city. It will be an amazing experience. And then you will arrive at Ngong Ping. And you will first visit the Bronze Buddha Statue. This is the largest open-air bronze seated Buddha statue in the world today. Buddha's face weighs 5 tons. And gold was added when casting the Buddha's face. That makes the Buddha statue look shining. The Buddha statue sits on a lotus seat with a kind face. The two hands are gestures for removing pain and giving happiness. The base of the Buddha statue is an exhibition hall in which Buddha bone relics are enshrined. After visiting the Buddha Statue, you will visit the Polin Monastery which is located on the opposite of the statue. Po Lin Monastery is one of the most popular among the four major monasteries in Hong Kong. There are lots of tourists visiting here every year. It also provides short-term accommodation and vegetarian food for tourists. Some people think that living in a monastery for a short time can cleanse their inner world. After lunch, we will visit the Tai O Fishing Village. There were many fishermen in Hong Kong before. Later, with the development of society, the number of fishermen gradually decreased, and many fishing villages were replaced by high-rise buildings. Tai O Fishing Village is a relatively well-preserved fishing village in Hong Kong. There are still fishermen living here. Their house is a shed built on water. You can take a sampan to visit the fishing village and get a different experience. After that, we will drive back to your hotel.

Option: Dim Sum is popular in Hong Kong. And the shrimp dumpling is called the No.1 Dim Sum there. Unlike traditional Chinese dumplings, the skin of shrimp dumplings is translucent, and you can even see the fillings inside. The shrimp dumplings are filled with fresh shrimp, pork, bamboo shoots, egg whites, pepper, and other ingredients. The beautiful appearance and delicious taste make the shrimp dumplings become the most popular Dim Sum in Hong Kong. If you want to taste the shrimp dumplings, we can arrange them for you.

Ngong Ping 360 cable car

Tai O Fishing Village

Macau is famous for its light industry, tourism, hotels, and entertainment industry. Macau, Monaco City, Atlantic Casino, and Las Vegas are the world's four famous gambling cities.

Today, you will enjoy a full-day Macau tour. After breakfast, you will take a ferry to Macau. And then you will visit the famous Macau Tower. Macau Tower is one of the top ten sightseeing towers in the world. Standing on the 233-meter-high observation platform, you will feel that the whole of Macau is at your feet. A 360-degree revolving restaurant is also designed here, allowing you to enjoy the food while viewing the scenery of Macau at 360 degrees. If you are an extreme lover. Then don't miss the skywalk and bungee jumping here. This will be an unforgettable experience for you. After lunch, you will visit the Ruins of St. Paul’s. It is the site of St. Paul’s Church. The architecture is a blend of European Renaissance and Oriental architecture styles, reflecting the integration of Eastern and Western art. Whether the towering cross at the top of the archway, the statue of the Holy Child under the bronze pigeon, or the statue of the Virgin surrounded by angels and flowers, they are full of strong religious culture. After that, you will visit the Monte Fort. The fort was built by the Jesuits of the seminary in 1617. Soldiers have successfully repelled the invading fleet in 1622 by this fort. There are huge bronze cannons around the fort. Although the ancient cannons have lost their military function, they have become ancient cultural relics and historical witnesses of Macau. The surrounding landscape of the Monte Fort is beautiful. You can overlook the whole of Macau here. After that, you will visit the Venetian Macau Resort. It is the largest hotel in Macau. It is also a comprehensive building integrating hotel, shopping, entertainment, exhibition, and performance. After that, we will take a ferry and go back to Hong Kong.

Ruins of St. Paul’s

Macau Tower

In the morning, you will be transferred to the airport and then fly back to your sweet home.

Editor: Betsy He