Family • Outdoor Challenge | 5-Day Guilin + Longji Rice Terraces + Huixian + Xingping + Yangshuo Family Tour (Karst Cave Adventure + Yulong River Bamboo Raft + Rock Climbing)

Welcome to Guilin. This morning, you will travel about 77 kilometers (2 hours) by bus from Guilin to the Longji Rice Terraces Scenic Area. The Longji Rice Terraces (Longsheng Rice Terraces) are one of the world's ten most beautiful rice terraces, with a long history of about 2,000 years, and are known as the "birthplace of the world's rice terraces." They consist of three parts: Jinkeng Dazhai Red Yao Rice Terraces, Ping'an Zhuang Rice Terraces, and Longji Ancient Zhuang Village Rice Terraces. After arriving at the scenic area, first head to the Ping'an Zhuang Rice Terraces near Ping'an Village to begin a classic hike (about 2-3 hours). This is the earliest-opened rice terrace area in Longji and is famous for its beautiful scenery and unique Zhuang ethnic customs. You can hike through the terraces and immersively enjoy the magnificent beauty of the rice terraces. You can also climb to the Nine Dragons and Five Tigers (980 meters, sunset viewing point) and Seven Stars Accompanying the Moon (880 meters, sunrise viewing point) viewing platforms to admire the most magical natural landscapes. It is worth mentioning that the film "Skiptrace" starring Jackie Chan was shot on location at the Ping'an Zhuang Rice Terraces. Afterward, head to Ping'an Village for lunch. You can taste local specialties such as rice wine, bamboo tube rice, bamboo tube chicken, and cured meat. If interested, you can also learn to cook these popular specialty dishes. In addition, you can stroll through Ping'an Village, where people wear traditional Zhuang clothing: men in hand-woven short robes, and women in white tops and black trousers with colorful floral headscarves. Here, you can immersively experience the unique folk customs of the Zhuang people, closely observe the distinctive Zhuang stilt houses, gain an in-depth understanding of the splendid Zhuang culture, and taste the most authentic Zhuang cuisine. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a relaxing and pleasant family time. You and your children can experience the unique activities of catching fish in the rice paddies and fishing, closely experiencing the joy of nature and the harmonious scene of fish and rice growing together, and further understanding the farming culture of the Longji Rice Terraces. After the tour, you will return to Guilin.

This morning, you will travel about 1.5-2 hours by car to the charming Huixian Town to begin your adventure. After arriving, first experience the exciting [wild cave exploration] and appreciate the dreamlike underground world scenery. A professional team leader will lead the way, provide safety training in advance, and supply necessary cave exploration equipment such as helmets with headlamps, gloves, and cave exploration suits. Inside these caves are many breathtaking natural wonders, such as glittering stalactites, stalactites of various shapes, and karst cave landforms formed over thousands of years, extremely magical. Among them, the most exciting moment is descending along a professional rope to the ground about 20 meters below, feeling the thrill and fun of being suspended in midair. You will also be amazed by the various strangely shaped, towering rocks before your eyes. Strolling among them feels like entering a science fiction world, fascinating and intoxicating. Wild cave exploration tips 1. We will have lunch inside the cave, so remember to carry some convenient ready-to-eat or high-calorie food with you. 2. During the journey, be sure to follow the professional team leader's guidance, do not leave the group at will, and do not remove safety equipment at will. 3. If you are interested in cave camping, you can also tell your travel consultant your preferences in advance. We will thoughtfully arrange it for you and provide you with a unique and wonderful travel experience. In the afternoon, you will be taken up [Xianggong Mountain] to enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the Li River, photograph the stunning first bend of the Li River, overlook the continuous spectacular karst mountains and the picturesque mountain-and-water pastoral scenery, and feel the beauty of "the river is like a green silk belt, the mountains are like jade hairpins." If you are lucky, you can also capture the most beautiful sunset and enjoy the Li River scenery under a sky full of sunset glow. After the tour, we will take you to Xingping Town to check into a quiet and comfortable hotel.

After breakfast, you and your family can hike along the Li River to enjoy the charming karst landscape and admire famous Li River sights such as the magnificent Nine Horses Mural Hill and Yellow Cloth Shoal Reflection. Then, you will take a ferry to visit [Xingping Ancient Town], which has a long history of more than 1,700 years. Here, you can stroll along the stone-paved roads in the ancient town, admire ancient-style buildings such as old streets, old bridges, and old opera stages, and feel the rich atmosphere of ancient town life. Afterward, head to the location featured in the background pattern of China's 20-yuan RMB note. You can take out a 20-yuan RMB note and photograph it together with the real landscape scene for a very meaningful travel photo. In the afternoon, you will depart from Xingping for Yangshuo, passing through [Fuli Town], known by the elegant reputation of "three mountains surrounding the ancient town, one river embracing the green islet." It is also China's famous hometown of painted fans. Here, you can stroll and admire the ancient town scenery with a thousand years of history, and learn with your family to make Chinese painted fans, which have been included in the national intangible cultural heritage list. The fan painting has a long history and uses themes such as Guilin landscapes, Yangshuo scenery, and flowers, birds, grass, and insects, making it highly poetic and picturesque. Under the professional guidance of local artists, you will make your painted fan works even more exquisite, and you can also take this very meaningful work home as a souvenir of this trip. After the tour, you will be taken to Yangshuo County (about 12 km from Fuli Town). After arriving, you can visit Yangshuo's busiest district—[West Street]. This is a street that perfectly combines Eastern and Western elements and is also the best place to experience Yangshuo's nightlife. Whether you want to taste some local food or find a small shop to order a drink, relax, and enjoy a rare leisurely time, it can satisfy your needs.

After breakfast, you will fully explore the beautiful [Yangshuo Countryside] and enjoy Guilin's most outstanding rural scenery. You can choose the following ways to tour: (1) driving plus walking, (2) cycling, (3) motorcycling (may require extra payment). Whichever way you choose, you can travel along country roads and enjoy the beautiful scenery of karst mountains, rice fields, villages, and rivers along the way. You may also see people working in the fields, children playing by the river, and cattle grazing in the fields. Then, head to the Yulong River bamboo raft boarding point and start the classic [Yulong River Bamboo Raft] drifting tour. Experience the fun of a manual bamboo raft rushing over dams, or sit on the raft to relax and enjoy the beautiful rural scenery on both banks. The riverbanks are dotted with villages, crisscrossed fields, green grass, lush bamboo, and shady trees. The river water is emerald and clear, with fish and shrimp swimming in it. A breeze ripples the water surface, very beautiful. Along the way, you will also pass ancient bridges, where you can briefly stop to photograph the beautiful scenery formed by the ancient bridge and Guilin's beautiful karst mountains. In the afternoon, you and your family will embark on an exciting [Via Ferrata] adventure. Yangshuo's unique karst landforms make it a rock climbing paradise, offering diverse climbing experiences. In addition to traditional rock climbing, Via Ferrata is particularly worth experiencing. It is very suitable for visitors aged 6 to 60 and is the best choice for family trips. The Via Ferrata route is about 650-700 meters long, with a maximum drop of 60 meters, and the total experience lasts about 1.5-2 hours. Whether you are a novice or an expert climber, you can enjoy the picturesque Yangshuo from a unique aerial perspective. Do not miss the 40-meter-long suspended wooden bridge on the cliff and the 8-meter-diameter semicircular viewing platform. The scenery is extremely magnificent. If you want to experience a more thrilling Via Ferrata, you can try two 400-meter-long, 50-meter-high ziplines, allowing you to truly soar over Yangshuo and experience a heart-pounding sensation. In addition, the entire Via Ferrata is accompanied and guided by professional coaches, ensuring safety. Tips: Yangshuo also offers other exciting outdoor activities such as cave exploration, SUP, kayaking, and traditional rock climbing. You can inform your travel consultant of your preferences, and we will arrange them thoughtfully according to the itinerary. Recommended Evening Activity (Optional): If you are interested in Guangxi's ethnic folk customs, you can watch the real-life landscape performance "Impression Liu Sanjie," directed by famous director Zhang Yimou, with the Li River landscape as the stage background. The performance lasts 1 hour.

After breakfast, you can spend some time strolling around the scenery near the hotel, enjoying Yangshuo's charming morning natural scenery and closely experiencing the living atmosphere of local residents. After the visit, this unforgettable Guilin and Yangshuo family journey will come to an end. Our guide will take you to the airport/train station. If you want to stay longer in Guilin, you can visit Elephant Trunk Hill and East-West Lane in downtown Guilin. Free-time suggestions 1. Elephant Trunk Hill: Elephant Trunk Hill is one of Guilin's landmark attractions, located at the confluence of the Peach Blossom River and the Li River in Guilin. It is named for its shape resembling a giant elephant standing by the river and stretching its trunk to drink the sweet spring water of the Li River, and is a typical representative of Guilin's landscape. 2. East-West Lane: East-West Lane is the only remaining historical street area from the Ming and Qing dynasties, witnessing nearly 1,400 years of the rise and fall of Guilin since the city was established during the Wude period of the Tang Dynasty. Strolling leisurely through it, you can admire quaint historical buildings and cultural relics, taste the most authentic local food and snacks, browse specialty handmade art shops, and experience Guilin's intangible cultural heritage, such as round fans and sandstone paintings. If you wish to extend this trip and explore more destinations in China, such as Beijing, Harbin, Shanghai, Yunnan, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie, Chengdu, Tibet, Xinjiang, etc., you can also contact our customer service to arrange it for you.