Guilin, one of the most picturesque city’s in China and considered a world famous destination, is a place like no other. The city is surrounded by two beautiful flowing rivers, four lakes and many dramatic karst mountains. Home to the tranquil Li River, which winds through spectacular limestone formations, steep hills and lush green fields. This unique place has inspired many artists to travel here with its amazing breathtaking scenery. Many traditional Chinese paintings use the image of Guilin.

Goway offers a relaxing cruise through this mystical landscape to and from Guilin, with a stop over in Yangshuo, which takes a full day. For those interested in seeing more of the charming town of Yangshuo, it is possible to add an extension Goway also offers an add-on tour to the Reed Flute Caves, Fubo Hill and Elephant Trunk Hill. The Reed caves derive its name from the abundant reeds growing outside of it, and from which people use to create flutes. Inside this water-eroded cave is a spectacular world of various stalactites, stone pillars and rock formations created by carbonate deposition. Fubo Hill, another of Guilin’s scenic spots, reaches a height of 213 meters (698.8 feet) and emerges 62 meters (203.4 feet) above water. Half of the hill stands in the river and the other half on land. The nearby Elephant Trunk Hill is a symbol of the Guilin landscape. Originally named “Li Hill”, “Yi Hill”, and “Chenshui Hill”, Elephant Trunk Hill has a history spanning 3.6 hundred million years.

Guilin experiences a comfortable sub tropical climate with four mild seasons year round. Anytime of the year is a good time to visit, except for during Chinese New Year, which books up well in advance. Goway’s 2 day package to Guilin is priced from $228 and includes accommodation with private facilities, roundtrip transfers, breakfast daily, and a full day Li River Cruise with lunch.

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