Changsha-Fenghuang-Zhangjaijie-Tongdao-Guilin-Yangshuo
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Day 2. Zhangjiajie City/Zhangjiajie National Park (Breakfast, Dinner) |
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Qinghe Jinjiang International Hotel ★★★★★ | |||
Today we spend our full day to explore the Tianmen Mountain. Tianmen Mountain is regarded as the symbol and soul of Zhangjiajie. The Mountain is majestic, precipitous and magnificent. On top of Tianmen Mountain, a primitive secondary forest is well protected, boasting rich plant resources. The local people regard it as a mountain of god and a holly mountain, showing a high status. As it is the highest mountain of several hundred km distance, and due to the natural sightseeing terrace on top of mountain as well as the high status of famous mountain, Tianmen Mountain has always been the challenging target for people to achieve and enjoy. The splendid sceneries on top of mountain, the wonderful environment, fresh air and dense forest make it an ideal place to enjoy the nature and to relax. We will visit the glass sky walking, Tianmen cave and Tianmen temple. In the late afternoon, we drive to Zhangjiajie National Park. Upon arrival, we have a walk at the local Pedestrian Street. Overnight in Zhangjiajie National Park. |
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Day 8. Tongdao/Longsheng (Breakfast, Dinner) |
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Star Wish Hotel ★★★ | |||
In the morning, we driving to Longsheng. The Dragon Ridgeback Mountain(Longji Rice Terrace) features one of the world’s largest manmade creations. In the endless slopes of the mountain, the local peasants have carved with their bare hands thousands and thousands of terraces to capture water streaming down the mountain and use it for crop cultivation. We climb to the top of the terraces to take in their enormous extent and to enjoy the great view over the beautiful landscape. The region of Longsheng is also known for the diversified minority groups living there and we stop at some of their villages to learn about their traditions and customs. We will hike from the old Zhuang village to 7 stars in Ping’an village. | |||
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Day 9. Yangshuo (Breakfast, Dinner) |
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Yangshuo Green Lotus ★★★★★ | |||
In the morning we embark on a cruise ride along the Li (Crystal) River from Yangshuo to Fuli. Along the way we get a glimpse of life on the river banks. In the small villages, the locals depend totally on the river to sustain their way of life. The river is not only their main mean of transportation but also the source of water for their fields and washing their clothes, and even of drinking water. After visiting the beautiful Fuli Ancient Town, we take our time to climb the 800 steps in a mountain path leading to the top of Moon Hill for an outstanding view over the rocky surroundings. In the afternoon, we go to explore the local villages. In the later afternoon, we have free time exploring the famous West Street. In the evening, we enjoy the unique “Yangshuo Impressions” (regular seat) performance directed by the very same director who was responsible for the Beijing Olympic Games opening ceremony in 2008, when hundreds of actors performed in the world’s largest outdoor theater—with the waters of the Li River serving as their stage.This breathtaking show is not to be missed. | |||
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Day 10. Yangshuo (Breakfast, Dinner) |
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Yangshuo Green Lotus ★★★★★ | |||
Today we have a Tai Chi Class in the morning. Then we take a 2 hours drive to Huangyao Ancient Town. The old town has a history of hundreds of years and is one of the most popular attractions in Guilin.Being reputed as the “dreamland for families”, Huangyao Ancient Town covers an area of 3,600 square meters. The town features by karst landform. The streets of the ancient town are floored with stones. After enjoying the unique view here, we drive back to Yangshuo. | |||
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Day 11. Yangshuo/Guilin (Breakfast, Dinner) |
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Guilin Bravo Hotel ★★★★ | |||
Today we meet our chef early in the morning and join him for a trip to the local market to buy fresh ingredients for our cookery class. During the next few hours, we shall be learning some of the secrets of traditional Chinese cookery, and for lunch we shall enjoy the results of our labors.Then we take a slow bamboo raft ride down the Yulong River, if we are luckyenough, we may get a chance to see the traditional fishing with cormorants.After that, we continue to the Banyan Tree. Located 7.5km south of Yangshuo, Banyan Tree is one of the main scenic attractions of Yangshuo County. It is said that the banyan was planted in the Jin Dynasty and is famous for its age and towering beauty. LeavingYangshuo, we drive to Guilin.Upon arrival, we have some free time in the Night Market. | |||
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Day 12. Guilin (Breakfast, Dinner) |
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Guilin Bravo Hotel ★★★★ | |||
After breakfast in the hotel we go to visit the Daxu Old Town. The two-kilometer-long ancient street is paved with bluestone slabs; with well-preserved old buildings standing alongside.Most buildings feature the styles of the architecture of Ming and Qing dynasties, including black bricks and black tiles. Leaving there, we drive back to Guilin and proceed to Seven Star Park.Seven Star Park is located on the eastern side of the Li River, 1 kilometer from the city center. Deriving its name from a cave called Seven-Star Cave. Seven-Star Park covers an area of 40 hectares. Being the largest comprehensive and most beautiful park in Guilin, it features fantastic hills, rivers, caves and rocks. Located in the center, Seven-Star Hill consists of Putuo Hill with four peaks and Crescent Hill with three peaks. The southern entrance straddles the ancient Floral Bridge. Dragon Retreat Cave near the southern gate houses great numbers of stone tablets. | |||
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Day 13. GuilinQ Hong Kong (Breakfast) |
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Today we transfer to the airport for our flight to Hong Kong. | |||
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