From Hong Kong: Guangzhou, Guilin and Yangshuo in 7 days
Guangzhou · Guilin
Photo: Tim Wu · CC BY-SA 4.0
7Days
2Cities
Mar–May, Oct–NovBest time
Cross from Hong Kong by high-speed train: Cantonese dim sum in Guangzhou, then the Li River and Yangshuo.
Relaxed paceGood first trip
The route
- High-speed train · about 2.5–3 hSome trains stop at Yangshuo station too.
Journey times are typical. Check 12306 or Trip.com for trains on your date.
Day by day
- Day 1Guangzhou
High-speed train from Hong Kong West Kowloon to Guangzhou (about 1 hour). Pearl River at night.
- Day 2Guangzhou
Dim sum breakfast, Shamian Island, Chen Clan Academy, Canton Tower.
- Day 3Guilin
Train to Guilin. Elephant Trunk Hill, the pagodas at night.
- Day 4Guilin
Li River cruise to Yangshuo.
- Day 5Guilin
Yulong River raft and cycling.
- Day 6Guilin
Silver Cave, Impression Liu Sanjie in the evening.
- Day 7Guilin
Train back to Hong Kong, or fly out from Guilin.
Book before you go
- Elephant Trunk Hill Booking requiredFree timed booking up to 7 days ahead on glljsh.com or the official WeChat account, with your passport.
- Li River cruise Booking requiredReal-name tickets with your passport on the official site liriver.com.cn or through Trip.com and hotels. Book at least a day or two ahead in peak season.
- Yulong River bamboo rafting Booking recommendedReal-name booking with passports, ideally a day ahead, through your hotel, Trip.com or the official WeChat account.
- Impression Liu Sanjie Booking recommendedBuy online (Trip.com) or through your hotel.
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