7 Days China Landscape Tour with Guilin Yangshuo & Zhangjiajie

Welcome to Guilin! Local staff will meet you at the arrivals exit and escort you directly to your downtown hotel for check-in. To start your journey, enjoy a scenic walk on Binjiang Road and try the local rice noodles, a regional specialty. For more ideas on how to spend your afternoon, just ask your guide—they are happy to provide tips tailored to your specific interests.

After breakfast, drive one hour to the pier for a 4.5-hour Li River cruise to Yangshuo. This 84-kilometer journey reveals why Guilin’s landscape is considered the "best under heaven." Witness a living Chinese painting of winding rivers, karst peaks, and idyllic villages. Named one of the world’s top 10 watery wonders by National Geographic by National Geographic, the route features water buffalo and fertile fields, offering a relaxing, world-class experience.

After docking, you'll be driven to your hotel to settle in. Spend your afternoon in the Yangshuo countryside with a traditional cooking class or calligraphy lesson, or head to the bustling West Street. As the center of Yangshuo's social scene, West Street offers an exciting mix of international culture, local snacks, and vibrant nightlife. It’s an ideal setting to relax with a drink.

In the evening, enjoy the iconic Impression Sanjie Liu night show. This grand-scale production, directed by Zhang Yimou, features a natural stage on the Li River itself. Through a masterful mix of light, color, and music, the show tells the beauty of the folk songs and the romantic story of Sanjie Liu.

Discover Yangshuo Countryside by bike (about 13km, 2hours)  or scooter, passing tranquil villages and postcard-like karst hills. Afterward, enjoy a relaxing bamboo boat ride along the Yulong River. This immersive journey through idyllic rural landscapes and rice paddies offers total relaxation for both your eyes and soul.

Try bamboo rafting (about 40min) on the Yulong River, a serene tributary of the Li River. It’s a unique way to drift past karst hills, lush bamboo, and tranquil villages. After your 40-minute ride, return to your hotel for a well-deserved rest.

After breakfast, return to Guilin to visit the iconic Elephant Trunk Hill, a natural formation resembling a giant elephant drinking from the river. Next, explore Reed Flute Cave, a karst masterpiece filled with stalactites and stalagmites. Enhanced by colorful neon lights, you will feel like walking in a crystal palace.

After your tour, board a bullet train to Zhangjiajie (approx. 7.5 hours). Upon arrival, local staff will meet you at the exit and escort you to your hotel in the Wulingyuan Area. Once checked in, enjoy the evening at your leisure in this "real-life Avatar" paradise.

After breakfast, explore the Wulingyuan Scenic Area, home to 3,000 sandstone pillars. Ascend the world’s tallest outdoor elevator, Bailong Elevator, reaching the peaks in 90 seconds. Hike through Yuanjiajie’s "Pandora World," the real-life inspiration for Avatar’s Hallelujah Mountains. Marvel at the South Sky Pillar and the Enchanting Platform’s bamboo-shoot peaks before wandering through the lush Backyard Garden, a natural bonsai masterpiece.

Next, take a sightseeing bus to Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve, a "fairyland" seen in The Monkey King. Named after a Ming Dynasty Tujia leader, this reserve offers breathtaking vistas. Hike to He Long Park for magnificent peak views, then continue to Dianjiang Terrace. From there, overlook the West Sea Stone Forest, where rugged rock formations rise dramatically from a misty canyon.

End the day at the Ten-Mile Gallery with a ride on the scenic small train. It’s a peaceful way to experience the scenery, making you feel as if you’ve stepped directly into a classical painting.

After the tour, get back to your hotel for a good rest.

After breakfast, transfer to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon for a thrilling walk across the world's longest and highest Glass Bridge. Suspended 300 meters above the valley, this 430-meter transparent walkway makes you feel as if you are floating in mid-air. It’s a heart-racing experience offering unparalleled panoramic views of the canyon below.

After the thrill of the glass bridge, find your calm at Baofeng Lake. This peaceful cruise, surrounded by emerald trees and unique stone peaks, is the perfect way to unwind. As you drift across the water, enjoy the reflections of the karst mountains and the melodic folk songs performed by local minority singers in this idyllic setting.

Following breakfast, head to Tianmen Mountain, widely considered one of the world's most spectacular peaks. Your journey includes a ride on the world’s longest cable car, a daring walk across the glass skywalk, and a visit to the iconic Heaven’s Door. You will also overlook the famous 99-bend Avenue toward Heaven winding far below.

Begin with a 30-minute cable car ride with 7,455 meters—one of the world's longest—stretching from the city to the summit of Tianmen Mountain. This ascent offers a bird's-eye view of Heaven’s Door and the winding 99-bend road. Afterward, visit the serene Tianmen Temple, a classic Qing-style Buddhist complex nestled within a lush, verdant forest.

Challenge yourself with a walk along the mountain's edge. Brave the Glass Skywalk, a transparent path suspended 1,430 meters above a deep valley, providing the sensation of walking on air. Follow this with the Cliff-Hanging Walkway, a 1.6-kilometer path built into the summit's vertical rock faces.

Next, descend by escalator to the legendary Tianmen Cave, often called "Heaven’s Door." This massive natural arch—the highest of its kind globally—stands 131.5 meters tall between two towering peaks.

Take the cable car down the mountain.

After the tour, it is time to say goodbye to your 7-day Guilin Yangshuo Zhangjiajie Tour. You driver will escorts you to the airport/train station.

Thank you for choosing Asia Odyssey Travel for your China Landscape tour!