Exploring Karst in Guilin

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Dongchuan Red Land is both the creation of nature and human beings. It refers to red arable land with a radius of nearly one hundred miles around Huashitou village in Dongchuan District, 220 kilometers north of Kunming. The land here, because there is more iron in the soil, is slowly deposited by oxidation to form a dazzling red. After countless years of hard work, the locals planted green crops on red land, and these crops produced colorful flowers and golden fruits, plus pure blue sky and changing clouds to constitute the spectacular natural and human landscape of the Red Land. Luoxiagou, Jinxiuyuan, Luoshitian, and Damakan are the best places to enjoy the “land painting” by the photographer.

About this trip

Trekking

Nature

Cultural tourist places

Nature

Cultural tourist places

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Rolland LIU

Guilin, Guangxi City Tour Specialist

Way to travel

Private & Bespoke

Price from

238 US$ pp

Duration

3 days

Holiday Themes

Photography, Honeymoon Ideas, Senior Friendly

Itinerary

Day 1: Guilin – Longji

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Arrive in Dongchuan, watch the splendid view of the red land at Luoxiagou.

Day 2: Longji – Yangshuo

See the splendid sunrise over the red lands in Damakan.

Visit several well-known viewpoints: Qicaipo, Jinxiuyuan, Yuepuao, etc.

Stroll in the red land at leisure.

Explore the largest market in Kunming: Zhuanxin Market. There are numerous kinds of Yunnan specialties selling there, and it’s the best opportunity to experience the lifestyle of locals.

Optional tour: Enjoy the wonderful show “Dynamic Yunnan”. This is a performance of a very high artistic quality, created by Yunnan artist Yangliping. It presents the various ethnic minority lives in Yunnan with songs and dances (20:00 to 21:30).

Day 3: Yangshuo

See the splendid sunrise over the red lands in Damakan.

Visit several well-known viewpoints: Qicaipo, Jinxiuyuan, Yuepuao, etc.

Stroll in the red land at leisure.

Explore the largest market in Kunming: Zhuanxin Market. There are numerous kinds of Yunnan specialties selling there, and it’s the best opportunity to experience the lifestyle of locals.

Tour Price

Average budget

Price per person based on 6 persons : 150 $/person

Price per person based on 4 persons : 173 $/person

Price per person based on 2 persons : 238 $/person

Inclusions

The hotels are mentioned in the itinerary (includes breakfast).
Transfers by private vehicle with a driver during the whole journey. For the group without a guide, if necessary, the driver will also act as a guide.
Accompaniment by an English-speaking guides from the 1st day (if this option has been chosen).
For the group without a guide, a smartphone will be given on your arrival. You will always be in contact with our 24-hour service. We are going to offer you restaurants with their locations, you can also try cashless payment anywhere in China (we are using less and less cash in China for payment).
Accommodation and meals for your guides and drivers.
One bottle of mineral water per day per person.

Exclusions

International and domestic flights.
Lunches and dinners.
Entrance tickets for tours and activities, to be paid for directly on site. 50% reductions sometimes for travelers over 60, free possible for those over 70.
Tips for guides and drivers (It is recommended 160 RMB / day in total for the driver guide).
Accident, repatriation, and health insurance.
The visa fees.