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Guilin 2-day itinerary

Guilin in 2 Days

The essential Guilin experience — river, caves, and karst peaks.

Day 1

City + Cave

Morning

Elephant Trunk Hill + riverside walk

City centre1.5 hours
Afternoon

Reed Flute Cave

Reed Flute Cave1.5 hours
Evening

Sunset at Banyan Lake

Banyan Lake1 hour
Meal tips: Guilin rice noodles for lunch — the real deal
Day 2

Li River + Yangshuo

Morning

Li River cruise to Yangshuo

Li River4-5 hours
Afternoon

Arrive Yangshuo, cycle the countryside

Yangshuo2 hours
Evening

Return to Guilin or stay in Yangshuo

Meal tips: Beer fish (beer yu) for lunch in Yangshuo

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4-day tripGuilin in 4 Days

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