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Holiday Overview
Holiday Overview
Highlights
- Cycling through the Thousands of Limestone Karst Peaks and Ancient Villages along the Li River
- Danxia Landform: red sandstone karst mountains landscape
- Hiking along Longji Rice Fields
- Xianggong Hill: one of the best place to have a panoramic view of Li River
Brief Itinerary
- DAY 01 ARRIVAL IN GUILIN
- DAY 02 GUILIN - XING'AN
- DAY 03 XING'AN - BAJIAOZHAI - LONGSHENG HOT SPRING
- DAY 04 LONGSHENG HOT SPRING RESORT - LONGJI RICE TERRACE FIELDS
- DAY 05 PINGAN - FREE DAY
- DAY 06 LONGJI - LINGCHUAN COUNTY
- DAY 07 LINGCHUAN COUNTY - DAXU
- DAY 08 DAXU - XINGPING
- DAY 09 XINGPING - YANGSHUO
- DAY 10 YANGSHUO COUNTRYSIDE CYCLING
- DAY 11 YANGSHUO - YANGDI
- DAY 12 GUILIN DEPARTURE
Map & Itinerary
Map & Itinerary
This is a best and less commercialized China cycle holiday together with
many hiking and outdoor activities. We will see: hardy farmers tilling lush
rice paddies with water buffaloes, bamboo lined emerald rivers snaking through
farmland and pine forest, mist swept limestone peaks and ancient villages dot
the countryside. An undoubted highlight is cycling through the thousands of
limestone karst peaks and ancient villages along the Li River. The tour is
fully supported so you are worry-free about the distance need to cycle. This
tour covers all the must-visit part around Guilin, and the cycles everyday are
mainly on those side road and off the beaten tracks. The tour was designed
after years and brings you into an in-depth cycling and hiking adventure around
Guilin. Most of the road on this tour is paved or simply paved.
Holiday Itinerary
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ARRIVAL IN GUILIN
CAT's rep will meet you at Guilin airport and take you to hotel. We'll get together for a group meeting in the early evening and test ride the bikes before heading out for a banquet of local restaurant. (No matter you are a skilled rider or a newbie, you will be given a professional basic user manual about the bicycle we offer and the matters need attention about this tour. You will get your bicycles today and have a try with tour leader).
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Accommodation 4 star hotel in Guilin
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Meals D
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GUILIN - XING'AN
Today's highlights: fun-filled day, passing through university, well-preserved old houses and villages, trekking to see the hidden sacred waterfall, peaceful country road.
We will drive you outside the dangerous and busy Guilin city area directly and then start our cycling after 1 hour's drive when our car finishes the climbs section for today. We offer a wonderful and gentle start of the whole trip. After parking our car and trek to the wild and hidden jungle to see one of the gorgeous natural waterfalls in rural area of Guilin, we drive and start to cycle soon. After about 36KM cycling mainly on paved and flat, lunch at Xing'an county.
Cycling the greenway lately built for cyclists along the Lingqu Canal for 28KM, enjoy the wonderful experience and the nice path there, and then our supporting van will drive us again back to Xing'an for a walk and rest. Xing'an is a historical county in northern part of Guilin, the symbol there - the Ling Canal is one of the earliest canal in the country, constructed in 214BC when the first emperor Qinshihuang ruled China, and connected Guilin with central China by shipping ever since.
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Accommodation hotel in Xing’an
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Distance 39km+28km cycling & half hour trekking
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Meals BLD
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XING’AN - BAJIAOZHAI - LONGSHENG HOT SPRING
Today's highlights: Danxia landform hills and trekking on the mountain.
After breakfast drive to the UNESCO Heritage Bajiaozhai National Park in Ziyuan County, famed for its unique red sandstone formations. Once here we’ll hike up to the Buddhist temples (1800 steps) on the highest peak for incredible views overlooking the neighboring province, Hunan. After visiting the park, walk down to head for Longsheng Hot Spring Resort for a break.
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Accommodation hotel in Longsheng
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Meals BLD
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Time hiking for 3-4 hours
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LONGSHENG HOT SPRING RESORT - LONGJI RICE TERRACE FIELDS
Today's highlights: hot spring, hiking on the mountains and enjoying the 'Dragon's Backbone Rice Fields'.
An early morning soak in the hot spring is not a bad idea. A late departure will not ruin the schedule of the day as there is a lot to see and experience today. After check out, drive to the town of Longsheng for lunch. If time permits, pay a visit to the local market, where you will see an extraordinary array of goods for sale, exotic and sometimes very strange, but always colorful and fascinating. Upon arrival at the foot of mountains, the guide will show you a trail that is only used by the local farmers. Along the way, you will see the terraced rice field, traditional wooden houses, and interesting irrigation system, etc.
Finally arrive in Pingan, the village is situated in the middle of the rice terraces, with enough time so that you have time to sit back with a beer and enjoy the sunset views from the terrace of the Zhuang minority, traditionally-built guesthouse. The owners, Keyin and Lily, always make us feel at home and may offer us a sample of their special sweet rice wine.
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Accommodation hotel in Ping’an
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Meals BLD
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Time 3.5 hours hiking
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PINGAN - FREE DAY
A free day to spend at your leisure. What we recommend is to take a day hike to the nearby village of Dazhai which will take you through many villages only accessible by foot and through some of the most beautiful scenery in the area. Otherwise the village of Pingan is an interesting place to relax or bargain for handicrafts. There are several nearby viewpoints to explore too if you don’t want to venture to far.
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Accommodation hotel in Ping’an
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Meals B
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LONGJI - LINGCHUAN COUNTY
Today's highlights: scenery change, connection day from the north of Guilin to the south.
We will follow the same road down to the parking lot and get our bikes and luggage back. And then we will drive the first 25KM section skipping the boring, busy road, and will start to cycle around 10:30am today. And we will need about 5 hours to finish the cycles due to a 4KM big climbing up and a long distance undulating along the lake and reservoir areas, then pay a short visit to the old village of Jiangtouzhou. This village is inhabited by a famous philosopher of the Song Dynasty, Zhou Dunyi (1017 – 1073). And their consistent attention to education has produced in history, many good officials. Old houses dating back to Ming and Qing dynasties are all over with intricate wood carvings and stone carvings.
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Accommodation hotel in Lingchuan
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Distance 70km
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Meals BLD
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LINGCHUAN COUNTY - DAXU
Today's highlights: connection from the north to the south, Daxu ancient town
After breakfast, get on your bike to head for Daxu, which is a fine example of what old world China once was, with cobblestone lanes, a 400 year old stone arch bridge and people still living in wooden dwellings roofed in classic black tiles. We’ll have plenty of time for a wander down the old streets, view the river side bustle and pop our heads into one of the old courtyard houses to see how the better off once lived. There’s plenty of antiques and curios on offer by the dozens of hawkers along the old main laneway. Along with the obligatory snake oil salesmen, you’ll find sellers offering Mao’s Little Red Book and other communist paraphernalia, as well as purveyors of the weird and wonderful herbs and remedies.
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Accommodation local guesthouse
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Distance 40km
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Meals BL
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DAXU - XINGPING
Today's highlights: back to nature, wetland boat drifting and an optional isolated gorgeous reservoir.
During our ride through this flatter rural area we stop at several Ming era villages that retain their centuries-old architecture.
Near Caoping we stop for lunch before a climb up to take in what the Chinese often refer to as ‘the finest scenery under heaven’ – Karst Mountains over hanging the river.
We take a hilly route following the Li, glimpsing these spectacular mountains above and below, before a long downhill and flat run into Xingping, an old port village, and our guesthouse with its rooftop views over the river. Xingping is an interesting place to wander around and there are lots of little cafes and handicrafts to check out, adding to its charm. There are some spectacular look outs and swimming spots too.
Today the tour takes to enjoy the limestone peaks, crisscrossing rivers, old bridges and ancient routes connecting villages. The difficulty level today is easy but the path crisscross the labyrinth of the small paths. Follow the leader closely.
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Accommodation hotel in Xingping
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Distance 50km
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Meals BLD
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XINGPING - YANGSHUO
Today's highlights: single tracks and paths, bigger Karst view mountain areas.
During the journey through big Karst hills today, you will see meandering rivers, limestone hills, rural countryside with rice paddies and mud brick houses. The amazing karst topography and peaceful country road accompany you all the way to Yangshuo. Our trip is quite different from the traditional tours by cars. The biking route today is not so simple, you will encounter macadam, unsurfaced forest-road with soil or even mud. For most of the time we will not have many chances to see groceries and our support vehicle, so do a cautious ride today. There are many elegant places worth to see. So enjoy the time on the road. We will arrive at Yangshuo before evening.
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Accommodation 4 star hotel in Yangshuo
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Distance 45km
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Meals BLD
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YANGSHUO COUNTRYSIDE CYCLING
Today's highlights: comfortable route, farmland, challenge of mountain climbing.
After breakfast, ride your bike to the countryside of Yangshuo, first pass by Aishan, and proceed to the 350-year-old Liugong village, where we stop for a break to see the old architectures and stunning scenery of Li River. Go on your bike ride to see more of the countryside by visiting Puyi, and turn north to explore another ancient town Fuli, where you can see an old street, and a painting fan workshop.
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Accommodation 4 star hotel in Yangshuo
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Distance 55km
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Meals BD
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YANGSHUO - YANGDI
Today’s highlights: Xianggong Hill to have a panoramic view of Li River, Yangdi Village
We will go along the Yulong River and see the 400 year old Dragon Bridge, we cycle through small villages, pomelo trees, tea plantations and rice terraces. Cross the main road to the other side of Baisha, and you will find orange and other fruit orchards, stop at Xianggong Hill, where is one of the best place to have a panoramic view of Li River. There are some ups and downs in the following section, all on the concrete road without much difficulty. Arrive at Yangdi, a small beautiful village nestled in the valley of Li River. Bike ride stops here, and you will get into the car and transfer back to the city of Guilin.
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Accommodation 4 star hotel in Guilin
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Meals B
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GUILIN DEPARTURE
After breakfast, transfer to the airport or train station to head for your next destination.
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Meals B
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Price Policy
Tour Price Policy
Additional details
1. Before you pay deposit to book the tour, we haven’t made any reservation yet. The train, flight tickets and the hotel may different from the itinerary listed.
2. The visiting order of the scenic spots in the itinerary may change according to the traffic condition and other unforeseen things.
3. Tourist insurance is a must before going, please provide us the confirmation of insurance company when sign up.
The price includes
1. Entrance Fees: to scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
2. All the activities fee mentioned in the itinerary: Hutong rickshaw in Beijing; Sichuan Opera show in Chengdu;
3. Private Transfers: Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing during the trip by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver.
4. Meals: All meals as indicated in the itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner), include Peking duck dinner in Beijing; Hot pot dinner in Chengdu.
5. Guide: As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available
6. Hotel: hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with king-size bed. All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast
7. Internal flights
** Day 11/ Flight from Yichang to Shanghai (based on economy class);
8. Trains
** Day 04/ High speed train from Beijing to Xi’an (based on 2nd class);
** Day 06/ High speed train from Xi’an to Chengdu (based on 2nd class)
** Day 06/ High speed train from Chengdu to Chongqing (based on 2nd class)
9. Arrangements: the tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges
10. Travel Agency Liability insurance
The price does not include
1. International airfare or train tickets to enter or leave China
2. China entry visa fees
3. Excess baggage charges
4. The medicine for the sickness or accident while on the way
5. Personal expenses: expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary
6. Meals: any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary
7. Single room supplement
8. Please notice that the price will be much higher during the festival of Labors’ Day, National Day, spring festival
9. Tips to tour guide and driver (recommended USD10-15/guest/day).
10. Tourist accident insurance. NB - you are strongly suggested to buy travel and health insurance before you start out from your home country.
Payment conditions
To confirm your reservation, you must pay a deposit of 30% of the total amount due via the payment link that your local agent will share. The balance is due 30 days prior to departure. The quoted exchange rate is valid for the next 7 days – if the deposit is not paid within this time, the quote will be re-calculated.
Terms and conditions for cancelation
i. Cancellation of the Tour by CAT (local agent):
CAT reserve the right to cancel the postpone tour at any time up to the date final payment is due under the following condition: in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. And in this case, all money paid by the participants will be refunded. If the tour is postponed, CAT will offer all those who have signed up the opportunity to have the same tour for a later time, but the price may be changed according to the season. We will notify you of any change, and give you a reasonable period
of time to make your decision. Consumers may, but are under no obligation to, take the tour under these new terms. After final payment has been made, we may cancel the tour only if, in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. Since cancellation in this case involves factors which may arise suddenly and are entirely outside our control, including but not limited to natural disasters, civil unrest and epidemic disease, we cannot guarantee a full refund in this case. This is because payment will already have been made to finalize the arrangements and reservation.
ii. Cancellation of the Tour by Consumer:
Any cancellation must be made by sending an email to the local agent. The cancellation fee varies according to how many days prior to departure the cancellation is made:
· More than 30 days prior to departure: 5% of the total holiday cost
· Between 30 and 22 days prior to departure : 25% of the total holiday cost
· Between 21 and 8 days prior to departure : 50% of the total holiday cost
· Between 7 and 3 days prior to departure : 75% of the total holiday cost
· Less than 3 days prior to departure and after the departure date: 100% of the total holiday cost
All cancellations must be in writing and will be effective upon receipt by CAT. No refund will be made to those participants who break the journey regardless of the portions of the package unused. If, owing to serious illness or injury, the participant withdraws from the tour, a refund will be subject to the consent of the local travel agent.
No refund will be made to those participants who have failed to secure valid travel documents such as passport or visas.
