Guilin Private City Day Tour: Shanhu Lake& Folded Brocade Hill & Flute Reed Cave

Duration: 09:00–17:00

Service: Private English-speaking guide + private vehicle service

Group type: Private tour (min. 2 persons)

Lunch: Not included; guide recommends local restaurants; guests decide

Itinerary Detail:

09:00 Hotel Pick-up
Meet your guide and driver at your hotel lobby and drive to Shanhu Lake

09:45–10:45 Shanhu Lake

First have a stroll along the charming Shanhu Lake in the city center. Shan Lake ( Fir Lake )is on the east side of Rong Lake and connected with Li River. The Sun Tower and the Moon Tower are the highlight of the lake. The higher Sun Pagoda is connected by an underwater tunnel to the seven-story octagonal pagoda.

10:45–11:45  Folded Brocade Hill

Drive north to Folded Brocade Hill. Folded Brocade Hill is located about 2.5 km north of Rong Lake or Zhengyang Pedestrian Street. This is the best place to have a panoramic view in Guilin with spectacular views of Li River, Mulong River, Hubo Hill and Solitary Hill. It is a 20-minute' hike to the Bright Moon Peak for the spectacular view.

12:00–13:30 Lunch Break
The guide suggests nearby authentic local restaurants. Guests choose and pay for their own meal.

13:30–16:00 Flute Reed Cave

After lunch, continue to visit Flute Reed Cave- a huge karst cave with a great number of stalactites, stalagmites, rocks in all featuring shapes and size. The cave is named after a kind of flutes growing on the hill which can be made into melodious flutes.

Finally go back to the downtown and get to the the 7th floor sky garden ( the roof-top) in the Golden Oriole Hotel  for a glimpse of so-called Elephant Trunk Hill over a drink, more relaxing and comfortable. Kind reminder: you are requested to pay a drink on the the 7th floor sky garden on your own.

17:00 Hotel Drop-off
Return to your hotel. End of the tour.

Service Includes:

-Private English-speaking professional guide

- Private air-conditioned car with driver

- Guided explanations and assistance throughout

-Entrance tickets: Folded Brocade Hill and Flute Reed Cave

Service Excludes:

• Lunch and Hotel

• Personal expenses

• Gratuities (optional)

• Any other items not listed in “Service Includes”

Important Notes:

1. Wear comfortable non-slip shoes for walking and climbing steps in scenic areas.

2. Keep voice low and protect the natural rock formations in karst caves.

3. Bring valid ID or passport for entry checks; follow safety rules by the lakeside.