Itinerary 02:
Guilin - 80 km - Longji - 60 km - Hot Spring - 32 km - Longsheng - 80 km - Sanjiang (4 nights)
Features:
Longji: more than 700-year terraced rice fields and one night stay in Zhuang wooden house
Hot Spring: Enjoy and relax at the best hot spring resort in the province
Longsheng: Hot spring resort, a big local market offers you a good chance to know their different lifestyle
Sanjiang: the habitat of Dong tribe. Wind & Rain Bridge and Drum Tower make these people the most talented architects throughout the country
Day 01
Depart from Guilin at 08:00, heading for Longji. The first half is flat a nd easy, as we go further to the Mountainous area, biking become s much strenuous. On the other hand, our eyes can be fed with beautiful scenery like bamboo forest, cascades and small villages in the middle of nowhere en route. While arriving at the foot of Longji, we walk up (1.5 hrs) or take car to Pingan Zhuang Village. Stay in Yunlongju Guest House
Road condition: concrete or asphalt road
Physical requirement: ★★★★★
Day 02
Depart at 08:00 down to the foot. Proceed to Hot Spring. The views en route include tea farm, suspension bridge and luxuriant forest. On the half way, a visit to Ximen Yao Village can add more flavor to your tour. At last, you will get to the resort for relaxation. Stay in Longquan Hotel.
Road condition: concrete or asphalt road
Physical requirement: ★★★★☆
Day 03
Free morning. After lunch, leave for Longsheng Town. It is quite easy compared with the last two days. Visit a local market to see the weird stuff sold there. Try something special at dinner, which you have never had before in your life! Stay in Longsheng Hotel
Road condition: concrete or asphalt road
Physical requirement: ★★☆☆☆
Day 04
Leave at 08:00 for Sanjiang. Xun River accompanies you a long way, feeding you a fantastic view en route. We will first arrive at the town, then proceed to Chengyang village. Stay at Chengyang Guest House
Road condition: asphalt road
Physical requirement: ★★★★☆
Day 05
In the morning, have a walk in the 8 villages nearby to see the Wind & Rain Bridges and Drum Towers. After lunch, take car back to Guilin, or go further to Guizhou Province.
Yunlongju Guest House
Longquan Hotel
Longsheng Grand Hotel
Chengyang Guest House
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