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Itinerary 01:
Recommended routes:
Guilin - 30 km - Crown Cave - 38 km - Xingping - 36 km - Yangyshuo (3 nights)
Features:
Daxu Old town - a 600-year-old hub of transportation in ancient time.
Crown Cave - grandeur of the cave makes it a unique natural monument with all means of exploration including boating, hiking, taking mini-train and elevator.
Xingping - a 1,300-year-old ancient town, where see the best scenic sights along the Li River.
Day 01
Depart at 8:30am, heading for Crown Cave. On the half way, visit Dax u Old town and have a walk in a flagstone street. In late spring and summer, an exploration to the nearby "Strawberry village" can be rewarded by a bucketful of fresh strawberry. Then proceed to Crown Cave. Visit the marvelous cave located by Li River. Stay in Cloud & Mist Hotel***.
Road condition: concrete or asphalt road
Physical requirement: ★★☆☆☆
Day 02
Leave for Xingping at 8:30am. Compared with the easy start yesterday, today's bikin g is tougher and more arduous. The country dirt road zigzags among  the picturesque peaks, which allows you to take an adventure to an untouristed area. Take a boat cruise up and down the Li River, enjoying the breathtaking scenery at sunset. Visit a local fishing village, where were patronized by former US president Bill Clinton and his family in 1998. Stay in Xingping Guest House**.
Road condition: country dirt road
Physical requirement: ★★★☆☆
Day 03
Head for Yangshuo at 8:30am. Peaceful rural life can be your focus in this part. Small  villages and local schools are worth a stop to glimpse at. After late lunch at Yangshuo, another 14-km biking route leads you to Yulong River to see the most scenic valley in the area. Stay in Aiyuan Hotel***
Road condition: asphalt road and country dirt road
Physical requirement: ★★★☆☆
Cloud & Mist Hotel
Xingping Guest House
(Coming soon)
Aiyuan Hotel
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