Private Customized Guilin City Highlights Half Day Tour
At a glance
- Duration
- 4–5 hours
- Price from
- $109 / person
- Location
- Guilin, China
- Languages
- CMN, EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Unique Beijing Tours
Description
Not sure where to go in Guilin with limited time? Our private half-day Guilin custom tour has you covered! Enjoy a 4-5 hour personalized trip with an English-speaking guide and private air-conditioned car—you’ll discuss and decide on Guilin’s downtown highlights to visit together with your guide. Entrance fees are at your own expense, and the tour boasts unbeatable flexibility: tailor the itinerary to your interests, with door-to-door transfers included for a hassle-free experience.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, and 2:00 PM
- Next available
- Sun, Nov 1
- Adult (ages 10–90)
- $109
- Child (ages 4–9)
- $48
- Infant (ages 0–3)
- Free
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $209.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 2:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:52 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 31.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Elephant Trunk Hill (Xiangbishan)
Meet your tour guide in the lobby of your Guilin hotel, hop on your private air-conditioned vehicle, embark upon your half day customized tour of the city's sights. Discuss the historical highlights and attractions you wish to see with your knowledgeable guide who will help you plan an itinerary according to your interests. Then, set off and explore. Typically, you will start with the Elephant Trunk Hill. Elephant Trunk Hill is the landmark of Guilin. It has been a famous tourism destination since the Tang Dynasty (618 – 907). The hill looks like a giant elephant drinking water from the river.
Xiangbi Moutain Puxian Tower
Enjoy a vigorous walk to the top, visit the the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644) Puxian Tower which was built to worship Samantabahdra. Get to learn its history from your tour guide, then enjoy the panoramic views of the city, Li River and surrounding scenery.
Yunfeng Temple
Continue to Yunfeng Temple-one of the famous ancient temples of Guilin. Which was the dwelling place of Monk Jianzhen, an eminent monk of the Tang Dynasty, crossing over to Japan six times to spread Buddhist doctrines and help regularize monks' behavior. Stroll around the temple and the exhibition gallery on the second floor.
Fubo Hill
Continue to Guilin Fubo hill. Fubo Hill stands next to the Li River and rises abruptly out of the surrounding landscape, it is famous for both natural beauty and historic art. Follow your tour guide to explore etchings of Buddha dating back to the Song and Tang Dynasties (618 - 1279) at Thousand-Buddha Cave and Pearl-Returning Cave. Admire the Sword-Testing Rock and get to know the legendary stories behind it.
Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan)
Afterwards, heading to Reed Flute Cave. Over millions of years, dripping water has eroded the cave to create a special world of various stalactites, stone pillars and rock formations. Explore important spots in the attraction such as :Tower-shaped Pine,Crystal Palace etc. Despite the fantastic natural scenery inside Reed Flute Cave, there are many writings on the wall. There are 77 travelogues and poems left, which are derived from the Tang Dynasty (618-907). When you are ready to leave, your tour guide will bring you back to your hotel in Guilin.
What's included
Included
Private vehicle
English Speaking Guide
Not included
Gratuities
Entrance fee
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick you up from your hotel in Guilin, please provide your hotel details when make booking
How it compares in Guilin
- Starting price $109 is close to the typical $110 for tours of similar length in Guilin
Excurgo comparison of 414 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Customized Guilin City Highlights Half Day Tour take?
Private Customized Guilin City Highlights Half Day Tour lasts about 4–5 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Private Customized Guilin City Highlights Half Day Tour cost?
Prices start at $109 per person for this Guilin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $209. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Customized Guilin City Highlights Half Day Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, and 2:00 PM.
How much does Private Customized Guilin City Highlights Half Day Tour cost for children?
Children aged 4–9 pay from $48, adults from $109. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Private Customized Guilin City Highlights Half Day Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick you up from your hotel in Guilin, please provide your hotel details when make booking Pickup points include Yachne Light Luxury Hotel, Hillman Smart Hotel.
What languages is Private Customized Guilin City Highlights Half Day Tour offered in?
The experience is available in CMN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Customized Guilin City Highlights Half Day Tour | 4–5 hours | — | $109 | |
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