7-Day 6-Night Classic Tour

Guangzhou · Guilin · Chongqing

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Tour Overview

This 7-day journey takes you through three of China's most captivating destinations — from the ancient culinary capital of Guangzhou, through the breathtaking karst landscapes of Guilin, to the mind-bending 3D cityscape of Chongqing. Each city offers a completely different side of Chinese culture, nature, and urban energy.

Start your adventure in Guangzhou, where 2,000 years of Lingnan heritage meet modern innovation and the world's finest dim sum. Then journey to Yangshuo and Guilin, where misty karst peaks rise from emerald rivers like something from a Chinese scroll painting. Finally, arrive in Chongqing — the cyberpunk city where trains pass through buildings, hotpot fires up your soul, and every street corner defies gravity.

With VIP transfers at every stop, 4-star accommodations, and a dedicated English-speaking guide, you'll travel seamlessly through China's south to southwest with zero stress and maximum immersion.

Tour Highlights

· ?  Explore 2,000-year-old Lingnan culture and the world's finest dim sum in Guangzhou

· ?  Experience cutting-edge future tech on Haixinsha Island

· ?  Drift along the Li River and Yulong River surrounded by surreal karst peaks

· ?  Cycle through the Ten Mile Gallery — one of China's most scenic routes

· ?  Stand before the iconic Elephant Trunk Hill in Guilin

· ?  Witness Chongqing's legendary monorail-through-building spectacle

· ?  Ride the Yangtze River Cableway for panoramic city views

· ?  VIP airport/railway transfers at every destination

GUANGZHOU

The Culinary Capital — Where Lingnan Heritage Comes Alive

Guangzhou has been China's gateway to the world for over 2,000 years. As the heart of Cantonese culture, this is a city where ancient Lingnan traditions thrive alongside futuristic innovation — where morning dim sum is a sacred ritual, colonial-era buildings line tree-shaded islands, and traditional craft workshops have operated on the same streets for centuries.

Your two days here blend old-world charm with glimpses of tomorrow, all while eating some of the best food on the planet.

Day 1

Arrival in Guangzhou

· ? 24-hour VIP airport pick-up service and transfer to hotel

· ? Check in and settle into your 4-star hotel

· ? Free time to explore Beijing Road Pedestrian Street — a 2,000-year-old commercial district layered with archaeological ruins beneath modern storefronts

Meals: Breakfast: Not included | Lunch: Not included | Dinner: Not included

Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel in Guangzhou

Day 2

Traditional Lingnan Culture Day

· ? Visit Chen Clan Academy — a masterpiece of traditional Cantonese architecture, featuring exquisite wood, stone, and brick carvings dating back to 1894

· ? Stroll Shamian Island — a riverside enclave of colonial-era European architecture, banyan trees, and tranquil ambiance

· ? Explore Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street — the heart of old Guangzhou, famous for authentic Cantonese street food and Qilou arcade architecture

· ? Discover Yongqing Fang — a beautifully restored Lingnan neighborhood where traditional architecture, local snacks, and old Cantonese lifestyle come alive

· ? Evening at Huacheng Square — the perfect vantage point for a stunning night view of the Canton Tower

Meals: Breakfast: Hotel buffet | Lunch: Cantonese Dim Sum | Dinner: Not included

Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel in Guangzhou

Day 3

Haixinsha Future Tech Island & Departure to Yangshuo

· ? Visit Haixinsha Future Tech Island — experience cutting-edge technologies including autonomous driving, humanoid robots, and interactive smart exhibits

· ? VIP transfer to railway station for high-speed train to Yangshuo (Guilin)

· ? VIP pick-up at Yangshuo railway station and transfer to hotel

· ? Free evening: Recommended — stroll Yangshuo West Street for local snacks and riverside nightlife

· ? Optional: "Impression Sanjie Liu" — a breathtaking live performance directed by Zhang Yimou, staged on the Li River with the karst mountains as a natural backdrop

Meals: Breakfast: Hotel buffet | Lunch: Not included | Dinner: Not included

Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel in Yangshuo

GUILIN & YANGSHUO

Nature's Scroll Painting — Karst Peaks & Emerald Waters

The landscape around Guilin and Yangshuo has inspired Chinese artists for over a thousand years. These karst limestone peaks — rising dramatically from flat rice paddies and winding rivers — look so surreal that many visitors assume they must be AI-generated. They're not. This is real.

From bamboo rafting on jade-green rivers to cycling through valleys flanked by towering stone pillars, this is where China's natural beauty reaches its absolute peak.

Day 4

Idyllic Yangshuo Landscape Tour

· ? Yulong River Bamboo Rafting — glide along a jade-green river flanked by karst peaks, passing through rice paddies and small villages in complete serenity

· ? Ten Mile Gallery — cycle or stroll through one of China's most scenic countryside routes, dotted with extraordinary rock formations and pastoral beauty

· ? Free evening: Recommended — visit Xiaoyao Tower for a beautiful night view of Yangshuo

Meals: Breakfast: Hotel buffet | Lunch: Not included | Dinner: Not included

Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel in Guilin

Day 5

Elephant Trunk Hill & Departure to Chongqing

· ? Visit Elephant Trunk Hill — Guilin's iconic city symbol, where a natural rock formation resembles an elephant drinking from the Li River

· ? VIP transfer to railway station for high-speed train to Chongqing (approximately 2:00 PM departure)

· ? VIP pick-up at Chongqing railway station and transfer to hotel

· ? Free evening: Recommended — Hongyadong stilted buildings at night and a walk across Qiansimen Bridge for spectacular river views

Meals: Breakfast: Hotel buffet | Lunch: Not included | Dinner: Not included

Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel in Chongqing

CHONGQING

The Cyberpunk City — Where Reality Feels Like Science Fiction

Chongqing is a city that shouldn't exist — built on mountains at the confluence of two mighty rivers, its roads stack vertically, trains pass through residential buildings, and neon-lit towers cascade down hillsides like something out of a cyberpunk film.

Add in the world-famous Chongqing hotpot — a numbing, spicy, soul-awakening experience — and a vibrant wildlife scene, and you have a city that engages every single sense.

Day 6

Wildlife & City Landmarks in Chongqing

· ? Visit Chongqing Zoo — see giant pandas and other wildlife in this beloved urban park

· ? Liziba Viewing Platform — witness the mind-blowing spectacle of a monorail train passing directly through a residential apartment building

· ? Wander Shangcheng Alley — experience old Chongqing through ancient stone roads, traditional dwellings, and local life

Meals: Breakfast: Hotel buffet | Lunch: Not included | Dinner: Not included

Accommodation: 4-Star Hotel in Chongqing

Day 7

Yangtze River Cableway & Raffles City, then Departure

· ? Ride the Yangtze River Cableway — an iconic aerial tramway offering stunning panoramic views across the mighty Yangtze River and the city's layered skyline

· ? Visit Chongqing Raffles City — the stunning landmark complex at Chaotianmen where two rivers converge, featuring futuristic architecture and panoramic observation decks

· ? VIP drop-off service at the airport or railway station according to your return schedule — farewell to an unforgettable 7-day adventure!

Meals: Breakfast: Hotel buffet | Lunch: Not included | Dinner: Not included

Accommodation: Tour concludes

Important Notes

?  Included:

· ?  All accommodations (4-star hotels)

· ?  Daily breakfast at hotel

· ?  Cantonese Dim Sum lunch in Guangzhou

· ?  VIP airport/railway station transfers at every destination

· ?  Private tourist coach for ground transportation

· ?  Professional English-speaking guide throughout

· ?  All entrance tickets to listed attractions

· ?  High-speed train tickets between cities

· ?  Yangtze River Cableway

?  Not Included:

· ?  Round-trip international flights

· ?  Visa fees

· ?  Lunch and dinner (except where specified)

· ?  Travel insurance

· ?  Personal expenses and souvenirs

· ?  Optional activities (e.g., Impression Sanjie Liu show)

Oriental Surprises Travel

Make Travel Real, Joyful & Unforgettable.