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【Customized Travel】10-Day China Highlights: Guangzhou, Guilin & Yangshuo Li River Cruise, Lijiang Old Town, Dali, Lugu Lake & Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
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【Customized Travel】10-Day China Highlights: Guangzhou, Guilin & Yangshuo Li River Cruise, Lijiang Old Town, Dali, Lugu Lake & Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

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Day1: Arrive in Guangzhou

After arriving in Guangzhou, Free punching of scenic spots in Guangzhou.

 

【Canton Tower】

Guang Zhouta, known as "small waist", is a landmark in Guangzhou.

 

Young Tram

Take the tram for 30 minutes. Trams travel a total of 7.7 kilometers, which is called a train bound for the Miyazaki Hayao world. They pass through the most prosperous urban sections in Guangzhou, and the styles on both sides are unique, enriching the essence of Guangzhou.

 

【Chenjiacitang】

Originally known as Chen Academy, commonly known as Chen Family Ancestral Hall, is a typical southern ancient building in China in the Qing Dynasty. It is famous for its exquisite decoration techniques. The buildings are decorated with wood carving, stone carving, brick carving, pottery sculpture, gray sculpture, painting and iron casting, which makes the academy live magnificently in a solemn and elegant way. Warmly inform that every Tuesday is the closed maintenance day.

 

Yong Qing Fang

The old site of Xiguan, with Guangzhou's cultural heritage, is a blend of classical and modern flavor, with Lingnan characteristics. Among them, the Cantonese Opera Art Museum can learn about the Guangdong drama "Yue Yun Feng Hua".

 

【Shamian】

The old concession in Guangzhou is the epitome of China's modern history and concession history. The island is lined with trees, retro European buildings, churches, etc., with a beautiful atmosphere.

 

【Beijing Road pedestrian street】

Guangzhou's city and context, pedestrian street can visit the ancient Buddha temple, the ruins of the Millennium ancient road, Fuxue West Street. At the same time, there are many famous brands of food in Guangzhou Pedestrian Street, and you can find authentic Cantonese cuisine in the pedestrian street.

 

 

Day2: Guangzhou - Take the high-speed train to Guilin - Duxiufeng Wangcheng scenic spot - Shanshuijian performance - Two Rivers and Four Lakes - Dongxixiang and Xiaoyao Building

In the morning, I took the high-speed train with high-speed railway station to Guilin, Guangxi.

 

First stop in the afternoon【Duxiufeng Wangcheng scenic spot】

Duxiufeng Wangcheng Scenic Area is one of the only three AAAAA scenic spots in Guilin. It is the source of Long Mai's blessed land known as the "Small Forbidden City in the South" and "Guilin's landscape is the best in the world". It is a well-preserved vassal king's residence in the Ming Dynasty, with profound cultural heritage, and is known as the saying that "you know Guilin after reading all the imperial cities".

 

【Shuijian large-scale performance】

"Mountains and Waters" is a large-scale Guilin-style song and dance show that combines appreciation and artistry. The first male Dan Art Troupe in China will give you a nearly perfect and amazing panoramic theater viewing experience.

 

【Liangjiang sihu scenic spot】

Strolling along the scenic belt along the Yangtze River-a scenic belt around the city center of the two rivers and four lakes, it took hundreds of millions of dollars and nearly four years to build Guilin city business card. Lijiang River, taohuajiang, Gui Hu, Shanhu Lake, Ronghu Lake and Mulong Lake, all with their own characteristics, span the two banks. The waves under the bridge are swaying and the lights are gorgeous. It can be described as a scene step by step, which really surprises your eyes.

 

【Dongxixiang and Xiaoyao Building】

(Wandering freely) The new scenery along the river-Xiaoyao Building Xiaoyao Building was built in the fourth year of Tang Wude, and was built by Li Jing, the general manager of Guangxi. Xiaoyao Building was named after Zhuangzi's book Xiaoyao Tour.

(Wandering freely) Antique Old Town —— East-West Lane reminisces about a century-old lane and explores the historical imprint of old Guilin.

 

 

Day3: Guilin - Panoramic Lijiang cruise ship - Shili gallery - Pass through Moon Mountain - Yulonghe bamboo raft - Yangshuo

 

【Panoramic Lijiang cruise ship】

Lijiang Scenic Area is a karst landscape area and the essence of Guilin scenery. The peaks on both sides of the Lijiang River are tall and straight, with thousands of shapes. Jiang [Enjoy a 3-hour four-star cruise on the Lijiang River] Take a boat trip to the [5A scenic spot-the picturesque Lijiang River] in Guilin.

 

【Shili Gallery & Moon Mountain】

Yangshuo Shili Gallery is located in the Moon Mountain in Yangshuo, on the road leading to Yinziyan in the north of Yangshuo, starting from the ancient totem road in the north and reaching the Moon Mountain in the south. There are many scenic spots along the way, such as Moon Mountain, Julongtan, Big Banyan Tree, Workers' and Peasants' Bridge, butterfly spring and so on. What's even better is that besides the scenic spots, there are beautiful scenery, numerous peaks and exquisite scenery everywhere, such as jade shoots pulling out of the ground and green shadows dancing like poetry. People walking on the road, such as in Traveling in a pictorial world, have endless beauty.

 

【Experience the bamboo raft dam in Yulong River】

Yulong River is a tributary of Lijiang River that flows through Yangshuo. The water flow is gentle and crystal clear. When you ride down the river on a bamboo raft, you can feel the beautiful artistic conception of "boating on the blue waves and people in Traveling in a pictorial world". The mountains on both sides of the river are varied, the bamboos are stacked on the banks of the river, the banana forest is evergreen all the year round, and the colors of the rice fields along the coast are constantly changing all the year round, which is like a picture. Many wedding photos and art sketches will choose to take pictures here, which is an essential tourist attraction in Yangshuo.

 

 

Day4: Yangshuo - Yinziyan - Elephant Trunk Hill - Guilin

 

【Yinziyan】

The beautiful cave in Guilin, Yinziyan, is a typical karst landform. The whole cave runs through twelve peaks, gathering stalactites of different geological ages, just like the Milky Way in the night sky, shining like silver. The saying that "you can swim in Yinziyan, and you will never be short of money" has also attracted many tourists to find out. Stalactites are collected in the cave, which are tens of meters high, majestic, strange, secluded and beautiful, and are like silver diamonds. The unique scenic spots are music stone screen, Guanghan deep palace and snow mountain waterfall, and the Buddha's sutra, unique column and mixed pearl umbrella are the three treasures, which makes people linger. Former US President Bill Clinton is also a fan. When he visited China in 1998, he specially postponed his flight to Hong Kong to visit Yinziyan!

 

【Xiangshan scenic spot】

Elephant trunk mountain is the emblem mountain of Guilin, and the venue of the Spring Festival Evening is the AAAAA scenic spot in Guilin. When you come to Guilin, you must see the elegant demeanor of Elephant trunk mountain. The elephant trunk mountain, the scenic wonder "Xiangshan Shuiyue", ancient temples, ancient pagodas and romantic love island all make this small park full of infinite charm. People sit on bamboo rafts, rippling on the clear green river, and the charming scenery around the viewers seems to be entering a fairyland.

 

 

Day5: Guilin flies to Lijiang(Yunnan Province)

After arriving in Lijiang today, you can visit Shuhe ancient town by yourself in the afternoon. 

 

【Shuhe ancient town】

Shuhe ancient town has the reputation of being the hometown of clear springs. Xu Xiake has been here in the past, and mentioned it in his travel notes, saying, "After crossing a dry stone bridge, I look to the middle of the sea in the west, and there are dark waves of willows, and there are big settlements on it, which is for the Ten Harmony Courtyard." Shihe is the ancient name of Shuhe ancient town. The ancient tea-horse road runs from southern Yunnan to Lhasa, Tibet. After the development of dynasties, the economy along the road has been greatly developed, benefiting people of all ethnic groups. Shuhe is a well-preserved post station on the ancient tea-horse road.

 

 

Day6: Lijiang - Lugu Lake

 

【Lugu Lake】

Lugu Lake is really low-key. It is quiet and beautiful, impartial, neither soft nor hard, but it just hits the heart. From May to October every year, the water surface of Lugu Lake will bloom with pure white flowers, which are clean and elegant. Three snow-white petals gather together, surrounded by a yellow stamen in the middle. In the image, these small flowers are floating in the water like white clouds, swaying with the waves and shining in the sun, forming a famous wonder of Lugu Lake.

 

【180 Tour Around Lugu Lake】

Observation Deck-Falling into the Water-Sightseeing in Rig Peninsula-Lover Beach-Lover Tree-Returning into the Water.

 

【Bonfire party in Daluoshui Pot Village, Lugu Lake】

In the evening, take part in the ethnic Mosuo [bonfire party] and jump up with "Axia" and "Adu". When she is tempted, she can send a signal and pick her hand: it means to express her love.

 

 

Day7: Lugu Lake - Lijiang

 

【Ribubi Island】

Ribubi Island is located in the south-central part of Lugu Lake. It takes about half an hour from Luoshui Village to the island. One side of the island is stalagmite, which becomes a natural pier. A winding path leads directly to the top of the island, and there are many azaleas and wild cherry trees beside the road. At the end of the flowers is Liwubi Temple, a Tibetan Buddhist temple, with a white pagoda at the top of the island. Ribubi Island, Sheva Island and Rige Island are also called Lugu Lake Penglai Island.

 

【Old Town of Lijiang】

Old Town of Lijiang is located in Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, southwest of China, and Old Town of Lijiang, also known as Dayan Town, is located in the middle of Lijiang Dam. Together with Langzhong in Sichuan, Pingyao in Shanxi and Shexian in Anhui, which are also the second batch of national historical and cultural cities, Dayan Ancient City is an ancient city without walls, with smooth and clean bluestone roads, completely hand-built houses with civil structures and small bridges everywhere. Dayan Ancient City is a small town with a strong cultural atmosphere. Under the bright sunshine, there are always elderly Naxi people who walk slowly and leisurely. They are dressed in indigo clothes full of history and wearing octagonal hats during the Red Army period, turning a blind eye and dismissing the eyes behind them.

 

 

Day8: Lijiang - Yulong Snow Mountain - Blue Moon Valley - Dali Ancient City

 

【Yulong Snow Mountain】

Yulong Snow Mountain is located in the northern part of Lijiang City, Yunnan, China Province, and belongs to Hengduan Mountains. It is a marine glacier snow mountain with the lowest latitude in the northern hemisphere and snow all year round. The main peak fan is steep at an altitude of 5596 meters, which is named after its 13 snow peaks rolling like a flying Yulong. As a national 5A-level tourist attraction and an important part of the "Three Parallel Rivers" world natural heritage, Yulong Snow Mountain has become a yearning place for tourists and mountaineering enthusiasts all over the world with its magnificent natural scenery, rich biodiversity and profound cultural heritage.

 

【Blue Moon Valley】

Visit [Blue Moon Valley], which is known as "Little Nine Villages" and is a dreamlike illusion and suspected to be a fairyland. Between the empty valley and the clear stream, in the beautiful scenery of water and sky, the city is bustling and noisy, but it is far away.

 

【Dali Ancient City】

Dali Ancient City is located at the foot of Cangshan Mountain and the west bank of Erhai Lake in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It was built in the fifteenth year of Ming Hongwu (1382) and is the capital of Nanzhao and Dali, with a history of more than 1,200 years. As one of the first historical and cultural cities in China, the ancient city is famous for its "beautiful scenery and snowy moon" (Xiaguanfeng, Shangguanhua, Cangshan Snow and Erhaiyue), which combines the essence of multi-ethnic cultures such as Han, Bai and Yi, and is a model of the blending of humanity and nature in western Yunnan.

 

 

Day9: Dali - Erhai - Lijiang

 

【Erhai】

Although Ererhai Lake is not a sea, it is more beautiful than the sea. The clean and transparent sea surface is like a clear blue sky. There are also many villages and homestays near Erhai Lake. These exquisite houses with Bai characteristics set each other off and give people a quiet and distant feeling. This is probably the "poetry and distance" I want to pursue.

 

 

Day10: Return Arrangements

Today, you can move freely in Lijiang, and then choose your return trip according to the traffic time.

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