TP 27 - China for Naturelovers

Depart Hong Kong and flight to Guilin 
Arrival Guilin and transfer to hotel  (if guest arrive in the morning/afternoon, today will be free of leisure) 
Hotel accommodation   

Breakfast at hotel  
Visit Elephant Hill and Fu Bo Mountain  

Transfer to Yangshuo with lunch en route  
Cooking class with dinner (food cooked by yourself) 

Hotel accommodation  
Meal: B/L/D

Breakfast at hotel  
A bamboo-floating tour with lunch at local restaurant  
Cycling tour around the Moon Mountain and visit Silver Cave (2km long) (pls see remark 03)  

An optional evening excursion of the show “Impression Sanjie Liu” (see remarks #3) is recommended to lovers of large-scale performance.  Please check with local guide for further details 

Hotel accommodation  
Meal: B/L

Breakfast at hotel  
Transfer to Longsheng via Guilin with lunch en route  

Arrival Longsheng, and proceed to visit ladder rice field (leave the vehicle and make a walking tour of 30-mins approximately through the landscape) 
Simple dinner at hotel   

Hotel accommodation 
Meal: B/L/D

Simple breakfast at hotel  (after breakfast, guest can stroll around through the rice field for taking pictures, and then walk to the car park which takes 20 mins approximately)  

Visit the traditional long hair minority living in Huang Luo Yao Village 
Lunch at local restaurant  

Back to Guilin and transfer to airport for flight to Hong Kong 

Meal: B/L

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Remarks:

Program included :
01> Accommodation with breakfast and meals as mentioned in the above itinerary
02> Private transfers and tours conducted by local German-speaking guide
03> Admission ticket for sightseeing points as specified in the itinerary.
04> International airfare (economy class) inclusive of tax and fuel surcharge Hong Kong / Guilin / Hong Kong

Program NOT included :
01> Other than the above itinerary
02> Application of visa for China
03> Land arrangements in Hong Kong
04> Personal expenses
05> Service during free time
06> Gratitude for local tour guides, drivers and porters

Remarks:
01> Blackout dates: 12-21 Feb 2010 (Chinese New Year), 30 Apr-03 May 2010 (Labour Day Holiday) and 28 Sep - 08 Oct 2010 (National Day Holiday)
02> Ping’An Hotel in Longsheng is considered as a guesthouse which provides basic accommodation with simple breakfast.  Client is suggested to bring along light carry-on bag good for an overnight stay and bulky luggage could be stored on the coach / car.  Besides, client is also recommended to wear   comfortable shoes
03> The show “Impression Sanjie Liu” creatively combines the classical Sanjie Liu's Songs, ethnic groups’ culture and the fishing lights together, to reflect the harmonious atmosphere between human beings and the nature. The performance lasts for 70 minutes with 600 actors and actresses are involved.  Please note that the show will be cancelled for bad weather condition.
04> It takes 2 hours approximately to finish the walking tour of Silver Cave which is 2km long and a pair of comfortable shoes is recommended.
05> The best travelling season to Longsheng is from Mar to Apr and Jul to Dec. It is the raining season in May and Jun.  The temperature in Jan & Feb could be as low as 3 - 4 oC up in the mountain