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Shanghai to Guilin: A 5-Day Escape
Skylines, Rivers & Karst Mountains
5 days / 4 nights2–12 peopleFrom $890 pp
Trip Highlights
- The Bund at night — Art Deco meets the Pudong skyline
- French Concession food tour
- Li River cruise through karst scenery
- Yangshuo countryside cycling
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1
Arrive Shanghai
Shanghai- Airport transfer
- The Bund evening walk
- Dinner: Shanghainese cuisine in the French Concession
Dinner included
Stay: 4-star hotel, French Concession, Shanghai
2
Shanghai Deep Dive
Shanghai- Yu Garden and Old Town
- Xintiandi brunch
- French Concession afternoon walk (Art Deco villas, bookshops, cafés)
- Shanghai Tower observation deck at dusk
- French Concession dinner
Breakfast includedDinner included
Stay: 4-star hotel, French Concession, Shanghai
3
Fly to Guilin — Li River Cruise
Yangshuo- Morning flight to Guilin (2 hrs)
- Li River cruise: Guilin to Yangshuo (4 hrs)
- Arrive Yangshuo
- West Street evening
Breakfast includedDinner included
Stay: Karst-view hotel, Yangshuo
4
Yangshuo: Cycling & Light Show
Yangshuo- Yulong River cycling tour (morning)
- Bamboo rafting
- Afternoon: free time or Xingping village
- Impression Liu Sanjie light show
Breakfast includedDinner included
Stay: Karst-view hotel, Yangshuo
5
Depart from Guilin
Guilin- Reed Flute Cave morning (optional)
- Transfer to Guilin airport
- Depart
Breakfast included
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What's Included
- 4 nights accommodation
- Internal flight Shanghai–Guilin
- Daily breakfast + 3 dinners
- Guides and transfers
- Entrance fees
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Lunches
- Personal spending
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I do this trip in reverse (Guilin to Shanghai)?
Yes — either direction works well. Flying out of Shanghai (PVG) gives the widest international connections.
Is 5 days too short?
It's a focused trip rather than a grand tour. If you can add 2 days to either city, do so — but 5 days delivers a genuinely memorable experience.
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