Day 1 Anywhere → or → Guilin★Guilin meeting day
All day
Gather all day and check in to designated hotel in Guilin
Tourists arriving early can explore the Two Rivers and Four Lakes (including the night view of the Sun and Moon Pagodas), Elephant Trunk Hill (a Guilin landmark), Tashan Park, and East-West Alley for photography. They can also sample Guilin's local delicacies at Zhengyang Pedestrian Street. Please ensure the safety of your property during free time.
Transportation to the meeting hotel
: Guilin Liangjiang International Airport: ① Take a taxi directly from the airport to the meeting hotel for 60-80 RMB (online taxi prices are a guide). ② Take Airport Bus Line 1 to the Civil Aviation Building stop (approximately 60 minutes, fare 20 RMB). From there, take a taxi to the meeting hotel (approximately 2 kilometers).
Guilin Railway Station: Approximately 1.2 kilometers, starting price.
Guilin North Railway Station: Approximately 8 kilometers, approximately 20 RMB.
Guilin West Railway Station: Approximately 13 kilometers, approximately 30 RMB.
Day 2 Guilin → Bangshang Village → Zhangjiaqi → Xiaopingle
All day
After breakfast, go to Bangshang Village in Mochuan to photograph the ancient ginkgo village
Hundreds of centuries-old ginkgo trees complement the ancient village, with peaks and forests rising behind them. Looking up and looking down, the sky and the earth are all golden, so warm and unrestrained that they create a dreamy atmosphere and artistic conception. Being in it, it feels like entering Andersen's fairy tale world.
In the afternoon, go to Zhangjiaqi Village in Mochuan to photograph the ancient ginkgo village
This area is known for its well-preserved ancient villages, with white walls and weathered eaves covered in yellow ginkgo leaves. Climbing up to the viewing platform, the surrounding golden landscape makes the village even more beautiful. After enjoying the photo ops, we headed to Xiaopingle in Haiyang Township to stay overnight.
Day 3 Xiaopingle → A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains → Xianggongshan Villa
All day
Morning + afternoon photography of Xiaopingle Ginkgo Ancient Village
The Xiaopingle area of Haiyang Township is home to numerous ancient ginkgo villages, where ginkgo trees can be found everywhere, both in front of and behind houses. In late autumn, a gentle breeze sweeps down the trees, scattering leaves in a vibrant riot of color. The fallen leaves dance like golden armor, creating a magical fairytale world. Surrounded by this golden atmosphere, this is the sound of autumn in Haiyang.
Go there in the afternoon to take pictures of the sunset in A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains
This is a realistic ink painting version of "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" discovered by people in Guilin. The core viewing platform on the top of the mountain has a 360-degree panoramic view, which shows the beautiful isolated peaks and ridges in the distance and the magnificent scenery of rivers and mountains with misty clouds without reservation, making people marvel at the wonders of nature.
4th day Xianggong Mountain → No. 1 in the world → Fuli Bridge → Cuiping Five Finger Mountain → Xianggong Mountain
All day
Get up early and go to Jiatianxia to photograph the sunrise over the Li River
At dawn, the tranquil surface of the Li River, like a mirror, blends the landscape into a dynamic ink painting. China-TravelNote specially arranged for a local elder to ride a bamboo raft, accompanied by ospreys, cast nets, and fishing lights. This is Guilin's world-renowned calling card and a classic tribute to the poetic beauty of its landscape!
In the afternoon, go to Fuli Bridge to take photos of the Yulong River scenery
Built in the Ming Dynasty, Fuli Bridge is a single-arch, semicircular structure constructed of bluestone. At each end of the bridge stands an ancient tree, like two guards. Surrounded by verdant mountains and flowing waters, the area is home to well-organized fields and interconnected paths, creating a harmonious and natural rural landscape.
Go to Cuiping Wuzhi Mountain in time to photograph the sunset over the grape peaks
Cuiping Five Finger Mountain is a sacred spot for viewing and photographing the World Heritage Grape Forest, a must-see for landscape artists capturing the idyllic sunset glow. Images captured here have been featured numerous times in CNN, Xinhua News Agency, People's Daily, and other publications promoting the beauty of Yangshuo. However, due to its inaccessibility and lack of development, the area remains relatively unvisited. Climbing to the summit, you'll overlook the old village of Wuguihe, where the sunset glow creates a dreamlike, beautiful scene.
Day 5 Tianxianggong Mountain → Guilin Airport → Guilin City
All day
Get up early to take pictures of the morning view and sunrise of the First Bend of the Li River at Xianggong Mountain
Climbing Xianggong Mountain, one can gaze out into the distance at the orderly array of peaks, the winding Li River nestled within them. Its unique geographical location offers unique photographic angles, and the potential for seas of clouds, sunrises, rosy clouds, and light and shadows has drawn countless photographers to the area. Xianggong Mountain's prominence stems from a single photograph taken by photographer Chen Yajiang in 1986. Since then, the number of photographers visiting the area has grown, and the resulting dreamlike, award-winning images have catapulted Xianggong Mountain's fame. The Li River makes a sharp bend here, reminiscent of Horseshoe Bend on the Colorado River. The scenery exudes a sense of beauty.
Depart for Guilin Liangjiang International Airport at an appropriate time (estimated arrival around 13:00), then return to Guilin city for disbanding (near Guilin Station, estimated arrival around 14:00), concluding your enjoyable Guilin photography trip!
