Day 1 Various locations → or → Guilin ★ Meet up 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 → Wusupium Beach → Xingping Ancient Town → A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains → Xianggong Mountain
All day
Get up early and go to Wusu Beach to shoot the sunrise and morning scenery
Wusu Beach is a large beach on the Li River in Guilin, dotted with clumps of tallow trees. In autumn and winter, the leaves turn brilliant red, and amidst the clear waters of the Li River, it's known as the "Little Jiuzhaigou." Whether shooting from the shallows or from above, this beach is a favorite destination for photographers. We spent the morning working there.
Go to Xingping Ancient Town for sightseeing and photography
Xingping Ancient Town has a history of over 800 years. Nestled between mountains and rivers, the town boasts a wealth of beautiful scenery, including whitewashed walls, black tiles, and slate-paved alleys. It is a famous scenic ancient town along the Li River. You can have lunch and take photos in the ancient town, and walk to the well-known check-in point with the background pattern on the 20-yuan RMB to take photos of the Li River scenery.
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.
Day 3 Xianggong Mountain → No. 1 in the World → Cloud Photography Base → 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!
Go to the cloud photography base to check in the sky realm in time
Yangshuo Cloud Photography Base is a popular photography spot located near Xianggong Mountain in Yangshuo County. It is famous for its unique mirror-like pool, karst peak reflections and sea of clouds. You can get the same sky realm as Huashan Yunshe.
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.
4th Tianxianggong Mountain → Jiahui Town, Gongcheng → Hongyan Village, Gongcheng
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.
Go to Gongnong Bridge to take photos of the Yulong River scenery
Gongnong Bridge is one of the famous camera locations for photographing the Yulong River. With undulating peaks on both sides of the bridge, you can capture the classic landscape of "Camel Crossing the River" and the S-bend of the Yulong River. The bamboo rafts passing through it are like an ink painting.
In the afternoon, go to Gongcheng to photograph moon persimmons and rural culture.
Enter Jiahui Town in Gongcheng Yao Autonomous County, known as the "Hometown of Chinese Moon Persimmons." The persimmon trees are laden with bright red fruits, and a faint sweet fragrance lingers in the air. From afar, the scene is dotted with a sense of abundance and joy, creating a delightful harvest. Photograph the unique rural scenery and villagers at work, picking and drying persimmons, and making persimmon cakes. Visit Gongcheng Hongyan Village for a stay.
Day 5 Gongcheng Hongyan Village → Guilin Liangjiang Airport → Guilin City ★ Dismissal Day
All day
Get up early to photograph the sunrise and cultural customs of Hongyan Village
The autumn charm of Hongyan Village is natural and abundant. Persimmon trees are everywhere in front of and behind houses, along roadsides, and on hills. The whole village is covered with red "little lanterns". Any place in the village where persimmons can be dried becomes a place for drying persimmon cakes. This is the kingdom of persimmons.
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!
