INT36_GUILIN – A LAND OF POETIC MOUNTAINS AND WATERS 

 Itinerary: GUANGZHOU TOWER – YANGSHUO – XINGPING – LI RIVER – HUANG BUO – XIANGGONG MOUNTAIN
Departure: 15/08 – 19/08
Duration: 5 days 4 nights
Group size: 10 – 12 participants
Tour type: VIP
Price: $599/person
Registration Hotline: +84912851112 / +84987277394 (Mr. Dũng)

1. OVERVIEW

Guilin has long been famed for its emerald-green mountains, poetic rivers, stunning caves, and uniquely shaped limestone peaks — earning it the title of “the finest landscape under heaven.”
Its scenery is a living ink-wash painting and an Eastern philosophical poem. The green peaks resemble brushstrokes, and the jade waters form poetic lines. Hidden among the folds of karst topography are ancient geological secrets spanning hundreds of millions of years.
This photography journey is a pursuit of beauty, a return to purity, and a soul-cleansing experience in the colors of nature.

2. HIGHLIGHTS

• Guided and supported by experienced local photographers
• Decode the aesthetic language of the East through the “Thousand Mile Landscape Scroll” of Guilin
• Witness iconic scenes like Nine Horses Fresco Hill, reflections on Huang Bu River, fishing fire of Xingping, and the imagery on the 20 yuan banknote
• Itinerary curated by professional photographers with detailed scouting of photo 
• photography concepts that help participants tell deep, meaningful stories through their own images

3. ITINERARY

NOTE:
C = concept
The program may be adjusted to suit real-time conditions

DAY 1｜ARRIVAL IN GUANGZHOU (Meals on your own)
Direct flight from Vietnam to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Check in to a hotel near the airport

Photography suggestion:
If time permits, take Metro Line 3 to explore Guangzhou Tower at night — a stunning scene with city lights (approx. 40 minutes travel).
C1: Guangzhou Tower
Overnight at a hotel near the airport

DAY 2｜YANGSHUO IMPRESSIONS – LI RIVER (Meals: B/L/D)
8:00: Depart for Yangshuo (4.5 hours travel)
⛩ Noon: Stop at West Street in Yangshuo — enjoy local cuisine and capture the classic old-town charm of Guilin.
C2: West Street, Yangshuo
16:00: Check in at hotel in Xingping Town and prepare photography equipment
Evening: Head to Li River
• Set up 2 bamboo rafts + 2 fishermen models
• Capture the magical “Fishing Fire by Night” reflections
C3: Fishing Fire at Xingping
Overnight in Xingping

DAY 3｜SUNRISE AT HUANG BU – SUNSET AT XIANGGONG (Meals: B/L/D)
5:30: Ride bamboo rafts downstream to Huang Bu
• 2 boats + 2 fishermen pose in golden morning light
• “Huang Bu Reflections” – a vivid ink-painting scene, also the landscape on the 20 yuan note
C4: Scene from the 20 Yuan Banknote
9:00: Return to hotel for breakfast and rest
12:00: Depart for Xianggong Mountain
• Capture the “Endless Landscape” at sunset’s purple hue
• Full panoramic shot of the legendary bend of the Li River from the mountaintop
C5: Xianggong Mountain Scenery
Overnight at a hotel with mountain view (entrance ticket included)
(OPT: Milky Way photography option)

DAY 4｜MISTY DAWN AT XIANGGONG – RETURN TO GUANGZHOU (Meals: B/L)
5:00: Climb to the Xianggong observation deck
• Capture the magical “Clouds Rolling Over Peaks” at misty dawn
C6: Clouds over Xianggong Mountain
• Enjoy the fairyland-like landscape
Noon: Depart for Guangzhou
Evening: Free time to explore Guangzhou night cuisine
Overnight near the airport

DAY 5｜END OF JOURNEY (Meal: B)
Depending on flight time, transfer to the airport for departure

4. SERVICES

INCLUDED:
• High-quality vehicle throughout the itinerary
• Local standard hotels
• Meals as per itinerary
• Professional, friendly, knowledgeable tour guide throughout the trip
• Entrance tickets to all included attractions
• Photography setups according to program
• Full-tour travel insurance up to 30,000,000 VND/case

NOT INCLUDED:
• Personal expenses, drinks during meals
• Metro ticket to Guangzhou Tower
• Airfare and visa
• Single room supplement (** see notes)
• Optional sightseeing/setup outside the program

5. REGISTRATION & PAYMENT

How to register:
Comment full name + phone number on Firstclass Travel Facebook,
or call Mr. Trần Tiến Dũng: 📲+84912851112 / +84987277394 (Zalo/Viber)

Payment method: cash or bank transfer to Dũng

Bank account info:
Account holder: Trần Tiến Dũng
Account number: +84912851112
Bank: VPBank (Vietnam Prosperity Bank)

P/S: Please write in transfer note: “Photography tour payment – Full Name – Phone Number”
(*) Departure date may change depending on weather and participant count
(**) Please request single room at least 5 days before departure

6. PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR & ESSENTIALS TO BRING

• Tripod
  
• Drone
  
• Remote shutter or soft release cable (with spare battery if needed)
  
• Flashlight
  
• Wide and telephoto lenses
  
• Memory cards (at least one backup)
  
• Camera batteries, chargers, and at least one backup battery
  
• Universal travel adapter or power strip