INT56_GUILIN – POETIC PEAKS & WATERS

Route: CHINA: HANOI – GUANGZHOU TOWER – YANGSHUO – XINGPING ANCIENT TOWN – LI RIVER – HUANGBUO – XIANGGONG MOUNTAIN

Departure date: 26 May – 30 May
Duration: 5 Days 4 Nights
Group size: 10 – 12 pax
Tour type: VIP Photography Tour
Price/pax: 569$/person
Hotline: +84 912 851 112 / +84 987 277 394 (Mr. Dũng)

1./ GENERAL INTRODUCTION

Guilin has long been celebrated for its emerald mountains, serene rivers, enchanting caves, and stunning rock formations—earning its reputation as “the finest landscape under heaven.”

Its scenery embodies the essence of Eastern aesthetics—like a living ink painting where the mountains become brushstrokes and the rivers flow like verses of poetry. Hidden within the folds of the karst landscape are whispers of time spanning millions of years.

This photography journey is not just about capturing beauty—it’s about rediscovering purity and cleansing the soul through the subtle hues of nature’s ink wash.

Join the Firstclass Photography Tour and capture the most breathtaking frames of Guilin’s poetic charm!

Register now for your Passion Photography Journey.

2./ HIGHLIGHTS

• Guided and supported by an experienced local photographer

• Decode the aesthetics of Eastern beauty reflected in Guilin’s “Thousand-Mile Landscape Scroll”

• Capture iconic scenes such as Nine Horses Fresco Hill, reflections of Huangbuo, fishermen’s lanterns in Xingping, and the scenery featured on the 20 RMB note

• A route designed by professional photographers with thorough scouting of each shooting location

• Timeless concepts that help participants tell profound stories through their images

3. ITINERARY

Note:
C = Concept
The program may be adjusted depending on actual conditions.

DAY 1｜26 MAY: ARRIVAL IN GUANGZHOU (Dinner)
Direct flight from Vietnam to Baiyun Airport, Guangzhou.
Check in at a nearby airport hotel.
If time allows, take Metro Line 3 to visit Guangzhou Tower at night (approx. 40 minutes).
Overnight near Guangzhou Airport.

DAY 2｜27 MAY: YANGSHUO – WEST STREET – XINGPING ANCIENT TOWN – LI RIVER (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
08:00 Depart by private car to Yangshuo (approx. 4.5 hours).
Arrive in West Street, have lunch, and explore the charming old town.
Continue to Xingping Ancient Town and check in to the hotel.
C1: Shoot the iconic cormorant fishermen on bamboo rafts along the Li River (2 rafts, 2 fishermen arranged).
Overnight in Xingping Ancient Town.

DAY 3｜28 MAY: HUANGBUO – XIANGGONG MOUNTAIN (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
C2: 05:30 Sunrise shoot at Huangbuo Waterfall by bamboo raft (2 rafts, 2 fishermen arranged).
Return to hotel for breakfast and rest.
12:00 Lunch, then depart for Xianggong Mountain.
C3: Sunset shoot at Xianggong Mountain—capture the grandeur of the “Thousand-Mile Landscape Scroll.”
Overnight near Xianggong Mountain (admission ticket to observation deck included).

DAY 4｜29 MAY: MORNING MIST AT XIANGGONG – GUANGZHOU (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
C4: 05:00 Capture the morning mist and sunrise from Xianggong Observation Deck.
Lunch, then return to Guangzhou.
Overnight near Guangzhou Airport.

DAY 5｜30 MAY: DEPARTURE (Breakfast)
Hotel transfer to the airport for flight back to Vietnam.
End of the journey.

4./ SERVICES

Included:

• High-quality transportation as per itinerary
• Local standard accommodation
• Meals as indicated in the program
• Professional tour leader with expertise and full-time assistance
• Entrance fees as per itinerary
• Photography setups according to schedule
• Full travel insurance up to 30,000,000 VND/case

Not included:

• Personal expenses, beverages during meals
• Metro ticket to Guangzhou Tower
• Airfare, visa fees
• Single-room supplement (**)
• Optional visits or private setups outside the program

5./ REGISTRATION & PAYMENT

How to register:
Comment your Full Name – Phone Number on the Firstclass Travel Facebook page,
or contact Trần Tiến Dũng via phone/Zalo/Viber:
+84 912 851 112 / +84 987 277 394

Payment methods:
Cash or bank transfer to Trần Tiến Dũng

Bank details:
Account name: Trần Tiến Dũng
Account number: 0912851112
Bank: VPBank – Vietnam Prosperity Bank

Please include the note: “Photography Tour Fee – Full Name – Phone Number” when transferring.

(*) Departure date may change depending on weather and group size.
(**) Single room requests must be made at least 5 days before departure.

6./ RECOMMENDED PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT & ESSENTIALS

• Tripod
• Drone
• Remote shutter or cable release (and spare batteries if needed)
• Flashlight/headlamp
• Wide-angle and telephoto lenses
• Memory cards (bring at least one backup)
• Batteries, chargers, and spare batteries
• Multi-socket power strip and travel adapter