Guilin Private Tour: Reed Flute Cave & Elephant Hill

Explore Guilin and Yangshuo with a private car and English-speaking driver. Customize your itinerary and enjoy a relaxed, personalized tour.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan) - Nestled in the hillside of Bright Hill in Northwest Guilin, near the Peach Blossom River, Reed Flute Cave is approximately 7 km from downtown. The cave is named after the reeds growing near its entrance, which are ideal for making flutes. Spanning 800 meters, the cave exploration takes about fifty minutes. Opened to the public in 1962, it is one of the most visited caves in China and is often referred to as the “Art Palace of Nature.” Inside, visitors can marvel at numerous stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars, stone curtains, and stone flowers, all illuminated by colorful lights that create a breathtaking spectacle. These formations are named based on their appearances. The U-shaped route showcases various sights, including Morning Glow over Lion Forest, Virgin Forest, Fruit and Flower Mountain, Double Pillars Supporting the Heaven, and Crystal Palace. Visitors are encouraged to use their imagination to interpret the formations.
  • Li River - The Li River is one of China’s most picturesque rivers and a must-see for visitors. Tang Dynasty poet Hanyu described it as “the river winds like a ribbon of blue silk, hills like hairpins of green jade.” A private motorized boat ride along the Li River, lasting about an hour, offers stunning views of bamboo groves, towering peaks, and charming villages.
  • Daxu Old Town - Located on the north bank of the Li River, about 30 km southeast of Guilin, Daxu Old Town was built during the Ming Dynasty and boasts a history of over 1,000 years. As one of Guangxi’s four ancient towns, it was established at the beginning of the Song Dynasty. The town features a 2 km street paved with cobblestones, flanked by single-eave old buildings with gray bricks and tiles, primarily from the Ming and Qing dynasties. These structures are renowned for their magnificence, refinement, and practicality. Visitors can enjoy the narrow streets lined with old-style shops, herb stores, and traditional buildings, offering a delightful taste of local culture and national features. The town, once a bustling trading center, became quieter after the 1930s with the advent of railways and highways.
  • Guilin Yaoshan Mountain Scenic Resort - China is the homeland of tea, and the Chinese people cherish their tea as much as coffee is cherished elsewhere. A visit to a local tea plantation allows visitors to take photos, learn about the tea production process from a tea specialist, and sample various types of tea. A traditional tea ceremony is sure to be an enjoyable experience.

Notes: If you book the tour during the National Holiday (from Oct 1st to 6th), there is an extra charge of RMB 150 Yuan per person.

What's Included
  • Private transfer
  • English-speaking driver services
  • A bottle of water
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Reed Flute Cave 90 Yuan per person
  • Li River motorized boat 95 Yuan per person
Additional Information

Visit Guilin city on a private tour, you will Reed Flute Cave, the symble of Guilin city: Elephant Hill, Secret Daxu old town, Tea Plantation, It is one of impressive and relaxed tours in Guilin city.

The tour to Reed Flute Cave where you can see stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars, stone curtains, and stone flowers, etc.

The tour includes personal driver guide services, hotel pickup and drop-off.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available
Location
Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan)
0773-2695075,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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221jk
May 25, 2024
Great trip to Longji rice terraces - Leo took us on a one day road trip to Longji rice terraces, Longhair village, and a place to learn about and sample teas. He took us to a local place for a delicious lunch with a view. He was very accommodating for our multiple stops for ice cream, and helped us buy boat and show tickets. Leo was patient when I was shopping and helped me communicate with shop owners. He was prompt, spoke English well, had a clean car, and drove safely. Highly recommend.
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Cezzane
Apr 23, 2024
Good and informative driver - Leo is a very good driver. He is very informative, knowledgeable and patient with us . He is also on time and his car very clean
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Erick
Apr 20, 2024
Best driver & guide in guilin - I think mr. Leo is the best driver & guide in guilin, because of his best service & very good english. He care to eldery because we travel with mother.
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Sarahho1116fa
Apr 3, 2024
The best day out! - An amazing day out! Leo was really helpful and knowledgeable. He mad everything really easy and was very flexible based on what we needed/wanted to see.
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Nicolas
Oct 9, 2018
Great organisation and a lot to see - Leo was again (because we did another tour with him the day before) well organised and made our day worth the walk! Starting with the Elephant Trunk Hill (fabulous view over the city), we then walked around the lake which was really busy (Golden Week!!) but so full of characters. From there, we went thanks to the driver to the Reed Flute Cave: a must see if you are in Guilin. If you are right on time, you will see two shows (creation of the cave on the ceiling and a ballet part displayed on a screen). Leo organised lunch in a local restaurant (food was amazing!) and from there, we drove to Daxu which was a lovely old village next to the river Li (I think). Full of local markets with plenty to buy and to visit. Back to the hotel around 4.30pm (we left at 9.30) and I can tell you we saw a lot and did a lot too. Again, Leo is very proactive, well organised, careful about his guests and the driver is great. Really really recommend this company if you plan a couple of days in Guilin and surroundings.
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