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South China:
Guangdong's Little Guilin 4-Day Bike Tour

Dates: after tour Contact us with the dates that work for you.

Two cyclists in Little Guilin

Guangdong's Little Guilin 4-Day Bike Tour

Dates: after tour Contact us with the dates that work for you.

Route Map

This easy-going cycle tour begins in Guangzhou, located in southwestern China in Guangdong province about 2 hours from Hong Kong by train. This tour is intended for those with little or no cycle-touring experience and will utilize vehicle transport to access some of the more remote areas where we can then cycle and explore at a leisurely pace.

We will visit an area known as "Little Guilin," which is famous for the karst landscape (limestone hill formations jutting up from an otherwise level ground and the subject of countless traditional Chinese paintings).

It is best to arrive in Guangzhou in the morning, when we will transfer to a support vehicle and drive about three hours to Tianxin where we will begin cycling to the village of Jiulong. After settling in the hotel we will then explore some of the surrounding area.

On the following days we will cycle on relatively quiet country roads among the karst limestone hills and explore the small villages and towns along the way. Accommodations will be in simple but clean local hotels.

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Itinerary
Route Map
Day Location Cycling
Miles/KM
Total
Miles/KM
Notes
GUANGDONG PROVINCE
1 Guangzhou/Jiulong 18/30 95/156 Airport/Train station pick-up then transport to about 3 hours to Tianxin.
2 Yingde 39/64 39/64 Visit villages along the way. Stay in a small town.
3 Qingtang 43/71 43/71 Visit villages along the way. Stay in a small town.
4 Guangzhou 34/55 146/239 Return to Guangzhou in the afternoon. End of tour.
Total Distance 135/242 323/530 Miles/Kilometers

Bicycle Tour Details

Dates: Contact us with the dates that work for you.

Start location: Guangzhou, Guangdong Province

Finish location: Guangzhou, Guangdong Province

Tour type: Vehicle-supported.

Geographical location: South China

Elevation range: 300 feet (100 meters) to 600 feet (200 meters)

Terrain: Flat and rolling

Cycling tour level: Easy to Moderate

Total cycling distance: Approximately 135 miles (242 km): Average distance per ride day: 34 miles (61 km)

Total land distance: Approximately 323 miles (530 km) using both vehicle and a bike combined.

Days: 4

Nights: 3

Cycling Days: 4

Rest Days: 0

Climate: The best weather for touring is in the spring and fall. Chance of rain. For historic weather conditions, click on the link below.

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Group size: 2 - 8

Accommodations: Will be basic Chinese hotels generally of the 1-3 star variety. On occasion it may be necessary to use a 0-star hotel.  The prices are for double occupancy rooms, and will vary depending on the number of people who participate.

Single room supplement: US$220

This tour is limited to no more than eight people. This will permit more flexibility in the program and allow more spontaneity for taking photos or exploring villages along the way.

Prices include the following:

1. All hotel accommodations for three nights.
2. All meals eaten as group (private meals, snacks and alcoholic beverages are not included).
3. All group transportation costs including to/from the airport or train station.
4. All group entrance fees.
5. Bike Rental (US$0) includes bike, raincape, gloves, and helmet.
6. Bilingual cycling tour guide.

This will be a vehicle-supported ride. This means that a vehicle will carry luggage between destinations (and cyclists when necessary).

If you decide to do something on your own, you will be responsible for those costs.

Cost: Prices depend on the total number of people going on the tour and the time of year. Below is the price per person (pp) and quoted in US dollars (US$) for non-holiday periods*:

Group size:
1 person: $1,960
2 people: $1,020 pp
3 people $860 pp
4-8 people $800 pp

* Holiday Periods require a 30% surcharge to the basic price due to increased costs of hotels and transportation. Tours with overlapping dates will be prorated. These periods are: Chinese New Year (Feb. 7, 2008) from Feb 1-17, 2008 and (Jan. 26, 2009) from Jan. 19 to Feb. Feb.2, 2009; Labor Day Apr. 24 - May 10; and National Day Sep. 29 - Oct. 10.

An announcement of the cost of the tour will be made to the group 45-days prior to the start based on the number of registered members.

A deposit of $300 per person is required. This is fully refundable up to 45 days prior to the start of the tour. Submission of a deposit will guarantee your place on the tour. Balance is due at least 45 days prior to the beginning of the tour and payable by credit card, wire transfer, or personal check.


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