Bicycle Tour Description

South China - Guangzhou (Canton) to Guilin 11-Day Bike Tour

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South China - Guangzhou (Canton) to Guilin 11-Day Bike Tour

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

This bicycle tour begins in exciting city of Guangzhou, the place where China's current love affair with capitalism started. We will visit the quiet Shamian Island on the Pearl River, go to the exotic Qingpping Market, visit a temple, a mosque, and take Pearl River Boat Tour at night, when Guangzhou looks its very best.

One the second day, we will cycle to Sanshui and visit the Sanshui Forest Park along the way.

On the third day, we head north to Qingyuan and visit the Lubao Ancestral Temple.

The next day the group will cycle to Jiulong, also known as Little Guilin, because of the fascinating karst hills in the area.

One the fifth day we head to Yangshan in the Yingxi Mountains home to the Yao minority group. We will visit the Yangyan Cave, Hanyu Angling Terrace, and pagoda.

The next day we head to Liannan through the green hills in the Huangchuan Three Gorges and the Yao Autonomous Region stopping at the Yao Minority Village.

On day seven, we will take transport part way and enter Guangxi province to Hezhou. Thereafter for the remainder of the trip the landscape will be dotted with the karst limestone hills that make for an unparalleled visual treat.

On the ninth day the group will arrive in Yangshuo, a curious little tourist town with many western restaurants and souvenir shops. Here we will spend two days to relax in this comfortable place visiting Moon Hill, the Black Buddha Caves, and view cormorant night fishing.

On the last day we will cycle to Guilin where we conclude the tour with transport to the airport.

Photos covering portions of the route:
Guangdong Province Photos
Photos from Guangxi

Itinerary and Tour Details

Guangzhou to Guilin - 791 km (483 mi)
Route Map

Day	Location	# of KM	Notes
			GUANGDONG PROVINCE
1	Guangzhou	30	Meet group members/Brief City Tour - Shamian Island, Qingpping Market, a temple, a mosque, and the Pearl River Boat Tour at night
2	Sanshui	60	Sanshui Forest Park
3	Qingyuan	84	Lubao Ancestral Temple
4	Jiulong	79	Rongqiang Miniature Guilin
5	Yangshan	78	Yingxi Mountains and a pagoda
6	Liannan	71	Huangchuan Three Gorges, Yao Autonomous Region, Yao Minority Village
			GUANGXI PROVINCE
7	Hezhou	150	Cycle 79 km, then take transport for 71 km over a rough section of road.
8	Zhongshan	43	Karst Hill Scenery
9	Yangshou	116	Confucian Temple
10	Yangshou	30	Rest Day, Moon Hill, view cormorant night fishing
11	Guilin	66	25 km boat ride up the Li River, and cycle to Guilin
	Total Distance	791km 483mi

Details - Guangzhou to Guilin

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

Start location: Guangzhou, Guangdong Province

Finish location: Guilin, Guangxi Province

Tour type: Self-supported - riders carry their own luggage. Transport will be provided for riders and gear on a portion of Day 7 over a rough section of road. (Note: This tour is also available with a dedicated support vehicle at a higher cost.)

Geographical location: South and Central China Elevation range: 160 feet (50 meters) to 5,000 feet (1,500 meters)

Climate: The best weather for touring is in the spring and fall. Chance of rain.

Terrain: Flat, rolling and mountainous

Cycling tour level: moderate to challenging

Total cycling distance: Approximately 483 miles (791 km): Average distance per travel day: 42 miles (67 km) Cycling may be supplemented on occasion with vehicle transport when necessary to reach the next destination before dark or to avoid cycling on long stretches of unpaved road.

Days: 11

Nights: 11

Group size: 1-8

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.

Prices are for double occupancy rooms, and will vary depending on the number of people who participate. 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.
2. Meals eaten as group (private meals, snacks and alcoholic beverages are not included).
3. All group transportation costs (buses, boats, and taxis) including from the Guangzhou airport and to the Guilin airport.
4. All group entrance fees.
5. Transport of gear and cyclists when necessary. Riders carry their own luggage.
6. Bilingual bike tour guide to accompany the group throughout the tour.
7. Bicycle rental is included in the cost. Provided are a bike, panniers, lock, gloves, raincape and helmet.

This will be a self-supported ride. This means that riders will carry their own luggage.

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 are the price per person (pp) and quoted in US dollars (US$) for non-holiday periods*:

Group size:
1 person: $2,550
2 people: $1,780 pp
3 people $1,520 pp
4-8 people $1,250 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. 25 - 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 $500 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 the beginning of the tour.

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