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Overview
第一天抵达广州，入住市区酒店后自由休整。第二天北上清远，在古龙峡看瀑布；玻璃桥可选，长辈也可在观景台慢游。第三天到连州地下河，乘船与步行看钟乳石，再到洛神谷，晚上入住连南的广东瑶族大酒店并体验瑶浴。第四天乘船游湟川三峡，下午走进南岗千年瑶寨。第五天到英德推石磨磨豆浆、吃豆腐宴，走过小赵州桥与小鱼鳞坝，再到 T3 高山茶园喝茶。第六天回广州，走永庆坊与北京路，夜里乘船游珠江并吃自助晚餐。第七天按航班或车次返程。
— 随程去旅行
行程可按你的日期与同行人数调整。2 人起成团。
Why you'll love this trip
- Gulong Gorge: Sky Glass Walk & Waterfalls
- Lianzhou Underground River: Cruise and Walk Among the Stalactites
- Huangchuan Three Gorges: The boat glides through the river; you drift through a living painting
- Millennium Yao Village: Long Drum Dance, Folk Songs, and Yao Herbs Bath
- Stone-milled soybean milk & tofu feast: hands-on soybean grinding
- T3 Tea Garden: Yingde Black Tea and Tuofeng Peak
- Pearl River Night Cruise: Buffet Dinner on the Boat
- Step into the Gulong Canyon, where a deep, verdant gorge unfolds, a thrilling glass cloud walkway stretches overhead, and powerful waterfalls plunge with dramatic force.
- Cruise through Lianzhou Underground River to admire stalactites; the cave also features a walking tour section with a constant temperature of around 18°C.
- Drift by boat through the Three Gorges of the Kuang River, flanked by sheer cliffs. The water is emerald and serene, with waterfalls and springs cascading between the mountains — the landscape shifts with the current, the view changes with your boat.
- Stroll along the bluestone paths of Nangang Yao Village, taking in the traditional houses built into the mountainside; in the evening, indulge in a traditional Yao herbal bath at the hotel.
- Grind your own soy milk with a traditional stone mill, then savor a tofu feast at lunch.
- Ascend T3 Alpine Tea Plantation and sample authentic Yingde black tea while capturing the iconic Camel Hump Mountain in the distance.
- Enjoy a night cruise on the Pearl River, savor a buffet dinner, and take in the lights of Canton Tower and both banks.
Things to do
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Folk Traditions
Intangible Cultural Heritage
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Arrivals
Guangzhou · Day 1
· First Meeting with the Flower City: Start a Slow Lingnan Journey
Highlight: Arrive in Guangzhou and enjoy a relaxed break
专车1.5–2 小时
Qingyuan · Day 2
· Breathe in the Canyon Air and Embrace Wild Nature
Highlights: Canyon scenery, skywalk experience, suitable for all ages
专车
Lianzhou · Day 3
· Lianzhou Underground River & Evening Yao Bath Ritual
Highlights: Underground cave scenery, peaceful mountain views, special Yao herbal bath
专车
Liannan · Day 4
· A Scenic Yao Mountain Journey with Culture and Beautiful Views
Highlights: River cruise, local food, Thousand-Year Yao Village, Yao herbal bath
专车
Yingde · Day 5
· Yingde Stone-Ground Soy Milk & High-Mountain Tea Plantations
Highlight: Stone-ground soy milk, tofu feast, and tea plantation afternoon tea
专车2.5 小时
Guangzhou · Day 6 - Day 7
· Back to the City: Old Xiguan Charm and a Pearl River Night Cruise
Highlights: Old Guangzhou streets, Beijing Road, Pearl River night cruise with buffet dinner
· Return Home with Wonderful Memories
Highlight: A relaxed departure
Departures
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Hotels
These are sample stays typically included in the itinerary. Final pricing depends on the hotel level selected.
Guangzhou
Guangzhou Dinshe Hotel
The Guangzhou stay named in the source material, in the city centre. Used on the first and sixth nights, or a similar 4-diamond hotel; upgrade available.
Qingyuan
Gulong Hotel
The Gulong Gorge stay named in the source material, used on the second night, or a similar nearby homestay.
NEWFeature Stay
Liannan
Guangdong Yao Culture Hotel
The Yao mountain stay named in the source material, used for two consecutive nights on D3 and D4, including the traditional Yao herbal bath.
Yingde
Shuiyun Yashe
The Yingde stay named in the source material, used on the fifth night, or Yundu / a high-end homestay of the same class.
Guangzhou
Guangzhou Dinshe Hotel
The Guangzhou stay named in the source material, in the city centre. Used on the first and sixth nights, or a similar 4-diamond hotel; upgrade available.
Qingyuan
Gulong Hotel
The Gulong Gorge stay named in the source material, used on the second night, or a similar nearby homestay.
NEWFeature Stay
Liannan
Guangdong Yao Culture Hotel
The Yao mountain stay named in the source material, used for two consecutive nights on D3 and D4, including the traditional Yao herbal bath.
Yingde
Shuiyun Yashe
The Yingde stay named in the source material, used on the fifth night, or Yundu / a high-end homestay of the same class.
Guangzhou
Guangzhou Dinshe Hotel
The Guangzhou stay named in the source material, in the city centre. Used on the first and sixth nights, or a similar 4-diamond hotel; upgrade available.
Qingyuan
Gulong Hotel
The Gulong Gorge stay named in the source material, used on the second night, or a similar nearby homestay.
NEWFeature Stay
Liannan
Guangdong Yao Culture Hotel
The Yao mountain stay named in the source material, used for two consecutive nights on D3 and D4, including the traditional Yao herbal bath.
Yingde
Shuiyun Yashe
The Yingde stay named in the source material, used on the fifth night, or Yundu / a high-end homestay of the same class.
Included / Excluded
What's Included
- TransportPrivate vehicle with one seat per person, including tolls, fuel, and the driver's meals and accommodation.
- AccommodationD1 Guangzhou Dingshe Hotel, D2 Gulong Hotel, D3–D4 Guangdong Yao Grand Hotel, D5 Shuiyun Yakeshe, D6 Guangzhou Dingshe Hotel.
- TicketsGulong Gorge ticket, glass bridge / skywalk ticket, Lianzhou Underground River, Thousand-Year Yao Village, soy milk making experience, Pearl River night cruise with buffet dinner.
- MealsT3 Tea Garden afternoon tea and tofu meal experience.
- InsurancePersonal travel accident insurance.
Not Included
- Personal expensesPersonal expenses and shopping outside the itinerary.
- Single room supplementA single room supplement applies if a private room is required.
- Other itemsAny items not mentioned under "Included".
Special Notes
The following is listed exactly as stated in the source material.
- Minimum group size — A minimum of 2 participants is required to operate the tour.
- Glass bridge — The Yuntian Botan Glass Bridge is an optional add-on; senior guests may instead enjoy a leisurely walk at the viewing platform and watch the waterfall.
- Yao herbal bath — Two nights (D3 and D4) are at the Guangdong Yao Hotel; the itinerary includes a Yao bath experience arranged by the hotel.
- Hotels — For the Guangzhou segment, guests will stay at Dingshe or a comparable 4-diamond hotel, with upgrade options available; for the Gulong Gorge segment, the Gulong Hotel or a similar local guesthouse; for the Yingde segment, the Yundu / Shuiyun Guesthouse or a premium homestay.
- Itinerary map — The itinerary map is for reference only. Actual locations and distances may vary depending on map scale.
Is Seven Days Your Length?
This is a 7-day itinerary and can be adjusted to your dates and group size.
The full seven days
A round trip from Guangzhou: the gorges, underground river and Yao mountains of Qingyuan, the tea gardens and countryside of Yingde, and back to the city for the Pearl River at night.
Shorter on days
Tell us whether the city or the countryside matters more to you and we will cut the line to fit.
Travelling with older parents or kids
You don't have to walk across the glass bridge; the underground river tour includes both boat and walking segments, so you can adjust the pace based on your travel companions' energy levels.
Good to Know
- Group size
- A minimum of 2 participants is required
- Ports
- Guangzhou in · Guangzhou out
- Transport
- Private vehicle with one seat per person, including tolls, fuel and the driver's meals and accommodation
- Meals
- Includes a tofu banquet, T3 tea garden afternoon tea, and a buffet dinner on a Pearl River river cruise; all other meals are at your own expense.
- Accommodation
- Two nights at the Guangdong Yao Culture Hotel on D3 and D4, including the herbal bath experience
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Guest Reviews
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Great for families
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“Alisa was our point of contact throughout and she was brilliant — patient, knowledgeable, and always quick to reply. The trip itself was wonderful. Beijing and Guilin were highlights.”
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Good service, minor hiccup but sorted quickly
“Really good service. There was a small mix-up with one of our restaurant bookings but it got sorted quickly. The rest of the trip was seamless.”
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“Really helpful team. They listened to what we wanted and delivered. Beijing and Xi'an were incredible.”
Jan 2026
China Ready
We've solved the hard parts. Here's everything a first-time Western traveler needs to know before arriving.
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Hotel Wi-Fi tip
Some hotels block VPN connections on their Wi-Fi. Use your phone's mobile data as a hotspot if the VPN drops.
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WhatsApp works perfectly through a VPN, so your messaging stays unchanged. Apple iMessage and Signal also work.
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Paying in China
China is cashless
Alipay and WeChat Pay are used for almost everything — restaurants, taxis, markets, tickets. Cash is rarely accepted in cities.
International cards now work
Foreign Visa/Mastercard can now link directly to Alipay (set up in minutes, $5,000 single transaction limit). Your concierge walks you through the setup on your first morning.
Carry some cash
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Booking this trip
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Visa & Entry
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Most US, UK, EU, Australian, Canadian, and New Zealand passport holders need a tourist (L) visa for stays over 10 days. We provide a visa invitation letter with every booking — it significantly speeds up approval.
240-hour visa-free transit
Citizens of 55+ countries (including USA, UK, most of EU, AUS, NZ, Canada) can enter China visa-free for up to 10 days if transiting through eligible ports. This covers our 12-day itinerary only if you have a confirmed onward flight.
Processing time
Apply 4–6 weeks before departure. Standard processing: 4–7 business days. Express (3 days) and same-day options available at most Chinese consulates.
What we provide
Visa invitation letter, hotel confirmation for all nights, suggested itinerary document — everything the consulate needs, formatted correctly.
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Safety & Practical Tips
Is China safe?
China consistently ranks among the safest countries for foreign tourists. Violent crime against visitors is extremely rare. Cities have extensive CCTV coverage and a visible police presence.
Emergency numbers
Police: 110. Ambulance: 120. Your concierge is your first call for any non-emergency situation — she has local contacts for every city on the itinerary.
Health & medications
Bring a full supply of any prescription medication. International pharmacies exist in major cities but may not carry your brand. Travel insurance is required — we can recommend policies that cover China specifically.
Language
English fluency outside hotels and tourist sites is limited. Your guides all speak English. We provide a printed pocket card with essential Chinese phrases and emergency contacts for every traveler.
Before You Book
Everything worth knowing before you book.
Three days in Guangzhou (arrival on Day 1, return to the city on Day 6, departure on Day 7), four days in Qingyuan and Yingde (Gulong Gorge, Lianzhou Underground River & Luoshen Valley, Huangchuan Three Gorges & Millennium Yao Village, Yingde countryside & tea plantations). Entering and exiting via Guangzhou, with mountain and river secrets in between.
Not necessarily. The Yuntian Boda Glass Bridge is optional; older visitors can opt for a leisurely stroll at the viewing platform to enjoy the waterfalls, with activities suited to every preference. The Lianzhou Underground River tour involves a gentle boat ride that requires no strenuous walking.
瑶 bath is an intangible cultural heritage wellness practice of the Yao people, using herbal essences for bathing to help relax muscles and bones. A two-night stay at the Guangdong Yao Ethnic Hotel will be arranged for D3 and D4, and the hotel will specially organize the Yao bath experience, already included in the itinerary.
Includes T3 Tea Garden afternoon tea and a tofu banquet experience, along with a water buffet dinner during the Pearl River night cruise (included in the ticket price). Other meals are at your own expense.
Group tours start with 2 guests. A single supplement applies for those requesting a private room.
Three days in Guangzhou (arrival, the return to the city on day six, and departure) and four days in Qingyuan and Yingde (Gulong Gorge, Lianzhou Underground River and Luoshen Valley, Huangchuan Three Gorges and the Thousand-Year Yao Village, and the Yingde countryside and tea gardens). Guangzhou in and out, with the hidden landscapes in between.
No. The skywalk and glass bridge are optional, and anyone who prefers a slower pace can stay at the viewing platform and enjoy the waterfalls. Lianzhou Underground River is done by small boat, with very little walking.
The Yao herbal bath is a heritage wellness practice of the Yao people, using herbal essences to relax the body. You stay two nights at the Guangdong Yao Culture Hotel on D3 and D4, and the bath is arranged by the hotel and included in the itinerary.
The T3 Tea Garden afternoon tea and the tofu meal experience are included, as is the buffet dinner on the Pearl River night cruise (covered under the ticket items). Other meals are at your own expense.
A minimum of 2 participants is required to operate the tour. A single room supplement applies if a private room is required.
Yes. Day two at Gulong Gorge suits all ages and the glass bridge is entirely optional; day three's underground river is done by boat with very little walking; day five's hand-ground soy milk is a good hands-on activity for children. The walking on each day can be paced to your group.
