4-Day Vegetarian Guilin Adventure with Scenic Hikes, Karst Hills & Longji Rice Terraces

Day 1: Arrival and Local Exploration

Guilin, China on August 31, 2025

12:00pm

Arrival at Guilin Liangjiang International Airport from Zhangjiajie

Arrive and take Airport Shuttle Bus Line 1 from Guilin Airport Shuttle Bus Stop to Guilin Bus Station Zhongshan South Road (约45 mins, 25 km). Cost CNY25.
CNY25, 0h45m

1:00pm

Check-in at hotel near Ganges Indian Restaurant Xingping

Settle into hotel within 1.5 km (~10-15 min walk) of Ganges Indian Restaurant at 11 Zhongshan Middle Road, Xingping. Excellent vegetarian Indian options.
Varies, 1h

2:30pm

Rent electric scooter and ride to Seven Star Park

Scooter rental approx CNY80/day. Seven Star Park is 4.5 km (15 min scooter ride) northeast. Enter park for CNY75; explore lotus ponds, caves and Seven Star Cave.
CNY155, 2h

6:30pm

Dinner at Ganges Indian Restaurant Xingping

Enjoy dishes like paneer tikka and vegetable korma at this popular vegetarian Indian eatery, open until 9pm.
CNY60-80, 1h

8:00pm

Evening stroll at Two Rivers and Four Lakes Scenic Area

Free 2 km walk (10-15 min) from restaurant, along lit waterways and bridges, perfect for night views of Guilin.
Free, 1h
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Day 2: Li River Cruise and Yangshuo

Guilin/Yangshuo, China on September 1, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Munna Indian Kitchen

Start with vegetarian breakfast at Munna Indian Kitchen, 16 Zhongshan South 2nd Road, approx 1.3 km (20 min walk) from hotel, opens from 8am.
CNY40-60, 1h

9:00am

Take bus No. 23 from Mosi Road stop to Guilin Port for Li River Cruise

Ride approx 4 km (20 min) from restaurant, bus 23 cost CNY2. Board Li River cruise Guilin to Yangshuo (CNY130, 4-5h).
CNY132, 5h

2:30pm

Rent two-wheeler bike in Yangshuo and cycle to Moon Hill

Bike rental is approx CNY20/hr. Moon Hill is 5 km (20 min bike ride) from Yangshuo center. Entrance fee CNY50. Hike to enjoy breathtaking views.
CNY70, 2h

5:00pm

Return to Yangshuo and relax

Explore Yangshuo’s cafés and shops or relax after hike for 1h.
Free, 1h

6:30pm

Take bus No. Y2 from Yangshuo Bus Station back to Guilin

Bus ride approx 65 km (1.5h) cost CNY40.
CNY40, 1.5h

8:00pm

Dinner at Ganges Indian Restaurant Xingping

Relish vegetarian Indian dinner nearby after return, open until 9pm.
CNY60-80, 1h
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Day 3: Hills, Caves & Cultural Show

Guilin, China on September 2, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast at Loving Hut

Enjoy a vegetarian breakfast approx 1.5 km (20 min walk) from hotel; open at 8am.
CNY30-50, 1h

9:45am

Electric scooter ride to Elephant Trunk Hill Park

Scooter ride approx 3 km (10 min) south to Elephant Trunk Hill. Entrance CNY75. Explore the famous elephant-shaped rock.
CNY155 (incl. rental), 1.5h

11:30am

Scooter ride 2 km to Reed Flute Cave

Reed Flute Cave entrance fee CNY90, open 8am-6:30pm. Marvel at multicolored lighted karst formations.
CNY90, 1.5h

1:30pm

Lunch at Ganges Indian Restaurant Xingping

Return 2.5 km (10 min scooter) for hearty vegetarian Indian lunch.
CNY60-80, 1h

2:45pm

Scooter ride 3 km to Folded Brocade Hill

Park entrance CNY75. Enjoy 2-3 hour hike with sunset views near 6:30pm.
CNY155 (incl. scooter rental), 3h

7:45pm

Guilin Romance Park Cultural Show

Take local bus No. 18 from near Folded Brocade Hill (Yangshuo Bus Stop) to Romance Park. Show ticket approx CNY120, starts 8pm.
CNY120, 1h30m

9:30pm

Late vegetarian snack at hotel or Loving Hut if open

Option for late-night vegetarian bites; Loving Hut usually closes by 9pm so hotel room service recommended.
CNY40-60, 30m
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Day 4: Longji Terraces & Departure

Longsheng County / Guilin, China on September 3, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Loving Hut

Get a healthy start around 8am, 1.5 km/20 min from hotel.
CNY30-50, 45m

8:15am

Bus to Longji Rice Terraces from Guilin East Bus Station

Take bus No. 1 or direct Longji tourist bus from Guilin East Bus Station (10 km from hotel, taxi approx 30 min, CNY25). Bus cost CNY50, travel time ~2 hours, 90 km.
CNY75 (including taxi), 2.5h

10:30am

Explore Longji Rice Terraces

Trek terraces and visit local ethnic villages; entrance fee CNY100.
CNY100, 4h

2:30pm

Lunch at local vegetarian guesthouse

Simple vegetarian Chinese dishes; costs about CNY50.
CNY50, 1h

3:30pm

Bus back to Guilin East Bus Station

Return journey same route; bus cost CNY50, 2 hours.
CNY50, 2h

5:30pm

Taxi to hotel for rest and packing

Taxi from Guilin East Bus Station to hotel, 10 km, approx 30 min, CNY25.
CNY25, 0h30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Ganges Indian Restaurant Xingping

Final vegetarian dinner at favorite restaurant, open until 9pm.
CNY60-80, 1h

9:00pm

Overnight departure to Shanghai

Options: Overnight sleeper train (~420 km, soft sleeper CNY300-400) from Guilin Railway Station (taxi 20 min, CNY30), or late flight (approx CNY600+).
CNY330-430 (train) or CNY630+ (flight) + transfers, Train overnight or 2h flight + transfer
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