8-Day Karst Wonders Adventure: Detian Waterfall + Jingxi Goose Spring + Guilin Landscapes Tour
This journey will unveil nature’s most spectacular masterpieces:
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The majestic Detian Transnational Waterfalls (Asia’s largest cross-border cascade)
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Goose Spring (ranked among Southwest China’s “Three Great Springs”)
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The picturesque Guilin Mountains and Rivers (renowned as “finest under heaven”)
Recommended Itinerary：
| Date | Scenic Spot |
| D1 Nanning arrival |
Three Streets Two Lanes |
| D2 Nanning-Detian-Jingxi |
Detian Waterfall |
| D3 Jingxi-Chongzuo |
Goose Spring,Jiuzhou Ancient Town,Sandieling Waterfall,Dongna Islet Bay,Taiping Ancient Town |
| D4 Chongzuo-Liuzhou |
Longtan Park,Night Cruise on the Liujiang River |
| D5 Liuzhou-Yangshuo |
Sliver Cave,Cormorant Fishing,Ten Miles Gallery,Li River Cruise(Xingping section),Xingping Ancient Town,West Street |
| D6 Yangshuo-Guilin |
Shangri-La Park, Elephant Trunk Hill, Rongshan Lake Scenic Area,East West Street, Xiaoyao Building |
| D7 Guilin-Binyang-Nanning |
Art Rice Fields + Countryside Train,Echoes of War,Nanning Night culture |
| D8 Nanning Departure |
Qingxiushan Park,Guangxi Natural Resources Museum,Nanning Departure |
Travel experience：
Li River Cruise: A Journey Through Nature’s Masterpiece.Embark on a breathtaking voyage along the Li River, where every bend reveals a new wonder of karst landscapes—a living scroll of China’s most iconic scenery.
Discover the Legendary Beauty of Guilin’s Landscapes, immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery that inspired the phrase,find the “20 RMB View.
Step into Minority Villages & Discover Earthly Paradise.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of China’s ethnic tribes and wander through a landscape so poetic, it inspired Tao Yuanming’s timeless utopian tale.
Ride the Mini-Train Through Living Rice Art
In Binyang’s sprawling canvas, colorful rice varieties transform fields into breathtaking murals—where agriculture meets imagination.
Must-See Landmarks ：
Detian Transnational Waterfall, filming location for TV Dramas “花千骨” & “酒是故乡醇”
Unique Experiences：One Step, Two Countries; Bamboo Raft to the Base; Film Buff Pilgrimage; Dual-Nation Vistas…
Goose Spring – The Source of Detian Waterfall & Crown Jewel of Southwest China’s “Three Legendary Springs”.
The spring vent is a limestone cave, serving as the major outlet of an underground river. Nestled among emerald peaks and painted countryside.
Discover the World’s Karst Wonder: Silver Cave
Renowned for its breathtaking karst formations, this subterranean wonderland features: Nature’s Art Gallery,Rainbow Underground and Dreamlike Atmosphere.
Night Cruise on the Liujiang River
By nightfall, the riverbanks glitter with lanterns, their golden reflections dancing on the rippled surface like scattered stars—a living ink-wash painting unfolding before your eyes.
Pedestrian Shopping Street:
Nanning Three Streets Two Lanes
Three Streets Two Lanes (三街两巷) retains clusters of late Qing/early Republic-era architecture, exuding timeless charm from dawn till nightfall with its vibrant local energy.
Guilin East-West Alley (桂林东西巷)
East-West Alley: The Cultural Heartbeat of Guilin Nestled along the Li River and adjacent to the Prince Jingjiang Mansion, this millennium-old quarter has been Guilin’s historic core, where the city’s cultural essence thrives through. More than lanes—these are open-air archives where every mossy stone tablet whispers Guilin’s 1,300-year story.
Yangshuo West Street
West Street: A Global Village Where Cultures Converge,this iconic lane masterfully blends Western bohemian flair with Northern Guangxi’s architectural heritage, creating a living tapestry of East-meets-West charm.
Tasting Gourmet Food：
Lemon duck, with crispy and meaty duck meat that is neither soft nor greasy nor smelly, has a special lemon aroma. It looks enticing with its glistening oil and golden color.
Guilin Rice Noodles
Best Time to Go:
In spring, summer, and autumn, try to avoid major holidays such as China’s National Day, Chinese New Year, the Canton Fair, and the ASEAN Expo. Traveling during off-peak times offers a better experience and most importantly, saves money!
Detailed Itinerary：
The following itinerary is for your reference. If you have other needs, we would be honored to arrange professional travel planners for you, who will tailor a personalized itinerary based on your interests, schedule, and budget.
DAY 1 Nanning Arrival
Welcome to Nanning! To ensure a worry-free journey, your personal guide will greet you at the airport arrival hall. After enjoying dinner, proceed to the hotel for check-in. Must-Visit Heritage District: Nanning Three Streets Two Lanes.
Meals：Dinner（Lemon Duck）
Transportation: Bus
Hotel selection：
Nanning Hotel VIP Building(4-star)
Nanning Liyuan Vision International Hotel (5-star)
DAY 2 Nanning-Detian-Jingxi
Morning: Detian Transnational Waterfalls.
After breakfast, our guide and driver will escort you to Detian Scenic Area in Chongzuo, home to: Asia’s 1st, World’s 4th Largest Transborder Waterfall.Torrents cascade down 70m cliffs in a three-tiered spectacle, mist painting permanent rainbows.
Afternoon: Jingxi – “A Paradise Beyond Guilin”.
Journey to this China-Vietnam border gem, where nature’s perfect balance, cultural sanctuaries.
Meals：Breakfast&Lunch(Sino-Vietnamese Fusion Cuisine)&Dinner(Jingxi Zhuang Ethnic Cuisine)
Transportation: Bus
Hotel selection：
Jingxi Vienna Hotel (4-star)
Jingxi Changfeng International Hotel (5-star)
DAY 3 Jingxi – Chongzuo
Morning: Explore Goose Spring and Jiuzhou Ancient Town.
Goose Spring is the crystal-clear source of Detian Waterfall , a real-life “Peach Blossom Spring” – serene and picturesque.
Jiuzhou Ancient Town is Famed for its karst peaks, emerald fields, and eternal spring climate.
Afternoon: Sandie Ridge Waterfall and Bamboo Rafting at Dongna Islet Bay. Transfer to Chongzuo and explore Taiping Ancient City.
Meals：Breakfast&Lunch(Jinxiu Ancient Town Culinary Delights)&Dinner(Chongzuo Specialty Flavors)
Transportation: Bus
Hotel selection：
Chongzuo Vienna Hotel (4-star)
Chongzuo Kaixuan International Hotel (5-star)
DAY 4 Chongzuo-Liuzhou
Transfer to Liuzhou after breakfast, explore Longtan Park in the afternoon, Liujiang River Night Cruise.
Morning: Transfer to Liuzhou after breakfast, visit Longtan Park after lunch, and then Liujiang River Night Cruise, which is Ranked “China’s Top 10 Urban Nightscapes”.
Longtan Park: A Symphony of Karst, Culture & Botany. This vast scenic area masterfully blends: Geological Marvels, Ethnic Heritage, and Plant Wonders.
Meals: Breakfast&Lunch(Chinese Food)&Dinner(Liuzhou Flavors)
Transportation: Bus
Hotel selection：
Liuzhou Zhaosheng Hotel (4-star)
Borrman Hotel Golden Crown Liuzhou (5-star)
DAY 5 Liuzhou-Yangshuo
Today, we will take a 2.5-hour drive to Lipu and visit the Silver Cave, which is known as the “World Cave Wonder”. Silver Cave is a typical representative of the karst caves in Guilin. It is warm in winter and cool in summer. Walking in the cave and seeing the stalactite landscape, it feels as if you have traveled back to the seabed 300 million years ago. Take a bamboo raft to watch ospreys catch fish, drive around the ten-mile Gallery, and view the Moon Mountain from afar.
In the afternoon, we will take a cruise to enjoy the scenery of the Li River, experience the 100-mile Li River gallery.
After dinner, take a stroll to Yangshuo West Street.
Meals: Breakfast&Lunch(A special banquet of Lipu taro)&Dinner(Yangshuo Chunji Roast Goose)
Transportation: Bus
Hotel selection：
Yangshuo New West Street Hotel (4-star)
GuangYue Hua Hotels and Resorts Yangshuo (5-star)
DAY 6 Yangshuo-Guilin
After breakfast, visit Yangshuo’s Shangri-La, where peach blossoms are in full bloom amidst the surrounding mountains and rivers. Take a boat ride into the area and experience the “sudden openness and brightness” described in Tao Yuanming’s works..
In the afternoon, return to Guilin and visit the city’s emblem—Elephant Trunk Hill. Take a leisurely stroll through the Banyan and Fir Lake Scenic Area and view the Sun and Moon Pagodas from the outside.
In the evening, visit Guilin’s popular internet-famous check-in spot and historical-cultural district—East-West Lane and Xiaoyao Tower.
East-West Lane is a treasure trove of history and culture, bearing witness to the passage of time and embodying profound cultural heritage.
Meals: Breakfast&Lunch(Wanda Plaza Buffet)&Dinner(Local Guilin Food)
Transportation: Bus
Hotel selection：
Guilin Huiyu Hotel (4-star)
Sheraton Hotel Guilin(5-star)
DAY 7 Guilin-Binyang-Nanning
Morning: Take a coach to Binyang and visit the Binyang Artistic Rice Fields. Ride a mini train through the paddies and explore the historic site of the Battle of Kunlun Pass, then return to Nanning in the evening to experience “The Night of Nanning”.
Binyang Artistic Rice Fields are composed of five varieties of rice: red-leaf, purple-leaf, yellow-leaf, white-leaf, and local green-leaf rice. In spring, the artistic rice fields become a paradise for photography enthusiasts.During summer, the internet-famous mini train carries visitors through the lush, vibrant paddies.By autumn, tens of thousands of acres of fragrant rice ripen, with golden grains swaying gracefully in the breeze.In winter, thousands of acres of “rapeseed flower seas” (or “canola flower fields”) transform the landscape into a picturesque scene.
Meals: Breakfast&Lunch(Bamboo fence family banquet)&Dinner(Nanning Xiaodu Lai Restaurant)
Transportation: Bus
Hotel selection：
Nanning Hotel VIP Building (4-star)
Nanning Liyuan Vision International Hotel (5-star)
DAY 8 Nanning Departure
After breakfast, visit Qingxiu Mountain Park and the Guangxi Natural Resources Museum (closed on Mondays).
Qingxiu Mountain Park boasts an exceptionally high concentration of negative oxygen ions, making it a unique natural retreat often referred to as the “Green Lung of the City” and the “Jade of the Green City, Phoenix of the Zhuang Homeland.”
After lunch, as your 8-day Karst Natural Wonders Tour comes to an end, you will be transferred to the airport according to your flight schedule to board your return flight home.
Meals: Breakfast&Lunch(Zhuang Ethnic Custom Banquet in the Cultural Relics Garden)
Transportation: Bus
Hotel selection：
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Tour Package ：
The price depends on your travel plans, travel dates, number of people, and the hotel and meal preferences you choose.
Includes：
- Bus
- Chinese-English speaking tour guide
- Attractions, hotels, and meals listed on the itinerary
- Travel insurance
- 24/7 customer service hotline during travel
