6-Day Guilin & Yangshuo Wellness Retreat Private Tour

🌿 Slow down among Guilin's karst landscapes with 【Elephant Trunk Hill】, 【Reed Flute Cave】 and a peaceful 【Li River】 cruise, while experiencing traditional wellness practices, progressive Wudang Tai Chi, seasonal farm-to-table cooking, Chinese ink painting, and panoramic views from 【Xianggong Mountain】. 🍵

6-Day

From US$1,479/pax

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🌿 Slow Down with Traditional Chinese Wellness

Begin beside Guilin's lakes with gentle Baduanjin, then experience a traditional TCM wellness session combining a pulse assessment, customized herbal infusion, warm herbal foot bath, and meridian-style massage.

🚢 Drift Through the Karst Peaks of the Li River

Spend approximately four unhurried hours cruising the Li River toward Yangshuo, watching limestone peaks, river villages, and changing landscapes unfold while enjoying lunch onboard.

🥬 Cook a Seasonal Farm-to-Table Dinner

Gather seasonal produce from an organic garden, prepare traditional Guilin-style dishes with a local host, and share a five-color meal inspired by traditional seasonal eating philosophy.

☯️ Build a Progressive Wudang Tai Chi Practice

Follow four progressive sessions with a Wudang-lineage Tai Chi master, moving from standing meditation and foundational hand forms toward the eight energies and introductory sword or fan techniques.

🎨 Paint the Li River with a Local Artist

Enter a private mountain studio overlooking real karst scenery, learn the ideas behind Chinese landscape painting, create your own ink-painting scroll, and finish with panoramic views from Xianggong Mountain.

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Guilin Liangjiang International Airport / Railway Station → Guilin Hotel → Banyan Lake → Guilin Hotel

Approx. 5-35 km / 0.5-1 hr

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Guilin Hotel → Lakeside Baduanjin Practice → Elephant Trunk Hill → Reed Flute Cave → TCM Wellness Center → Guilin Hotel

Approx. 15-25 km / 1-1.5 hrs

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Guilin Hotel → Li River Cruise Pier → Li River Cruise → Yangshuo → Heritage Village Home → Yangshuo Hotel

Approx. 40-55 km / 1-1.5 hrs

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Yangshuo Hotel → Tai Chi Practice Venue → Wellness Retreat → Yangshuo Hotel

Approx. 10-25 km / 0.5-1 hr

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Yangshuo Hotel → Tai Chi Practice Venue → Private Artist's Studio → Xianggong Mountain → Yangshuo Hotel

Approx. 55-75 km / 2-2.5 hrs

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Yangshuo Hotel → Guilin Liangjiang International Airport / Railway Station

Approx. 70-100 km / 1.5-2 hrs

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7-Seater · 2–6 Guests · Exterior

7-Seater · 2–6 Guests · Interior

9-Seater · 2–8 Guests · Exterior

9-Seater · 2–8 Guests · Interior

Minibus · 10–29 Guests · Exterior

Minibus · 10–29 Guests · Interior

Coach · 20–60 Guests · Exterior

Coach · 20–60 Guests · Interior

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Selected Hotel in Guilin

Standard Double Room

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Selected Hotel in Guilin

Standard Double Room

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Selected Hotel in Yangshuo

Standard Double Room

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Selected Hotel in Yangshuo

Standard Double Room

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Selected Hotel in Yangshuo

Standard Double Room

The Cost Includes

• Professional licensed English-speaking guide

• Private air-conditioned vehicle for scheduled road transfers and sightseeing

• Admission tickets and activities listed in the itinerary

• 5 nights of hotel accommodation

• Hotel breakfast from Day 2 to Day 6

• Welcome dinner on Day 1

• Baduanjin Qigong practice on Day 2

• Scheduled TCM wellness experience including a traditional pulse assessment, customized herbal infusion, herbal foot bath, and meridian-style massage

• Premium 【Li River】 cruise with onboard lunch

• Seasonal produce-picking, local cooking experience, and scheduled farm-to-table dinner on Day 3

• Four progressive Wudang-lineage Tai Chi sessions across Days 4 and 5

• Song-style tea ceremony or calligraphy experience on Day 4

• Scheduled 45-minute meridian head therapy on Day 4

• Scheduled lunch on Day 5

• Private Chinese landscape painting experience and completed scroll to take home

• Admission to 【Xianggong Mountain】

• Scheduled airport / railway station, hotel, and sightseeing transfers

The Cost Excludes

• International and domestic flights or train tickets to and from Guilin

• China visa

• Lunches and dinners not specifically listed under "The Cost Includes"

• Additional TCM treatments, herbal products, massages, or wellness services beyond the scheduled program

• Additional food, tea, or drinks purchased independently

• Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

• Drinks and personal expenses

• Single Room Supplement

• Travel insurance

• Tips to guides and drivers

• Any service not specifically listed under "The Cost Includes"

Booking Notice

• The published price is based on 2 adults traveling together on a private tour. Final pricing may vary by travel date, group size, hotel selection, and program adjustments.

• The TCM, massage, Tai Chi, and other wellness activities are cultural and relaxation experiences and are not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment.

• Please advise us in advance of dietary requirements, food allergies, or relevant wellness-service restrictions so activities can be adjusted where possible.

• The four Tai Chi sessions are progressive and can be adapted to your experience and physical comfort.

• Day 3 includes a premium 【Li River】 cruise lasting approximately 4 hours, subject to river and operating conditions.

• 【Xianggong Mountain】 requires an uphill walk with steps. Views depend on weather and visibility.

• Day 6 departure after approximately 14:00 is recommended for a relaxed final morning.

• This private retreat can be customized according to your preferred pace, wellness interests, and travel schedule.

Refund Policy

• More than 30 days before departure: 10% cancellation fee

• 30-15 days before departure: 20% cancellation fee

• 14-7 days before departure: 30% cancellation fee

• 6-2 days before departure: 50% cancellation fee

• Less than 48 hours before departure or no-show: 100% cancellation fee

• Any non-refundable costs already incurred for hotels, tickets, transportation or other services will be deducted from the refundable amount.• More than 30 days before departure: 10% cancellation fee

• 30-15 days before departure: 20% cancellation fee

• 14-7 days before departure: 30% cancellation fee

• 6-2 days before departure: 50% cancellation fee

• Less than 48 hours before departure or no-show: 100% cancellation fee

• Any non-refundable costs already incurred for hotels, tickets, transportation or other services will be deducted from the refundable amount.

FAQ

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Is this a private tour with an English-speaking guide?

Yes. The published reference price is based on 2 travelers on a private tour, and the current itinerary includes English-speaking local guide service.

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Is there a lot of walking?

The overall walking level is moderate. 【Reed Flute Cave】 includes steps and underground paths, while 【Xianggong Mountain】 requires an uphill climb to the viewpoint. Most other wellness activities are deliberately paced.

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Is the 【Li River】 cruise included?

Yes. The scheduled premium Li River cruise from Guilin toward Yangshuo and its onboard lunch are included.

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Are all four Tai Chi sessions included?

Yes. The itinerary includes four progressive sessions across Days 4 and 5, moving from standing meditation and basic hand forms toward more advanced principles and introductory sword or fan techniques.

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Which meals are included?

Hotel breakfast is included from Day 2 to Day 6. Day 1 includes the welcome dinner, Day 3 includes the Li River cruise lunch and farm-to-table dinner, and Day 5 includes the scheduled lunch. Other lunches and dinners are not included unless arranged in advance.

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Are the TCM activities medical treatments?

No. The scheduled TCM consultation, herbal experience, foot bath, and massage are presented as traditional cultural and wellness experiences rather than substitutes for professional medical diagnosis or treatment.

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Is this an intensive fitness retreat?

No. The itinerary is designed around slow travel and controlled movement rather than intensive exercise. The four Tai Chi sessions progress gradually and can be adapted to your experience and comfort.

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Can this wellness itinerary be customized?

Yes. This is a private retreat, so the pace, wellness activities, Tai Chi intensity, sightseeing balance, hotel arrangements, and free time can be adjusted according to your interests.

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