A Hidden Gem for a 2-3 Day Stay in April-May

✅Guilin 2-3 Day Slow Travel Guide: A Poetic Stay in a Landscape Painting 🌿Day 1: Classic Li River and Dreamlike Mountains Morning: Li River Bamboo Raft (Yangdi to Xingping Section) Depart from downtown Guilin early morning to Yangdi Pier. Take a bamboo raft downstream to experience "sailing on emerald waves, as if traveling in a painting." 🏞️Enjoy stunning views of Nine Horses Fresco Hill and Yellow Cloth Reflection (backdrop of the 20 CNY note) along the way, arriving at Xingping Ancient Town. 🌄Afternoon: Explore Xingping Ancient Town & Climb Laozhai Hill Xingping Ancient Town preserves Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture, with cobblestone streets, old teahouses, and handicraft shops worth exploring. ✅If you're physically fit, hike up Laozhai Hill (about 30 minutes) for a panoramic view of the Li River bend, especially stunning at sunset. ❤️Evening: Yangshuo West Street Nightlife Take a 40-minute drive to Yangshuo. For dinner, try local Guilin specialties like Beer Fish and Stuffed River Snails. ☕️After dark, explore West Street with its bars, cafes, and craft shops - bustling yet artistic. ✅Day 2: Yangshuo Countryside Cycling & Yulong River Secret Paradise Morning: Ten-Mile Gallery Cycling Rent a bicycle or e-bike and ride along Ten-Mile Gallery, passing Moon Hill, Big Banyan Tree, and 🦋Butterfly Spring. The route features karst peaks interwoven with countryside views, like an ink painting scroll. 🐉Afternoon: Yulong River Bamboo Rafting (Jinlong Bridge to Jiuxian Section) Yulong River is more serene than Li River. The bamboo raft drifts slowly, with exciting splashes at the dams. 🐉Recommend the Jinlong Bridge to Jiuxian section for the best scenery, about 1.5 hours total. ✅Evening: Impression Liu Sanjie (Optional) Directed by Zhang Yimou, Impression Liu Sanjie is the world's first outdoor show using natural landscapes as stage. Set against Li River, it combines lighting with nature for a spectacular show (may be canceled in rain). ✅Day 3: Longji Rice Terraces or Guilin City Highlights Option 1: Longji Rice Terraces Day Trip (Perfect for Photography Enthusiasts) Early departure to Longji Rice Terraces (about 2.5 hours drive). Most beautiful during irrigation (May-October) or golden harvest (September-October). 🚶‍♂️Hike to Seven Stars with Moon or Nine Dragons and Five Tigers viewing platforms to experience the magnificent Zhuang and Yao villages and terraces. ✅Option 2: Classic Guilin City Tour (Relaxed Version) - Elephant Trunk Hill: Guilin's symbol, famous for its elephant-drinking-water shape - Jingjiang Princes' City: Ming Dynasty royal residence, climb Solitary Beauty Peak for Guilin panorama - Two Rivers and Four Lakes Night Cruise: Boat tour of illuminated Rong Lake and Shan Lake, sparkling like the Milky Way 🏨Accommodation Recommendations - Yangshuo: Near West Street (convenient) or Yulong River (peaceful countryside) - Guilin: Around Two Rivers and Four Lakes area for night cruise convenience 🥗Food Recommendations - Guilin Rice Noodles (try Lao Dongjiang or Chongshan Rice Noodles) - Yangshuo Beer Fish (Xie Dajie or Master Chef restaurants) - Lipu Taro with Braised Pork - Oil Tea (unique bitter flavor worth trying) 💥Tips: - Guilin weather is changeable; bring rain gear and sun protection - Choose official piers for bamboo rafting, avoid private touts - For 3 days, suggest "1 day Guilin + 2 days Yangshuo," early start needed for Longji ❤️Guilin's beauty lies in its landscapes and slow-paced moments. May your journey be as beautiful as a poem and painting.