Guilin Private Day Tour: Reed Flute Cave & Elephant Trunk Hill

Four landmarks in one day, ending at sunset on the Li River

A private day tour of Guilin with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide, visiting Reed Flute Cave, Seven Star Park, Fubo Hill and Elephant Trunk Hill. The guide meets you at your hotel in the morning and returns you there after sunset. Bottled water is included. Eight hours, four stops, one vehicle and one guide for your group only.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Seven Star Park1h · entry included
2. Fubo Hill2h · entry included
3. Elephant Trunk Hill2h · entry included

Explore Guilin's famous landmarks

• Meet guide at hotel
• Visit Reed Flute Cave
• Tour Seven Star Park
• Explore Fubo Hill
• See Elephant Trunk Hill and watch sunset
• Return to hotel

The experience

Your guide picks you up at your Guilin hotel and drives you first to Reed Flute Cave, where you walk through chambers lit to show off stone lions, miniature forests, crystal formations and pagodas carved into the rock. From there you head to Seven Star Park, the largest park in the city, which sits on the eastern bank of the Li River and blends karst peaks with over a thousand years of temples and historical sites. The park is often called a microcosm of Guilin's whole landscape.

Next is Fubo Hill, a 213-meter peak on the west bank of the Li River in central Guilin. You can climb to the summit for a panoramic view of the river, or explore the Pearl-Returning Cave and ancient Buddhist carvings carved into the rock face. The hill is named after a Han Dynasty general said to have subdued the river's waves.

The tour ends at Elephant Trunk Hill, Guilin's most recognizable landmark. The peak juts into the Li River in a shape that resembles an elephant's trunk drinking from the water: a silhouette you photograph from the No. 1 viewing platform. Local legend says the hill was once a celestial elephant sent to protect the city from floods. You stay here to watch the sunset before your guide and driver return you to your hotel.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Guilin.
• private English-speaking guide for your group.
• bottled water throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Travel China Guide

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so you follow the commentary comfortably without translation apps or group tours where you miss half the story. Private means your group sets its own pace at each stop instead of waiting for a larger group to catch up.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is inside Reed Flute Cave?

Reed Flute Cave holds stone lions, miniature forests, crystal chambers and pagodas carved into the rock over centuries. The cave is lit to highlight these formations as you walk through.

Can I climb Fubo Hill, or just walk around the base?

Fubo Hill can be climbed to the summit for a panoramic river view, or you can explore the Pearl-Returning Cave and Buddhist carvings at lower levels. The choice is yours during the stop.

What time do we see the sunset at Elephant Trunk Hill?

Sunset timing depends on the season, but the tour is scheduled to end at Elephant Trunk Hill so you can watch it from the No. 1 viewing platform before returning to your hotel.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is not included. You'll have time to eat during the day, and your guide can recommend restaurants. Bottled water is provided throughout the tour.

How much walking is involved?

The tour includes walking through Reed Flute Cave, climbing or exploring Fubo Hill, walking through Seven Star Park, and walking to the viewing platform at Elephant Trunk Hill. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, and the tour suits all fitness levels.