• Arrival Transfer (From airport or train station)
• Hotel Check-In
• A short briefing covering the coming day’s plans/arrangements, what you will see and some information about the local places you will be travelling through. This is also the chance for us to answer any other questions you may have
• Optional dinner at a fantastic local Sichuanese restaurant

• We suggest a morning start for your cycling journey through the countryside. This 60km ride takes approximately 5 hours across road and trails, covering karst scenery and villages rarely seen by other travellers
• This trail is not the Tour de France and you need not be an experienced mountain biker, you will however need to be of reasonable fitness along the way stop for an included picnic lunch
• The bike ride ends in the small town of Xing Ping featured on the 20¥ note
• Stay in Yangshuo

• Take an easy morning to walk along the river before a short early afternoon bus ride to the nearby white water rafting spot
• This version of white water rafting is all about fun! You don’t need to paddle; you don’t need to be experienced; you just need to hang on! This is dodgem cars on water. It all takes about one and a half hours, you’ll never have laughed or screamed so loud
• Afterwards the rafting excursion will return to Yangshuo where you will be checked into your hotel
• The evening is free for you to explore the many great local restaurants and bars catering for both Chinese and Western tastes. You may wish to attend the famous Liu San Jie show created by Academy Award winner Zhang Yi Mou

• Today is entirely at your leisure you can rest and relax or if you are feeling energetic we can arrange many activities ranging from rock climbing (for beginners or experts) to kung fu or cooking class
• Your departure time from Yangshuo is entirely up to you, your private transfer to the airport or train station can be organized to your liking
• Of course if you have more time available and want to stay longer extra accommodation, activities or onward transport can be arranged for you as requested

What To Expect...

This My Escape holiday has been put together with all the planning, skill and attention to detail possible. It is your hassle free escape from normal life. We need you to know however that sometimes things no matter how well planned will have obstacles and problems to be solved. Here are a few things to keep in mind

Local Experience

We are local experts and short of controlling the weather we can make most requests happen. We have the skills, experience and team to solve just about any problem and make sure you get the maximum out of your time. Remember you’re not at work and this is your escape from the office. Let us do the thinking and organizing, you just need to do the relaxing

Comforts of home

Let’s dispel a few misconceptions, South-West China isn’t stuck in the dark ages; there is more than just electricity and running water. We understand that expats and those on short getaways want the best of both worlds, a taste of local life with all the comforts of home. Western toilets, clean bathrooms, great food and a safe journey are the important things on most peoples list. We choose accommodation, recommend restaurants and move you from A – B to satisfy these needs

It’s not that serious

It’s important not to take anything too seriously, after all this is a holiday and holidays are fun! No matter what happens on tour good/bad/ugly it will all make a good email or story at the pub. Travel with this attitude and you’ll never have a bad day!

Things To Know…

What to Pack

The great thing about small escapes is small packing. You don’t have to pack as light as ‘carry on’ luggage but remember it’s a short trip; there is no need for tinned food and survival gear. You should pack suitable clothes for active days, depending on the weather something to keep you warm and dry and something that can get wet for any water activities. You won’t need a black tie and evening wear and safari suits are out of the question, just something comfortable. Small cases with wheels or backpacks are fine. Please remember that although you won’t have to carry your luggage over mountains this is not a culture of porters

Note: Check the ‘More Info’ section of our website for yearly weather information

Practical Points

Money, safety and communications are everyone’s questions. Modern travellers are used to travelling with credit cards, here in China cash is king. We recommend you only use cards in ATMs. Both Guilin and Yangshuo have ATMs that will accept international cards so there is no need to carry excessive amounts of money. Changing money from $USD, £GBP or $HKD is fairly simple and can be done very easily in Yangshuo. Most parts of China are amazingly safe especially out here in the countryside. We feel safer here than we do in most major western cities, common sense is still needed and we will advise you if there are any known concerns. If you do need to contact home, friends or the office, communication is easy. Yangshuo has internet everywhere with many places being wi-fi hotspots. There is great mobile coverage across the area, as long as you have your phone set to roam call and sms services will be available

Visa

Entry to China is your responsibility. You will need a Tourist Visa (type L) to cover you for the duration of your stay. Visa extensions are difficult and not always possible, and you can not stay longer than the terms of your permit

Note: If you are living in China or a regular visitor your Visa (type F or Z) will be adequate to travel with us. Just remember no to stay longer than your Visa terms or exceed your valid number of entries

Getting Here/Away

Guilin has an international airport with connections all over China as well as Hong Kong, Macau, Korea, Thailand and Japan. This is how most people choose to travel. There are also many trains that make their way to Guilin from the other parts of China

Note: Please see the ‘More Info’ section of our site for more detailed instructions on getting here

What To Tell Us…

About You

We need to know a few things about you beyond ‘walks on the beach’, ‘candle lit dinners’ or ‘your favorite football team’. Please fill out the Personal Details form and email it back to us asap, this is needed to before your arrival

Insurance

It is a requirement that all clients on our tours to have travel medical insurance. It is your responsibility to make sure this is in order as it is for your benefit and security

You will need to provide us, in advance your insurance details, specifically your policy number and a 24-hour world wide emergency contact number

Health

If you have any health/allergy/dietary concerns, requirements or problems please tell us. We need to know so that we can avoid problems. We must also be able to communicate the right information to the right people at the right times

Anything Else

Tell us anything else you feel relevant that we have not covered, be it special requests, needs or questions. Your clear communication with us will make you more relaxed, and your holiday more enjoyable. Our email contact is enquiry@myjourney-asia.com just remember to include the tour code MEAY and the date of your tour so we can respond to you promptly