Top Guilin Cultural Tours

Discover the special cultural beauty of Guilin on this all inclusive 1-day highlights tour with private guide and driver service. You will visit the top attractions from Guilin to Longsheng county: Longji Rice Terraces(Dragon backbone Terraces) and Minority Nationality Villages from Yao and Zhuang manorities. All entrance tickets, private guide and driver, lunch, hotel pickup and drop off, all transfer are all inclusive except for your dinner and accommodation. Note 1: Please make sure your arrival day hotel location is in Guilin Not Longji. (Longji has transportation control because of the road.) Note 2: We provide Spanish/ French/German/Italian language guide option for your tour, please note your language request on booking page.

First, head to Huangluo Yao Village, the only Yao village in Longji’s Thirteen Villages. Surrounded by green mountains and stilted houses, this village is famous for its Red Yao culture. Discover the thousand-year-old long hair tradition, where Red Yao women only cut their hair once at 18, coiling it on their heads for good luck. Then, explore Jinkeng Dazhai, the grandest part of the Longji Terraces. Known for its dragon-like golden terraces, this area offers three unique viewing platforms. Hike to Xishan Shaole for sunrise and a sea of clouds, walk the gentle road to Qianceng Tianti, or take a cable car to Jinfoding for a stunning sunset. Along the way, taste Yao delicacies, stay in terraced-view homestays, and immerse yourself in the peaceful pastoral life.

With banks insulated by rice paddies and water buffalo and jagged mountains spreading across the skyline, the Li River is a sightseer's dream come true. This tour includes a half-day cruise down the river, with pickup from your hotel in Guilin. Lunch is also included in this tour.

Immerse yourself in the minority cultures and natural landscapes on a full-day private tour to the Longji Rice Terraces from Guilin. Visit Huangluo village and learn about the lifestyle of the local people. Experience a different culture in Ping'an Village and explore the traditional wooden houses, with optional upgrades to add a cable car ride, shuttle bus, or other hikes.

Gain a more intimate insight into village life and Chinese minority cultures with a private tour of the Dragon’s Backbone (Longji) Rice Terraces. Your private guide explains the traditions of the Yao and Zhuang people before you visit Huangluo village. Next, drive to Ping’an village to trek to two of the most beautiful rice-terrace views. After lunch (own expense), your driver will drop you back at your hotel.

Discover the beauty of Guilin by designing your own itinerary on this 2 day private tour. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, customize your tour according to your interests. Choose to visit some of the city’s highlights: Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave, Fubo Hill, and finish in the lovely Seven Star Parks. Next day, cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo to experience the timeless landscapes on a leisurely boat ride. Admiring the stunning karst peaks, have lunch on board the boat, stroll around the West Street, experience the Ten-Mile Gallery which is a fairyland on earth. Choose to explore Yangshuo's countryside view, visit Assembling Dragon Cave or Moon Hill along the way. Tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, lunch, cruise ticket and travel by private vehicle with door to door transfer. You can choose to end your tour in Yangshuo or return Guilin.

Xingping Town on the Li River is famed for its cormorant fishermen, who hunt their prey with trained birds from bamboo rafts. Capture photos during sunset light on this private tour with hotel transfers from Guilin or Yangshuo. Choose a sunset tour only, experience both sunrise and sunset, or add a Li River cruise, Guilin city tour, or Longji Rice Terraces tour.

Picked up from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport/train station by our representative in Guilin and transferred to Longji Rice Terrace area, 90km northwest of Guilin city center. During this day tour, you can visit the Ping'an village or Dazhai village with the round way cable car, of course we can visit the Long hair village as well. Highlights: 1.Learn about Guilin’s unique minority culture. 2. No shopping private tour. 3. At the end of the tour, we can drop off you at the Ping'an or Dazhai village or Guilin hotel/airport/train station or Yangshuo hotel.

Explore the Guilin's surroundings on this full-day private tour. Explore the Reed Flute Cave to see unique, illuminated rock formations. Then head to Huangluo, also known as the “Long Hair Village,” to learn about the Yao lifestyles and why women grow their hair to lengths of 6.5 feet. The final stop is the beautiful Longji Rice Terraces, some of the largest in the world, carved into the lush scenery.

This day trips are the most popular day trips with our customers. it covered the most classical sights and places in Li River and Longsheng.You will be picked up and dropped off from your Guilin/Yangshuo/Guilin train station/airport.  Highlights: 1. Cover two top end activities at Guilin area during one day. 2. Can drop off at the Guilin hotel or Yangshuo hotel or Guilin train station/airport.   Note: If pick up you at Guilin hotel then the Li-River cruise will be at Caoping area, because more close to Guilin center.          If pick up you at Yangshuo hotel then the Li-River cruise will be at Xingping area, because more close to Yangshuo center.

Explore beyond Guilin—without having to hire a car or rely on taxis—on this full-day, small-group tour to the Longji Rice Terraced Fields. With a local guide, gain an insider's perspective as you explore Ancient Zhuang Village, before hiking to nearby Ping'an Village. Learn about the Yao and Zhuang people, who have cultivated rice terraces for over 800 years, and gain insight into minority cultures that many travelers rarely encounter.

Embark on an unforgettable journey from Guilin to Yangshuo, where stunning natural beauty meets rich local culture. Cruise along the world-famous Li River, wander through the vibrant West Street, explore the dazzling underground wonder of Jinshui Cave, and end your evening with the breathtaking Impression Liu Sanjie Show-a grand open-air performance set against the natural backdrop of the Li River and karst mountains. This one-day private tour perfectly blends scenic landscapes, adventure, and cultural experiences, offering the essence of Guilin and Yangshuo in a single unforgettable day.

Visit highlights of Guilin including Yangshuo Xianggong hill sunrise and Longji rice terraces and Long hair village with this private day tour. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Guilin/Yangshuo hotel or Guilin airport/train station. --

Get to know Guilin in one day on this private full-day tour. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, explore the landmark of Guilin-Elephant Trunk Hill including the Yunfeng Temple, and walk to the Puxian Tower on the peak to enjoy the panoramic views of the city and Li River. Admire the rock formations within Reed Flute Cave, then discover the 1000 years old Daxu Old Town to find out the primitive simplicity, with a long history and lots of traditional Chinese residences. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, Lunch and door to door transfer.

Enjoy a relaxing Li River sightseeing cruise on a full-day tour from Guilin. Glide through incredible scenery as your boat travels to Yangshuo, passing dramatic limestone karsts, lush countryside and landmarks such as Xingping Ancient Town, Reflection of Yellow Cloth and Yangdi Scenic Area. A tasty buffet lunch is served on board your boat before you arrive in Yangshuo. Walk around Yangshuo explore the countryside with a guide. Have the option to remain in Yangshuo on your own or transfer back to Guilin at the end of the day.

Visit highlights of Guilin including the Yangshuo, Longji Rice Terraces and Guilin with this private 6 days tour with the hotels from Guilin. You will be picked up from your Guilin hotel/airport/train station and dropped off at Guilin airport/train station. Important notice: You may pay some EXTRA charges of the hotel fees if you book the tour during the Chinese National Day Holiday(Octoter 1-7) and Chinese New Year Holiday(around January 22- February 17).

Visit highlights of Guilin including the Longji Rice Terraces and Yangshuo with this private day tour from Guilin.

Burst through the language barrier and immerse in a land of old-time serenity on this door-to-door Guilin guided tour, with no more than six people in your group. Stroll along the peaceful pathways of Daxu Old Town; marvel at the stalactites and stalagmites of Reed Flute Cave; savor hand-pulled Guilin rice noodles; and stroll besides the city’s calm waters, known as “Two Rivers and Four Lakes”.

Immerse Yourself in Guilin’s Best: 3-Day Private Customizable Tour | Cover All Must-See Icons! Dive into an exclusive, tailor-made 3-day journey that checks off every unmissable Guilin highlight—with flexible customization for downtown attractions to match your unique travel vibe. Core immersive experiences include three unbeatable highlights: Guilin’s iconic downtown landmarks (Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave, Fubo Hill, Seven Star Park), a serene Li River cruise to Yangshuo, and a visit to Longsheng Rice Terraces to soak in its breathtaking layered vistas and the charm of Long Hair Village. Inclusive of English-speaking tour guide, entrance fees, lunch, Li River cruise ticket, and door-to-door private transfers. You can choose to end the tour in Longsheng or return to Guilin; 4-star accommodation with daily breakfast is optional.

This Longji Rice Terraces and the unique ethnic villages tour is perfect for nature and culture lovers, hikers and families travelers. Your private travel guide will provide insider knowledge about the history, culture, and traditions of the region, making your experience both joyful and immersive. You’ll visit the best observation points to admire the breathtaking terraced landscapes and learn how to capture stunning photos. You can go inside locals' daily life and see how they work and dress them up. At noon, enjoy an authentic local lunch featuring specialties like Chinese bacon, fried bamboo shoots, and bamboo rice. This tour offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural discovery, and unforgettable encounters with local traditions.

Experience some of the most spectacular rice terraces in China on this all-day tour from Guilin. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel in a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide to the Longji Terraces, also known as Dragon’s Backbone. Explore the Ping An Zhuang Village, Ancient Zhuang Village, or Jinkeng Terraces Fields (Dazhai Village) at your own pace on this customizable outing.

Visit the highlights of Yangshuo including Xianggong Mountain, West Street and a relaxing bamboo boat ride on the Yulong River. You can option to have a Ruyi peak cable car or Xingping small boat tour as well. With this private guilin to Yangshuo day tour you will be picked up and dropped off from your hotel by air-conditioned private car.

Longsheng County is within the Guilin area (prefecture), Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Its main attraction is the Longji rice terraces ( Longji Titian), called Dragon Backbones by the locals. Also of interest are the hot springs and the small mountain villages among the wooded areas of trees and bamboos. Longji Terraced Field is located about 100km northeast of the downtown Guilin, about 2 hours' drive from Guilin. The rice terraces are built into the hillsides. During this day tour, we can visit the Guilin Tea Plantation(Research Institute) and Huangluoyao Long hair village and Ping'an village.