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Experience the beauty of Guilin from the water on a sightseeing cruise around the city’s Four Lakes scenic area. Enjoy panoramic views of the city’s skyline from a comfortable sightseeing boat; see highlights such as the Twin Pagodas and the city’s musical fountains without wasting time on research or on walking from landmark to landmark. Opt for a night cruise to see illuminated sights.

Drift lazily down the clear and pristine Li River and take a quiet bike ride into Yangshuo village on this full-day, private nature tour. Forget the hustle and bustle of city living, and let life’s burden’s float away as you take in sweeping mountain scenery, smell colorful wild flowers and listen to the vibrant birdsong for which this scenic region is famed.

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.

During your hasty tour schedule in Guilin China, we select carefully this tour to meet your requirement. Enjoy this full day tour with us and you will have lifetime experience. Explore the most picturesque places in Guilin, include Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, and the Reed Flute Cave reputed as one of the most beautiful caves in China. Relax with private door-to-door transportation to the port and from Yangshuo

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.

Join this full-day tour to discover breathtaking views and traditional ethnic culture at Longji Rice Terraces. You’ll experience genuine village life up close. Enjoy approximately 3 hours of hiking across the iconic terraces. What you’ll experience: • Wander through the stunning Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces • Explore Zhuang traditions with your dedicated private guide • Taste classic local dishes like bamboo rice, bamboo chicken, etc.

Start your morning in the Guangxi province on a private sunrise photography tour on the Li River. Be transported from your Guilin or Yangshuo hotel to the dock in Xingping on the Li River where you can see local fishermen starting their day. Capture these beautiful moments on camera just as the sun is beginning to rise behind the karst mountains.

Explore Guilin and Yangshuo, without the hassle of figuring out a complex itinerary, on this private 3-day tour. Enjoy airport pickup from Guilin and visit area highlights including Reed Flute Cave and Elephant Hill. Then cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo. Explore the countryside, visit a local farmer, and hike up to the top of Xianggonh Hill for panoramic vistas over the karst-filled landscape. Includes hotel accommodation and some meals.

Admire the spectacular karst scenery of the Li River on a full-day private tour from Guilin to Yangshuo. Cruise past dramatic karst peaks, bamboo groves, rice paddies, and peaceful riverside villages. Disembark at Yangshuo and enjoy free time to explore its quaint streets, including West Street. Then, choose between a scenic countryside bike ride or a hike up Xianggong Hill, offering a different way to experience the beautiful landscapes of Yangshuo.

Delve into Guilin’s cultural and natural treasure chest during a private tour of the Yao Mountain and a verdant tea plantation. Ascend to the summit of Yao Mountain on a smooth cable car ride and absorb panoramic vistas of the scenery from the top. Gain fascinating insight into Chinese tea production during a tour of a plantation and sample freshly brewed green tea during an indigenous tea ceremony. Enjoy the convenience of private round-trip transportation and experience the undivided attention of your guide on this private tour.

The most classic ways to visit Guilin Yangshuo are to go up to the peak, take a bamboo boat trip on the Li River, and go riding in the countryside. Discover the stunning scenery of Guilin in different ways. Enjoying the peace of the Li River cruise from Yangdi to Nine Horses Hill by Electric boat. On the top of the Xianggong hill, you will be surprised by the breathtaking panoramic view of the Li River with towering peaks. Cycling along Yulong River, amidst the karst pinnacle and river, experience the rustic life of Yangshuo.

Enjoy stunning scenery along the Li River with beautiful hills and gorgeous Karst peaks that gives you a new surprise at every bend from Guilin to Yangshuo. This tour provides English speaking driver and private car and The 3 Star or 4 star Luxury Boat river cruise ticket and box/buffet Chinese Lunch.

The Li River’s karst landscapes have inspired artists for centuries. Experience them with a private guide and transfers on this comprehensive day tour from Guilin. Enjoy a simple lunch on board the boat as scenery such as Xingping, immortalized on the 20-yuan note, glides by. Then spend the afternoon exploring on land: tour Yangshuo town and Jiuxian Ancient Village, and stroll beside the Yulong River (bicycles are available to rent).

Enjoy a leisurely cruise by bamboo boat along one of the prettiest stretches of the Li River near Yangshuo with this hassle-free tour from Guilin. Unlike the crowded sightseeing boats, these bamboo boats seat only four people, offering a more peaceful experience where you can get up close to the river and scenery. Includes round-trip transfers from your Guilin hotel.

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.

Li River landscapes are at their most magical at dawn, as sunrise illuminates rivers, mountains, rice fields and villages, with the only sound the roar of the burners. Whether you’re staying in Xingping, Yangshuo or central Guilin, this tour lets you relax and sleep in longer. Your private driver will collect you from your hotel and escort you to the takeoff point, then bring you back once you land.

Each year, a good number of photographers are attracted to Xianggong Mountain by the light and shadow, sea of clouds, and amazing morning glow at sunrise. The work of a photographer from Guilin won a bronze medal at the 10th international Photography Exhibition was created here. Join this half-day(4:30am--9:30am) small group tour to see the picturesque scenery of Xianggong hill and Yulong river in real life! You will be picked up and dropped off your Guilin/Yangshuo hotel.

Experience Guilin’s countryside and culture, without the hassle of self-driving or arranging transport to multiple sites, on this private day tour. Visit Xianggong Mountain for panoramic views of the Lijiang river valley, watch the traditional cormorant fishing show in Xingping Town, and explore the scenic Fuli Bridge surrounded by countryside landscapes. Hotel pickup is included for a convenient start to your day.

Perfect Diversity: It masterfully combines three distinct yet complementary experiences: mountain vistas, river serenity, and countryside charm. •Iconic Landmarks: You will see China's most celebrated natural and cultural wonders. •Cultural Immersion: From the ethnic villages of Longji to the rural life around Yangshuo, you get a genuine taste of local culture. •3-day tour itinerary is the quintessential Guilin experience, offering a profound journey through a landscape that has inspired poets and painters for centuries.

Visit the highlights of Guilin including the Longji rice terraces, Huangluo Long hair village and hiking/cable car around the Dazhai village with this self-guided day tour from Guilin(We just provided the English speaking driver, no tour guide). You will be picked up and dropped off from your Guilin/Yangshuo/Xingping hotel.

Each year, a good number of photographers are attracted to Xianggong Mountain by the light and shadow, sea of clouds, and amazing morning glow at sunrise. The work of a photographer from Guilin won a bronze medal at the 10th international Photography Exhibition was created here. Join this half-day small group tour to see the picturesque scenery of Xianggong hill and Yulong river in real life!

Visit the highlights of Yangshuo including the Yangshuo Yulong bamboo boat and round way private transfers with this self-guided day tour from Guilin/Yangshuo/Xingping(We just provided the English/Chinese speaking driver, no tour guide). You will be picked up and dropped off from your Guilin/Yangshuo/Xingping hotel.

Explore the stunning landscape and Chinese cultures of Longji Rice Terraces including Dazhai Rice Terraces and Pingan Rice Terraces on a full day tour. This tour desired for the tourists who want to see the whole longji rice terraces on one day in relaxed tour. You will gain a more intimate insight into village life of the Minority people, Visit the two most spectacular rice terraces in Guilin Experience the rice terraces via cable car Feast on bamboo rice, bamboo chicken, smoked pork, and more in village Relax with private transfers from your Guilin hotel

This activity leads you to see the essence of the Four Lakes and some of the historical sites in downtown Guilin. You can take great pictures of the Sun and Moon twin tower at a perfect spot at nighttime. Walking from the very first pedestrian street of Guilin to the new one, you will learn about the development of its tourism. Meanwhile, the guide will show you some popular snacks stands where the local people go. Tasting 4-5 local snacks is a good way to experience the local night life and culture.