Top Guilin Outdoor Activities

The karst landscapes and countryside charm of the Li River make a Li River cruise a Guilin must-do. Spare yourself the crowding of public transport and coach tours with a private driver and discover the stories behind the karst as you cruise with a private guide. Enjoy time in Yangshuo’s notorious West Street before your driver returns you to your hotel.

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.

The most representative scenic spot of Longji terraces is Ping'an Terraces Fields, there are two unique landscapes which are " 9 Dragons and 5 Tigers"and "Seven Stars with the Moon" ,"9 Dragons" refers to the nine small ridges where the main vein of the Dragon's Ridge branches off, and "5 Tigers" refers to the five slightly raised hills here."Kowloon" and "Five Tigers" are all surrounded by terraces."Seven Stars" refers to the seven hills that were left behind when the sky was opened. The seven hills are stacked in the center of the seven fields. From a distance, they look like seven twinkling stars, guarding the curved part of the dragon's spine.Because of the existence of the "Five Tigers of Kowloon" and "Seven Stars Accompanying the Moon", Ping An Terraces is as beautiful as a broom pastoral. Walking into the this rice terraces,you will see the slopes are filled with overlapping terraces that go straight to the sky.The ring-shaped mountain that stretches looks like a huge dragon.

Discover the beauty of Guilin on this Classic Private Day Tour. By going on a guided tour, you’ll save hours researching where to visit, as you’ll have a carefully planned itinerary that takes you to multiple Guilin sites in a day. Highlights include Reed Flute Cave, Xianggong Hill, a cruise along Xingping River, and the much-loved Liu San Jie Impression Light Show.

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.

The Yangshuo countryside in Guangxi Province is blessed with some of China’s most spectacular scenery. During this tour, enjoy the flexibility and personalized attention of your own guide and driver as you explore the region’s highlights. Climb to the top of Xianggong Mountain for views of the surrounding karst landscape before boarding a bamboo raft for a leisurely float down the Yulong River.

Board boat from zhujiang dock, and settle in the enclosed cabin or on the outdoor deck for your approximately 4-hour River Li cruise.Then, admire the magical landscapes as you cruise the winding waters, following 60-kilometer route to Yangshuo. Gaze at karst pinnacles, bamboo groves, emerald pastures, and steep cliffs, all of them echoing traditional Chinese landscapes. Plus, glimpse daily life, observing buffalo grazing, farmers tending their crops, and perhaps even cormorant fishing rafts. in the early afternoon, disembark at Yangshuo, a historical town surrounded by karsts. After cruise, we show you to visit xianggong hill where is is a renowned scenic spot offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Li River's iconic karst landscape. on the top of hill, you will have a bird's eye of spectacular Views which is the summit provides one of the best vantage points to admire the "First Bend of the Li River" and the surrounding karst mountains

Experience the charm of Chinese ink-painting landscapes with Guilin’s iconic mountains and rivers. Capture stunning photos throughout the cruise, with ever-changing scenery right from the deck. Hotel pickup included/Lunch included/No Shopping/24 Hours online English service

Explore the gorgeous landscape and Chinese minority cultures of Longji Rice Terraces on a full day tour. You will gain a more intimate insight into village life of the Minority people. This tour caters to the tourists who like hiking for about 3 hours along the path in the rice terraces. Discover the sculpted landscapes of the Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces Learn about Zhuang culture from your private guide Feast on bamboo rice, bamboo chicken, smoked pork, and more in village

Discover the beauty of Guilin on this Classic Private Day Tour. By going on a guided tour, you’ll save hours researching where to visit, as you’ll have a carefully planned itinerary that takes you to multiple Guilin sites in a day. Highlights include Reed Flute Cave, Xianggong Hill, a cruise along Xingping River, and the much-loved Liu San Jie Impression Light Show. Save time and see many Guilin highlights in a day, such as Reed Flute Cave An excellent choice for travelers with limited time in Guilin Avoid the hassle of planning transport—round-trip transfers included No language barriers—a guide will be with you to translate

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.

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.

Enjoy a leisurely half-day cruise down the beautiful Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo. Admire the passing scenery of karst peaks, bamboo groves, rice paddies, farmers, and cormorant fishermen. In Yanghuo, stroll or shop along bustling West Street. The tour includes seat reservations and the delivery of tickets to your Guilin hotel. Upgrade to include a transfer from your Guilin hotel to the pier and pickup from Yangshuo.

Follow in the footsteps of professional photographers and soak up one of China’s most spectacular sunrises at Xianggong Mountain on this private door-to-door tour. Marvel as the dawn light illuminates the Lijiang River winding through the karst pinnacles and capture shots that will last a lifetime. Optional add-on experiences from boat cruises to caves complete the day.

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.

Experience the incredible scenery of the Li River on a 4-hour sightseeing cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo. This private full-day tour from Guilin takes you into the dramatic Li River region on a cruise with informative onboard commentary. Eat lunch on board your vessel before disembarking in Yangshuo for a guided tour of the countryside and West Street. Transfer back to your hotel in Guilin at the designated time to wrap up your day on the Li River.

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.

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).

Experience Longji’s amazing rice terraces on this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, learn about these ancient terraced fields—known by locals as “Dragon’s Backbone”—that were first developed nearly a millennia ago, during the Yuan Dynasty. Admire their surreal scenery from a lookout point after a quick cable car ride, then enjoy an optional hike down and lunch before returning to Guilin.

Pre-book a private pick-up transfer from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to your hotel in Yangshuo, and enjoy a smooth start to your trip. When you come out from arrival gates, you will see the driver waiting you with a sign written your name.Our driver will go through the G65 highway from Guilin airport to your Yangshuo hotel, it will take 1-1.5hrs driving, it depends the traffc and where is your hotel. Highlights: 1. Instant Confirmation. 2. Private car from Guilin airport to Yangshuo hotel or vice versa.

Admire the karst scenery of the Li River and visit Yangshuo on a full-day cruise trip from Guilin. Sail by karst peaks, rice paddies, and bamboo groves on a comfortable cruise boat, and watch for farmers in the fields and cormorant fishing rafts. Disembark at Yangshuo and enjoy free time to explore its quaint streets, including West Street, before your return trip. Hotel pickup and drop-off, plus simple onboard lunch included.

Experience Yangshuo’s scenic beauty and culture on this all-day guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, board a bamboo raft (extra expense) and marvel at the region’s dramatic karst landscapes and historic bridges. Then, hop on a bicycle and pedal past rice paddies and majestic mountains while exploring Yangshuo’s countryside with a local guide.

Visit highlights of Guilin including Reed Flute Cave and enjoy Tea Performance at Tea Plantation near Yao Mountain with this private half day tour. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Guilin or Yangshuo hotel.