Top Guilin Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

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.

Enjoy the beauty of the Li River and the karst formations of the Yangshuo countryside all in one day, without the hassle of planning multiple activities, on this combo river cruise and private countryside tour from Guilin. Cruise along the river to Yangshuo, enjoying a buffet lunch along the way, before exploring the countryside. Choose to stay in Yangshuo or get a transfer back to Guilin.

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.

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.

Avoid the disappointment of sold-out tickets, and enjoy a seamless sightseeing experience, by prebooking your Li River cruise tickets from Guilin to Yangshuo with pickup. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and transfer to the pier to board your cruise. Then soak up the scenery along the Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo. Lunch is also included in this tour.

Experience the best of Guilin's breathtaking landscapes with 2 days tour. The itinerary combines the magnificent mountain artistry of the Longji rice Terraces with the serene, picture-perfect beauty of the Li River cruise(bamboo rafting from Yangdi pier to nine horses pier) Note: The tour start from Guilin city

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.

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

Explore the Longji Rice Terraces on this shared group tour (max 15 travelers). For 600 years, the Yao and Zhuang people have hand-carved these ridges into layers resembling the scales of a giant dragon—hence the name "Longji" (Dragon’s Backbone). Full Itinerary: 08:00–08:30 Hotel Pickup: Start your stress-free adventure from central Guilin. 08:30–10:30 Scenic Drive: A 2-hour journey toward the breathtaking Longji area. 10:30–12:00 Huangluo Yao Village: Visit the "Long Hair Village." Admire the Red Yao people's world-famous hair traditions and vibrant red costumes. 12:00–13:30 Lunch Break: Enjoy local mountain specialties at your own expense in the village. 13:30–16:00 Ping'an Zhuang Village: Explore the 600-year-old settlement. Follow ancient stone paths to iconic viewpoints for the best vistas of cascading rice paddies.(It takes around 50 minutes to hike up the terraces to the mountain top overlook) 16:00–18:00 Return to Guilin: Travel back and enjoy a drop-off at your hotel.

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.

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.

Experience the peace and tranquility of the Li River as you glide from Yangdi to Xingping on an electric boat, immersing yourself in the breathtaking beauty of nature. From the summit of Xianggong Hill, you’ll be amazed by the stunning panoramic view of the Li River, surrounded by towering karst peaks. The Yulong River, one of Yangshuo’s most scenic waterways, offers a unique and unforgettable experience. Sit back on a bamboo raft and gently float along its clean, clear waters, soaking in the serene atmosphere. In the evening, don’t miss the chance to watch Impression Sanjie Liu, China’s first outdoor riverside night show, a mesmerizing performance that brings the river to life.

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.

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.

Amidst your busy schedule, enjoy the scenery of Guilin China, We will customize a perfect itinerary for you, English speaking guide & driver will take you to multiple Guilin sites in a day. Highlights include Reed Flute Cave, Daxu ancient town, Li River bamboo rafting , xianggong hill mountain and the much-loved Impression Sanjie liu spectacular Light Show. English speaking guide help you to get rid of the troubles of Chinese language. Save time and visit many Guilin,Yangshuo highlights in a day,such as, Li river excursion, Reed flute cave ect. Super choice for visiters with limited time in Guilin,Yangshuo. IF YOU THINK THERE ARE TOO MANY ITINERARIES LISTED ABOVE.　YOU CAN ALSO REDUCE SOME OF THEM.

Pick-up Point: Exit of Guilin Railway Stations Drop-off Point: Hotel in Guilin city or Guilin Railway Station One way or round trip: One way Driver Info: licensed, professional tourist bus driver, Chinese-speaking Guide Info: Not included. English-speaking guide or driver guide available on your requests with extra cost. Multilanguage online support in English, French and Spanish

Explore the stunning landscape and Chinese cultures of Longji Rice Terraces including Dazhai Rice Terraces with ropeway on a full day tour. This tour desired for the tourists who want to see beautiful part of longji rice terraces at relaxes pace and without too much walking distance. You will gain a more intimate insight into village life of the Minority people, Experience the nature beauty of 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 and visit the Rice Terraces at your pace

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.

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.

Hi, friend! Look here! Starting from Guilin, I'll take you to explore the magnificent terraced fields, learn about the local customs, traditional culture and so on, as well as the farming methods that the people of Yao and Zhuang ethnic group have been using for 800 years. In this amazing region, everywhere is worth recording with a camera. Let's go!

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.

Motorised Bamboo boat from Yangdi to Xingping. This is the highlight tour of the Li River. Like this you are very close to the water, the hills and the nature. Highlights: 1. Short Li-River cruise from Yangdi to Xingping around 1.5hrs on the boat. 2. Avoid the crowded & Long ride big boat from Guilin to Yangshuo。 3. Can be the private boat or shared with other people for the small boat, each boat for four people only. 4. Cover the hightlights of the Li-River. 5. Explore the Xingping old town. Note: The child less than 7 years old or 1.2M can NOT take this small boat.           The Senior people more than 70 years old can NOT take this small boat.

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.