Top Guilin Tours by Duration

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.

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.

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.

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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

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. 16:00–18:00 Return to Guilin: Travel back and enjoy a drop-off at your hotel.

Experience the nature and culture of beautiful Guilin Province on this all-day luxury cruise. After a convenient hotel pickup, marvel at the bamboo groves, karst hills, and pretty villages of Li River. Enjoy a complimentary meal and drinks on board, and explore historic architecture and shop for traditional handicrafts on West Street in Yangshuo’s old town.

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.

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.

Tour the beautiful countryside and limestone karst formations of Guilin on this full day guided tour. There will be several stops along the way, including Xianggong Mountain for a great view of the Lijiang river valley. Next head to Wuzhi Mountain to see the different karst formations, then get to Fuli Bridge to see countryside landscapes, and finally at Xingping Town to experience the cormorant fishing show in Yangshuo.

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.

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.

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.

Explore the nature and culture of Guilin Province on this all-day guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, enjoy a cruise down the picturesque Li River, marvel at historic architecture on a relaxing stroll around Yangshuo’s old town, shop for traditional handicrafts on West Street, and climb Xianggong hill for magnificent views. Learn about the region from an informative guide and enjoy a delicious complimentary lunch.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy the beauty of the Li River and the karst formations of the area on this river cruise in Yangshuo with an English speaking guide. You’ll be collected from your hotel in Guilin, then taken to the port where you board your boat. You’ll cruise along the river to Yangshuo, having a buffet lunch along the way. Choose to stay in Yangshuo or get a transfer back to Guilin.

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.

When in Guilin, it’s worth a day trip to get out of the city and into the terraced countryside of Longji. This private tour gets you out to the rice terraces, exploring the minority cultures that you encounter along the way. Transport, admission fees, and your guide are all included, so you don’t need to hassle with any planning. Plus this is a private tour, so you can go at your own pace the entire day.