Top Guilin Half-day Tours

Not sure where to go in Guilin with limited time? Our private half-day Guilin custom tour has you covered! Enjoy a 4-5 hour personalized trip with an English-speaking guide and private air-conditioned car—you’ll discuss and decide on Guilin’s downtown highlights to visit together with your guide. Entrance fees are at your own expense, and the tour boasts unbeatable flexibility: tailor the itinerary to your interests, with door-to-door transfers included for a hassle-free experience.

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.

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.

Get a comprehensive tour of Guilin from the water on this private illuminated night tour with Two Rivers and Four Lakes Cruise. After a convenient hotel pickup, start your adventure from the Elephant Trunk Hill before set off on a nighttime river cruise. Travel along Two Rivers and Four Lakes which offers visual feast of more than 10 prestigious hills, many famed scenic spots, three main landscape areas and four expo parks. Catch picturesque views of landmarks and be sure to bring your camera for photo ops from waterborne vantage points. Learn about the city's history and culture from your personal tour guide. Suitable for families and groups with small children, this tour is an easy option for those who want to see Guilin's sights without extensive walking. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, travel by private vehicle, entrance fee, cruise ticket and door to door transfer.

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.

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.

Discover the highlights of Guilin on a full-day walking tour with an experienced guide. Stop at landmarks including the iconic Elephant Trunk Hill and Fobo Hill, and go underground to enjoy a tour of Reed Flute Cave, which features colorfully illuminated chambers. Sip coffee at a quaint hotel next to Banyan Lake, try noodle dishes for breakfast at a popular eatery, and eat lunch at a restaurant near Fobo Hill. Keep your camera handy for great photo ops and sweeping views of the picturesque city.

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

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!

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.

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.

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--8:30am) small group tour to see the picturesque scenery of Xianggong hill in real life! You will be picked up and dropped off your Guilin/Yangshuo hotel.

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.

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.

Take in the major sights of Guilin on a private half-day tour that showcases the city's geographic and cultural highlights. Visit landmarks such as Elephant Hill, Reed Flute Cave, Fubo Hill, and the Li River, and learn about their history from your informative guide. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure and admire some of China's most beautiful terrain. This tour can easily fit into your Guilin sightseeing schedule, perfect for those with limited time.

Explore the karst formations, the countryside, and the Li River in Yangshuo by scooter on this private day tour with transportation provided from Guilin. Each scooter can hold one or two people, you decide. The cost of the scooter is extra, as are meals. You’ll have a guide with you to show you where to go, and who will arrange your transfer to and from Guilin.

Embark on this exclusive private tour to experience the definitive beauty of Yangshuo a landscape often called the living scroll, "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains." Your adventure starts with an early hike up Xianggong Hill, the ultimate viewpoint. Here, you'll witness the spectacular beauty as the golden light bathes the serpentine Li River, a view acclaimed by international photographers. Following this visual feast, you'll embark on a relaxing cycling tour deep into the idyllic Yulong River countryside. Pedal past tranquil rice paddies, immersing yourself in the peaceful rural scenery. This customized journey, complete with private transport, seamlessly blends awe-inspiring views with authentic cultural immersion, inviting you to become the main character in your own Chinese masterpiece.

Visit highlights of Yangshuo including Yulong bamboo boat(50 minutes) and Yulong river short hiking(one hour) with this private Yangshuo day tour. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Yangshuo/Guilin hotel.

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.

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.

Visit highlights of Yangshuo including the Yangshuo Riyi Peak & round way cable car,glass-bottomed skywalk, love-ring bridge, mountain crafting mirror, cliff dwellings, and other beautiful landscapes with this private half-day tour from Guilin. You will be picked up from your Guilin hotel and dropped off at your Yangshuo/Guilin hotel.

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.

The karst mountains of Yangshuo cannot be missed, and one of the best ways to make the most of your time in the area is to book this 1-day private tour. Your guide and driver take you to Xianggong Hill for incredible views with the best lighting, and also to Ruyi Peak, which you get to by cable car- no need to climb it. If you want an additional challenge, head to Moon Hill and hike the stairs to the top.