Top Guilin Tours by Duration

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.

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.

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 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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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, without the hassle of planning or logistics. Transport, admission fees, and your guide are all included. Plus this is a private tour, so you can go at your own pace the entire day.

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.

Discover the beauty of Guilin on a 2-day tour accompanied by a private guide. In the city, visit the colorfully lit caverns of Reed Flute Cave, walk through scenic Seven Star Park, which boasts lakes, caves and temples. Ascend Fubo Hill for panoramic views of the city, then marvel at picturesque Elephant Trunk Hill. The next day, you’ll glide down the Li River on a scenic 4-hour cruise that ends in Yangshuo. Tour the Yangshuo environs before transferring back to Guilin to end your tour.

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.

Picked up from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport/train station by our representative in Guilin and transferred to Longji Rice Terrace area, 90km northwest of Guilin city center. During this day tour, you can visit the Ping'an village or Dazhai village with the round way cable car, of course we can visit the Long hair village as well. Highlights: 1.Learn about Guilin’s unique minority culture. 2. No shopping private tour. 3. At the end of the tour, we can drop off you at the Ping'an or Dazhai village or Guilin hotel/airport/train station or Yangshuo 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.