Arrival in Guilin - Airport/Train Station Pickup & Hotel Transfer. Stay in Yangshuo.

Guilin - Upon arrival, a local driver will greet you with a welcome sign displaying your name and transfer you to your hotel in Yangshuo (Driver only, no guide). The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure.

Yangshuo Yulong Bamboo Boat, Xianggong Hill, West Street & Liusanjie Show. Stay in Yangshuo.

Yangshuo County - At 9:00 am, your driver/guide will meet you at your Yangshuo hotel and take you to the Yulong River for a bamboo boat ride.

Yulong River - Located 30 minutes from Yangshuo, the bamboo boat ride lasts 60 minutes with two people per boat. Known as ‘the Little Li River’, the Yulong River is a tributary of the Li River, starting in Northern Yangshuo County. With its dramatic karst landscape, smooth waters, and ancient bridges, it is an ideal spot for bamboo rafting.

Xianggong Mountain - Following the bamboo boat ride, a 40-minute drive will take you to Xianggong Hill. This is the most picturesque mountain along the Li River. A 15-minute walk up 400 steps offers a panoramic view of the entire Li River.

West Street - Next, travel by private car to West Street for lunch and a stroll through downtown Yangshuo. Known for its hundreds of shops offering a wide variety of local crafts, antiques, and souvenirs, West Street is a shopper’s paradise. Alternatively, enjoy wandering through the alleyways or along the river, observing the local life.

Impression Sanjie Liu - At 6:30 pm, your guide will meet you in the West Street area to attend the show. The light show runs from 7:30 pm to 8:40 pm, and you will return to the Guilin hotel around 10:30 pm. The Impression Liu Sanjie show is a highlight of Yangshuo, offering a unique night performance. The show uses the Li River as its stage and 12 hills as its backdrop, creating the world’s largest virtual scenery theater. As an outdoor theater, the show changes with the seasons and weather, providing a unique experience each time.

Yangshuo Silver Cave, Fuli Old Town & Xingping Old Town. Stay in Yangshuo.

Yangshuo County - At 9:00 am, your driver/guide will meet you at your Yangshuo hotel and take you to the Silver Cave.

Silver Cave - A 40-minute drive from Yangshuo, the Silver Cave offers English headsets for the tour. Located in Maling Town of Lipu County, about 85 kilometers south of Guilin and 18 kilometers from Yangshuo, it is the largest karst cave in Guilin. The cave’s crystal stalactites, resembling stars in a falling Milky Way, glitter like silver and diamonds under colorful lights, giving the cave its name. The saying goes, “One will never be down and out as long as one reaches the Silver Cave.” Its majestic features make it a world-renowned example of karst landscapes.

Moon Hill - South of the Big Banyan Tree in Gaotian Town, about 8 km from Yangshuo County, lies Moon Hill. The hilltop features a round hole resembling a bright moon, hence its name. Once a limestone cave, it is part of the area’s karst formations. It is the final stop along the picturesque ‘Ten-Mile Gallery’, a prime tourism section in Yangshuo County. In 1972, former U.S. President Richard Nixon and his wife climbed the hill. Today, Moon Hill is popular for hiking and rock climbing.

Xingping Town - In Xingping Town, enjoy lunch and visit the old street and 20 RMB viewpoint. You can also take a small boat on the Li River, paying locally in cash. Historically, Xingping Town was the largest town along the Li River, located 63 km from Guilin and 25 km from Yangshuo. Surrounded by captivating scenery, it includes Mural Hill and Yellow Cloth Shoal.

Fuli Ancient Town - Next, visit Fuli Town to see old streets, paintings, fans, and water buffalo. Located about eight kilometers east of Yangshuo County, Fuli is a quiet old town with an 800-year history, known for its artistic flair with colorful fans and scroll paintings. Along cobbled alleyways, small factories produce painted paper fans. Observe the intricate process of making and painting these fans in this tranquil town on the Li River’s banks. Fuli has two sides: a rapidly developing new town and an old town center with nearly all its original houses, offering a glimpse into local life.

Guilin City Tour. Stay in Yangshuo.

Yangshuo County - At 9:00 am, your driver/guide will meet you at your Yangshuo hotel and transfer you to Guilin city center, a 1.5-hour drive.

Daxu Old Town - The first stop is Daxu Old Town, where you will spend one hour. Located on the Lijiang River’s bank, 28 kilometers from the city, Daxu is known for its well-preserved ancient buildings, worn bluestone streets, and traditional culture. Once a major market during the Ming Dynasty, it remains vibrant today, with stalls selling traditional handicrafts.

Guilin Yaoshan Mountain Scenic Resort - Next, visit Yao Mountain, where you can take a chairlift up and toboggan down, spending one hour there. Yaoshan is the highest mountain in Guilin City, offering views of the karst landscape. Afterward, visit the Yao Mountain tea plantation, located 3.5 km from the mountain’s entrance. Operated by Guangxi’s leading tea research base, it offers a unique experience of tea leaf picking, manufacturing, and tasting. During this 1-1.5 hour exploration of Chinese tea culture, staff will demonstrate professional tea picking and tasting skills and the detailed tea-making process. A special tea performance show is also available.

Warm tip: From November to March, it is not the season for tea leaves to grow, so picking is not possible, but tea performances and tastings are available year-round.

Elephant Trunk Hill (Xiangbishan) - Afterwards, visit Elephant Trunk Hill, a central attraction and landmark of Guilin City. Its beautiful natural views combined with cultural landscapes make it a captivating destination.

Sun and Moon Pagodas - Enjoy lunch at Zhengyang Walking Street and explore the Sun and Moon Pagodas and lakes area. Afterward, return to your Yangshuo hotel or be dropped off at a hotel in Guilin or the Guilin train station/airport.

Longji Rice Terraces Day Tour & Drop-off at Yangshuo/Guilin Hotel/Airport/Train Station

Yangshuo County - Your private driver and guide will pick you up from your Yangshuo hotel for a 2-hour drive via the highway, covering 150 km.

Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces - First, stop at the Longji ticket office for 15 minutes to purchase tickets, then continue to Ping’an or Dazhai Village.

Ping’an Village - The first stop is the ‘Long Hair Village’, Huangluo, where Yao women grow their hair to impressive lengths, some reaching 6.6 feet (2 meters)! Learn about Yao lifestyles before heading to Ping’an Village, nestled among Longji’s stunning rice terraces. Traditional wooden houses remain home to Zhuang and Yao minorities who have tended their fields for centuries.

Enjoy a traditional lunch in Ping’an (at your own expense) before your guide leads you through the rice terraces, sharing the story of how these breathtaking landscapes were crafted over centuries as locals carved fields from Longji’s steep slopes. Absorb the lush scenery and tranquil atmosphere while capturing timeless photos.

If returning to Guilin, departure is typically around 3:30 pm (4:30 pm if staying in Yangshuo), arriving back at your destination around 5:30 pm.

• The private car & private guide
• The entrance tickets
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• The meals and hotel

Visit highlights of Guilin including Guilin airport/train station pick up, Yangshuo Xianggong hill, Yulong bamboo boat, Liusanjie show, Silver cave and Xingping old town,Daxu old town,Yao mountain, Elephant hill and Longji Rice Terraces with this 5 days private tour from Yangshuo hotel.
You will be picked up from your Guilin airport/Yangshuo hotel and dropped off at the Guilin/Yangshuo hotel/airport/train station.

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.