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5 Days Guilin, Longji Rice Terraces, Yangshuo

Tour highlights: Guilin | Red Flute Cave| Longji Rice Terraces | Li River Cruise| Moon Hill Hike | Cycling | Bamboo Rafting

English Speaking Guide

Max Group size of 12 people

All accomodations included

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Price of tour: $430*

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Tour summary

Experience the diverse beauty of southern China on this 5-day Guilin, Longji, and Yangshuo highlights tour.

Marvel at the spectacular views of the Longji Rice Terraces and visit traditional Zhuang or Yao minority villages. Enjoy a leisurely Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, surrounded by stunning karst peaks and riverside scenery.

Explore Yangshuo’s countryside by bike, hike up Moon Hill for panoramic views, and unwind with a bamboo rafting adventure on the Yulong River.

The tour includes experienced English-speaking guides, carefully selected hotels, daily breakfast, all entrance fees, and private transfers—ideal for travelers seeking natural wonders, local culture, and relaxing adventure.

Tour Itinerary

Tour Table of Contents

4 Days Guilin And Yangshuo Tour

Day 1: Arrive in Guilin

Picked up at airport or train station, and send to hotel.

4 Days Guilin And Yangshuo Tour

Day 2: Guilin: Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, Shan Lake, Sun and Moon Pagoda

Firstly visit Reed Flute Cave, which is located in the northwest suburb of Guilin City. It’s said the reed once growing at the entrance can be made of flute. The cave is 240m deep and 500m long. After that, drive to visit Elephant Trunk Hill, you can easily find its resemblance to a giant elephant drinking water from Li River. Continue to drive to Shan Lake, watch Sun and Moon Pagodas from afar.

5 Days Guilin, Longji Rice Terraces, Yangshuo

Day 3: Guilin to Longji Rice Terraces, and back

Drive to Longsheng in the morning (about 2.5hours), visit Longji Rice Terraces- built into the hillsides. The terraces look like great chains or ribbons as they wind from the foot to the top of the hill. This ingenious construction makes best use of the scare arable land and water resources in the mountainous area. After sightseeing, drive back to Guilin.

5 Days Guilin, Longji Rice Terraces, Yangshuo

Day 4: Guilin to Yangshuo by Li River Cruise, West Street

This morning transfer to take on a cruise to travel along Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo, it’s around 4 hours ride(9:30-13:30). Upon arrival, drive to West Street in Yangshuo ancient town, the street is about 8 meters wide and nearly 800 meters long, it is the oldest and most prosperous street in Yangshuo, lots of ancient buildings are well preserved here. If you are interested in 4-Wheel Electric Vechicle, we can arrange the drive(for 18-60 year old).

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Day 5: Yangshuo: Cycling, Moon Hill Hike, Bamboo Rafting & Departure

After breakfast, ride a bike along Yulong River. Later have a hike on Moon Hill, the name comes from the big hole running through the top of the mountain, which is like a bright moon. Overlook the surrounding scenery, green mountains, clear stream. After that, take the bamboo rafting down over to Gonggongqiao Pier from Shui’edi Pier, lay back and enjoy the relaxing time. After sightseeing, transfer back to Guilin Airport or train station, trip finishes.

Included in the price

  • Airport and train station pickup and drop service
  • Experienced, knowledgeable English-speaking guide
  • Ground transportation during the tour
  • 4-star hotels, based on double occupancy
  • Daily breakfast
  • Entrance fees to attractions listed in the itinerary
  • Bottle of water per person per day
  • 4-hour Li River cruise onboard a cruise vessel with lunch included
  • 40-50 minute bamboo raft ride on the Li River guided by a rafting instructor
  • Bike rental for countryside cycling tour along the Li River with guide

Excluded from the price

  • International or domestic flights/train tickets
  • Meals not specified as included such as lunches and dinners
  • Single room supplements
  • Gratuities for guides and drivers

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