Li River Cruise to Yangshuo & longji Rice Terraces
“6 nights in Guilin — Land in Guilin, settle into the guesthouse, and ease in with a riverside evening walk.”
6 nights in Guilin, mapped out day by day through Guilin and Yangshuo — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 6 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 12-18 May
- Pace
- Busy, back-to-back plans
- Where you sleep
- Boutique guesthouse, Old Town
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 6 days
- Budget
- €1,067
The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & Old Town stroll
Airport transfer to Old Town guesthouseCheck in and freshen upSunset walk to the Sun and Moon Twin PagodasDinner of Guilin rice noodles nearby - 2
Li River Cruise to Yangshuo
Early transfer to Zhujiang pierBoard Li River cruise to Yangshuo (approx. 4-5 hrs)Photograph the iconic peaks (the 20-yuan-note view)Explore Yangshuo West Street on arrivalEvening return transfer to Guilin - 3
Longji Rice Terraces day trip
Morning drive to Longsheng (approx. 2 hrs)Hike the Ping'an or Jinkeng terrace trailsVisit a Zhuang or Yao minority villageLunch with terrace viewsReturn to Guilin in the evening - 4
Bamboo raft & countryside bike tour
Transfer to Yangshuo countrysideBamboo-raft drift on the Yulong RiverBike ride through rice paddies and villagesLunch at a rural farmhouseRelax at West Street before returning to Guilin - 5
Cooking class & Reed Flute Cave
Local market tour with the cooking instructorGuilin-style cooking class and tasting your dishesAfternoon restLate-afternoon visit to Reed Flute Cave (fewer crowds)Evening stroll around Shanhu (Fir) Lake - 6
Departure
Leisurely breakfastLast-minute souvenir shopping in Old TownCheck outTransfer to Guilin airport for the return flight
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Arrival & Old Town stroll
Land in Guilin, settle into the guesthouse, and ease in with a riverside evening walk. Airport transfer to Old Town guesthouse and Check in and freshen up.
- Flights
- €281
- Stay
- €786
- Per night
- €178
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Li River Cruise to Yangshuo
The signature all-day river cruise through karst scenery, ending in Yangshuo. Early transfer to Zhujiang pier and Board Li River cruise to Yangshuo (approx. 4-5 hrs).
Longji Rice Terraces day trip
Full-day excursion to the dramatic Dragon's Backbone rice terraces. Morning drive to Longsheng (approx. 2 hrs) and Hike the Ping'an or Jinkeng terrace trails.
Bamboo raft & countryside bike tour
Gentle bamboo rafting on the Yulong River paired with a scenic cycling loop. Transfer to Yangshuo countryside and Bamboo-raft drift on the Yulong River.
Cooking class & Reed Flute Cave
Hands-on Guilin cooking class in the morning, illuminated cave wonder later. Local market tour with the cooking instructor and Guilin-style cooking class and tasting your dishes.
Departure
Final morning in Guilin before the flight home. Leisurely breakfast and Last-minute souvenir shopping in Old Town.
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