

Guilin & Yangshuo 7-Day Tour: Li River & Terraced Fields
Immerse yourself in south China's legendary landscape across seven unforgettable days of karst mountains, emerald rivers, and terraced rice paddies. Explore cavern subterranean palaces, trek ethnic hillside villages, cruise classic rivers, fly above limestone peaks, and enjoy private transfers.
Regarding this journey
Immerse yourself in south China's legendary landscape across seven unforgettable days of karst mountains, emerald rivers, and terraced rice paddies. Explore cavern subterranean palaces, trek ethnic hillside villages, cruise classic rivers, fly above limestone peaks, and enjoy private transfers.

Trip Overview
The following is a suggested TravelToQin itinerary. We are happy to customize it based on your interests.
Arrive in Guilin. Pick up from airport or train station, transfer to hotel. Check-in after 2 PM. Evening free for self-exploration.
Morning
Breakfast. Reed Flute Cave — a 240-million-year-old limestone cave with stalactites, stalagmites and multicoloured rock formations.


Afternoon
Seven Star Park (Qixing Park) — karst peaks, limestone caves and a scenic riverside walk, the largest park in Guilin. Local market visit. Elephant Trunk Hill — the city's symbol, a rock formation resembling an elephant drinking from the Li River.


Night
Stay at hotel in Guilin.
Morning
Breakfast. 2-hour drive to Longji Rice Terrace. Terraced fields carved into the mountainside by the Zhuang people, stretching from 300 m to 1,100 m elevation.



Afternoon
Ping'an Zhuang Village — a traditional ethnic minority village perched among the terraces, with wooden stilted houses and sweeping terrace views.


Night
Return to hotel in Guilin. Dinner at a recommended restaurant.
Morning
Breakfast. 40-minute drive to Yangshuo. 1.5-hour Li River boat ride from Xingping to Fish Village and back — karst peaks reflected in jade-green water.

Afternoon
Check in Yangshuo hotel (after 2 PM). Ten Mile Gallery — 10 km cycling route past paddy fields, karst hills and traditional villages. 4 km Yangshuo helicopter tour over the karst landscape. Optional: Jinmaoshan Rock Climbing Base.



Night
Optional: Impression Sanjie Liu Show — large-scale outdoor light and music performance staged on the Li River. Stay at hotel in Yangshuo.



Morning
Xianggong Mountain viewpoint — sunrise viewpoint over a sea of karst peaks and mist, one of the most photographed spots on the Li River.


Afternoon
Taohuayuan (Land of Peach Blossoms) — riverside scenic zone with limestone karst scenery, caves and river channels. Explore the local city food street.



Night
Stay at hotel in Yangshuo.
Morning
Breakfast. Bamboo rafting (weather permitting) — drifting along a narrow Li River tributary on a traditional bamboo raft past karst hills and farmland.


Afternoon
Yangshuo countryside experience — cycling or walking through rural villages, rice paddies and farmland.

Night
Optional: Golden Dragon Waterway show (normally on Fridays, weather permitting). Stay at hotel in Yangshuo.



Breakfast and check out. Drop off to airport or train station.
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Recommended hotels
TravelToQin suggested stays along this itinerary (alternatives available on request).

Metropolo Jinjiang Hotel Guilin Railway Station
A modern hotel combining convenience and comfort for city exploration.

Wyndham Garden Yangshuo West Street River View
A premium riverside hotel featuring stunning karst mountain views.

JI Hotel Yangshuo West Street
A contemporary hotel located steps away from Yangshuo's vibrant West Street.
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Travel Notice
Content included
- 6 nights 4-star hotel with breakfasts;
- Entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary;
- Private transportation with a dedicated vehicle and driver;
- Services of an English-speaking guide (5 days);
- 24h online butler service.
Excluded content
- Optional activities (extra fee);
- Flight/train tickets;
- Lunches and dinners (restaurants will be recommended);
- Personal expenses (e.g. souvenirs, snacks, or additional activities not listed);
- Gratuities for the driver and guide.
Travel expenses
From ¥8000 p/p
Based on a private tour including 4-star hotels for 2 people. Price varies depending on program, travel date, number of people and chosen hotel.
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