NatureGuilin & Yangshuo: Rivers and Rice Terraces
Five days of karst peaks, river boats, rice terraces and village cycling in China's most painted landscape.
South China
Guilin & Guangxi
Karst peaks, the Li River and rice terraces that climb into the clouds — the China of painters and poets.
The feeling
The landscape on the banknote.
Guilin's limestone peaks have appeared on Chinese scrolls, banknotes and postcards for centuries. The classic journey is a slow boat down the Li River to Yangshuo, but the region is best explored over several days: cycling between villages, climbing to a viewpoint above the Yulong River, and continuing north to the Longji rice terraces.
This is a gentle, visual corner of China, ideal for families, photographers and anyone who wants a break from cities.
- Region
- South China
- Best time
- April–June · September–November
- Ideal length
- 4–10 days
- Access
- Flight or high-speed rail
- Style
- Private, tailor-made
All journeys here are private and can be combined with other regions.
Don't missThe essentials,
The essentials,
and the quieter corners.
These are the experiences we build into most journeys here — but the best days are often the ones we leave open.
Li River cruise to Yangshuo
The signature experience — worth planning your route around.
Longji rice terraces
Best with a specialist guide and time to slow down.
Cormorant fisherman at sunset
We weave this in where it fits your interests and the season.
Cycling the Yulong River
We weave this in where it fits your interests and the season.
Journeys hereWays to travel
Ways to travel
Guilin.
Start with one of these, or use them as a starting point for something entirely your own.
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