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Guilin & Yangshuo: Rivers and Rice Terraces
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Guilin & Yangshuo: Rivers and Rice Terraces

Five days of karst peaks, river boats, rice terraces and village cycling in China's most painted landscape.

5 days · 4 nights Guilin & Guangxi Private journey · 2–8 travellers Easy

Guilin & Yangshuo: Rivers and Rice Terraces

A gentle, visual journey for couples, families and photographers. We cruise the Li River, cycle the Yulong River, climb into the Longji terraces and spend an evening with a cormorant fisherman.

  • Li River cruise
  • Longji rice terraces
  • Yulong River cycling
  • Cormorant fisherman at sunset

The shape of the days.

Day 01

Arrive in Guilin

Transfer and an evening by the Two Rivers and Four Lakes.

Riverside hotel, Guilin Dinner
Day 02

Li River to Yangshuo

Slow boat down the Li River, afternoon in Yangshuo.

Boutique hotel, Yangshuo Breakfast, lunch
Day 03

Yangshuo

Cycle the Yulong River, village lunch and an evening cormorant fisherman.

Boutique hotel, Yangshuo Breakfast, lunch
Day 04

Longji terraces

Drive to Longji for a day of walking and village life.

Boutique hotel, Yangshuo Breakfast, lunch
Day 05

Departure

Transfer to Guilin airport.

Breakfast

What is part of the journey.

Included

  • Private English-speaking guide and driver throughout
  • Hand-picked hotels with daily breakfast
  • Internal flights and high-speed rail as listed
  • Entrance fees to all listed sites
  • Airport, station and hotel transfers
  • Visa invitation letter and current entry guidance
  • Alipay / WeChat Pay setup before you arrive
  • 24/7 support from our team in China

Not included

  • International flights
  • China visa fees where applicable
  • Travel insurance (required for all guests)
  • Meals not listed in the itinerary
  • Personal spending, drinks and gratuities

The practical details.

AccommodationRiverside and courtyard hotels
Group sizePrivate journey · 2–8 travellers
Activity levelEasy
Best time to travelApril–June · September–November
This journey runs on your dates. We will check lodge and flight availability before confirming anything.
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