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Guilin Li River and Yangshuo 4 Days
4 days / 3 nights · Guilin / Yangshuo / Longsheng

Guilin Li River and Yangshuo 4 Days

Li River Highlight Section · Yulong River · Ten-Mile Gallery · Longji Terraces

Reference Price

$550Rise / Person

  • Purely for fun, no shopping
  • The itinerary can be slightly adjusted
  • Includes ticket reservation service
Number of people in a group6–14 people
IntensityRelaxed
Best seasonSpring / Summer / Autumn
Trafficcruise ship + business van
AccommodationFour stars 2 nights + Yangshuo Guesthouse 1 night
Departure MonthApril to October

Prices vary between peak and off-peak seasons; the following order confirmation shall prevail · Tickets for highlands and peak seasons need to be booked in advance

Itinerary Details

All routes are for reference only, the actual route is subject to the explanation of customer service

Four days to experience the best of Guilin: viewing the mountains from the river, cycling through the valleys, and staying a night in the fields. Bamboo rafting and tourist boats are not an either-or choice, but two different perspectives.

Day-by-day itinerary4 days in total · daily destination, meals, accommodation and transport

Expand day by day; click a title to collapse. Itinerary for reference and may be adjusted for weather and traffic.

  1. D1Arrived at Guilin · Two Rivers and Four Lakes

    DestinationEverywhere→ Guilin→ Elephant Trunk Mountain

    Meals
    Meals are self-managed
    Accommodation
    Guilin Four-Star Hotel
    Transport
    Airport/Station pickup
    Distance
    Within the city
    Daily detailArrive at Guilin Liangjiang International Airport from various locations.
    16:00 Around Elephant Trunk Hill and Binjiang Road, these mountains are symbols of Guilin.
    19:00 Night tour of Two Rivers and Four Lakes (optional), with lights connecting the city's water systems and towers in a line.
  2. DestinationGuilin→ Lijiang→ Xingping→ Yangshuo

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Onboard/Xingping (inclusive) · Dinner is on your own
    Accommodation
    Yangshuo guesthouse
    Transport
    Cruise/bamboo raft, business vehicle
    Distance
    The waterway is about 60 kilometers long
    Daily detail08:30 Depart.
    10:00 Take the Li River boat or Yangdi–Xingping bamboo raft. Take the boat to see the whole area and enjoy a wide view; Sitting on the raft is close to the water, making it easier for photos and more agile.
    12:30 Lunch on the boat or in Xingping.
    14:00 Xingping Ancient Town, the spot for the photo spot on the back of the 20 RMB is located in this area.
    16:30 Arrive in Yangshuo and check in.
    19:00 Dinner on West Street (highly commercialized, just browse as you like).
  3. DestinationYangshuo→ Yulong River→ Ten-Mile Gallery

    Meals
    Breakfast: Guesthouse · Lunch: Yangshuo (inclusive) · Dinner is on your own
    Accommodation
    Yangshuo guesthouse
    Transport
    Bamboo rafts for riding
    Distance
    It is about 30 kilometers within the prefecture
    Daily detail08:30 Encounter the Long River bamboo raft, manually propelled and silent, making it the highest-rated segment for many people.
    11:00 Return to Yangshuo.
    13:00 After lunch, cycle through the Ten-Mile Gallery, including Moon Mountain, Banyan Tree, and Butterfly Spring along the way.
    16:30 Return.
    Tip: Be cautious with motor vehicles while riding; if traveling with children, choose an electric scooter or chartered car.
  4. DestinationYangshuo → Longji Terraces → Guilin Airport Drop-off

    Meals
    Breakfast: Homestay · Lunch: Terraced fields (included)
    Accommodation
    Not included
    Transport
    Business van
    Distance
    About 150 kilometers
    Daily detail08:00 Depart for Longji Terraces (about 2.5 hours).
    10:30 Arrive, Ping'an Village or Jinkeng Dazhai. The seasons of the terraces vary greatly: May–June during flooding period like a mirror, July–August with green rice waves, September to October with golden rice before harvest.
    13:00 Lunch in the village.
    15:00 Depart back to Guilin.
    18:00 Transfer to the airport according to flight schedule.
Key facts
Departure pointGather in Guilin, disperse in Guilin
Number of people in a groupSmall group of 6–14 people
AccommodationFour stars 2 nights + Yangshuo Guesthouse 1 night
TrafficLijiang River Cruise/Bamboo Raft Business Vehicle
SuitableShort holiday / Bringing elders / Photography

Costs include

  • 3 nights accommodation (including breakfast)
  • Li River cruise or Yangdi—Xingping bamboo rafting
  • Yulong River bamboo rafting
  • Ten-Mile Gallery cycling
  • Longji Terraces entrance ticket
  • Chinese-speaking guide
  • Travel accident insurance

Cost not included

  • Round-trip major transportation
  • Main meals at your own expense
  • Personal expenses

Booking Reminder

Rafting and drifting are affected by water levels, and may be suspended after heavy rain. In such cases, contingency plans will be activated (switching to a boat tour or adjusting the itinerary).