5-Day Guilin, Yangshuo & Longji Rice Terraces

Welcome to Guilin, one of China's most celebrated destinations for natural scenery. Upon arrival at Guilin Airport or railway station, your private driver will greet you and transfer you to your hotel.

After checking in, begin your introduction to the city with a visit to Elephant Trunk Hill, Guilin's most recognizable natural landmark. Located at the meeting point of the Li River and Taohua River, this distinctive limestone formation resembles an elephant drinking from the river. Enjoy scenic viewpoints and learn about the legends associated with the landmark.

If your arrival schedule allows, continue to the Two Rivers and Four Lakes scenic area, where picturesque waterways, traditional bridges, and tree-lined paths create a relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy a leisurely walk and discover the charm of Guilin after sunset.

Spend the evening sampling local specialties, such as Guilin rice noodles, or relaxing at your hotel.

After breakfast, travel into the mountains of Longsheng to discover the spectacular Longji Rice Terraces, also known as the Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces.

These extraordinary agricultural landscapes have been cultivated over generations, with terraced fields following the natural contours of the mountains.

Explore a traditional Zhuang or Yao village, where wooden houses, stone pathways, and local customs reflect the region's rich cultural heritage.

Enjoy a scenic walk through the village and surrounding terraces, stopping at viewpoints to admire the remarkable patterns of the fields.

Your guide will introduce traditional farming methods, ethnic customs, and the importance of rice cultivation to local communities.

In the evening, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the mountain village and relax at your scenic accommodation.

Wake up surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery.

After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely walk through the rice terraces, admiring the changing light and panoramic views across the surrounding hills.

Depending on the season, the terraces may appear filled with reflective water, covered in vibrant green rice plants, or transformed into golden fields before harvest.

Explore additional village pathways and learn about traditional rural life before continuing back to Guilin.

Upon arrival, enjoy time to relax or explore the city's historic streets and riverside neighborhoods.

In the evening, discover Guilin's local food culture or enjoy a leisurely walk around the scenic lakes.

After breakfast, begin your spectacular Li River cruise from Guilin toward Yangshuo.

As the boat travels along the river, admire towering limestone mountains, peaceful villages, bamboo groves, and beautiful countryside landscapes.

Pass famous scenic areas such as Nine-Horse Fresco Hill and enjoy views of the iconic karst mountains associated with China's traditional landscape paintings.

Your guide will introduce the natural history of the region and the local communities living along the river.

Arrive in Yangshuo in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel.

Later, explore West Street, known for its lively atmosphere, traditional architecture, and variety of restaurants and cafés.

Enjoy a relaxing evening surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery.

After breakfast, explore the peaceful countryside surrounding Yangshuo, depending on your departure schedule.

Visit the scenic Yulong River area, where beautiful limestone mountains rise above quiet waterways, rice fields, and traditional villages.

Enjoy a gentle countryside walk or stop at scenic viewpoints to admire the natural landscape.

If time permits, an optional bamboo rafting experience can be arranged along a suitable section of the river.

Later, your private driver will transfer you to Guilin Airport or railway station for your onward journey.

Your five-day journey through Guilin, Longji, and Yangshuo comes to an end.