Guilin & Longsheng Minority Discovery Tour
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Explore a Guilin ethnic minority area. Experience the famous rice terraces and the lifestyle of mountain minorities, a Li River cruise and the beautiful countryside of Yangshuo.
- Centrally Located Hotels
- Authentic Food
- Phone Rental / Wifi Package
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From $799 P/P
the Li River
Your private guide will welcome you and pick you up at Guilin Liangjiang International Airport with a comfortable, chauffeured, private car. Your guide will help you check in.
Good to Know:
- Free Mobile or Pocket Wi-Fi — Our free cell phone (includes 30 free minutes) or Pocket (3G) Wi-Fi will be at the hotel’s check-in desk.
Free-time Ideas:
The evening is free time. Here are some recommended activities for the evening.
- Explore Xicheng Pedestrian Street
- Explore Zhengyang Pedestrian Street
Also see the Guilin section of our Discover More page.
Restaurants:
- Guilinese Good Luck Restaurant
- Left Bank Café
Hotels:
Guilin Osmanthus Hotel
Daxu Ancient Town
Tour the star features of Guilin with a comfortable private car and an experienced guide.
Highlights:
Elephant Trunk Hill: It is the symbol of Guilin and got its name because its shape resembles an elephant with its trunk drinking from the Li River.
Reed Flute Cave: The cave is regarded as the most impressive cave in Guilin. Bizarrely-shaped limestone formations look fantastic under the colorful lights.
Daxu Ancient Town: Cobbled streets, stone bridges, and ancient buildings can be seen in Daxu Ancient Town. Picking strawberries is the most popualr activity in spring there.
Pearl Culture Shop: See the pearl production process. Pearls purchased there are of the highest quality and their authenticity is guaranteed.
Free-time Ideas for the Evening:
- Explore Zhengyang Pedestrian Street
Restaurants:
- Guilin Good Luck Restaurant
- Left Bank Cafe
Hotels
Longji Terraced Fields
Highlights:
Minority village and Longsheng Terraced Fields: The terraces look like ribbons as they wind from the foot to the top of some hills. Zhuang and Yao minority villages dot the area, and feature traditional architecture where no nails are used in construction. The different minority customs and dress are especially interesting.
Restaurants:
Longji Ping'an Restaurant
Hotels
After breakfast at your hotel a cruise to Yangshuo lets you appreciate the stunning natural scenery of the Li River.
Highlights:
Cruising on the Li River: There's something interesting to see at almost every bend in the river. Between spectacular limestone peaks you'll see graceful bamboo groves, farmers tending rice paddies, and lumbering water buffaloes pulling carts or cooling off in the river.
Free-time Ideas in Yangshuo:
It is flexible and convenient to add the interesting activities below to your itinerary. Just ask your travel advisor, and let us do the rest.
T-shirt Painting
Restaurants
- Cafe del Moon
- Rosewood Café
Hotels
the Yulong River in Yangshuo
The last day of this tour is all about relaxing.
Highlights:
Yangshuo Countryside Cycling: See the poetic natural scenery of Yangshuo's countryside. Biking alongside the paddy field and orchards that surround the famous mountains will give a fascinating insight into life in rural China.
Restaurants
- Jimmy's Cafe Bar
- Le Votre Restaurant
Hotels
Aiyuan Hotel
/ Green Lotus Hotel ![]()
Discover More
If you’re not leaving immediately, see our Guilin recommendations for free-time activities on our Discover More page. Also see How to Plan a Day in Guilin for more tips and ideas.
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- Normally hotels allow a maximum of 3 adults per room with an extra bed, at extra charge.
- Tour price is indicative only, please inquire for a detailed quotation.
- More people more discounts.
Destination: Guilin
Tour Length: 5 Days
Acommodation: Economy
Excellent Local Guides
We selected the most experienced tour guides in each city. They are all very professional and flexible during the tour with oustanding knowledge of all the sites and history.
Our Luxury Car for Families
We use the modern air-conditioned luxury cars for families or 2-3 persons. The comfort and safety of our customers is of utmost importance, so we ensure that all of the vehicles that we use are well-maintained and always very clean.
Comfortable People Carrier for Small Groups
We use only air-conditioned small buses for small groups of 4-7 persons. Our drivers are very nice and careful with over 5-year drive experience.
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- Centrally Located Hotels
- Authentic Chinese Food
- Private Cars and Drivers
- Private Guides

- Airport Taxes and Fuel Fees
- Entrance Fees
- Phone Rental / Wi-Fi Package
- Service Charge & Government Taxes
- Insurance
- Luggage Transfers
- International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China
- China Entry Visa Fees
- Excess Baggage Charges
- Personal Expenses
- Single Room Supplement.
We have had the pleasure of working with Ruby on our upcoming trip. She has been terrific throughout the process from beginning to end with suggestions,information and updates. She is a great representative for your company. Read more
JeromeApril 8, 2013
Your female guides were exceptional I must say. They were helpful, flexible, professional and very informative and made us feel very welcome. Their English was exceptionally good and we understood each other perfectly!! Read more
Gudrun March 5, 2013


