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4-Day Guilin Scenic and Ethnic Discovery

The Landscape in Painting

4-Day Guilin Scenic and Ethnic Discovery

Soak in a world of timeless beauty and traditional life for 4 days. Walk on small rice terrace paths in photogenic Longsheng. There you will delve beneath the surface, visiting an ethnic family and exploring their centuries-old lifestyle. Escape to Yangshuo's supremely scenic countryside and try some farm work with a local family.

Our 4 days tour of Guilin, Yangshuo, and Longsheng is private and flexible, which means no hurrying and no wasted time. Put your mind at ease with our one-to-one tour service and money back guarantee.

Tour 'Wow' Points

Feast your eyes on the best scenery of the Longji Rice Terraces.

The Longji Rice Terraces are known widely for the awe-inspiring view, particularly when they turn golden during autumn. Standing on top of such a huge man-made wonder is itself an extraordinary experience.

Yangshuo countryside
Xitang Reservoir

Visit a minority family and explore their centuries-old lifestyle.

You will enjoy lunch with a Yao family who invite you into their home. Learn how to stuff and cook rice inside a bamboo tube, sip the freshly-extracted oil tea.

cook with Yao ladies
Yangshuo local village

Relax in the beautiful countryside and escape into the timeless landscape.

Yangshuo has idyllic scenery, and it offers a relaxing atmosphere. Drive through the villages where there is almost no other tourist.

a Guilin local professional outdoor cycling coach
Tour of Guangxi bicycle-race track

Discover the Rural China by Exploring the Less Touristy Villages

To experience the daily life of the local farmers will let you see another side of China.

countryside with the reflection of the hills
shopping in a market

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Itinerary Quick Look

Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests.

DAY 1 Guilin Arrival | Airport Transfer

With buildings surrounded by mountains and rivers, Guilin might strike you as a small laid-back town yet its charm calls out to you to explore it. Upon arrival in Guilin, you will have a lot of free time to discover the city on your own.

DAY 2 Guilin to Longsheng | Rolling Mountains in Longsheng

After breakfast, start exploring Longsheng. Usually, it takes 3 to 4 hours to get there on the mountain road. You will travel on the highway instead, to shorten the journey to 2 hours.

Arriving at the famous terraced rice fields, you can either walk up or take an electric buggy to get to the top.

Enjoy lunch with a Yao family who invite you into their home. You will return to Guilin by the evening.

DAY 3 Guilin to Yangshuo |A Li River Cruise with Scenic at Every Turn

Listed as one of the world's 15 best rivers for travelers by CNN, the Li River presents itself differently in each season and there are different ways you can appreciate it.

You will enjoy the most classic way: a cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo. To maximize your experience, we will arrange a 4-star cruise for you, which is the highest level. It offers better facilities and a buffet lunch.

DAY 4 Guilin Departure | Until Next Time, Guilin!

To experience the daily life of the local farmers on your last day in Guilin will let you see another side of China.

Drive through the villages where there is almost no other tourist. You might meet someone on his way to the field with a water buffalo or someone working in the paddy.

Take a ferry and a local farmer's taxi to the market in a small town on the other bank of the Li River, see the real lifestyles of the people living in this rural area of China.

We will see you off smoothly with an airport transfer in the afternoon.

Hotel Selection

—the Icing on the Cake

Boutique hotels are recommended to enrich your travel experience.

Xiping Island Resort

Yangshuo Mountain Retreat
FromCNY 3899/ USD599p/p Based on a private tour for 2 people. price varies depending on program, travel date, number of people and chosen hotel

Price includes:

  • Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
  • English speaking local guide
  • Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
  • 24/7 helpline for while you are traveling

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