Guilin Travel Reviews

This was my first trip abroad and I was not sure what to expect. Our tour guide Lele in Guilin was beyond amazing. Lele provided us with extensive knowledge about the culture and its history. Lele was very accommodating and managed our family with ease and grace. Lele took the time to engage with us each personally throughout the trip which made the tour even more meaningful. Lele was always punctual and highly organized during our trip. Simply put, Lele makes it feel as if you are touring abroad with your best friend. You almost forget that you are away from home. Thank you China Highlights for your amazing tour and thank you Lele for your highly extensive level of professionalism and grace. If you have the opportunity to take a trip with this company do not hesitate. It is worth it.

We visited Guilin and Yangshuo a few days ago using China Highlights. Our guide Henry and the driver Mrs. Zen were outstanding from start to finish. Henry has a warm engaging personality and deep knowledge of the areas.I definitely recommend China Highlights to anyone interested in exploring this area.

Gary, our Guilin guide, is really wonderful. He is respectful, always watches out for our safety, and makes sure we are comfortable and fully enjoy our trip. He took us to many beutiful places in Guilin. He is the very best guide and we are very lucky to have him and we give him our highest recommendation. When we return to Guilin we want him to again be our guide. Looking forward to my next Tai Chi lesson, Gary!

My family and I had the most wonderful guide - Ethan, who ensured we had a memorable trip. Ethan was excellent at explaining the history behind Beijing’s landmarks and places and was always prepared to answer any questions we had. Additionally, he took us to great restaurants for our lunch, where we were able to enjoy different aspects of Chinese cuisine. Both professional and friendly, Ethan truly made our trip special and we enjoyed every second of it! We highly recommend him as Beijing’s tour guide. Thank you Ethan!

We chose China Highlights for our trip because we read some very good reviews from people who had gone on holiday with elderly relatives, which was exactly our situation. China Highlights were excellent from the outset, with great input from Camilla to help us formulate and finalise a suitable tour itinerary. Our guide in Guilin,Frank was outstanding in all aspects, being knowledgeable, friendly,enthusiastic, helpful, resourceful, patient and kind. Our driver, too,was patient, tolerant and kind. Daily timings and activities were flexed to meet our needs, including stopping whenever we neededto and even adding an extra activity. The few problems that arosewere resolved quickly and effectively without any demur.

Hemos hecho un viaje fantástico en compa?ía de nuestro guía ALONSO, Nos ha hecho descubrir la esencia de la zona en un crucero sobre el río LI que nos ha llevado de Guilin a Yangsuo, nos ha mostrado todo el encanto de la zona en unos días inolvidables. ALONSO ha sido un guía excepcional en un paraje excepcional. GRACIAS

My wife and I took a 15 day tour of China; commencing 24/04/2025 and ending 08/05/2025 and of this, we spent 5 days in Guilin and Zhangjiajie; from 01/05/2025 to 05/05/2025. We thoroughly enjoyed our visits to the various historical sites in Guilin of; The Daxu Ancient Town, Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave, Li River Cruise and the other various tourist attractions in Zhangjiajie of; Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Yuanjiajie and Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge, which were all planned exceptionally well. To our tour guides, Ms Sarah (Guilin) and Ms Joy (Zhangjiajie), thank you sincerely for looking after us really well and sharing your immense knowledge on the sites. The facilities of the hotels and vehicles provided were also of high standard and we sincerely thank China Travel, Sarah and Joy for organizing and presenting us with fond memories of Guilin and Zhangjiajie. Thank You.

In Guilin our guide Lele was very professionals, with good English, he demonstrated well knowing his field. We received filling as met our new friend.Lele makes it feel as if you are touring abroad with your best friend. You almost forget that you are away from home. For all our trip we were happy to meet such good people.

Guilin et Yangshuo ont été, sans aucun doute, nos coups de c?ur en Chine. Ce voyage a été d’autant plus mémorable grace à notre guide, Eric Li. Sa culture générale impressionnante, sa passion pour l’histoire et sa parfaite ma?trise du fran?ais ont grandement enrichi notre expérience. Toujours disponible, à l’écoute et capable de répondre à toutes nos questions avec précision, Eric a su rendre chaque visite captivante. Grace à lui, nous avons découvert bien plus que de simples paysages : une véritable immersion culturelle. Nous le recommandons chaleureusement à tous ceux qui souhaitent découvrir la Chine autrement, en profondeur et avec authenticité.

Ein super Programm mit der Fahrt auf dem Li-Fluss, dem Besuch der Reisfelder, der romantischen Flo?fahrt und dem Besuch des Marktes mit einem echten Tucktuck. Unser Guide Norman Wei Wei hat uns in ausgezeichnetem Deutsch die Besonderheiten dieser Landschaft und der Menschen, die hier wohnen sehr gut erkl?rt.

La partie de notre voyage à Guilin a été superbe grace à notre guide Eric. Il a été très professionnel et nous a donné beaucoup d’informations sur comment vivent les locaux. Les paysages aussi sont époustouflants. Nous avons adoré l’authenticité, le calme et le charme de Guilin et Yangshuo. Un grand merci, nous recommandons vivement Eric pour découvrir la région.

Liping was an amazing tour guide. She was always available, friendly and professional. She catered to our needs perfectly, making sure we saw the real Guilin and showing us things far from tourist traps. We are a group of friends travelling to China for the first time and she completely adapted the itinerary to the things we wanted to do. Her English is also very good! She made sure we tried all the local specialties and showed us how the different ethnic groups live. I would highly recommend if you’re looking for an easy going, insightful experience in Guilin!!

Amazing experience on the rural china. We could choose between different experiences that they offer and also add some more extra that we whised. During the trip, the sympathy and the knowledge of Liping was comfortable and keep us carefree. She was funny and very kind, she speaks English very well and tell us curiosities about the country, Longshen and Guilin. Our travel has been better thanks to her <3

Guilin is indeed as beautiful as you see it in the pics, and an absolute must-see if you come to China. China Highlights was perfect in organizibg our trip and our activities and we absolutely recommend it. Our guide, William, spent these 2 days with us has been the perfecr guide. Knowledgeable, friendly, always available to adjust the plan according to our needs. He took us to eat very good food and he even taught me how to ride a scooter in the countryside of Yangshuo! Make sure to ask for him if you visit!

Lele, I just want to say a heartfelt thank you for making my time in Guilin absolutely unforgettable. China was full of amazing experiences, but you were the highlight of my entire trip. Your kindness, your deep knowledge, your patience, and the way you made every moment feel special — it all meant so much to me. You didn’t just guide me through beautiful places, you helped me connect with the heart of Guilin. Because of you, I didn’t just see Guilin — I felt it. I’ll never forget the stories you shared, the views we enjoyed, and the way you made everything so effortless and enjoyable. You truly went above and beyond, and I’m so grateful for that. Thank you, Lele, for being not just a guide, but a big part of why my trip to China will always hold such a special place in my heart.?

William was our guide for the second time - we specifically asked China Highlights to guarantee him for our group. Very friendly, very helpful, very responsible - he became for us not just a guide, but a very good friend. My kids send him their best regards!

Die Fahrt auf dem Bambusfloss war wundersch?n und der Besuch bei den alten Leuten auf dem Land hat uns sehr beeindruckt. In Ling hatten wir eine tolle, kompetente und einfühlsame Begleiterin.

Posti bellissimi intorno a Guilin, sia le risaie a Longji, sia Huanglong, sia la crociera sul fiume Li. La guida Louis mi ha aiutato sin dal primo momento con la connessione internet e il ritiro della valuta locale, essendo appena arrivati. Organizzazione perfetta e puntuale.

We’re very happy about our experience with the China highlights , it exceeded all of our expectations, the drivers and guides were great and we really enjoyed the culture and city views. We really want to thank the excellent tour around Guilin with an excellent tour guide -Lele with China Highlights (excellent English) Lele looked after us really well, was friendly, caring and had excellent knowledge( without boring us with too much) Lele assisted us getting to the Light show in the evening even buying us beverages and popcorn-highly recommend him and China Highlights We are especially thankful for all the food recommendations, for their punctuality and for the cleanliness of the cars. We would 100% recommend this tour if you’re planning a visit to China.

We wanted to see China but didn't know where to start. We found China Highlights and they took care of all arrangements flawlessly. Special thanks to Carrie for her planning and to our guides Candy, Mark, Louis, and Sean. We visited Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Yangshuo, and Shanghai. We saw the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Gubei Water town, the Great Wall, Terracotta Army, Li river cruise, Oriental Pearl Tower and much more! We ate at wonderful local restaurants. We rode the bullet train, had 2 internal flights and 4 airport transfers. Lots of moving parts that all came together seamlessly. Thanks, China Highlights for a fabulous visit to your beautiful country!

We had an incredible tour of Guilin and Yangshuo with William (韦吉熠 ) as our guide and Mr. Lu as our driver.China Highlights and especially William and Mr. Lu made our trip very special and we can’t wait to come back or visit another area with this group! Would definitely book again in a heartbeat. -Tish ‘xiao ba’ and Mandy

This review of Lily, our China Highlights guide, would require me to write a book. My husband and I just clicked with Lily, one minute she’s like a younger sister, then my mom, then my husband’s art partner. She went above and beyond. This part of our China Highlights tour provided us with nature, home cooking with Amy, time with an 80 year old couple in their country home, making bamboo tube food near the rice paddies, Lily's watercolor painting lesson, bamboo boat ride, river cruise, plus the Impression Liu Sanjie show (which was incredible, definitely a must see). One of the best meals we had in China was in Guilin. The scenery in the Guilin and Yangshou area is breathtaking. An added bonus, Lily sang folk songs as we walked through the rice paddies. She has an amazing voice.

We just completed our 3 days in Guilin and Yangshuo, part of our 2 week vacation in China and Taiwan through China Highlights. We loved the area and had a great tour guide for the area, Chase, who helped us navigate and visit the area during the very busy and extremely warm, Labor Day holiday in China. His guidance and recommendations on alternatives to our schedule, to make the most of our visit to the area, were invaluable. We loved the hotels chosen for us and both were our favorites of our entire visit. The Lijiang Pushang Hotel in Guilin and the Yangshou Jora Hotel (we could stay a week here!!), had not only beautiful rooms, but the service and welcome were beyond compare. Chase arranged for us to attend a wedding at the hotel, as guests the first evening, as we were celebrating our 25th Anniversary, it was a fun evening and a great experience. The second night, we attended an impressionist show that was simply amazing, as it was at night, outside with the mountains lit up as the back drop. I also had a beautiful flower arrangement waiting for us back in our hotel room, the flowers right from the gardens of the Jora hotel. On our last day, in the area, our flight was cancelled and we were moved to a later flight, Chase offered different options to keep us busy during the extra time, and I was so happy to be able to sneak in a Chinese massage with a herbal foot bath to end our day before our drop off at the airport. I also have to mention, we also had an excellent driver who had to navigate narrow streets, filled with crowds of people, great job Tao! (?sp).

Siamo appena rientrati dal nostro primo viaggio in Cina organizzato da Giulia Zhang di China Highlights e confermiamo quanto già condiviso da altri viaggiatori: tutto perfetto. Le guide locali in lingua italiana sono state fondamentali per calarsi nella realtà e comprendere la la cultura millenaria cinese. Vogliamo ringranziarle tutte per la disponibilità, professionalità e simpatia. Un grazie anche tutti i driver che si sono dimostrati abili guidatori nel destreggiarsi nel caotico traffico di Shanghai e Pechino. In ordine di incontro: Giorgia a Shanghai, Emma a Guilin, Chi a Xi'an ed infine Franco a Pechino. Non vediamo l'ora di ritornare nuovamente in Cina

We had a wonderful time with Frank from China Highlights during our two-day itinerary in Guilin, visiting the Longji Rice Terraces and taking a Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo. Frank is a very pleasant, open, and warm person, and we truly enjoyed our time together. Mirjana & Vladimir

I would like to thank Lily for this truly amazing experience. She managed to perfectly combine punctuality and flexibility, always providing valuable advice on extra activities and places to explore. She was consistently kind, attentive, and ready to help with any need we had. Thanks to her, our trip turned into a dream experience — she truly made all the difference. Thanks, Michele

My tour guided in each city: Serena, Linda, Qin, went above and beyond in making sure we felt taken care of while sharing their knowledge and local hacks while touring these popular destinations. My only thought after a 5* two week tour is, how can I go back through China Highlights. Where next? Thank you thank you!!