Top Guilin Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Discover the spectacular beauty and local cultures of the Longji Rice Terraces on a full-day tour from Guilin. Take in Huangluo Yao village to learn about the Yao and Zhuang peoples that have cultivated these rice terraces for more than 800 years. Have lunch in the village and taste bamboo rice, a specialty dish cooked in a bamboo stalk. Then ascend the mountain to visit Ping’an village and take a walk through the Longji Rice Terraces. Photo ops abound in this stunning region — keep your camera handy!

Experience the incredible scenery of the Li River on a 4-hour sightseeing cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo. This private full-day tour from Guilin takes you into the dramatic Li River region on a cruise with informative onboard commentary. Eat lunch on board your vessel before disembarking in Yangshuo for a guided tour of the countryside and West Street. Transfer back to your hotel in Guilin at the designated time to wrap up your day on the Li River.

Weave your way along the beautiful Li River and explore the luscious Chinese countryside on a full-day tour from Guilin. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, capture fantastic photographs of the spectacular scenery as you sail down the calm river for four hours; feast on freshly caught fish and local specialties on board for lunch; and disembark to immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of street vendors in a rustic village. Peruse bespoke boutiques selling fine Chinese paintings and precious jade jewellery and enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from your Guilin hotel.

Experience the beautiful Li River on this sunset or sunrise cruise with a traditional cormorant fisherman. After a convenient hotel pickup, climb aboard the bamboo raft and marvel at the lush scenery while your guide practices this ancient type of fishing that involves no bait or hooks—just his trusty cormorant.

Discover Longsheng and China’s rich minority culture on a full-day guided tour from Guilin. Take an easy walk around to snap photos of the famous Longji Rice Terraces and admire spectacular views of the cultivated mountain expanses. Have lunch in Pingan Zhuang Village and learn from your guide about the local Zhuang and Yao communities. Then relax as your round-trip transportation returns you to your Guilin hotel. A great trip for photographers!

Get an insight into local lifestyles that are impossible without a guide on this day trip to the Longji rice terraces. Discover the unique culture of the Yao women, with their impossibly long hair, soak up stunning rice terrace views, enjoy a local lunch, and hike the “Dragon’s Backbone” through Zhuang and Yao villages. Tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Discover the beauty of Guilin on a 2-day tour accompanied by a private guide. In the city, visit the colorfully lit caverns of Reed Flute Cave, walk through scenic Seven Star Park, which boasts lakes, caves and temples. Ascend Fubo Hill for panoramic views of the city, then marvel at picturesque Elephant Trunk Hill. The next day, you’ll glide down the Li River on a scenic 4-hour cruise that ends in Yangshuo. Tour the Yangshuo environs before transferring back to Guilin to end your tour.

Outside the cultural hub of Guilin, traditional villages inhabited by ethnic minority populations scatter the landscape. Travel by bus to visit one of the most popular rural attractions in the area, the nearly 800-year-old Longji Rice Field Terraces. Take in the view from the top terrace before heading down to learn about the culture of the ethnic minority village that claims and maintains this scenic landscape.

Discover China’s rich minority culture on an enriching full-day excursion to Longsheng from Guilin. Accompanied by a private guide, venture to the rural countryside to interact with the Zhuang and Yao communities, whose intriguing way of life is characterized by ancient traditions. Hike to the renowned Longji Rice Terraces and absorb spectacular views of the agricultural marvels, then capture photographs of the scenic sights with your guide. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your Guilin hotel and receive the undivided attention of your guide on this private tour.

With its location at the Li River, Guilin has become a highly popular place for visiting natural phenomena of extraordinary beauty. Where the Reed Flute Caves prides itself with karst magnificence, the Elephant Trunk Hill does it with its myths and tales. • Set foot inside a stalagmite and stalactite beauty • Admire the Elephant Trunk Hill and the Water Moon Cave • Hear plenty of spellbound stories during this half-day • Guilin’s famous sights just within easy reach of your booked hotel • Return transfers from and to your hotel are included

The Yangshuo countryside in Guangxi Province is blessed with some of China’s most spectacular and emblematic scenery. During this tour, enjoy the flexibility and personalized attention of your own guide and driver as you explore the region’s highlights. Climb to the top of Xianggong Mountain for views of the surrounding karst landscape before boarding a bamboo raft for a leisurely float down the Yulong River.

From Guilin, enjoy a full-day tour that showcases the scenery and indigenous cultures of the Longji Rice Terraces. Your private vehicle climbs the mountain to the Longji Rice Terraces where you get fantastic photo ops while walking around with your guide. After lunch, visit a local village and learn about the traditions of the Zhuang people, who have been farming rice in the terraces for centuries. Your tour includes a private guide and climate-controlled vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Guilin.

Gain a more intimate insight into village life and Chinese minority cultures with a private tour of the Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces. Your private guide will explain the traditions of Yao and Zhuang people before you visit Huangluo village. Next, drive to Ping’an village to trek to two of the most beautiful rice-terrace views. After lunch, your driver will drop you back to your hotel.

With banks insulated by rice paddies and water buffalo and jagged mountains spreading across the skyline, the Li River is a sightseer's dream come true. This tour includes a 4-hour tour down the river, followed by a trip to the 1,400-year-old Yangshuo Old Town, all with round-trip transportation from your hotel in Guilin. Lunch and a guide are also included in this tour.

Downtown Guilin lights up at night, and the best way to enjoy its beauty is to take a night cruise around the city’s Four Lakes scenic area. Enjoy panoramic views of the city’s multicolored nighttime skyline from a comfortable sightseeing boat; see after-dark highlights like the Twin Pagodas and the city’s musical fountains without wasting time on research or on walking from landmark to landmark.

Take a leisurely half-day cruise up the Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo. You'll pass by limestone peaks, bamboo groves, rice farmers, and fishermen along the way, then stroll West Street on arrival. Hotel pickup is provided from Guilin if you choose to stay at your destination, or upgrade for a round-trip transfer if you'd prefer to return.

Spend a day discovering the pristine Chinese countryside on this Li River Cruise experience. Avoid the stress of language barriers when organizing transport by having round-trip transfers from Guilin included. You’ll board a boat and enjoy a peaceful journey along the Li River to Yangshuo. The boat ride will reveal incredible photo opportunities of mountains, bamboo forests, rice fields, and native wildlife. You’ll also get a glimpse of quaint local riverside villages that you wouldn’t see otherwise.

Looking to keep the whole family entertained while exploring Yangshuo’s idyllic landscapes? This action-packed 5-day tour offers something for all ages and abilities, and includes accommodation. Enjoy guided bike rides, cruise down the Dragon River on a bamboo raft, hike through limestone caves, and swim in secret underground pools. You also have the opportunity to discover Chinese culture as you stop by local villages; try your hand at traditional fan painting; and get hands-on with a Chinese cooking class.

Experience the top attractions in and around Guilin on a 3-night private tour. You don’t waste a moment worrying about navigation, thanks to all-inclusive private transportation from your desired pickup location. Enjoy three nights at the Guilin Universal Hotel with complimentary breakfast each morning. Spend two full days exploring Yangshuo, Longsheng, and more with your private guide.

Experience Longji’s amazing rice terraces on this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, learn about these ancient terraced fields—known by locals as “Dragon’s Backbone”—that were first developed nearly a millennia ago, during the Yuan Dynasty. Admire their surreal scenery from a lookout point after a quick cable car ride, then enjoy an optional hike down and lunch before returning to Guilin.

Escape the city traffic and explore the scenic countryside on this Guilin Mountain Bike Tour. You won’t have to worry about bringing any gear with you, as helmet and bike rental is included. Travel between Guilin and Daxu Ancient Town with a guide so you don’t get lost, and enjoy the incredible scenery on the off-road countryside trails along Huajiang River. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, you won’t have to worry about finding somewhere to eat, as a delicious lunch is included.

Saddle up for an exhilarating 7-day bike adventure, as you pedal your way from Longji to Yangshuo. Escape the tourist trail as you glide through the Guilin countryside, past lush valleys, hillside rice terraces and looming karst mountains. Stop along the way to hike through the Longji Rice Terraces, explore the region’s Yao and Zhuang villages, take a bamboo rafting excursion along the Li River, or try rock climbing in Yangshuo. This tour includes accommodation, bike rental and some meals. 

Take in the major sights of Guilin on a private half-day tour that showcases the geographic and cultural highlights of Guilin. Visit landmarks such as Elephant Hill, Reed Flute Cave, Fubu Hill and the Li River, learning about their history from your informative guide. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure and admire some of the most beautiful terrain in China. This tour can easily fit into your Guilin sightseeing schedule, perfect for those with limited time.

Spend the day exploring the Longji Rice Terraces and learning about the local way of life during this 8-hour day trip from Guilin. Without the hassle of renting a car, this day trip is relaxing and educational. Pickup and drop-off from Guilin hotels, as well as a traditional Chinese lunch, are provided.