A Song of Countryside
6-Day Guilin, Yangshuo and Longsheng Tour
Slow down and allow yourself to have a relaxing vacation in Guilin. This 6 days tour covers the highlights in Guilin, Yangshuo and the Longsheng Longji Rice Terraces, and allows you to enjoy the peaceful scenery, countryside, and traditional ethnic cultures at a relaxing pace.
Tour Highlights
- Walk on a less-visited rice terraces trail.
- Cycle through Yangshuo’s countryside and see locals working in the fields.
- Relax on a bamboo raft on the calm Yulong River, enjoying the peaceful countryside.
- No rush: relax and travel at your own pace.
- No fixed itinerary: one-to-one local experts for your requirements.
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Excellent
I've been the tour with Jenny & China Highlights.A pretty place, and an excellent guide.I wholly recommend the experience 米ore
Jun 2023, Raledon
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Beautiful Longsheng Rice Terraces
伟大的组织参观的水稻梯田of Longsheng near Guilin. Our guide Chase, always available and extremely kind and helpful, did an amazing job navigating us through the rice terraces with a lot of great explanations! Amazing time, very recommended! 米ore
Jun 2023, Sergio C
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China Highlights for all your China trips
Since August 2022 Sharon Huang is my Travel Advisor at China Highlights #chinahighlights. I have booked several trips and was always extremely happy with our customized itinerary based on my interest. Sharon is always immediately responding and is happy to assist with creating an unforgettable trip. I can only highly recommend Sharon and China Highlights for your travel within China. You should not look further and trust their experience and expertise. For my part, I’m already looking forward to discover more of this amazing and diverse country. 米ore
May 2023, Adriana
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April 2023 Tours in China, Carol Wang Advisor, China Highlights
I highly recommend the Company #china highlights and their guides Ryan/Shanghai-Suzhou, Lulu/ Hangzhou, Li or Lee/Zhangjiajie, Jenny/ Guilin, Adam/ Quanzhou, Gerry/ Hengdian-Hangzhou 米ore
May 2023, JeanneC
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Guilin Tour with China Highlights
We had a really nice tour with China Highlights and our Tourguide Chase in Guilin. The unique mountain landscape is a must-see when visiting China and a welcoming change to the big city life. We also went to Yuangshuo with the li river cruise and stayed at a cozy hotel. The tour was very well planned and they made sure that we had a great time. 米ore
May 2023, Valentin B
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Guilin area and rice terraces
我们去桂林旅行归来,mountain rice terraces, the Li River, and a tour of local markets and farms. Roger Li was helpful setting up the trip, and Jenny Zheng was a fantastic tour guide. Very knowledgeable and fun to be with. Ms. Tao was a safe diver as well. Beautiful scenery and a worthwhile trip. Accommodations were good and we loved the food. Highly recommended! 米ore
May 2023, Ken Smith
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Guilin to Longsheng Rice Terraced Fields/ Minority Village at Guilin
My first tour was to drive to the rice terraced fields of Longsheng. I have only seen pictures before so it was truly amazing to see this in person. My guide Jenny #chinahighlights, did an excellent job of watching me as I walked and pointing out everything along the way. Insects, plants, explanations of what is going on with the plantings of rice, in particular. I had no idea at all about those details. We ended by climbing down and up into the village which you see down below at the beginning. Jenny brought me to a local house and our hostess had already prepared the sticky rice and smoked pork in bamboo, a fresh pickled cucumber salad, plus some home made sticky rice wine. All were very new and all very good! I recommend this trip as a learning experience! It is a lot of walking but it's worth it. 米ore
May 2023, Jeanne Christine
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Private Tour with China Highlights
This was a private tour with China Highlights for 8 of us (6 adults and 2 children aged 10 and 6) as part of a larger tour taking in Beijing and Wuhan. Our guide, Jenny, was fantastic and helped us to get the most out of the trip. She took us to some lovely, off the beaten track, restaurants and took care to plan the itinerary around our needs. We required a minibus for transport and the driver too was excelent. The weather wasn't kind to us as it was very humid and misty and there was some rain, but the trip to the rice fields and the boat trip through the Karst mountain scenery were both great. Some of us also went on the bamboo rafting trip which was well organised and very safe. 米ore
Apr 2023, Alan H
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Had een amazing six day trip in Guilin…
The guide, Chase, was very friendly, helpful and thoughtful. He showed up extra early or stayed later than planned just to help me order food in Chinese at a local restaurant or show me around an amazing park as a bonus to the activities of the day. He has a lot of knowledge of the area, speaks excellent English and is experienced enough to know what a western tourist needs to navigate such a unique area and culture. Guilin is amazing and I feel that China Highlights and my guide Chase helped me get the max out of a six day stay. 米ore
Apr 2023, F. H.
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Guillin and Yangshuo - Beautiful and Serene Must-See Landscape
We went on a private two-day tour of Guillin and Yangshuo with China Highlights during the Qingming spring break holiday. Chase was our guide and we will definitely recommend him to others. He made the whole trip run smoothly so we could just enjoy and relax. He was very patient, kind, and helpful with us and our two small children. We enjoyed talking with him about Chinese culture and his own life experiences. We loved our stay at The Moondance Hotel. The home style tofu dish and waffles they made were delicious! The highlights for our family were the Reed Flute Cave, Li River cruise, and bike ride through the countryside of Yangshuo. We wish we had a few more days in Yangshuo to explore more of the breathtaking natural landscape. Thank you Chase and China Highlights for an unforgettable time in such a beautiful place! 米ore
Apr 2023, Leah
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An Awesome Trip to Yangshuo Guilin
And our luck doesn’t just end there, it continues with our guide, Jay. Jay was very caring and observant. He anticipated our needs and looked after us. He was also very knowledgeable about the history and the geography of Guilin and Yangshuo. However, he would never bore us with too much details; he knew when to stop, but if we showed interest, and wanted to hear more, Jay always had more to share. And knowing my kids didn’t speak good Chinese, he would repeat in English again, making sure my kids didn’t miss out the important stuffs. Another good thing about having private tour is the flexibility. The rainy season started already in April, and there was this one day we were supposed to go to the bamboo rafting, but Jay was quick to suggest about swapping our program, so that we went first to the fan workshop, then the bamboo rafting and dodged the rain. Jay was kind and pleasant to be with. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is planning a trip to the Guilin / Yangshuo area. I once had doubts about Yangshuo being a boring scenic place, but now I am mesmerized by its beauty and the exciting activities it offers. 米ore
Apr 2023, dingsmama
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Stunning landscape rich in history and culture
Very well organised and professional service from start to finish. We had an amazing tour guide (Gary) who taught us so much about the culture and history of the area. His local knowledge gave us a true insight into the history of the people as we walked through the ancient villages and stunning landscape. I thoroughly recommend visiting Guilin and Yangshuo - such a magical place! I would also recommend Gary as a tour guide as he took us to some amazing hidden gems that were a little off the beaten track :) 米ore
Apr 2023, Will M
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Beautiful trip to Stunning Yangshuo and Guilin!
I had the opportunity to be in the area and, even though I was traveling solo, couldn't miss seeing Guilin and Yangshuo. I'm sure glad I didn't. Gary Wei was an excellent guide who gave me personalized attention and made sure everything went smoothly. More than that, he has such a pleasant, positive personality, I never felt alone and always had fun. And, since I was traveling solo, he took lots and lots of pictures for me! Bamboo raft cruise down the Li River, a hike along the river bank, countryside biking in Yangshuo, exploring caves and hills around the area…everything was magically beautiful. I only wish I had a couple more days to spend because there is so much to do and see. Thanks, Gary, for a wonderful three days!! 米ore
Mar 2023, christinajeanne
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Gorgeous Guilin with Gary
What made it all the better of course was the sure and steady guidance of Gary whose knowledge and love for his home was as bountiful as the greenery all about! Upon arriving in Guilin, Gary and our wonderful driver, whose knowledge of the roads and navigating skill are a credit to her, escorted me to my first hotel in Guilin proper which was not only beautiful, with its spectacular waterfall feature, but also manned by friendly and experienced staff 米ore
Jan 2023, Apis N
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An Exceptional Tour with China Highlights - Highly Recommended!
她是知识渊博的,友好和照顾of every small detail to ensure we had a great time at every destination. She was also very considerate of our baby and made sure that we had everything we needed to make our vacation comfortable and enjoyable. 米ore
Jan 2023, Imane
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
During Golden Week holidays we spent 7 wonderful days in Guilin, Longsheng and Yangshuo. Thanks to Carol for a well organized and stressless trip and also to our tour guide Henry who was always very knowledgeable and supportive. He did a great job making the trip comfortable and enjoyable for us. 米ore
Oct 2022, Anja
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神奇的桂林和阳朔之旅
由于加里我们i and China heights for an amazing customised three day excursion in Guilin. Really enjoyed caving, the rock climbing and a relaxing afternoon with stand up paddle. Gary our tour guide was able to find paths off the beaten track and often time there were no other tourist to be seen. He also went out his way to make sure we’re well provisioned and took his own initiative to not only be our tour guide and our own photographer, providing us with many more and different memories of the trip. We would highly recommend both china highlight and especially Gary Wei as your local guide for a worry free, non stress trip. 米ore
Oct 2022, Yujie Z
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Guilin and Yangshuo
We had wonderful holidays in Guilin and Yangshuo during the golden week. Our guide Linda was able to plan the activities in a way that we manage to visit several places in short time. It was something very special to be the first person to go rafting and on the “wild” hiking to the top of the mountain to enjoy a beautiful view. Thanks to Linda we had an unforgettable holiday with many special moments. 米ore
Oct 2022, Karla
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Lovely getaway during National holidays to Yangshuo
Thanks to Sharon from China Highlights to organize such a great customized trip. A big shoutout to our amazing tour guide Gray. He made sure that traveling even during such a busy period of time was such a joy. Gary went out of his way caring for us. And his photography skills are spot on to have beautiful memories also captured in the digital way and not just in our hearts. We loved our time in beautiful Yangshuo and will be definitely back to Guilin anytime soon. 米ore
Oct 2022, Adriana Peiris
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Perfect holidays in Guanxi!
We had a wonderful experience in Guanxi. Our tour guide Henry was not only well informed about sights, history and local hotspots, he managed to make our trip to Guilin, Longcheng and Yangshuo interesting, funny and relaxing all in once. He really knows how to give interesting insights to parents and kids and took perfect care for both of our families. The tour organization was great ! 米ore
Oct 2022, Daniel
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Suggested Itinerary
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests and your schedule
Upon your arrival in Guilin, you will be transferred straight toLongsheng. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the mountain breeze as you clear your head.
Tips totailor-米akeyourtour:
A one-way transfer from Guilin to Longsheng usually takes about 3 to 4 hours on the mountain road. We will arrange for you totravel on thehighwayto shorten the journey to 2½ hours.
No time is wasted upon your arrival as we will transfer you straight away. However, it’s necessary tospenda night in Guilinif youarriveafter7pm.
Hotel options:- Baike Hotel(newest hotel in rice terraces with best facilities)
- Li-An Lodge(located at the highest spot,convenient for sunrise catch)
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Mealsprovided:breakfast and lunch
Construction of the rice terraces began about 600 years ago and now the ethnic minorities who live in Longsheng are still very dependent on this米assive farming project.
You canwalk up ortake a buggy ride upto the top, providing an awesome view over the rolling mountains laced with lush rice paddies.
Later, walk down toa Yao family’s homewhere the host will introduce you to their unique bamboo rice cooker and oil tea culture. Enjoy a chat with them before lunch.
Gear up for an easy hike along the mountainous trail fromPing’an VillagetoGuzhuang Village. The former is home to the Yao ethnic minority while you will see different customs of the Zhuang people in the latter.
The hike coversthe most picturesque parts of the rice terracesand you will meet some lovely locals along the way.
Your private driver will be waiting for you in Guzhuang Village with your luggage, ready to transfer you back to Guilin where you will enjoy a relaxing evening.
Tips totailor-米akeyourtour:
The hike from Ping’an Village to Guzhuang Village is about 2 kilometers, mostly on downhill steps and country roads, taking approximately 1½ hours at a slow pace.
We can hire somelocal portersto carry your bags and the roads are in good condition for hiking.
Hotel options:- Lijiang Waterfall Hotel(5-star location and facilities, 4-star service)
- Shangri-La Hotel Guilin(best in Guilin)
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Mealsprovided:breakfast and lunch
An important trading port back in its heyday,Daxu Ancient Townis now almost forgotten by the outside world.
Yet something interesting can still be found here: as you walk around this small town, you will learn about the trading history and, most intriguingly, an old gentleman will show you hisfun collection of daily-use itemsthat have been used by others over the last two centuries.
After lunch, visit the landmarks of Guilin:Elephant Trunk HillandReed Flute Cave. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at your leisure.
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Mealsprovided:breakfast and lunch
As the Li River weaves its way gracefully through Guilin and down to Yangshuo, the natural landscape is brought closer to you while you enjoy the4-starLi Rivercruise(this is the highest level of cruise, offering better facilities and a buffet lunch).
Chinese people are great dreamers and most mountains arenamed after their quirky appearances.
You might need to use your imagination to see the same shapes; of course, you might just as well kick back and empty your mind while the wind tousles your hair gently.
Arrive at your resort inYangshuoin time for afternoon tea. Sit back in a relaxed setting with a nice cup of coffee - that’s what a vacation should be like. Enjoy a relaxing night in Yangshuo.
Tips totailor-米akeyourtour:
The Li River cruise normally takes 3 to 4 hours during summer.
You will be in Yangshuo in the early afternoon and we have some options for you to choose from if you’d like something fun to do, such asChinese calligraphy oracooking class, among others.
Hotel options:- Yangshuo Mountain Retreat(boutique hotel with great location by riverside)
- Yangshuo Ancient Garden Boutique Hotel(5 star, one of the best in Yangshuo)
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Mealsprovided:breakfast and lunch
Some claim that whatever Guilin offers, Yangshuo also has it and it’s much better. Test this saying with your own experiences.
Before the sun gets too high for a cool ride,explore the countrysideby bike. Narrow single-lane trails lead you to secluded villages and boundless fields, and you will pass by locals waving hello to you.
After lunch, get on a traditional bamboo raft with a private punter to sail alongtheYulong River.
No noisy motor rafts are allowed on the Yulong River and you canenjoy a tranquil momentwhile the reflections of the mountains and bamboo groves pass by.
Tiptotailor-米akeyourtour:
There are many rafting routes and your tour guide will choose one according to the season and timing of your trip.
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Trip Notes
With so much to offer, it can be difficult for a first-timer to plan a trip that is both relaxing and filled with experiences. The itinerary above can be one possibility and your interests will decide how this trip is to be designed and executed.
Tour Price
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
Tour code: gl-7
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