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Top 10 day trips things to do in Guilin

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  1. 5-day Tour: The Essence of Guilin, Guilin1

    1. 5-day Tour: The Essence of Guilin

    · 5 days

    Come to Guilin, paddle on Two Rivers and Four Lakes to see the brilliant night lights, walk on the top of Longji Rice Terraces to see the beauty of this world, walk into Zhuang and Yao villages to experience ethnic minority culture and uncover their mystery, take a luxury cruise down the Li River to enjoy the magnificent peaks and hills, ride your bike through the pastoral countryside and villages, raft along the Yulong River to see the picturesque scenery on both sides, visit to a largest tea plantation, pick your own tea leaves and wander through the rows of tea and return to the lodge to experience the traditional tea service and learn the customs, climb up the Xianggong hill to experience the spectacular panorama over the Li River Valley.

  2. Guilin One Day Tour of Longjie Mountain, Guilin2

    2. Guilin One Day Tour of Longjie Mountain

    Delve into the secret realm of Longzhiguo, witness the grandeur of the thousand-layer sky ladder, and explore the ancient Yao ethnic village. If the Longzhiguo terraced fields are the artistic painting of a rural landscape on the earth, then the ethnic minorities who have lived here for generations are the great "land sculptors". From the turbulent river valleys to the cloud-clad mountain peaks, the beautiful curves on the slopes are all magnificent paintings of the cooperation between humans and nature. Longzhiguo has always been far from the hustle and bustle of the world and maintains a secluded posture. Now, we will be there to experience its grandeur and mystery.

  3. Full-Day Yangshuo Highlights day tour including the Sunrise and Sunset, Guilin3

    3. Full-Day Yangshuo Highlights day tour including the Sunrise and Sunset

    · 10 hours

    Visit highlights of Yangshuo including Xianggong hill sunrise, Yulong bamboo boat and a Moon hill, Silver cave and Cuiping hill sunset with this private Yangshuo day tour. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Guilin or Yangshuo hotel or Xingping hotel.

  1. Guilin Best 1-Day Tour: Li River, Xianggong Hill and Yulong River, Guilin4

    4. Guilin Best 1-Day Tour: Li River, Xianggong Hill and Yulong River

    5.0· 8 reviews

    Experience the peace and tranquility of the Li River as you glide from Yangdi to Xingping on an electric boat, immersing yourself in the breathtaking beauty of nature. From the summit of Xianggong Hill, you’ll be amazed by the stunning panoramic view of the Li River, surrounded by towering karst peaks. The Yulong River, one of Yangshuo’s most scenic waterways, offers a unique and unforgettable experience. Sit back on a bamboo raft and gently float along its clean, clear waters, soaking in the serene atmosphere. In the evening, don’t miss the chance to watch Impression Sanjie Liu, China’s first outdoor riverside night show, a mesmerizing performance that brings the river to life.

  2. 1-Day Guilin Tour to Reed Flute Cave, Bamboo Boat and Night Show, Guilin5

    5. 1-Day Guilin Tour to Reed Flute Cave, Bamboo Boat and Night Show

    5.0· 1 reviews

    Discover the beauty of Guilin on this Classic Private Day Tour. By going on a guided tour, you’ll save hours researching where to visit, as you’ll have a carefully planned itinerary that takes you to multiple Guilin sites in a day. Highlights include Reed Flute Cave, Xianggong Hill, a cruise along Xingping River, and the much-loved Liu San Jie Impression Light Show. Save time and see many Guilin highlights in a day, such as Reed Flute Cave An excellent choice for travelers with limited time in Guilin Avoid the hassle of planning transport—round-trip transfers included No language barriers—a guide will be with you to translate

  3. Half-Day Guilin City Tour: Reed Flute Cave and Tea Plantation, Guilin6

    6. Half-Day Guilin City Tour: Reed Flute Cave and Tea Plantation

    5.0· 1 reviews· 4 hours

    Visit highlights of Guilin including Reed Flute Cave and enjoy Tea Performance at Tea Plantation near Yao Mountain with this private half day tour. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Guilin or Yangshuo hotel.

  4. Private Day Tour of Yangshuo Xianggong Mountain and Yulong Bamboo Boat, Guilin7

    7. Private Day Tour of Yangshuo Xianggong Mountain and Yulong Bamboo Boat

    5.0· 20 reviews· 7 hours

    Visit highlights of Yangshuo including Xianggong Mountain, West street, and a bamboo boat ride on Yulong River with this private Yangshuo day tour. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Guilin or Yangshuo hotel, or from Guilin airport or train station. P.S: The bamboo boat can take 2 people and each boat for 160KG. If more than 160KG, you need to buy one extra bamboo boat ticket by yourself due to the tour package just included one bamboo boat ticket.

  5. 1-Day tour of Guilin-LiRiver cruise-Yangshuo Xianggong hill, Guilin8

    8. 1-Day tour of Guilin-LiRiver cruise-Yangshuo Xianggong hill

    5.0· 20 reviews

    Board boat from zhujiang dock, and settle in the enclosed cabin or on the outdoor deck for your approximately 4-hour River Li cruise.Then, admire the magical landscapes as you cruise the winding waters, following 60-kilometer route to Yangshuo. Gaze at karst pinnacles, bamboo groves, emerald pastures, and steep cliffs, all of them echoing traditional Chinese landscapes. Plus, glimpse daily life, observing buffalo grazing, farmers tending their crops, and perhaps even cormorant fishing rafts. in the early afternoon, disembark at Yangshuo, a historical town surrounded by karsts. After cruise, we show you to visit xianggong hill where is is a renowned scenic spot offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Li River's iconic karst landscape. on the top of hill, you will have a bird's eye of spectacular Views which is the summit provides one of the best vantage points to admire the "First Bend of the Li River" and the surrounding karst mountains

  6. Private day tour :Guilin-LiRiver bamboo boat-Yangshuo Highlights, Guilin9

    9. Private day tour :Guilin-LiRiver bamboo boat-Yangshuo Highlights

    4.9· 45 reviews

    Amidst your busy schedule, enjoy the scenery of Guilin China, We will customize a perfect itinerary for you, English speaking guide & driver will take you to multiple Guilin sites in a day. Highlights include Reed Flute Cave, Daxu ancient town, Li River bamboo rafting , xianggong hill mountain and the much-loved Impression Sanjie liu spectacular Light Show. English speaking guide help you to get rid of the troubles of Chinese language. Save time and visit many Guilin,Yangshuo highlights in a day,such as, Li river excursion, Reed flute cave ect. Super choice for visiters with limited time in Guilin,Yangshuo. IF YOU THINK THERE ARE TOO MANY ITINERARIES LISTED ABOVE. YOU CAN ALSO REDUCE SOME OF THEM.

  7. Longji rice terraces & minority villages private day tour, Guilin10

    10. Longji rice terraces & minority villages private day tour

    4.9· 69 reviews· 10 hours

    Longji Rice Terraced fields are a Globally Important Agricultural Cultural Heritage. "Longji" gets its name because the mountain ridges look like the back of a dragon. Starting from Guilin! Let's explore the ethnic minority cultures and customs, experience the spectacular terraced fields, taste local cuisines, and enjoy the different beautiful sceneries of the terraced fields in four seasons. In spring, the terraced fields filled with water are like mirrors. In summer, they are green and full of vitality after rice seedlings are transplanted. In autumn, the rice is ripe become yellowing the rice fields. In winter, the terraced fields under the snow have softer and smoother lines, forming an elegant long ink-wash painting together with the mountains, bamboo forests and Villages

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