Guilin Tours, Tickets & Excursions

Li River landscapes are at their most magical at dawn, as sunrise illuminates rivers, mountains, rice fields and villages, with the only sound the roar of the burners. Whether you’re staying in Xingping, Yangshuo or central Guilin, this tour lets you relax and sleep in longer. Your private driver will collect you from your hotel and escort you to the takeoff point, then bring you back once you land.

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.

Explore the karst formations, the countryside, and the Li River in Yangshuo by scooter on this private day tour with transportation provided from Guilin. Each scooter can hold one or two people, you decide. The cost of the scooter is extra, as are meals. You’ll have a guide with you to show you where to go, and who will arrange your transfer to and from Guilin.

Discover one of China’s most beautiful and distinctive landscapes when you embark on a cruise along the Li River. Following pickup at your local hotel, travel in the comfort of a private vehicle to the pier, where you’ll transfer to your vessel. Sail between Guilin and Yangshuo, enjoy lunch on board and admire craggy karst peaks, rice paddies, and more. Later, complement your sightseeing with tickets to the Liu San Jie Impression Light Show, an immersive evening performance held right on the water.

The Li River’s karst landscapes have inspired artists for centuries. Experience them with a private guide and transfers on this comprehensive day tour from Guilin. Enjoy a simple lunch on board the boat as scenery such as Xingping, immortalized on the 20-yuan note, glides by. Then spend the afternoon exploring on land: tour Yangshuo town and Jiuxian Ancient Village, and stroll beside the Yulong River (bicycles are available to rent).

The Longji Rice Terraces are located in Heping District, Longsheng County about two hours’ drive from Guilin so they are also called Longsheng Rice Terraces. They are at an altitude of 330–1,110 meters (1,000–3,700 feet). The highest rice terraces located at 880 meters above sea leve while the lowest of it is about 380 meters. Their wonderful scenery attracts numerous photographers every year. Longji Rice Terraces are home to many ethnic people and there are numerous Zhuang and Yao and Dong villages among the terraces. They built unique wooden houses here and woman there all wear their ethnic clothes. The woman like to wear embroidered headwear and an apron covered with exquisite handwork. Zhuang ladies will also wear intricate handmade silver earrings, bracelets and nceklaces. For their homes, those are old black gray houses on stilts; the ground floor is used for storage of the raising of animals, while upper floor with rooms and a fire pit is the living area.

Experience the beauty of Yangshuo on this private day tour which takes you to Xiangong Hill and the Silver Cave, and more. You’ll have great views of the Li River and the karst mountains that lay beside it. The Silver Cave is the largest karst cave in Guilin. You’ll also visit Moon Hill and walk up to the top, before going to Xianggong Hill where you can take some photos of the river and the mountains.

Enjoy a leisurely half-day cruise down the beautiful Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo. Admire the passing scenery of karst peaks, bamboo groves, rice paddies, farmers, and cormorant fishermen. In Yanghuo, stroll or shop along bustling West Street. Tour includes cruise with simple lunch, seat reservations and delivery of ticket to your Guilin hotel. Transfer from your Guilin hotel to the pier and pickup from Yangshuo can also be added at extra cost.

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.

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.

The Longji (Dragon's Backbone) Rice Terraces are a highlight of any visit to Guilin, but public transit options are limited. Say no to the group tour route march and explore independently on this private transport-only tour, with a bilingual driver direct from your Guilin or Yangshuo hotel. You'll stop at the entrance to buy tickets, then again in Ping'an Village, and be free to hike, take photos, and mingle with locals.

Admire the karst scenery of the Li River and visit Yangshuo on a full-day cruise trip from Guilin. Sail by karst peaks, rice paddies, and bamboo groves on a comfortable cruise boat, and watch for farmers in the fields and cormorant fishing rafts. Disembark at Yangshuo and enjoy free time to explore its quaint streets, including West Street, before your return trip. Hotel pickup and drop-off, plus simple onboard lunch included.

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!

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.

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!

Wherever you are in the world, savor a delicious introduction to China’s culture, food and heritage with this private online Chinese cooking class over Zoom. Schedule your class for a slot that works for your time zone, pick your dish—vegan options are available—then shop for the ingredients you need. Perfect for solos, couples, families and groups of friends—or anyone who’d like to discover Chinese food and travel virtually. Cook Chinese dishes from dim sum to dumplings, mapo tofu or kung pao chicken Private cooking teacher tailors the class to your schedule and level Full ingredients list arrives three days in advance, leaving plenty of time to shop Available around the world, around the clock, live from China

Enjoy a leisurely cruise by bamboo boat along one of the prettiest stretches of the Li River near Yangshuo with this hassle-free tour from Guilin. Unlike the crowded sightseeing boats, these bamboo boats seat only four people, offering a more peaceful experience where you can get up close to the river and scenery. Includes round-trip transfers from your Guilin hotel.

Yangshuo is a popular tourist destination, famous for its karst landscape and idyllic countryside. The limestone hills jut randomly out and point to the sky, as the Li River winds its way peacefully through, creating a picture of timeless beauty. Visit highlights of Yangshuo including Xianggong Mountain, Moon hill with this private Yangshuo Half-day tour. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Guilin or Yangshuo hotel. Highlights: 1. Visit the Yangshuo Xianggong hill at the afternoon, the best time of the day to see the river and mountains from the Xainggong mountain. 2.Exterior view of the Moon hill, no need to climb up to the hill.

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.

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.

Famed for its soaring karst mountains and verdant rice paddies, Yangshuo is commonly considered one of China’s most beautiful corners. On this private tour, get up close and personal with the scenery when you explore the region by bike. Meet your guide in the morning at your hotel, and pick up your bike for the day. Wend your way through the countryside and discover charming villages as you go. You’ll even follow in the proverbial footsteps of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who once toured Yangshuo by bike.

Enjoy the beauty of the Li River and the karst formations of the area on this river cruise in Yangshuo with an English speaking guide. You’ll be collected from your hotel in Guilin, then taken to the port where you board your boat. You’ll cruise along the river to Yangshuo, having a buffet lunch along the way. Choose to stay in Yangshuo or get a transfer back to Guilin.

Want a panoramic bird eye view or an air overlook for stunning scenery of Guilin Karst landscape, Li River and Yanngshuo countryside? Just come with us for luxury but affordable air tour by helicopter and flying over Li River,Yangshuo,Yulong River and Xingping and Fuli Ancient Town..... Note: Daily flying tour duration: 09:00--12:00 and 14:00--18:00 The child less than 3yrs old and the pregnancy period woman during 3-7 month can NOT take the helicopter. After the helicopter Tour, we can continue Yangshuo sightseeing tour, like to go to the Yulong bamboo boat, Yangshuo Xianggong hill,Yangshuo Countryside cycling, West street, Silver cave, Liusanjie show or Xingping short Li River cruise with motorized boat and Countryside hiking etc.... OR Guilin sightseeing tour, like to go to the Reed Flute Cave, Elephant hill, Fubo hill, Seven Star park,Daxu old town and Yao mountain with the chairlift up and Toboggan down etc....

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the local professional guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. Do you know that Guilin has the most beautiful landscape in all of China? You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. Where is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you take lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories there are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. Stories range from the heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. Couples have described some of the city’s landmarks, like the Sun and Moon Pagodas, as magical. What was so tragic about the love story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai. They are fondly remembered all over China as the butterfly lovers. A tour especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!