Top Guilin Outdoor Activities

Be enchanted by Yangshuo’s misty lakes, looming karst cliffs and winding valleys on this 5-day bike adventure, including accommodation. Cycle a total distance of 75 miles (120 km) both on- and off-road, and stop along the way to snap photos, visit local village markets or cool off with a swim in the river. Finally, get an extra adrenaline kick as you cruise down the Li River on a bamboo raft; try activities like rock climbing and kayaking; or take a cooking class (one extra activity included). This small-group tour is limited to 12 people for a personalised experience.

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.

Natural wonders and adventure are only a heartbeat away when you take advantage of this Guilin and Zhangjiajie tour package through this 5N6D Private Custom Tour. Let's get back to nature with a national parks tour to the popular Lijiang River (Li River) National Park in Guilin, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain National Park and more. Highlights: 1. The itinerary is flexible, you can change it whenever you want. 2. This tour can cover all the highlights of the Zhangjiajie and Guilin area.

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.

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!

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.

Travel from Guilin to Longsheng county to visit local villages and learn about the ethnic minority cultures of the Zhuang and Yao people. Learn about their traditional clothing, dance, music and handicrafts during your visit, and have lunch in the village. Afterward, head to the famously scenic Longji Rice Terraces. Walk to the summit for spectacular views of the rice fields that carpet the terraced mountains. Be sure to bring your camera for spectacular photo ops. Afterward, relax on your return to your Guilin hotel.

The hot air balloon flies for about one hours depending on the thermals. The pilots are all experts and have many years experience piloting the balloons around the region. Be ready to skim the tops of the mandarin orchards, meander through karst peaks and soar high above the landscape reaching heights of 1500 meters on this memorable balloon ride. Note:The child less than 4yrs old and the pregnancy period woman during 3-7 month can NOT take the hot air balloon.

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.

The charm of Guilin scenery not only lies in its natural beauty, but also in its own rural culture integrating with it. The scenes of peasants working in the fields surrounded by mountains and water not only gives the Guilin scenery a focal point, but also provides vivid rural life shots for photographers.

Enjoy a memorable introduction to Yangshuo with this private 5-6 hour bike adventure, including hotel pick-up. Start the day with a tai chi lesson on the banks of the Li River, then hop on your rental bike and glide along the riverside. Enjoy an easy, scenic route through the forests and farmlands around Yangshuo, then stop to tuck into a delicious home-cooked lunch (included) at a local farm. After cycling back to Yangshuo, indulge in a 45-minute Chinese foot massage and head back to your hotel feeling completely relaxed and rejuvenated.

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.

Enjoy a full-day tour that includes a 4-hour Li River sightseeing cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo. Take in the dramatic landscape along the Li River while listening to informative onboard commentary about the region. Enjoy a Chinese buffet lunch served on board your vessel, then disembark in Yangshuo and have free time to explore independently. Either remain in Yangshuo on your own, or meet the provided car transfer service at the designated time to return to Guilin where your tour ends.

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.

See some of the top attractions of Guilin on a full-day tour that begins with a Li River sightseeing cruise. Travel upstream through a spectacular landscape filled with dramatic limestone cliffs and lush greenery. Have lunch on board the boat, then disembark at a small village where you meet some locals. Continue to Yangshuo and have time to walk through the charming town before driving back to Guilin. Top off the day with a visit to Reed Flute Cave, millions of years old and brilliantly illuminated with multicolored lights.

Follow a professional local tour guide, spend full day to explore one of the most beautiful karst caves of Reed Flute Cave, view the exquisite natural landscapes at Seven Star Park, visit the oddly-shaped peaks of Fubo Hill and Elephant Trunk Hill. Private transportation, tour guide, entrance fee and lunch are all included in this city highlight day tour.

Explore the landscapes of Xianggong Hill and Li River on this all-day guided tour in Guilin. The itinerary includes a trip down the river aboard a bamboo raft and a climb to the top of Xianggong Hill, located on the west bank of the river in Yangshuo County, to take in sweeping views. Lunch at an authentic Chinese restaurant is also included.

This tour out of Guilin offers the memorable combination of spectacular scenery and local ethnic culture, on the water and in the town.

This tour takes you to the heart of China’s agricultural ingenuity and scenic wonder in the rice terraces, with an experience of ethnic minority culture.

Visit Guilin’s top attractions over two days on a private tour that features a Li River cruise and Longji Rice Terraces. On the first day, set out on a Li River cruise, passing through gorgeous landscapes en route to Yangshuo. See West Street and local villages before returning to Guilin. Then head to Longji Rice Terraces, a scenic place where rice is cultivated on mountain slopes by Zhuang villagers. Your private guide shares informative commentary throughout your tour, which includes transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Travel to Yangshuo by cruise and enjoy the enchanting landscapes along the Li River, discover the tranquil rice terraces in Longsheng and explore the highlights of Guilin City on this private 3 days tour. It includes a private guide and climate-controlled vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Guilin every day.

Enjoy a full-day tour of Guilin’s natural treasures with a private guide. See iconic sites including the colorfully illuminated caverns of Reed Flute Cave and the caves and ancient temples in Seven Star Park. Climb to the top of Fubo Hill for an overview of the city and snap photos of the iconic Elephant Trunk Hill, a symbol of Guilin. Hear about the history and culture of the region from your informative guide as you take a relaxing tour of the scenic city’s top attractions.

Cruise on the Li River, appreciate the world-known scenery of the blending water and mountains. Wander in the countryside of the Yangshuo, feel the lifestyle of the rural people. Airfare from Beijing is included. The high-quality service from the English-speaking tour guide and driver promise you a carefree tour.

Experience the peaks, cliffs, and sprawling foliage of the Li River on a full-day trip from Guilin. Eliminate the guesswork of intercity navigation and enjoy round-trip transportation from your Guilin hotel to the boat. Once on board, unwind during the 4.5-hour cruise down the river with a lunch buffet along the way. The relaxing day-tour also includes a visit to Yangshuo for a short sightseeing tour.