Top Guilin Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

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.

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.

Delve into Guilin’s cultural and natural treasure chest during a private tour of the Yao Mountain and a verdant tea plantation. Ascend to the summit of Yao Mountain on a smooth cable car ride and absorb panoramic vistas of the scenery from the top. Gain fascinating insight into Chinese tea production during a tour of a plantation and sample freshly brewed green tea during an indigenous tea ceremony. Enjoy the convenience of private round-trip transportation and experience the undivided attention of your guide on this private tour.

There’s no shortage of options for visitors to Guilin who want to take a cruise down the Li River, but many of those cruises put you on the bottom level of a crowded ferry with limited views. On this cruise, drift down the Li River in an intimate, open-air bamboo boat with comfortable cushioned seats instead. With no windows or walls getting in your way, enjoy uninterrupted views of the area’s green forests and towering karst mountains.

Experience the nature and culture of beautiful Guilin Province on this all-day luxury cruise. After a convenient hotel pickup, marvel at the bamboo groves, karst hills, and pretty villages of Li River. Enjoy a complimentary meal and drinks on board, and explore historic architecture and shop for traditional handicrafts on West Street in Yangshuo’s old town.

Spend a day visiting the idyllic Longji Rice Terraces, which date back over 650 years. You’ll have a stress-free day from the onset with round-trip transfers and entrance fees included. Travel with ease to rural areas, and learn about the local Zhuang community’s customs and traditions. You won’t have to worry about language barriers, as a guide will translate, and accompany you for delicious tastings, including Longji tea and rice wine.

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.

Enjoy a truly unique experience while in Guilin that’s well worth waking up early for. This Li River private sunrise tour takes you by bamboo raft onto the Li River. Not only will you catch sight of the stunning sunrise over the Guilin area, but afterward, you’ll also watch as a traditional cormorant fisherman shows you his trained bird’s skills. Finish the morning with a breakfast of Guilin rice noodles. Round-trip transport is included.

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.

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.

Discover the beauty of Guilin, trek on the top of Longji rice terraces, experience the minorities' life, enjoy mystical Li-River, cycle past scenic Karst formations in Yangshuo, mountaineer Xianggong hill and view Li River meandering.

Benefit from personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this day tour of Yangshuo and the Li River from Guilin. With a dedicated guide in the lead, you'll follow a curated itinerary tailored to your private party's interests. Get riverbank views on a cruise down the Li River, then explore the villages of Yangshuo with insightful commentary from your guide.

Experience time-honored Chinese traditions from handicrafts to tea farming on this private guided door-to-door tour from Guilin. Start in Daxu Old Town, on the banks of the Li River, and explore its ancient flagstone streets where locals still weave bamboo, make straw sandals, and practice traditional medicine. After an authentic Chinese lunch, travel to Yaoshan, pick fresh tea leaves, and learn to make tea on a traditional plantation.

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.

Private Day Tour of Longji Rice Terraces and Minority Village will introduce you to view the splendid natural scenes of Dragon Backbone’s Rice Terraces also called Longji Rice Terraces, and have a unique cultural experience of local minority’s genuine folk life

Li River is renowned for its incredible natural sights, including the immense karst mountains that tower over the water, and river cruises are a popular attraction in the region. Instead of battling the crowds and rushing to organise everything in Guilin, however, you can book a full-day river cruise that picks you up from your downtown hotel and drops you back in Guilin at the end of the day.

Enjoy the full-day package guided tour that experience Elephant Trunk Hill, Fubo Hill And Reed Flute Cave from Guilin, view the ancient Buddhas of Fubo Hill and climb Elephant Hill for an amazing view over Guilin, and private car, English speaking guide, Chinese lunch and entrance fees of charge are provided by tour package.

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 private, 2-day tour of Guilin includes transport to make things easier on you when planning your trip. With a private guide, visit Seven Star Park and Red Flute Cave. See Elephant Trunk Hill, and understand how this landmark got its name. Plus head off from Zhujiang Pier for a cruise on Li River.

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.