5 Days 4 Nights Premium Small Group Tour | Discover Yangshuo & Longji

🔥 A Landscape Hanging on the Horizon: Longji Rice Terraces

🎉 Xingping Li River Cruise: Cruise along the Li River and visit the iconic viewpoint featured on the 20 RMB banknote.

🎊 Xingping Ancient Town: Explore this historic town and discover some of the most spectacular scenery along the Li River.

🔥 A Living Chinese Landscape Painting: Admire the breathtaking scenery that resembles the famous Chinese painting A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains.

💝 Yulong River: Watch the winding river flow through the mountains like a mythical Chinese dragon, surrounded by stunning natural scenery.

⭐ Silver Cave: Explore this spectacular underground wonder — traditionally said to bring good fortune and prosperity.

🛶 Peach Blossom Land: Step into the idyllic paradise inspired by Tao Yuanming and experience the poetic feeling of “another village beyond the willows and flowers.”

🔆 Ten-Mile Gallery: Travel through a picturesque countryside surrounded by karst mountains and peaceful landscapes — where the scenery feels like a painting come to life.

💫 Elephant Trunk Hill: One of Guilin’s most iconic landmarks and a must-visit photo spot, also featured as the Southern venue of the CCTV Spring Festival Gala.

🎁 Sun & Moon Pagodas: Admire Guilin’s iconic twin pagodas and enjoy one of the city’s most beautiful nighttime views.

🎉 Day 1: Airport/Train Station Pickup – Hotel Check-in – Free Time

Arrive in Guilin, famous for its breathtaking landscapes and picturesque scenery.

Upon arrival, our local travel coordinator will meet you at the airport or train station and transfer you to your hotel. After check-in and a short rest, enjoy some free time exploring Guilin at your own pace.

You can visit some of Guilin’s iconic attractions, including:

🏮 Dongxi Alley – A lively historic street filled with local food, culture and shops.
🏯 Xiaoyao Tower – A historic landmark offering beautiful views of Guilin.
🌃 Two Rivers & Four Lakes – Enjoy the charming scenery and illuminated city views along Guilin’s famous waterways.

🏨 Accommodation: Guilin

🍲 Meals: Breakfast – Not included | Lunch – On your own | Dinner – On your own

🎉 Day 2: Longji Rice Terraces (Jinkeng Dazhai) – Huangluo Yao Village

After breakfast, depart for Huangluo Yao Village, the only Yao ethnic village among the thirteen villages of the Longji area.

🌺 Huangluo Yao Village is famous for its Red Yao women, traditionally known for their exceptionally long hair. The village has earned a reputation as the “World’s Longest-Hair Village” and offers a fascinating glimpse into the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Yao people.
Performance is not included.

🏔️ Next, visit the spectacular Longji Rice Terraces, known as the “Crown of the World’s Terraced Fields.”

The terraces stretch dramatically from the foot of the mountains all the way to the peaks, winding around the hills like ribbons. From a distance, the smaller hills resemble giant snails, while the larger mountains look like towering pagodas — creating one of the most breathtaking landscapes in Guangxi.

🚡 Cable car is not included.

🏨 Accommodation: Guilin

🍲 Meals: Breakfast – Hotel breakfast | Lunch – On your own | Dinner – On your own

🎉 Day 3: 4-Star Li River Cruise – Silver Cave – Ten-Mile Gallery – Night Bamboo Rafting on the Yulong River – Free Time on West Street

After breakfast, board a 4-Star Li River Cruise and experience the breathtaking scenery of the famous “Hundred-Mile Li River Gallery.”

🚢 4-Star Li River Cruise
Enjoy a relaxing cruise through Guilin’s spectacular karst landscape. Along the way, admire iconic sights such as Crown Cave, Nine-Horse Fresco Hill, Yellow Cloth Reflection, Half-Side Ferry, and picturesque riverside villages.

The crystal-clear river winds between dramatic limestone peaks, creating a landscape that perfectly captures the beauty of traditional Chinese ink-wash paintings.

As the famous Tang Dynasty poet Han Yu described it:

“The river is like a green silk ribbon,
the mountains like jade hairpins.”

🚐 Pier shuttle bus is not included.

⭐ Silver Cave
Next, visit the spectacular Silver Cave, a 4A-rated attraction famous for its magnificent stalactites, stalagmites and underground formations created by nature over millions of years.

🌿 Ten-Mile Gallery
Travel through the scenic Ten-Mile Gallery, surrounded by rolling karst mountains, green countryside and peaceful rural landscapes.

🐉 “Divine Dragon” Night Tour on the Yulong River
After dinner, experience the magical Yulong River Night Bamboo Rafting.

As night falls and the lights come on, bamboo rafts gather beneath Gongnong Bridge and form a spectacular “dragon” on the river. Hop aboard and follow the illuminated rafts as they glide peacefully through the night.

✨ “A scene so beautiful, it feels like it belongs in heaven — yet somehow it has fallen to earth.”

🌃 Free Time on West Street
After the night tour, enjoy free time exploring Yangshuo West Street, with its lively restaurants, cafés, shops and nightlife.

🏨 Accommodation: Yangshuo

🍲 Meals: Breakfast – Hotel breakfast | Lunch – Buffet on the cruise | Dinner – On your own

🎉 Day 4: A Thousand Miles of Rivers & Mountains – Peach Blossom Land – Yulong River Photo Experience – Free Time – West Street

After breakfast, visit the popular “A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains” photo spot and admire the breathtaking scenery that resembles a traditional Chinese landscape painting.
🚐 Electric shuttle bus is not included.

🛶 Peach Blossom Land
Continue to the idyllic Peach Blossom Land, inspired by the famous Chinese poet Tao Yuanming. Take a relaxing boat ride through Swallow Cave and experience the poetic atmosphere of “another village beyond the willows and flowers.”

📸 Complimentary Yulong River Photo Experience
Enjoy a fun photo session at the beautiful Yulong River and capture unforgettable travel memories.
The exact location may vary depending on the day's arrangements. Costumes and makeup are not included. This is a complimentary activity; no refund will be provided if you choose not to participate.

🚴 Free Time at Ten-Mile Gallery
After the tour, enjoy free time to explore the scenic Ten-Mile Gallery. You may rent a bicycle and ride through the beautiful countryside at your own expense.
🚗 Transportation is not included during free time.

🌃 Free Time on West Street
In the evening, explore Yangshuo West Street, a lively pedestrian street filled with restaurants, cafés, shops and nightlife.

🏨 Accommodation: Yangshuo

🍲 Meals: Breakfast – Hotel breakfast | Lunch – On your own | Dinner – On your own

🎉 Day 5: Elephant Trunk Hill – Sun & Moon Pagodas – Popular Afternoon Tea – Souvenir Shopping – Departure

After breakfast, travel to Elephant Trunk Hill, Guilin’s iconic landmark, located within Elephant Trunk Hill Scenic Area. The area was also one of the venues for the 2017 CCTV Spring Festival Gala.

💫 Elephant Trunk Hill
Discover one of Guilin’s most recognizable landmarks and enjoy the beautiful scenery where the Li River meets the city.

🎁 Sun & Moon Pagodas
Continue to the famous Sun & Moon Pagodas in the Two Rivers & Four Lakes scenic area. Take the elevator to the top and enjoy panoramic views of Guilin city.

☕ Popular Afternoon Tea
Enjoy a complimentary afternoon tea and take a relaxing break before the journey comes to an end.

🛍️ Souvenir Shopping
Visit a reputable local supermarket where you can choose authentic Guilin specialties and souvenirs for family and friends.

✈️ Departure Transfer
At the end of the tour, we will transfer you to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, Guilin Railway Station or the Bus Station, marking the end of your wonderful Guilin journey.

🏨 Accommodation: Not included – Return to your home

🍲 Meals: Breakfast – Hotel breakfast | Lunch – Local Guilin rice noodles | Dinner – On your own

👍 Tour Services & Inclusions

🚗 Transportation:
Comfortable, licensed local tourist vehicles are provided, with one guaranteed seat per traveler.

👨✈️ Driver & Guide:
An experienced driver-guide will accompany you throughout the tour.

🎫 Attractions:
Entrance tickets to the first main gate of the attractions listed in the itinerary are included.
Additional tickets, internal transportation, optional activities and shopping expenses within attractions are not included.

🍲 Meals:
The tour includes 4 breakfasts, 1 cruise-ship meal and 1 serving of Guilin rice noodles.

Hotel breakfast is provided as a complimentary service. No breakfast is provided for guests who do not occupy a hotel bed.
If you voluntarily choose not to have the included meals, no refund will be provided.

🍜 Main meals are not included. You are free to explore local restaurants and enjoy authentic regional cuisine and the local atmosphere.

🛡️ Insurance:
Travel agency liability insurance is included.
For personal accident coverage, we recommend purchasing travel accident insurance independently. You may also request assistance from the travel agency when booking.

🏨 Accommodation:
Enjoy high-quality, comfortable hotels throughout the journey, with a selection of highly rated Ctrip Diamond-level hotels.

👉 Comfort Hotel Option:
👏 Ctrip Diamond-Rated Hotels：

🍲 Guilin Food Recommendations：

🍜 Guilin Rice Noodles
🥮 Steamed Rice Cake
🌿 Fern Root Noodles
🐟 Yangshuo Beer Fish
🥩 Lipui Taro Braised Pork
🐚 Stuffed River Snails
🍵 Guilin Oil Tea
🦆 Vinegar-Blood Duck
🌸 Osmanthus Cake