The Landscape in Painting
Soak in a world of timeless beauty and traditional life for 4 days. Walk on small rice terrace paths in photogenic Longsheng. There you will delve beneath the surface, visiting an ethnic family and exploring their centuries-old lifestyle. Escape to Yangshuo's supremely scenic countryside and try some farm work with a local family.
Our 4 days tour of Guilin, Yangshuo, and Longsheng is private and flexible, which means no hurrying and no wasted time. Put your mind at ease with our one-to-one tour service and money back guarantee.
Tour 'Wow' Points
Feast your eyes on the best scenery of the Longji Rice Terraces.
The Longji Rice Terraces are known widely for the awe-inspiring view, particularly when they turn golden during autumn. Standing on top of such a huge man-made wonder is itself an extraordinary experience.
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Visit a minority family and explore their centuries-old lifestyle.
You will enjoy lunch with a Yao family who invite you into their home. Learn how to stuff and cook rice inside a bamboo tube, sip the freshly-extracted oil tea.
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Relax in the beautiful countryside and escape into the timeless landscape.
Yangshuo has idyllic scenery, and it offers a relaxing atmosphere. Drive through the villages where there is almost no other tourist.
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Discover the Rural China by Exploring the Less Touristy Villages
To experience the daily life of the local farmers will let you see another side of China.
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Amazing tour guide - Vincent
![]() China Highlights assisted our family for a 2-week China trip, and Guilin + Yangshuo was one of our favorites! Vincent gave us a warm welcome at the train station and brought us to our hotel. He is a very knowledgeable local by sharing us historical facts about the city. He was a patient guide and tried his best to accommodate to all our needs to ensure we all have a good holiday. You’ll even be very impressed with his English speaking proficiency! To Vincent, thank you for your 5-star service and bringing us around Guilin! It has made our trip extra memorable :) more
May 2024, Camp
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Guilin and Yangshou
![]() Guilin and Yangshou are two of the most beautiful towns we have visited in China. Life there is not fast and furious, but leisurely, peaceful. The Li River is the heart of the region, graceful, timeless. Our guide, Mr William, took us to places away from the tourist beat. The karst mountain scenery will live on in our memories. more
May 2024, Susan
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Wonderful experience
![]() Our guide Yang was amazing. Knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. It was informative to chat with her about not only the sights but also the local culture and customs. Our driver was courteous, professional, and punctual. The car was spotless, air conditioned, always stocked with bottled water. Our itinerary was well thought out, the hotels had great service, and the pace of travel was perfect. I would definitely travel with China Highlights again. more
May 2024, seattlenikkita
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Itinerary Quick Look
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests.
With buildings surrounded by mountains and rivers, Guilin might strike you as a small laid-back town yet its charm calls out to you to explore it. Upon arrival in Guilin, you will have a lot of free time to discover the city on your own.
After breakfast, start exploring Longsheng. Usually, it takes 3 to 4 hours to get there on the mountain road. You will travel on the highway instead, to shorten the journey to 2 hours.
Arriving at the famous terraced rice fields, you can either walk up or take an electric buggy to get to the top.
Enjoy lunch with a Yao family who invite you into their home. You will return to Guilin by the evening.
Listed as one of the world's 15 best rivers for travelers by CNN, the Li River presents itself differently in each season and there are different ways you can appreciate it.
You will enjoy the most classic way: a cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo. To maximize your experience, we will arrange a 4-star cruise for you, which is the highest level. It offers better facilities and a buffet lunch.
To experience the daily life of the local farmers on your last day in Guilin will let you see another side of China.
Drive through the villages where there is almost no other tourist. You might meet someone on his way to the field with a water buffalo or someone working in the paddy.
Take a ferry and a local farmer's taxi to the market in a small town on the other bank of the Li River, see the real lifestyles of the people living in this rural area of China.
We will see you off smoothly with an airport transfer in the afternoon.
Hotel Selection
—the Icing on the Cake
Boutique hotels are recommended to enrich your travel experience.
![Xiping Island Resort](https://data.chinahighlights.com/grey.gif)
![Yangshuo Mountain Retreat](https://data.chinahighlights.com/grey.gif)
Price includes:
- Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
- English speaking local guide
- Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
- 24/7 helpline for while you are traveling
Tour code: gl-4