The Busting City and Rural Area of China
For those who have about a week to spend in Hong Kong and are interested in the culture of mainland China, Guilin is a perfect choice.
High-speed rail only takes 3 hours from Hong Kong, Guilin offers a peaceful and scenic escape from the bustling city life. On this tour, you will experience the natural beauty of Guilin's karst landscapes, cruise along the Li River, explore traditional Chinese culture, and enjoy delicious local cuisine.
Suggested 6-Day Hong Kong & Guilin Tour
Day | Highlights |
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1-2 Hong Kong |
Free to explore the city on your own |
3-6 Guilin |
Street food hunting, Terrace field hiking, Li River cruising, and countryside exploring |
Tour Map

Tour 'Wow' Points
Walk on a Less-visited Rice Terrace Trail
Have a moderate walk in Ping'an Zhuang Village. Immerse yourself in stunning views of the terraced landscapes and the local culture.


Enjoy Biking Through a Scenic Countryside Route
Explore picturesque villages, rice paddies, limestone mountains, and winding rivers while biking through the peaceful countryside of Yangshuo.


Cruise Through the Stunning Karst Mountains
See graceful bamboo groves among the spectacular limestone peaks, and perhaps water buffaloes cooling off in the river. You may see fishermen gliding along on their narrow bamboo rafts…


Learn to Make Bamboo-tube Rice at a Local Minority Family
Bamboo-tube rice is a famous local food in Longji. Chat with the family and walk around their traditional wooden house, learn about mountain ethnic people's life.


Tasting the Guilin Street Food
Try the traditional food and drink including local herbal tea, Guilin sauerkraut, osmanthus cake, sour and spicy rice noodles, and beef/mutton barbecue, with a Guilin dessert at the end.


Experience the Panoramic Vista of Hong Kong City(Optional)
Experience the Peak Tram and get up to the Peak Tower. Enjoy a panoramic view of the city from Victoria Peak.


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I highly recommend Lele to anyone visiting Guilin !
![]() Our trip to Guilin would not have been the same without Lele as our guide! He was absolutely amazing in every way. His English was excellent, making communication smooth and easy. Lele was always punctual, professional, and went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience. His explanations were insightful and engaging, bringing the history and culture of Guilin to life. Lele even helped us take photos, making sure we captured every special moment. Thanks to Lele , our visit to Guilin was a perfect 10/10—from the incredible tourist sites and friendly people to the delicious food. I highly recommend him to anyone visiting Guilin ! more
Apr 2025, Pong J
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Recommended to anybody
![]() We had a great experince staying in the mountain hotel when viewing the incredible rice terrasses. A visit to the hotsprings was invigurating and very relaxing. We would highly recommend this for a change of normal tourist routines. Guilin was vibrant and even more so as it was a local festival. Food galore, people got dressed up in traditional dresses to take photoes with spectecular colourful backgrounds of the lake with the two pagodas. The highlight was a visit to the caves. Huge chambers expertly lit to bring out the many different features. Travelling by boat from Guilin to Yangshuo for four hours showed us the beautiful scenery, part of which is even depicted on the rmb 20 bill issued in China. Yangshuo is surrounded by the fascinating Peaks which mark the country in thousands. Punters on the rivers provide a romantic foreground for pictures to be treasured long after our visit. A cable car ride transported us over great heights towards a wooden suspension bridge followed by challenging steps to the top. The view was worth the effort but we quit going down to the famous glass bridge as the subsequent walk up the hill to the cable car station was too daunting for me being slightly aged. A great lunch of beer fish in a boutique hotel in one of the old villages was followed by a visit to a famous old stone bridge which inspired a number of local artist to play their craft. A perfect finish to our six night holiday Our tour guide was Chais who displayed a remarkable patience to our wims and showed us how to appreciate his home country. All the places we visited by car driven by Shi whom I would recommend to anybody as a very safe driver taken care of us. Thank you to all who made this trip worthwhile Rosita and Folker Krueger from Perth West Australia more
Apr 2025, Folker
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We had an excellent time in Guilin. Our guide Sarah was very helpful and packed our days full of amazing sites. When our boat cruise was cancelled due to weather she quickly rearranged our itinerary and we were still able to do everything we had hoped to. The extra driving that it took to make this happen was at no cost to us.
![]() I spent two short days in Guilin my travel guide Sarah was a wonderful host, making sure we got to see and taste the best of Guilin. Our driver Zeng was also excellent, she made sure we arrived at each destination safely. I would definitely recommend travelling to Guilin however two days is not enough to see all the beautiful sites it has to offer. I will be sure to come back again and book a tour with Sarah as she is very welcoming and funny so we had many laughs during our stay together. more
Apr 2025, Stay32724810674
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Suggested Itinerary
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests and your schedule
After arrival at Hong Kong airport, you will be met by your guide to check-in at your hotel and have some time on your own to relax or explore near your hotel.
Enjoy a free day in Hong Kong to do some shopping or sightseeing. Hong Kong is a heaven for shoppers, high-end fashion, funky styles, and other choices are around every corner.
Most of the famous attractions are close to the city center, such as Victoria Peak, Avenue of Stars, and Wong Tai Sin Temple. They are easy to access with the public transportation
Hong Kong to Guilin | Bullet Train and Street Food Tour.
Start the food tour after check-in and refresh. We have selected small restaurants loved by locals. Your guide will walk with you and stop at seven places. You will try six Guilin foods/snacks and two locally made drinks. Enjoy the delicacies and learn the stories behind the food.
After the tour, you can back hotel or continue to explore the streets of Guilin and visit the night market on your own.
Take a day trip to the Longji Rice Terraces. Viewed from the top of the mountains, they look like a dragon's ribs protruding from the steep mountainsides; hence the name 'Dragon's Backbone' (Longji).
Marvel at the stunning scenery of the terraced fields, interact with local ethnic minorities, and learn about their culture. You will visit a local minority family and learn how to make bamboo-tube rice as well as cook it the local way.
Packing your luggage, you will cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo along the Li River this morning. Enjoy the stunning views of limestone peaks, riverside villages, and lush greenery during the 4-hour cruise.
Biking through Yangshuo's countryside after lunch. Set off on your adventure to discover hidden gems, rice paddies, winding paths, and the local way of life.
Stay overnight at Yangshuo.
It takes about 1.5 hours from Yangshuo to Guilin airport. The guide will confirm the pick-up time the day before and escort you to the airport on time.
Trip Notes
With so much to offer, it can be difficult for a first-timer to plan a trip that is both relaxing and filled with experiences. The itinerary above can be one possibility and your interests will decide how this trip is to be designed and executed.
Hotel Selection
—the Icing on the Cake
Boutique hotels are recommended to enrich your travel experience.


Tour Price
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
- Flights/trains between itinerary cities
- 24/7 helpline for while you are traveling
Tour code: cht-hk-1