Arrive Guilin · City Emblem & Night Cruise
Elephant Trunk Hill, old-town lanes, Two Rivers & Four Lakes night cruise.
Meals: L/D4-star hotel, Guilin city center
Guilin · Yangshuo
Guilin & Yangshuo Essentials 3D2N
The textbook karst landscape in a 3-day loop: Elephant Trunk Hill, the Li River's finest stretch, Yangshuo's West Street and a Yulong River bamboo raft.
Route snapshot
3 days
Guilin → Guilin
Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Group size
2–6 travelers
Activity level
Moderate
Pace
Relaxed pace
Route
Guilin → Guilin
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Highlights
- Li River finest stretch (Yangdi-Xingping)
- The 20-yuan banknote viewpoint
- Yulong River hand-poled bamboo raft
- Ten-Mile Gallery countryside cycling
- Two Rivers & Four Lakes night cruise
April to October; misty rain in spring, clear skies in autumn.
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1
- Day 2
Li River · The 20-Yuan View
Raft the finest Li River stretch past the scene on the 20-yuan note, Xingping old town, West Street.
Meals: L/DBoutique guesthouse or 4-star hotel near West Street, Yangshuo - Day 3
Yulong River · Departure
Hand-poled bamboo raft and Ten-Mile Gallery cycling before departure.
Meals: L—
What’s included
- Hand-picked hotels with daily breakfast
- Private vehicle with driver
- English-speaking local guide
- Admission tickets to listed sights and experiences
- Meals as listed in the itinerary
- 24/7 local emergency support
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Single-room supplement
- Personal expenses and optional activities
- Gratuities for guide and driver (optional)
Questions travelers ask
When is the best time to take this tour?+
April to October; misty rain in spring, clear skies in autumn.
What if the Li River rafts are suspended?+
In flood season or abnormal water levels we switch to the Mopan Pier cruise boat at no extra cost.