Arrive Guilin
Elephant Trunk Hill and Two Rivers & Four Lakes night cruise.
Meals: D4-star hotel, Guilin
Guilin · Yangshuo · Longsheng
Guilin & Longji Rice Terraces 5D4N
The essentials plus a night in a stilted lodge above the Longji terraces — golden rice waves at dusk, sea of clouds at dawn, plus Zhuang & Yao minority culture.
Route snapshot
5 days
Guilin → Guilin
Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Group size
2–6 travelers
Activity level
Moderate
Pace
Moderate pace
Route
Guilin → Guilin
PhotographersNature loversFamilies with kids
Highlights
- Longji Jinkeng terraces + stilt-house overnight
- Sunrise over terraces from Xishan Shaoyue viewpoint
- Huangluo Yao 'Long-Hair Village'
- Full Li River cruise to Yangshuo
- Impression Liu Sanjie outdoor show
May-June for mirror-like flooded terraces, late September to mid-October for golden harvest.
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1
- Day 2
Full Li River Cruise
4.5-hour cruise to Yangshuo, Silver Cave, evening on West Street.
Meals: L/D4-star hotel or boutique guesthouse, Yangshuo - Day 3
Yulong River · Impression Liu Sanjie
Bamboo raft and countryside cycling; river-stage show in the evening (seasonal).
Meals: L/DSame as the previous night - Day 4
Longji Rice Terraces
Drive to Jinkeng terraces, cable car to Golden Buddha Peak, overnight in a stilted lodge, Yao long-table dinner.
Meals: L/DTiantou Village-view guesthouse (simple facilities) - Day 5
Terrace Sunrise · Departure
Sunrise over the terraces, Long-Hair Yao village, return to Guilin and departure.
Meals: L—
What the route looks like across four seasons
Use these seasonal notes to choose the travel window that matches the scenery you want.
Golden harvest terraces
Late September to mid-October the terraces turn gold — the single best photo window of the year.
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?+
May-June for mirror-like flooded terraces, late September to mid-October for golden harvest.
What is the stilted lodge like?+
Authentic wooden Yao lodges with terrace views but basic soundproofing and bathrooms — we brief all guests before booking.