The 10 Best Cultural Tours in Guilin, Guangxi

Li river-boat cruise is the best way to appreciate beauties of the mountains and waters in Guilin. You will enjoy a 4-4.5 hour river-boat tour on Li river as well as enjoy a lunch on the cruise. In addition, you will visit interesting Yangshuo the West Street in the afternoon.

Inclusions: Boat lunch, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Excess luggage charges (where applicable), Gratuities to driver and guide (recommended)

This small group trip is a perfect combination of popular tourist destinations in China. You can explore rich historical and cultural heritages in Beijing and Xi'an, by visiting the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Army and many other attractions. Continue to appreciate charming natural scenery in Guilin, observe the lovely pandas in Chengdu, relax during the 5-star Yangtze River Cruise and experience dynamic metropolitan life of Shanghai.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, 15 nights hotel/ cruise ship accommodation based on twin-sharing room, One way Economy-class airfare from Beijing to Xi'an, Xi'an to Guilin and Guilin to Chengdu. , One way First-class seat of High-speed Train Fare from Yichang to Shanghai, One way soft seat train from Chengdu to Chongqing, Two bottled water per person per day, Professional guide & experienced driver, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, China visa fees, International airfare, Airport drop-off service in Shanghai on Day 16, Single room supplement for solo guest is compulsive and is available on request.

Longsheng County is within the Guilin area (prefecture), Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Its main attraction is the Longji rice terraces ( Longji Titian), called Dragon Backbones by the locals. Also of interest are the hot springs and the small mountain villages among the wooded areas of trees and bamboos. Longji Terraced Field is located about 100km northeast of the downtown Guilin, about 2 hours' drive from Guilin. The rice terraces are built into the hillsides. Highlights: 1. Can drop off at the Guilin airport/train station/Yangshuo hotel at the end of the tour. 2. Can use the one way cable car and hiking down of the hill or round way cable car, no need to hiking.

Inclusions: The private car and private guide, The Longji ticket and cable car ticket, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Cycling in Yangshuo’s countryside with breath-taking views and visiting a local family, you will be delighted by both the natural and cultural essences of the tour.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup & drop-off, A local English-speaking guide, An Authentic Chinese Lunch at Approve Local Restaurants if Listed, Lunch

Exclusions: Tips to the guide (recommended), Personal expense, Any meal not listed in the tour intineary, Any Attractions/Activities/Shows not Listed in the Tour Itinerary

The classic shot of Li River is the one called "fishing lights on the Li River", together with sunrise or sunset. In the past, local fishermen paddled their bamboo raft and went fishing on the Li River as night falls. A magical scene appears when the river is dotted with fishing lights. It's a scene that shows an intimate relationship between human and nature.  Highlights: 1. Enjoy the Sunset of the 20RMB note area. 2.  take the photos with fishermen on bamboo rafts or even with the fishing birds. Note: If you want to book this tour ONE day before, you'd better check with us if has a Fisherman available or not, due to sometimes the fishing man is fully booked, thank you.

Inclusions: The Private car & private guide, Round-trip private transfer, The charge of the Fisherman, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Longsheng Hot Spring Resort Area was established with the approval of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and later became the provincial tourism resort. It is located in the mountains approximately 85 miles (137 kilometers) from downtown Guilin. Forest covers in the broadness amounts to 5 square kilometers in the area, and it is also an ancient Cambrian geology. The main channel of hot springs forms in between a stretch of dozens of kilometers long from Baiyaling Cliff Ridge to Swan Boundary Fault Zone. Hot spring water gushes out from the depth of the 394 feet (1,200 meters) underground strata, and the water temperature is between 113 to 136.4 Degrees Fahrenheit (45 ℃ - 58 ℃). The spring water contains lithium, strontium, iron, zinc, copper and so on with more than ten types of beneficial trace elements in human body. You will also visit Longji Rice Terraces and Long Hair Village in this tour combo package.

Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Private guide services.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, The hotel at hotel spring area., Longji tickets,100RMB per person.

Hike the rice field terraces on the mountains of Longsheng and meet with local ethnic minority villagers. Air-conditioned coach and English-speaking guide will escort you full day and lunch is included.

Inclusions: Lunch, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Long hair show

Exclusions: Cable car fee: CNY110/ round-trip, Gratuities

Perfect combination of Chinese destinations from Beijing to Xi'an, Guilin and Chengdu. This a multi day tour with different themes. Explore the history, nature, wildlife, and local life of China. You will stay in 4 and 5 Star Hotels, and all the entry fees to tourist attractions are included in the base price. There is no hidden fee or tax.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Hotel fees in Beijing (3 Nights), Hotel fees in Xi'an (3 Nights), Hotel fees in Guilin (2 Nights), Hotel fees in Chengdu (2 Nights), Bullet train from Beijing to Xi'an, Flight from Xi'an to Guilin, Flight from Guilin to Chengdu, Daily city tours with transportation, All Entry fees to tourist attractions, English speaking tour guide, Free Invitation Letter, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: International Flights, Chinese Visa

Explore more than 1,000 years Daxu Old Town, walk along bluestone paved street with many well maintained buildings alongside, appreciate charming scenery of Li River on the west bank, and experience tea-leaf picking at Yaoshan Tea Plantation. This private full day tour will surely enrich your Guilin travel experience.

Inclusions: Private transportation, English-speaking guide, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance ticket fees

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Visiting  Longsheng rice terrace in Guili will need one day, its located in north of Guilin, people in rice terrace are minority Zhuang and Yao(long hair lady), they live in traditional wood en struture house and speak their own dialect and farming by hands. During the tour, your guide will explain their life style, and how they make the rice and history of rice terrace. Meeting time: guide will meet you around 8:30- 9:00 am(or upon communication), it needs 3h drive to rice terrace, on the way you will see the interact with the Zhuang and Yao people( long hair ladies) and local architecture in Pingan Lonsheng and learn about their traditions. Guide will trek with you up to the famous Longji Rice Terraces view point frm the village and admire the panoramic view. The terraces resemble great chains of ribbons as they wind from the foot of the hill to the top. It’s one of China’s most scenic natural sights!

Inclusions: Local English speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer, One bottle of water, Shuttle bus fee from tickect office to rice terrace (up to 6 pax will need to swith local shuttle bus to rice terrace, buses are not allowed to drive there,

Exclusions: Lunch, Snack and extra drinks, Gratuities