The 10 Best Day Trips from in Yangshuo County, Guangxi

February 11, 2022 Kiesha Cripe

Yangshuo offers breathtakingly beautiful scenery, particularly along the hill-lined Li River, which you can tour by cruise boat or, if you’re feeling primitive, by bamboo raft. Streets in Yangshuo are kept in their original style, preserving the layout of the ancient city. Savory local specialties like beer fish and shatian shaddocks are served on West Street, one of the town's liveliest thoroughfares. Kids will adore the local butterfly cave.
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1. 1-Day Relaxing Li River Cruise Private Tour

Guilin One Day Tours
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Enjoy stunning scenery along the Li River with beautiful hills and gorgeous Karst peaks that gives you a new surprise at every bend from Guilin to Yangshuo. This tour provides private guide and car and river cruise ticket with the lunch. We also offer the differ deck seating tickets of differ level boats(3 star and 4 star boat).

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Transport by private vehicle, The boat ticket with the lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Personal expense

Reviewed By Y165DNkatys

We had very nice days with Andy. We had a big delay due to thunderstorm in Shanghai. Andy was very spontaneous and changed our plans so we could still enjoy and see everything what was important for us. He knows a lot of nice places and routes without too many people. He suggested us nice and friendly hotels. He knows al lot about this region and Chinese history but he isn’t talking frequently. What we really enjoyed :) We can really recommend doing this tour with him!

2. 16-Day Small-Group Tour: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Chengdu, Chongqing, Yangtze River Cruise and Shanghai

Travel China Guide
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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.

Reviewed By 283brianneb

Really great experience! Our guide Rocky was really knowledgeable and took some amazing photos for our group. This tour made our trip stress free, leaving us to enjoy the beautiful views.

3. Yangshuo Classic Private Day Tour

Yangshuo Private Tour-Day Tour
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Visit highlights of Yangshuo including Yangshuo countryside cycling, West street, and a short Li-River bamboo boat ride on Li-River from Xingping to Nine Horses hill then back to Xingping again with this private Yangshuo day tour. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Guilin or Yangshuo hotel/Yangshuo Yulong park gate. Highlights: 1.Bike through the marvelous Yangshuo Countryside 2.Follow your expert guide and see locals working the rice fields, and stop in quaint local villages 3. Short Li-River cruise from Xingping to Nine horses hill around one hour on the boat & Visit the 20RMB note view. Note: The child less than 7 years old or 1.2M can NOT take this small boat.            The Senior people more than 70 years old can NOT take this small boat.

Inclusions: 1. The private car., 2. The private English speaking guide., 3. The bike fees.

Exclusions: 1. The boat tickets 100RMB per person, each boat for 4 people. If you don't have a 4 people, you can share with the other people or pay 25RMB extra per each empty seat., 2.Food(Lunch) and drinks

Reviewed By Gustav1985

If you are planning a trip to Guilin + surroundings, Andy is your Guy. I know Andy since 2015 and booked all my four trips to Guilin through him. This included trips where I only needed assistance to book the Li River Cruise and an airport transport but also fully customized private luxury tours with my family. Andy (or members of his team) were always on time, always friendly and helpful, always driving safely and always interested to make the most out of your trip. Professional, trustworthy, perfect English and always a great experience.

4. 1 Day Relaxing Li River Cruise Private Tour with the 4 Star Luxury Boat VIP Room

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Enjoy stunning scenery along the Li River with beautiful hills and gorgeous Karst peaks that gives you a new surprise at every bend from Guilin to Yangshuo. This tour provides private guide and car and The 4 Star Luxury Boat VIP Room river cruise ticket and buffet Chinese Lunch. Note: The VIP seating is at the front of the boat on the upper deck in a slightly enclosed area. It has the best inside views lookingdirectly out the front of the Li river during the cruise and there are only 12 x tickets per boat available.

Inclusions: 1. The Private guide., 2. The Private car., 3. Buffet Lunch onboard, 4. Four star boat ticket

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Reviewed By Y165DNkatys

We had very nice days with Andy. We had a big delay due to thunderstorm in Shanghai. Andy was very spontaneous and changed our plans so we could still enjoy and see everything what was important for us. He knows a lot of nice places and routes without too many people. He suggested us nice and friendly hotels. He knows al lot about this region and Chinese history but he isn’t talking frequently. What we really enjoyed :) We can really recommend doing this tour with him!

5. Top Guilin Private & Custom Tours

Charles Guilin Tours
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This is one of the most classic tourist routes, which has very good experience value and is specially provided for foreign tourists and photography enthusiasts. At the same time, it is extremely cost-effective. Highlights: 1.Visit the Xianggong hill, the best place to see the limestone hills and Li-River. 2. interesting cormorant fishing show. 3.Xingping ancient town.

Inclusions: Entrance fee to scenic spots,Private car transportation fee Driver/guide food,Service charges & tax , Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Air tickets. Personal expenses . accommodation any meals.

Reviewed By jariko76

Everything worked as expected, pick-up was on time and the views were great. The bamboo raft cruise part is not very long, but it covers the best part of the Li river landscape, so I would definitely recommend it if you are short of time.

6. Li River Cruise to Yangshuo Full-Day Private Tour from Guilin

Trippest Mini Group Tours
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Spend a relaxing day cruising down the picturesque Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo. Upon arrival in Yangshuo in the afternoon, you'll have time to explore the bustling local market and West Street on your own. Hotel pickup and drop-off and a Chinese lunch on board are included in this full-day guided excursion.

Inclusions: Li River Cruise Ticket, Lunch on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off in Guilin, Friendly and professional tour guide

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Gratuities (recommended)

Reviewed By Duppiedup

We loved the whole trip with our great German speaking guide Julia. Just the three off us wandering through the fields and enjoying the magnificent scenery. Another highlight was the lunch prepared for us by a local farmer family, very friendly people and delicious food prepared from fresh ingredients. Overall, a great day out.

7. 1 day Yangshuo Countryside Cycling Tour

漓水古越, China, Guilin Shi, Yangshuo Xian, 十里画廊景区内
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Discover Yangshuo's little-known back-roads, farmers paths and villages nestled in stunning karst mountain formations with an expert guide.  Ride quality bikes, away from the crowds or traffic, and lose yourself in rural farmland on an accessible, gently paced, one day cycling tour of the Yangshuo countryside.  You'll visit ancient arched bridges and centuries old villages, ride through rice paddy fields, eat local seasonal dishes and opt for a swim in a bamboo lined river surrounded by genuine Chinese farming culture.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Professional guide, Excellent Bike, Helmet, Complimentary Coffee and Tea, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Drinks

8. Li River Cruise Full Day Tour of Guilin and Yangshuo including Lunch

Han Tang Tour Guilin
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Take a day trip from Guilin along the impressionable Li River, twisting and turning through lush Chinese landscape that will have you 'snap happy' with the camera for the majority of the sightseeing tour! After some local, fresh catches for lunch on the way to Yangshuo, you will have the opportunity to indulge in a bit of shopping and maybe pick up some real bargains in pearl and jade, or fine Chinese paintings.

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking tour guide, Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, Bus from Yangshuo to Guilin, Lunch on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop off, Local taxes

Exclusions: Gratuities, Optional Yulong River banboo draft tour

Reviewed By FMA1111

enjoyable and took the whole day to complete, guide spoke English well and the lunch was very good and generous.

9. Bus Group Day Tour: Best Value Li River Cruise

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Enjoy the breathtaking landscape of Karst Mountains, fishermen with cormorants, rice fields, and local villages along Li River during this 3 to 4-hour cruise. Arrive in Yangshuo, where you will have a chance to visit surrounding areas and explore bustling local market. Savor a nice lunch and take advantage of free time in Yangshuo.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Lunch, Hotel pick-up and Guilin south train station drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities, Optional Tours in Yangshuo

Reviewed By stoffel1953

We were planning to go to China in coming April 2020, had our trip and itinerary all set up in a magnificent way by Carol Guan... The coronavirus made us change our destination - instead we'll go to South America for the same dates as previewed for our China trip... Considering the efficious flexibility and dynamism that Mrs Carol Guan brought to us when we discussed and set up our China tour, we have no doubt that the execution of the trip would have been a full hit ! This to mark our appreciation to Carol Guan and China Educational Tours as well as our frustration to not be able to make that trip - WE JUST POSTPONED and look forward to South American trip... MORE TO COME !

10. Full Day Off The Beaten Path Private Tour by car from Guilin or Yangshuo

Guilin One Day Tours
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Our Off the Beaten Path Day Tour (Private Tour) showcases visitors some of the Off the Beaten track highlights and attractions within Guilin or Yangshuo. This tour is recommended for visitors staying in Guilin or Yangshuo who are interested in getting off-the-beaten path and experiencing a different side of Guilin area. Highlights: 1. The whole trip will use the car, can stop along the way from time to time. 2. The trip will see the mountains & rivers & Villages. 3. Can pick up and drop off at Guilin or Yangshuo or Guilin airport/train stations.

Inclusions: 1. The Private car., 2. The Private guide., 3.Lunch

Exclusions: Entrance fees if needed.

Reviewed By Y165DNkatys

We had very nice days with Andy. We had a big delay due to thunderstorm in Shanghai. Andy was very spontaneous and changed our plans so we could still enjoy and see everything what was important for us. He knows a lot of nice places and routes without too many people. He suggested us nice and friendly hotels. He knows al lot about this region and Chinese history but he isn’t talking frequently. What we really enjoyed :) We can really recommend doing this tour with him!

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