What to do and see in Guangxi, China: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

May 19, 2021 Mikaela Didonna

Coordinates: 23°36′N 108°18′E / 23.6°N 108.3°E / 23.6; 108.3
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1. Guilin Tour of Reed Flute Cave, Seven Star Park, Elephant Trunk Hill

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With its unique mountain landscape and Li River, Guilin continues to mesmerize travelers worldwide. This private Guilin one day tour will take you to the city highlights including Reed Flute Cave, Seven Star Park, Fubo Hill, and Elephant Trunk Hill.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Licensed professional driver, English-speaking tour guide, Local lunch, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance ticket fees

Exclusions: Gratuities

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

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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. 1-Day Longji Terrace Fields-Pingan village Tour with the English Speaking Driver

Guilin One Day Tours
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Visit the highlights of Guilin including the Longji rice terraces, Huangluo Long hair village and hiking/shuttle bus around the Ping'an village with this self-guided day tour from Guilin(We just provided the English speaking driver, no tour guide). You will be picked up and dropped off from your Guilin/Yangshuo/Xingping hotel.

Inclusions: The private car & private English speaking driver, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: The Longji entrance ticket: 80CNY per person, Lunch

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!

4. One Day Private Longshen Rice Terraces Tour Including Lunch

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This tour will appeal to those who want to experience village life and ethnic minority culture. You will get to know the traditional lifestyle of Yao and Zhuang ethnic minorities. Take hike from the riverside and rice paddies to reach the top for a panoramic view of the stunning landscape of rice terraces. 

Inclusions: English-speaking private guide, Private Transfer., One bottle of water per person., Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Personal expense, Gratuities

Reviewed By NoaV53

Dear Jade, Thank you very much for an amazing tour. Out three days with you traveling Guilin and Yangshou were magical. With great care, always right on time, you took us and accompanied us to all the places we asked to see and arranged for us to have wonderful experiences; always adding that bit of knowledge, information, and local experience we were thriving for. Throughout the days (and evenings), with sunrise climbing to Xianggong Mountain, and a driver that picked us and drop us at the airport, you were ALWAYS there. And I know we weren't easy; a couple with two girls, the little one being only three years old. However, you were so patient and we really appreciate it and would like to recommend everyone coming to Guilin to book your guiding services. It will make all the difference for everyone.

5. 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

6. Private Guilin Half Day Tour: Fubo Mountain, Reed Flute Cave and Elephant Hill

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Short on time? Then this private half-day sightseeing tour of Guilin is perfect. Visit the hot spots of Guilin and its magical surroundings in a short but sweet 3- to 4-hour tour of highlights that include Elephant Hill, Reed Flute Cave and Fubu Hill. Take in the major sights of Guilin, without it taking up all your time! Choose from a morning or afternoon departure.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off, Transport by private vehicle, Professional English-speaking tour guide, Admission tickets

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Reviewed By FMA1111

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

7. Self-Guided Private Day Tour of Longji Terraces From Guilin

Top China Travel

Book this self-guided private day tour with a private vehicle and driver to explore Longji Terraces Fields Scenic Area on your own with hotel pickup and drop-off from Guilin. Choose the English-speaking driver option to break your language barrier!

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip private transfer by air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking option at time of booking

Exclusions: Guide, Food and drinks, unless specified, Personal expenses, Travel insurance, Optional activities, Personal expense, Gratuities

Reviewed By Elizabeth G

This tour is good if you have a short time in Beijing and want to tick these three off in a fairly 'hands-off' tour style. We were taken to a pearl shop and chinese medicine school but were in no way pressured to buy anything (and the foot massage was lovely - worth the 5 cny for sure)

8. Guilin Private Tour of Daxu Old Town and Yaoshan Tea Plantation

China Theme Tour Guilin

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

9. 1-Day Private Tour to Huangyao old Town from Yangshuo or Guilin

Yangshuo Private Tour-Day Tour

Huangyao Ancient Town was a hidden pearl located southeast 196km to Guilin and 128km to Yangshuo until it was chosen as the shooting site of two popular TV dramas and the movie of “The Painted Veil”. Have one day excursion tour to Huangyao from Yangshuo or Guilin.

Inclusions: The Private car & private guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, Entrance fees

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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.

10. Longji Rice Terraces & Chengyang & Drop off at Zhaoxing village Private Day Tour

Longji One Day Tours

If you are interesting in the splendid ethnic culture, and want to find a place where can experience them, The Longji and Sanjiang should be the best places for your choice to explore the ethnic culture in Guilin area . The Longji is a place where you can see the laerge scale rice terraces which founded by the Zhuang and Yao minority people, while the Sanjiang where you can find the unique buildings of Dong minority people, when we drop off you at the Zhaoxing Dong village gate then you will have more chace to discover the ethnic culture/people at Guizhou Province. Highlights:  1. Visit the two differ places with the new highway.  2. Learn about Guilin’s unique minority culture.  3. Via the highway for this day tour.  4. Can drop off at the Congjiang train station or Zhaoxing village gate.

Inclusions: 1. The Private car., 2. The private guide.

Exclusions: Entrance fees(Longji ticket: 100RMB per person, Chengyang: 80RMB per person, Zhaoxing:100RMB per person), Food and drinks

Reviewed By Amanda E

My boyfriend and I were on a time constraint to see the rice villages. We only had a day and needed to get to the airport by 230 for a flight. I set it up about a month prior with Andy to pick us up in our hotel in yangshou, visit the rice terraces for a few hours, and drop us off at the airport. Andy was able to answer a lot of questions for us and pointed out things at the terraces we would have previously not noticed by ourselves! Thanks for a great and easy day, Andy!

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