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Guilin, Yangshuo the Li River
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Guilin, Yangshuo & the Li River

Five gentle days in the most photographed landscape in China: a four-hour river cruise between the karst peaks, bamboo rafts and bicycles in Yangshuo, and the 700-year-old rice terraces at Longji.

5 daysDuration
1Cities & regions
PrivateYour group only
Price on requestQuoted per itinerary
Overview

Five gentle days in the most photographed landscape in China: a four-hour river cruise between the karst peaks, bamboo rafts and bicycles in Yangshuo, and the 700-year-old rice terraces at Longji.

Li River cruiseBamboo raftingCountryside cyclingLongji rice terracesImpression Sanjie Liu show
How our pricing works. We do not publish fixed prices, because a fixed price would either overcharge a couple or underdeliver for a group of nine. Every itinerary is quoted individually against your dates, hotel standard and group size, with everything itemised in writing. Send us your travel window and we will come back within 24 hours with a full quotation and no obligation.
Day by day

The full itinerary

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D1Arrive GuilinTransfer
Met at the airport or rail station, then an easy evening by the Two Rivers and Four Lakes. We confirm the next day's cruise timing over dinner.
D2Li River cruise to Yangshuo≈ 85 km by river
Four hours downstream between the karst peaks, past water buffalo, bamboo groves and fishing villages, with a halal lunch box on board. You arrive in Yangshuo in the mid-afternoon.
D3Yangshuo countryside≈ 30 km
Bamboo rafts on the Yulong River, bicycles through the rice paddies, and a local guide who knows which lanes are quiet. Evening at the Impression Sanjie Liu show, staged on the river itself.
D4Longji rice terraces≈ 110 km
Two hours north to the Dragon's Backbone terraces, walking the Ping'an village paths and staying the night in a Zhuang guesthouse on the hillside. Sunset over the terraces from your window.
D5Terraces sunrise and departureTransfer
Sunrise over the flooded terraces, then the drive back to Guilin for your onward flight or train. We can add a night in Yangshuo if you would rather slow down further.
Who it suits

Is this the right route for you?

Families with young children, grandparents, and anyone who wants China at a slower pace. The longest drive is about two hours, and almost every day can be shortened without losing anything essential.

What's included

Included and not included

Private vehicle and driver-guide4 nights in 3- to 4-star hotels and a village guesthouseLi River cruise tickets, upper-deck boatsBamboo raft and bicycle hireImpression Sanjie Liu show tickets24/7 WhatsApp coordinator while you travelInternational flightsDomestic flights or rail into GuilinLunches and dinners (unless arranged)Travel insurancePersonal spending
Everything else is arranged too. Halal dining, prayer times, Alipay and WeChat Pay setup, hotel halal breakfasts, station and airport transfers, and a 24/7 WhatsApp line while you travel. If it is not listed as excluded, assume we handle it.
Where this route goes

Destinations on this itinerary

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Guilin & YangshuoGuilin & YangshuoGuangxi Province
Guilin, Yangshuo & the Li River
Guilin, Yangshuo & the Li River
Questions

Frequently asked

Can we do this with a two-year-old?
Yes, better than almost any other route we run. Short drives, flat riverside walks, bicycle child seats available, and the terraces can be reached by cable car instead of on foot. We will slow the itinerary down and skip the steepest sections.
Is the river cruise worth it if we are prone to motion sickness?
The Li River cruise is on a large, stable, four-deck boat on a calm river, not a small craft. Motion sickness is not usually an issue. The bamboo raft on the Yulong River is on still water and is a short 40-minute ride.
What about halal food in Yangshuo?
Better than you would expect for a small town. There are halal-friendly restaurants in the centre, and we work with two that will prepare dishes to order. On the cruise we arrange a halal lunch box instead of the standard buffet.
How much does the tour cost?
We quote each itinerary individually based on your dates, hotel standard and group size. Send us your travel window and party details and you will have an itemised written quote within 24 hours.
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