Best Guilin Tours – Tailor-Made Private Trips to Yangshuo/Longsheng/Sanjiang...

Guilin offers an incredible variety of tours that highlight its most iconic attractions—from the picturesque Li River and the breathtaking Longji Rice Terraces to the historic Reed Flute Cave, the scenic Seven Star Park, and the charming ancient town of Xingping. Enjoy luxurious stays at top hotels such as the Shangri-La Hotel Guilin and savor delicious local delicacies like Guilin rice noodles. Immerse yourself in hands-on cultural experiences, including bamboo fan painting, learning traditional Chinese medicine, and practicing Tai Chi. For those seeking adventure, bike through the Yangshuo countryside, hike along the Li River, or go bamboo rafting on the Yulong River. In the evenings, unwind with unforgettable performances such as the Impression Sanjie Liu Light Show or the Guilin Opera.

We warmly welcome travelers from around the world—including Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, New Zealand, as well as Macau, Hong Kong, and Taiwan in China. Your Guilin journey can be fully customized according to your preferences.

Mike Gruber Tailor-made a 5 Days Guilin, Yangshuo and Longsheng Tour

Hi Grace, This is Mike Gruber (and Kim, Emma, and Ellie) from Boston. We toured with CCT back in July. First of all, I hope you are doing well and enjoying the summer. I just wanted to let you know what a nice visit we had in Guilin due in most part to CCT and Linda. I just wrote a review on TripAdvisor and while I was doing it I remembered that Linda had taken a number of pictures of us along the..." Read More

Guilin Highlights Tours – Crystal Waters and Charming Hills, Terraced Rice Fields and Ethnic Culture

Experience the very best of Guilin on a journey that showcases both its iconic landmarks and hidden treasures. Cruise along the breathtaking Li River, marvel at the stunning Longji Rice Terraces, visit the iconic Elephant Trunk Hill, and explore the magnificent Reed Flute Cave. Discover lesser-known gems such as ancient Fubo Hill, vibrant Seven Star Park, and the picturesque countryside. Enrich your trip with memorable activities like bamboo rafting down the Li River, cycling through the dramatic karst landscape, and witnessing a traditional cormorant fishing demonstration. Throughout your adventure, stay in luxurious accommodations and savor authentic local cuisine, creating an unforgettable experience in this unique corner of China.

A close contact with the nature

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Discover Wild Guilin: Tailor-Made Adventure Tours

Wild Guilin Tours offer a unique and immersive way to experience the region’s untamed beauty. Venture off the beaten path with exciting activities such as birdwatching, photography, trekking through the breathtaking Longji Terraced Fields, rock climbing and caving, cycling across the picturesque Yangshuo countryside, and cruising along the iconic Li River. Guided by experienced local experts, each adventure is designed to be both safe and unforgettable, allowing you to discover Guilin in a truly authentic way.

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Capture Guilin’s Beauty with Your Camera

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Cultural Immersions: Adding Flavor to Your China Journey

The cultural experiences in Guilin are more fun than you can imagine! For example, cook bamboo-tube rice in a minority family’s home at the Longji Rice Terraces and enjoy it afterward; visit Ma Hai Village to see the traditional papermaking process; learn how to cook Beer Fish in Yangshuo, or try Tai Chi, Kung Fu, or painting; and in Daxu, discover how to make traditional lion heads, and much more.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Guilin Tours

1. How many days does the Guilin tour take?

If you only focus on the regular attractions, like Reed Flute Cave, Folded Brocade Hill, Daxu Ancient Town and Li River cruise, 2 full days are quite enough. If you are photography lovers, Longsheng (rice terrace and minority villages) and Yangshuo (countryside views) are must-see for you. In this case, at least 3 more days are needed. Guilin and Yangshuo are also paradise for outdoor activity lovers, so you can spend as much time as you like here. In all, we can customize the tour based on your needs.

2. What are the most popular attractions in Guilin?

There are many popular attractions in Guilin, like Red Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, Li River Cruise, Longsheng Rice Terrace, Yulong River and Daxu Ancient Town etc.

3. When is the best time to tour Guilin?

Generally speaking, Guilin is suitable for travel all year round. However, the weather between April to June, September to November is more comfortable.

4. Is there any don't-miss cuisine in Guilin?

Guilin rice noodles, oil tea, stewed pork with taro, beer fish and Stuffed Li River Snails etc.

5. Where can I do some shopping in Guilin?

Visitors can do some shopping at Zhengyang Pedestrian Street, Xicheng Lu Pedestrian Street, East and West Lane (Dongxi xiang). Strictly speaking, Guilin is suitable for photography all year round. The scenery differs in different seasons. For example, in spring, Longsheng rice terrace is a good spot and the flowers in parks; in summer, luxuriant vegetation and green hills in both Guilin and Yangshuo; in autumn, the osmanthus in Guilin and the golden harvest in Longsheng worth shooting; in winter, there is cormorant fishing on Li River, portrait photography of the minority people, Elephant Trunk Hill, sunrise and sunset.

6. Is there 72-hour/144-hour visa free policy in Guilin?

Yes 72-hour/144-hour visa free policy is available in Guilin. Foreign visitors who are flying from their country via Guilin to a third international destination (including Hong Kong and Macau) and holding the passport of certain countries. For example, the 72-visa free policy is feasible for foreigners flying from USA via Guilin to Hong Kong. Visitors can just apply for it upon arrival at Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL).

7. Is Guilin good for families with children?

Guilin is suitable for family travelling with children as there are lots of outdoor and hands-on activities, like biking, hiking, kayaking, bamboo rafting, painting lesson, Chinese cooking class and calligraphy lesson etc.

GREAT FAMILY CHINA TOUR

JULY 2024 We wanted to thank Grace at China Culture tour for organizing a great tour of China. We enjoyed our Beijing - Xian-Chengdu -Guilin -Yangshuo - Shanghai trip. Our local guides Bruce in Beijing, Susan in Xian, Jane in Chengdu, Mike in Guilin and Mary in Shanghai took care of us…read more details »

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