Day 1 Guilin/Yangshuo High Speed Railway Station → Xingping Ancient Town
All day
Today our driver will pick you up and take you to Xingping for check-in. If you want to arrive in Guilin in advance and choose to stay in Guilin, you can click here to place an order for Guilin hotel
10:00-13:00 Guilin pick-up (Hotels within the Second Ring Road / Guilin North Railway Station / Guilin West Railway Station / Guilin Railway Station / Guilin Liangjiang International Airport / Yangshuo High-speed Railway Station. Please meet at designated points outside the designated area)
The journey takes about 1.5 hours, and we will go to visit the classic Li River.
Xianggong Mountain
It only takes 15-20 minutes to climb up Xianggong Mountain and overlook the first bay of the Li River. If you are lucky, you can also see wonders such as the reflection of the Phoenix.
Li River Light Hiking
Experience the Li River up close, along the trails through the tall yet sparse trees on the riverbank, and admire its unparalleled beauty up close. This is a secret place known only to a select few (no physical fitness required).
Nine Horses Painting Mountain
Don't miss this famous check-in spot! We'll experience Nine Horses Painting Mountain from a unique perspective. Besides playing in the water and taking photos on the riverbank, we'll also be able to collect some pebbles. Afterwards, we'll take a boat across the Nine Horses Painting Mountain Ferry and be picked up by our hotel's designated vehicle for check-in at our Xingping Inn or B&B.
Xingping Ancient Town
The town is bustling during the day, but after checking in, you can enjoy some free time, such as watching fishermen on the Li River and watching the sunset against the backdrop of a 20-yuan RMB performance. At night, the town has a more tranquil atmosphere, and you can enjoy local delicacies.
Day 2 Xingping Ancient Town → Yangshuo
09:00
Start the day leisurely. Early risers can enjoy the sunrise over the Huangbu Reflection, watch ospreys fishing, and experience the magnificent scenery of the Li River.
Then proceed to Yulong River rafting: Xinglong Wharf - Dashizhai Dam (2/3 people per raft, 2.5 kilometers, experience time about 30 minutes)
Yulong River Bamboo Rafting has implemented a real-name ticketing system. During peak seasons like national holidays and summer and winter vacations, we strive to secure tickets. If online booking fails, you must queue up at the pier with your original ID on the day of your trip. If offline tickets are sold out or the trip is canceled, you can change to another pier and receive a refund for the difference. If you cancel the bamboo rafting experience, China-TravelNote will refund the rafting fee after the trip.
Special note: Those under 1 meter tall, those over 70 years old, and pregnant women are not allowed to ride on bamboo rafts (children over 1 meter tall must ride with an adult);
The bamboo rafts in the scenic area are 2-person or 3-person rafts. They will be arranged according to the number of registrants. If the raft is not full and there are vacancies, a 90 yuan vacancy fee will be charged.
Individuals weighing more than 200 kilograms will be required to pay the difference in price to ride the bamboo raft alone, and two people weighing more than 320 kilograms will need to ride on separate rafts. Pets are strictly prohibited on the raft.
3:00 PM
After a free lunch at the local restaurant, check in to Yangshuo Hotel/B&B and take a short rest.
Experience Yangshuo on a vintage motorcycle in the afternoon, approximately 2.5 hours (driven by a local motorcycle driver)
A local professional driver will take you on a ride along the Li River, allowing you to experience the charm of the pastoral scenery and karst landforms.
Special Note: Retro motorcycles: People over 65 years old are not allowed to participate and can visit the Ten-Li Gallery on their own. One motorcycle can accommodate a maximum of 2 adults + 1 child under 1.2 meters. The empty seat fee is 200 yuan.
At night, you can freely explore Yangshuo West Street or enjoy the Impression Liu Sanjie or Guilin Eternal Love performances at your own expense, which will allow you to experience the history and culture of Guilin through a visual feast.
Day 3 Yangshuo → Longji Rice Terraces Scenic Area
All day
In the morning, we set off for Longji Rice Terraces and Ping'an Village. We specially arranged a small car to avoid the inconvenience of transferring to the scenic area shuttle and the trouble of long queues.
You can walk to the Nine Dragons and Five Tigers Viewing Platform, the highest vantage point in Ping'an Village and a unique vantage point for admiring the Ping'an Rice Terraces. The platform, resembling a giant dragon in motion, soars across a four- to five-mile-long slope, is a breathtaking sight. The hike takes about 30-40 minutes.
Have a simple lunch in the village at noon.
In the afternoon, we will go to Tiantou Village of Longji Rice Terraces. After checking into the hotel for tonight, tourists can visit the village to learn about the authentic local folk customs and rice-growing culture.
You can make your own way to the nearby Observation Deck 1 or 2. As night falls, the area becomes completely silent, allowing you to enjoy this rare moment of tranquility.
The sunset viewing spot at No. 2 Thousand-Layer Ladder faces No. 3 and is about 0.5 hours’ walk from the inn.
No. 3 Golden Buddha Peak Sunset Viewing Spot, the highest point of Jinkeng Dazhai, is about a 1.5-hour walk from the inn (you can also take the cable car at your own expense, about 55 yuan one way and 110 yuan round trip)
The rice field harvest date in 2025 is November 2nd, and the autumn viewing period for the terraced fields is from September 27th to November 1st.
4th Tianlongji Rice Terraces → Guilin
09:30
Interested tourists can get up early today and go to No. 1 Xishan Shaolan Observation Deck to watch the sunrise.
Prepare to return around 09:30 (the specific time can be adjusted according to the actual situation of each tourist), and arrive in Guilin city (near the railway station or hotel within the second ring road) around 12:30
Or deliver to Guilin West Railway Station, Guilin North Railway Station or Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (one order can only deliver to one location, if you upgrade to an independent group, the return time can be adjusted)
