A Painting Come to Life

Guilin's landscape is the finest under heaven⛰️! This 5-day, 4-night Guilin-Yangshuo-Longji Terraces itinerary was absolutely stunning! Bamboo rafting through emerald mountains and crystal waters, capturing breathtaking views amid terraced fields and sea of clouds📸, the fusion of Chinese and Western town charm... every moment was a visual feast!

🌊 Highlights itinerary:
【Day1: Classic city landmarks】
📍Elephant Trunk Hill Park (1 Binjiang Road): Must-see Guilin landmark, best photographed before 9am with morning mist
📍East West Alley (Zhengyang Pedestrian Street): Ming-dynasty brick lanes, try "Liao Ge's Native Crucian Carp" near underground parking
📍Sun & Moon Pagodas (Shanhu Road): Best nighttime reflection shots at Zhiyin Pier
Tips: Enter Elephant Trunk Hill through Gate 3 for direct access to Water Moon Cave, avoiding tourist crowds

【Day2: Longji Terraces adventure】
📍Jinkeng Terraces (Heping Township): Take cable car to Golden Buddha Peak (¥55 one-way), most spectacular in September (golden rice) or May (mirror-like water)
📍Huangluo Yao Village: "World's Longest Hair Village", try Yao ethnic bamboo-tray feast

【Day3: Yangshuo's ink painting】
📍Yulong River bamboo raft (Jinlong Bridge-Old County section): Choose manual rafts for authenticity (¥20 tip for lively commentary)
📍Ten-Mile Gallery (along Highway 321): Rent e-bikes (¥30/day) passing Butterfly Spring, Big Banyan Tree, Moon Hill
📍Shangri-La (Baisha Town): Real-life scene from Tao Yuanming's prose, boat passage through Swallow Cave is magical

【Day4: Li River wonders】
📍Xingping Ancient Town (Xingping Pier): 20-yuan bill scenery, 30-min climb to Laozhai Mountain sunset
📍Xianggong Mountain (Huangbu Beach): 15-min hike rewards with Li River's first bend amid sunrise clouds
Tips: Take motorized bamboo raft (¥80/person) from Xingping to Nine-Horse Fresco Hill

【Day5: Urban waterway tour】
📍Two Rivers Four Lakes night cruise (Wenchang Bridge Pier): Choose 7:30pm departure to see pagodas' lighting moment

🍜 Food guide:
✔️Yangshuo West Street: Fisherman's Beer Fish (main store on Diecui Road), Shengji Noodle House's snail rice noodles
✔️Guilin downtown: Chunji Roast Goose (Zhongshan Middle Road), Agan Restaurant's steamed swordbone fish
✔️Longji Terraces: Bamboo-tube rice, glutinous pork ribs

👗 Outfit tips:
▪️Hanfu/cheongsam perfect for Yulong River bamboo rafts
▪️Bright colors + straw hat for terraces (great for drone shots)
▪️Touchscreen-compatible sun gloves!!! (learned the hard way)

🏡 Accommodation gems:
▶️Yangshuo riverside B&Bs like "Jiyun Shangyuan" with picture-perfect views
▶️Longji stilt houses near Golden Buddha Peak - wake up to cloud-covered terraces

Pro tip: Bring extra memory cards - every shot here is wallpaper-worthy!