Guangxi 3 Days 2 Nights Luxury Slow Travel Guide
by Evelyn123 Hayes
Oct 26, 2025
📌Day 1: Strolling around Guilin city center
🌞7am: Elephant Trunk Hill Park (free photo spot: the viewing platform on the 7th floor of Jingxiang Hotel)
🍜Breakfast: Lao Dongjiang Main Store! CNY 5.5 for 2 liang of marinated noodles + crispy fried pork is a must!
🚢Afternoon: Li River and Four Lakes cruise (highly recommended at night! The lights are super beautiful)
🌃Evening: Stroll around East and West Alley for snacks (highly recommended: osmanthus cake, oil tea)
📌Day 2: A fun-filled day at Li River → Yangshuo
⛵️Morning: Yangdi-Nine Horses Mountain bamboo raft (CNY 160/person, remember to tip the boatman for taking photos)
📸Noon: Xingping Ancient Town, check in at the CNY 20 background (navigate to the viewing platform opposite "Wangwang Meishi Fish Restaurant")
🛵Afternoon: Rent an electric bike for CNY 30 and ride along the Yulong River (the section from Jiuxian Village → Jima Wharf is the least crowded!)
🍺Evening: Listen to music in a Yangshuo West Street bar (recommended: "Xiao Ma De Tian" bar)
📌Day 3: Secret adventure + shopping spree
🌄Morning: Lao Zhai Mountain to watch the sunrise (free! But be careful as the mountain road is steep)
🛍Noon: Visit Yangshuo Farmers Market (local specialties are half the price of those in scenic spots!)
💎Afternoon: Yinyan Cave (ticket price: CNY 65, super cool inside)
💥[Secrets that only locals know]
1️⃣ When ordering Guilin rice noodles, you have to say "2 liang of marinated noodles" so you won't be ripped off as a tourist.
2️⃣ Bargain the price of car rental in Yangshuo directly to CNY 30/day.
3️⃣ The light is the most beautiful on Li River bamboo rafts after 4pm.
4️⃣ Free entry to Elephant Trunk Hill after 5pm!
🍜[Must-eat list]
✅ Guilin rice noodles (recommended: Lao Dongjiang, Tonglaiguan)
✅ Yangshuo beer fish (group purchase is more cost-effective)
✅ Lipu taro pork
✅ Oil tea (try with caution! The taste is very special)
💰[Money-saving tips]
▪️ It only costs CNY 1 to take a bus between attractions in the city.
▪️ Choose a guesthouse instead of a hotel for accommodation in Yangshuo.
▪️ Book all tickets online one day in advance.
📣"Guilin is so beautiful! But it's a waste of time if you don't know how to have fun!"
💡Filming suggestions:
1️⃣ Li River aerial photography + "Blue and White Porcelain" BGM
2️⃣ Rice noodle shop real shot + noodle slurping sound effects
3️⃣ Riding vlog + fresh filter
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