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Guilin & Yangshuo, 4 Days
River & Peaks

Guilin & Yangshuo, 4 Days

Guilin · Elephant Trunk Hill · Li River · Xingping · Yangshuo · Yulong River

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Duration
4 days / 3 nights
Best season
April to June, September to November
Group size
2-8 guests
Departures
Weekly
Hotels
4- or 5-star, your choice
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A relaxed private 4-day trip from Guilin down the Li River to Yangshuo, with a bamboo raft on the Yulong River, cycling and riverside scenery for 2-8 guests.

Duration 4 days / 3 nightsBest season April to June, September to NovemberGroup size 2-8 guestsDepartures Weekly

The stretch of the Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo is the classic image of this region, with peaks reflected in the water. You travel it by boat, then slow down in Yangshuo.

The driving is short and the pace is easy. After a day in Guilin you drift downriver to Yangshuo and stay two nights, with time for rafts, rice fields and river bends.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Guilin

Your guide meets you at the airport or station. You leave your bags and walk Elephant Trunk Hill and the Zhengyang pedestrian area in the evening.

Day 2

Li River cruise to Xingping

Take a boat down the Li River towards Yangshuo. Stop at Xingping, where the peaks mirror in the water.

Day 3

Yulong River raft and cycling

Raft the calm Yulong River in the morning, then cycle the Ten-Mile Gallery road in the afternoon and explore West Street at night.

Day 4

Yangshuo morning, departure

Walk Yangshuo's lanes and fields at dawn, then transfer to Guilin for the airport or station. Adding the Longji rice terraces can be arranged.

At a glance

Li River cruise

The river route from Guilin to Yangshuo. From the boat you see the peaks and their reflections.

Xingping

The river's big bend, famous for the picture-postcard view that unfolds here.

Yulong River raft

A bamboo raft on a gentle tributary. You drift slowly between fields and peaks.

Ten-Mile Gallery by bike

A cycling road that runs beneath the peaks. Ride as much as you like and rest whenever you want.

West Street, Yangshuo

Lanes lined with cafes and small shops. A good evening walk.

Longji rice terraces

Terraces that step up the hillside. Add a day and they fit neatly into the trip.

What's included / Not included

What's included

  • Private vehicle throughout
  • Dedicated Korean-speaking guide
  • Hotels with breakfast
  • Li River cruise and Yulong River raft reservations
  • High-speed rail and domestic flight bookings
  • Airport and station pickup and drop-off
  • Bicycle rental
  • Travel insurance guidance

Not included

  • International flights from Korea
  • Personal expenses and free-time meals
  • Passport and visa fees, if a visa is needed
  • Guide and driver gratuities
  • Personal travel insurance premium
  • Optional activities outside the itinerary

Good to know

FAQ

Is this OK with children?

The rafting and cycling are a hit with kids. On the water we make sure life jackets are worn.

I am worried about seasickness on the boat. Is it rough?

The Li River cruise moves slowly down a river, so it is generally calm. If you are prone to motion sickness, bring medication just in case.

Is the no-shopping promise real?

We do not include shopping centres or forced stops. If you want to visit a local market, we add it and let you decide.

I do not speak Chinese. Is that OK?

Your guide is with you throughout and handles the rafts and bicycle rental in Korean.

How do I find out the price?

It depends on your dates, group size and hotel category, so we quote on request. Send us your dates and numbers on WhatsApp or WeChat.

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