Guilin → Li River cruise → Yangshuo → Yulong River, 3–4 days
Small-group Guilin travel with a private guide and vehicle. Cruise the Li River, walk Yangshuo, raft the Yulong River and see the Longji rice terraces, no shopping stops.
Guilin sits in the Guangxi region, known for the sharp peaks rising along its rivers. Many trips combine a Li River cruise with the town of Yangshuo and the Longji rice terraces.
We run Guilin as a small group of 2 to 8 guests. A private vehicle and a dedicated guide travel with you, and we operate with no shopping stops and no forced extras. Ask us for a quote.
The classic cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo. The boat threads between the peaks.
The main street in Yangshuo. Lights come on in the evening and shops and restaurants fill up.
A bamboo raft trip down the river. The water is clear and the peaks sit close.
A lookout over the bend of the Li River. Sunrise mist makes it especially good.
Terraces stepping up the hillsides. When the paddies are flooded, the fields mirror the sky.
A small riverside village on the Li River. It is a fine spot to view the peaks from the bank.
A scenic road near Yangshuo. Rent a bike and ride between the peaks.
| Period | What to expect |
|---|---|
| March–May | Mist often fills the valley, so the peaks fade into cloud. Rain is frequent, so pack a raincoat. |
| June–August | Hot and rainy. Higher water makes the cruise more dramatic, but plan for showers. |
| September–October | Clear and cool, best for cruising and cycling. The terraced fields look their best. |
| November–February | Chilly with many overcast days. Fewer visitors make the river quieter. |
Fly from Incheon to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, direct or with a connection. Yangshuo has no airport, so you continue by road.
Guilin links to Guangzhou and Guiyang by high-speed rail, and Yangshuo has its own station.
The Li River is traveled by boat, while Yangshuo and the terraces are reached by private vehicle. In town you walk or cycle.
Arrive in Guilin, then see sunset from the Xianggong Hill viewpoint.
Cruise the Li River to Yangshuo and walk West Street.
Raft the Yulong River and ride the Ten-Mile Gallery.
Day trip to the Longji rice terraces, then return to Guilin.
We operate with no shopping stops and no forced extras. We do not include shop visits or paid add-ons.
The stretch from Guilin to Yangshuo is the classic route. Your guide times the boat and picks the quieter hours.
The bamboo raft and cycling are favorites with children. We fit life jackets and keep rafting to safe sections.
Cruises usually run in rain. If mist gets too thick, we adjust the viewpoint plans.
Always re-check the latest conditions on the official sites before you travel.
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