2 Days Classic Guilin Li River and Longji Rice Terraces Tour
Why we love it?
The 2 Days Classic Guilin Li River and Longji Rice Terraces Tour offers travelers an immersive experience in one of China's most picturesque regions. Suitable for nature enthusiasts and cultural explorers, this tour combines breathtaking landscapes with rich agricultural heritage. On the first day, participants will enjoy a scenic cruise along the Li River, surrounded by karst mountains and lush greenery, before visiting traditional villages. The second day focuses on the Longji Rice Terraces, where guests can hike through terraced fields and learn about the local Zhuang and Yao cultures. Distinctive for its combination of stunning natural beauty and cultural experiences, this tour provides a comprehensive glimpse into the heart of Guilin.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle
- Private transportion with English-speaking driver guide
Exclusions
- Entry fees of Longji Rice Terraces 80 Yuan per person
- 3 star boat with lunch box 245 yuan per person, 4 star boat with lunch 360 yuan per person
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
Day 1 Day 1
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Activity
Gain a more intimate insight into village life and Chinese minority cultures with a tour of the Longji Rice Terraces.
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Activity
At 9:00 am, the English-speaking driver guide meets you at the lobby of Guilin Hotel.
8:30 am-11:00 am Drive from Guilin to Longji Rice Terraces
11:00 am-13:00 Hike from the parking lot to Viewing Point 2 which looks like one moon with seven stars, you can see the beautiful view of rice terraces from this top. Then hike to viewingpoint 1, you can see the rice terraces look like 5 dragons and 9 tigers.
13:00-15:00 We can stop at Huangluo Yao village where you can see the longhaired women wearing silver earrings and red clothes. This Yao village is located on a Mountain slope along the river, with 30 wooden houses and over 300 people. We can also have lunch there, such as bamboo rice, bamboo chicken, smoked pork, etc.
The view of Longji Rice Terraces depends on different seasons, layers of watered terraces in Spring, lush green rice shoots in the Summer, layers of golden rice in Fall, covered by snow in the Winter.
You will be back to your Guilin hotel at around 6:00 pm.
Day 2 Day 2
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Activity
The karst landscapes and countryside charm of the Li River make a Li River cruise a Guilin must-do.
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Activity
The English-speaking driver guide meets you at the lobby of the Hotel at 8:00 am
8:00 am-----9:00 am Guilin Hotel to Dock
9:30 am---13:30 pm Li River Cruise
take the Li River Cruise for about 4 hours
Take this Li River Cruise for eye-feasting picturesque scenery of bamboo groves, towering peaks, water-wading buffaloes, and villages that frequently grace the space of traditional Chinese paintings, A Chinese lunch box will be provided on board.
13:30---15:30 pm When you get off you will have about one hour free time in the West Street, West Street is the oldest street in Yangshuo with over 1400 years, it is located at the center of Yangshuo and became famous in the 1980s.Drive back to Guilin Hotel after the tour in Yangshuo West Street, or we can also take you to Yangshuo Hotel.
Notes: You will be on the boat on your own and the driver guide will drive to Yangshuo and meet you in Yangshuo dock, and take you to Yangshuo West Street and you can visit there for one hour.
Please Note
- Stroller or pram accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Comfortable shoes are recommended.
- We will have a sign of the traveller's name to meet at the lobby of hotel at 9:00 AM.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
- Infant seats available
- Passport required
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
