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#1Taste of Yangshuo Cooking Class

Engage in an authentic class at Yangshuo Cooking School. With their belief that learning is best done by doing, not watching, you have the opportunity to per...

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Taste of Yangshuo Cooking Class

#2Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo Day Tour

Our sit-in-coach small group tour leads you to experience the classic and unforgettable cruise along Li River for 3-4 hours, which is the must-doing highligh...

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Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo Day Tour

#3Li River Cruise to Yangshuo with Delectable Lunch

Cruise down the serene waters of the Li River for spectacular views of the Guangxi Zhuang region's amazing countryside. Travel 52 miles (83 km) from Guilin t...

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Li River Cruise to Yangshuo with Delectable Lunch

#4Bus Tour to Longji Rice Terraces at Ping’An Village

Board a bus and drive to Longsheng County to visit Zhuang and Yao villages, two of the many minorities in China, and listen to your guide’s comprehensive com...

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Bus Tour to Longji Rice Terraces at Ping’An Village

#5Guilin Four Lakes Night Cruise With English Speaking Driver

The Four Lakes scenic area refers to the water loop consisted of Mulong Lake, Gui Lake, Rong Lake, and Shan Lake that enclose the downtown Guilin. A boat tou...

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Guilin Four Lakes Night Cruise With English Speaking Driver

#6Private Transfer from Guilin to Fenghuang and stops at Chengyang Dong Villa...

Our driver will meet you at any places of the Longji terraces or Guilin city center area or Yangshuo area at 9:00am or any time before 15:00pm. Guilin is 400...

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Private Transfer from Guilin to Fenghuang and stops at Chengyang Dong Villa...

#7Private Day Tour of Li River Cruise & Yangshuo West Street

Drift down the tranquil waters of the Li River, gazing around you at the lush, foliage-draped peaks and towering rock formations that define the landscape. C...

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Private Day Tour of Li River Cruise & Yangshuo West Street

#8Full-Day Guilin 3 Star River Cruise Boat & Yangshuo Tour

Take a cruise along the Li River with the 3 star boat and enjoy the stunning and picturesque scenery along the way on this full-day tour from Guilin. Then, C...

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Full-Day Guilin 3 Star River Cruise Boat & Yangshuo Tour

#9Half-Day Yangshuo Countryside Moderate Cycling Private Tour

Bike past the rice paddies and towering mountains as you explore the countryside around Yangshuo just like Jimmy Carter, the former U.S. President, did when ...

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Half-Day Yangshuo Countryside Moderate Cycling Private Tour

#10Guilin Airport Pick up & Longji Rice Terraces Private Tour

Picked up from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport by our representative in Guilin and transferred to Longji Rice Terrace area, 90km northwest of Guilin ...

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Guilin Airport Pick up & Longji Rice Terraces Private Tour

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Things To Do in Guilin

One of the oldest tourist destinations in China welcomes you to a land of calm waters and mist-shrouded hills that has kept its otherworldly charm through thousands of years of civilization. You can admire sights from the limestone karsts that tower above the Li River to the terraced rice fields in the countryside, or try out some of the things to do in Guilin and get to know the food, people, and stories that have helped inspire poets and travelers for centuries.

Areas & Neighborhoods

Xiufeng

Guilin's downtown covers the city's old historic center, between the Li River's western bank and a string of lakes and steep hills that stand in between its neighborhoods. Filled hotels, restaurants, and shops line the pedestrian streets and waterfronts, where you can still see remnants of the ancient city walls.

Qixing

The east side of the Li River is home to Guilin's new commercial center, where conference centers and shopping plazas anchor a district with all the urban sophistication of a modern Chinese city. The area still manages to preserve some of the most accessible green space in town, with parkland and walking trails reaching out to the river's edge.

Yangshuo

Separated from the city proper by one of the most famous stretches of the Li River, Yangshuo feels like a resort town designed for easy access to the countryside. The 1,400-year-old avenue of West Street is lined with restaurants and chic cafes, and a short walk in any direction can bring you to the towering limestone peaks and hiking trails that have been attracting backpackers to the town for decades.

What to See in Guilin

There's an old Chinese saying that Guilin has the best scenery in the entire mortal world, and the city has done a good job of preserving the attractions that show you why. Between the iconic stone arch of Elephant Trunk Hill and the famous hollow mountain of Moon Hill, you can find pieces of landscape that look like they've been sculpted by ancient giants. Take a walk to Seven-Star Park to see the city's oldest bridge amid the pagodas and tree-covered valleys, or check out the nightly light show in Yangshuo that uses the hillsides as a canvas for a brilliant display of colors.

Things to do, Landmarks & Attractions

The central feature for most of Guilin's destinations is the Li River, which has been helping people admire the city for millennia. You can take a private cruise out in the evening to check out the city lights, or make a day of it with a scenic voyage that takes you all the way to Yangshuo.

While you're getting to know the city, you can learn about some favorite spots on a walking tour. Pick up some new insights into the region's signature cuisine with a cooking class, or visit an outdoor auditorium to see a live performance and spend some time appreciating the arts.

And if you'd like to get a closer look at the countryside and little villages that lie in Guilin's vast rural areas, you can find some great destinations waiting for you. Join a bicycle tour across Yangshuo County, or head north to Longsheng to see the famous rice terraces and get some of the most beautiful views in China.

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