Home / Destinations / Guilin
Guilin

Guilin Tours & Travel Guide

Karst peaks, the Li River and the terraced rice fields of Longji.

Why Visit Guilin

Guilin and Yangshuo deliver China's most iconic scenery: limestone karst peaks rising from the Li River (the view on the ¥20 note), bamboo rafts, and the Longji rice terraces. Best explored by river cruise and cycling.

Top Attractions

Li River Cruise

Li River Cruise

The classic Guilin-to-Yangshuo karst cruise.

Read visitor guide →
Longji Rice Terraces

Longji Rice Terraces

Sculpted mountainsides of the Dragon's Backbone.

Read visitor guide →

Guilin Tours (65)

Private & flexible · English-speaking guide · real-time booking.

Classic route13-Day A Broad Taste of China

13-Day A Broad Taste of China

⏱ 13 days
from $4231/ person
Classic route11-Day China Classic Tour

11-Day China Classic Tour

⏱ 11 days
from $3307/ person
Classic route2-Week China Essence and Panda Tour

2-Week China Essence and Panda Tour

⏱ 14 days
from $3667/ person
Day tripYangshuo: Impression Sanjie Liu Show Tickets

Yangshuo: Impression Sanjie Liu Show Tickets

⏱ Day trip
from $38/ person
Day tripOne-Day Guilin City Highlights Tour

One-Day Guilin City Highlights Tour

⏱ Day trip
from $95/ person
Day tripFull-day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces & Minority Villages

Full-day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces & Minority Villages

⏱ Day trip
from $124/ person
HikingLongji Rice Terraces Hiking Tour Full Day Adventure

Longji Rice Terraces Hiking Tour Full Day Adventure

⏱ Day trip
from $67/ person
Day trip1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide

1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide

⏱ Day trip
from $320/ person
Multi-day6-Day Guilin, Yangshuo and Longsheng Tour

6-Day Guilin, Yangshuo and Longsheng Tour

⏱ 6 days
from $1058/ person
3-Day The Essence of Guilin

3-Day The Essence of Guilin

⏱ 3 days
from $412/ person
PandaYangshuo: Yulong River Bamboo Rafting Experience

Yangshuo: Yulong River Bamboo Rafting Experience

⏱ Day trip
from $45/ person
Day tripSmall Group: Longji Rice Terraces & Minority Village Tour

Small Group: Longji Rice Terraces & Minority Village Tour

⏱ Day trip
from $66/ person
HikingYangshuo & Li River 2-Day Private Tour: Yulong River Bamboo Rafting & Riverside Hiking

Yangshuo & Li River 2-Day Private Tour: Yulong River Bamboo Rafting & Riverside Hiking

⏱ 2 days
from $440/ person
Day trip1 Day Private car with English- speaking driver service

1 Day Private car with English- speaking driver service

⏱ Day trip
from $116/ person
Day tripLi River Cruise ticket from Guilin to Yangshuo with pickup

Li River Cruise ticket from Guilin to Yangshuo with pickup

⏱ Day trip
from $61/ person
Day tripHangzhou: West Lake Hills & Longjing Tea Day Trip

Hangzhou: West Lake Hills & Longjing Tea Day Trip

⏱ Day trip
from $129/ person
Day trip1-Day Guilin Tour to Reed Flute Cave, Bamboo Boat and Night Show

1-Day Guilin Tour to Reed Flute Cave, Bamboo Boat and Night Show

⏱ Day trip
from $175/ person
Day tripOne Day Private Longji Rice Terraces with Minority Village Tour

One Day Private Longji Rice Terraces with Minority Village Tour

⏱ Day trip
from $132/ person
Day tripLongji Rice Terraces and Minority Village Day Tour

Longji Rice Terraces and Minority Village Day Tour

⏱ Day trip
from $99/ person
Multi-day5-Day Ancient and Scenic Guilin tour

5-Day Ancient and Scenic Guilin tour

⏱ 5 days
from $804/ person
Day tripLongji Dazhai Rice Terraces Day Tour Cable Car Adventure

Longji Dazhai Rice Terraces Day Tour Cable Car Adventure

⏱ Day trip
from $84/ person
Day tripOne-Day Longji Rice Terraced Fields and Minority Villages Tour

One-Day Longji Rice Terraced Fields and Minority Villages Tour

⏱ Day trip
from $123/ person
Day tripLongji rice terraces & minority villages private day tour

Longji rice terraces & minority villages private day tour

⏱ Day trip
from $164/ person
Day tripQixianfeng Tea Plantation Tour in Yangshuo

Qixianfeng Tea Plantation Tour in Yangshuo

⏱ Day trip
from $67/ person

→ See all China tours

When to Visit Guilin

SeasonWeatherVerdict
Spring15–24°C, misty★★★★
Summer26–33°C★★★★ green terraces
Autumn16–26°C★★★★★
Winter5–12°C★★★

Guilin Travel Guides

Guilin & Yangshuo Itinerary: A Realistic 3 Days (2026)

Guilin & Yangshuo Itinerary: A Realistic 3 Days (2026)