Tour Highlights
Witness the sweeping layered engineering and agricultural beauty of the ancient Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces in Longsheng.
Gain firsthand insight into the traditional lifestyles, costumes, and wooden stilt architecture of the local Zhuang and Yao ethnic villages.
Embark on a picturesque 3-hour Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo flanked by towering limestone karst peaks.
Customize your afternoon in Yangshuo with scenic bamboo rafting along the Yulong River, a guided countryside walk, or an interactive Chinese cooking class.
Visit Guilin's iconic symbol Elephant Trunk Hill and explore ancient cliffside Buddhist sculptures inside Fubo Hill.
Enjoy seamless, stress-free travel with private air-conditioned vehicle transfers, dedicated local guiding, and direct airport transfers.
Day 1 Arrival in Guilin
Day 2 Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces & Ethnic Villages
Day 3 Li River Cruise & Yangshuo Countryside
Ideas for leisure time in Yangshuo (optional tours): 1. Take a bamboo rafting on the Yulong River. Sitting in a chair on the raft and floating down the Yulong River, you will be impressed by the amazing natural beauty in the countryside. 2.Yangshuo County is dotted with rolling hills, bamboo forests and local villages. Taking an walking tour with your guide and explore this scenic countryside is not a bad choice. 3.Or you could join in a 3-hour Chinese Cuisine Cookery Class. It is a great chance to learn a course of Chinese dish from local people. Your friends and family will be amazed when you make them Chinese dishes at the party.
Day 4 Guilin Departure | Elephant Trunk Hill & Fubo Hill
The Fubo Hill is a perfect spot to explore the limestone karst landscape in Guilin.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How far are the Longsheng Rice Terraces from downtown Guilin?
A: The Longji (Dragon's Backbone) Rice Terraces are located about 85 kilometers northwest of Guilin. The scenic mountain drive takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours each way via private vehicle.
Q: What is the best time of year to visit the Longsheng Rice Terraces?
A: In spring (mid-April to June), the paddies are flooded with water, reflecting the sky like silvery mirrors. In autumn (late September to mid-October), the terraces turn into brilliant golden waves just before harvest.
Q: Where do we stay overnight on Day 2 and Day 3?
A: For maximum comfort and luggage convenience, this itinerary returns to your premium hotel in Guilin city each evening after the day excursions to Longsheng and Yangshuo.
Q: What activities can we choose during the afternoon in Yangshuo?
A: Following the cruise arrival and lunch, guests can choose to glide down the Yulong River on a traditional bamboo raft, take a leisurely walking exploration through local farming hamlets, or join a hands-on 3-hour Chinese cookery class.
- Private English-speaking tour guide
- Private air-conditioned van
- Land transfers between airport and hotel
- Entrance ticket as listed
- Lunch as listed
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Service charge & government taxes
- Flight ticket
- Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax fee, phone bills, optional activities
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- China Visa
- Travel insurance