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3-Day Guilin, Li River Cruise & Yangshuo Private Tour
3 Days Guilin - Li River Cruise - Yangshuo - Xianggong Mountain - Guilin
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Guilin’s signature karst landscapes in three carefully paced days
This private Guilin itinerary combines the city’s best-known limestone sights with a Li River cruise to Yangshuo, rural paths and a high viewpoint over the river. It preserves the strongest experiences from the original GL02 tour while presenting them in a clearer day-by-day plan.
The tour is flexible: cycling can be replaced by a private car, hotel level can be adjusted, and arrival or departure sightseeing is confirmed around your actual flight or train. Cruise details and outdoor timing remain subject to current operating and weather conditions. Compare this itinerary with our wider collection of China tours.
3 days / 2 nights Itinerary at a Glance
Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Route
Guilin · Li River · Yangshuo · Xianggong Mountain
Long-distance travel
Private vehicle · Li River cruise · optional cycling
Tour format
Flexible private tour
✓ Private Guilin TourFlexible pace, private guide and driver, with no shopping stops
Meet your private guide and driver at Guilin airport or railway station and transfer to the city. Visit Reed Flute Cave to see illuminated limestone formations, then continue to Elephant Trunk Hill for the classic riverside view. The order is adjusted to your arrival time, and a relaxed evening around Zhengyang Pedestrian Street can be added when the schedule allows.
Transfer to the confirmed pier and cruise through the Li River’s karst peaks toward Yangshuo. The sailing normally takes around four hours and includes a simple lunch box; final pier and timing follow water and operating conditions. After arrival, explore the countryside by bicycle along a suitable section of the Ten-Mile Gallery and visit a local family. A private car replaces cycling whenever preferred. Stay overnight in Yangshuo, with the optional Impression Sanjie Liu performance available at your own expense.
Drive toward Xianggong Mountain and walk approximately 15 to 20 minutes to the upper viewpoint for a broad panorama of the Li River bend and surrounding limestone peaks. Continue to Guilin airport or railway station for departure. The start time and mountain visit are adjusted around weather, visibility and your confirmed onward transport.
Private Tour Prices
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy.
2-3 travelersUSD5294-5 travelersUSD4096+ travelersContact Us
Only places used by this itinerary are shown below. The final hotel list follows confirmed transport, season and room availability; upgrades and room preferences can be customized.
Guilin Guilin Bravo Hotel or a similar selected 4-star hotelYangshuo Amari Yangshuo or a similar selected 4-star hotel
✓ Price Includes
Private English-speaking guide
Private driver and air-conditioned vehicle
Selected hotel accommodation with western-style breakfasts
Li River cruise with a simple lunch box
Entrance fees for the sights listed in the confirmed itinerary
⊘ Price Excludes
Arrival and departure airfares or train fares
Lunches and dinners not specifically listed
China entry visa fees if applicable
Personal expenses and optional evening activities
Tips or gratuities for the guide and driver
Who Is This Tour For?
This itinerary works well for first-time Guilin visitors who want one city day, the complete cruise-to-Yangshuo experience and a final panoramic viewpoint without stretching the trip beyond three days.
It includes steps, boat boarding and optional cycling. Share mobility needs before booking so the daily order, vehicle access and Xianggong Mountain visit can be checked realistically.
Travel Tips for This Itinerary
Keep a light rain layer and shoes with reliable grip for caves, river piers and hillside steps.
Confirm the exact cruise pier and boarding time rather than relying on a generic Li River meeting point.
Book onward transport only after allowing enough time for the return from Xianggong Mountain.
Choose the private-car countryside option if cycling conditions do not suit your group.
Check current entry requirements early with the China visa guide.
Read our practical China travel tips for packing, payments and daily preparation.
B, L and D indicate included breakfast, lunch and dinner. Unmarked meals are not included.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in this 3-day Guilin tour?
The published private tour includes the listed transfers and sightseeing, an English-speaking guide, a private vehicle and driver, selected hotels with breakfast, attraction admission and the Li River cruise with a simple lunch box.
How long is the Li River cruise to Yangshuo?
The cruise normally takes around four hours. The exact pier, boarding time, vessel and sailing duration are confirmed for your date because water and operating conditions can change.
Do I have to cycle in Yangshuo?
No. Countryside cycling is optional, and a private car can be used instead. Tell the travel specialist about mobility, confidence or weather concerns during the inquiry.
Can the itinerary be customized?
Yes. This is a private tour, so arrival time, pace, hotel category and selected activities can be adjusted before confirmation, subject to attraction and transport availability.
Where do we stay overnight?
The standard plan uses one night in Guilin and one night in Yangshuo. The displayed hotels are examples; the confirmed hotel names and room category are listed in the final quotation.
Is Xianggong Mountain suitable for everyone?
The upper viewpoint requires an uphill walk with steps, usually around 15 to 20 minutes. Visibility depends on the weather, and travelers with mobility concerns can request a more suitable alternative.
What is the best time for Guilin and Yangshuo?
Spring and autumn often provide comfortable sightseeing, while late spring and summer are greener but wetter. River levels, rain and visibility can affect the precise daily order in any season.
Can this trip connect with another China itinerary?
Yes. The tour can connect with flights or trains to destinations such as Shanghai, Chengdu or Zhangjiajie. Final transfer timing should be confirmed before booking the onward ticket.