Transfer to your hotel and enjoy a relaxed introduction to the city if time allows. A short lakeside walk is an option near your accommodation. The day stays flexible around your arrival.
5-Day Guilin, Longji & Yangshuo Tour
Guilin - Longji Rice Terraces - Guilin - Yangshuo
Private planning around your dates and interestsRice terraces, river scenery and Yangshuo countryside
Add a night among Longji’s terraced hills to the classic Guilin and Yangshuo route. Returning to Guilin before the river-cruise day avoids a hurried early transfer from the mountains to the pier. The final night in Yangshuo leaves time for countryside scenery and a comfortable onward transfer. Compare this itinerary with our wider collection of China tours.
5 days / 4 nights Itinerary at a Glance
- Duration
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Route
- Guilin - Longji Rice Terraces - Guilin - Yangshuo
- Long-distance travel
- Private road transfers
- Tour format
- Customizable private tour
Trip Highlights Code: CN-13-05
- Stay overnight near the Longji rice terraces.
- Return to Guilin before the Li River cruise.
- Enjoy karst scenery from the water and Yangshuo’s rural lanes.
- Adjust the terrace walks to your comfort with steps.
Plan with Confidence: Clear inclusions, confirmed travel arrangements and a personalized itinerary before booking.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
INTERACTIVE ROUTE MAP
5-Day Guilin, Longji & Yangshuo Tour
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Drive toward Longji and continue to the selected terrace village using the required local transport. Walk to a suitable viewpoint and settle into village accommodation. Discuss luggage help and steps in advance because many guesthouses cannot be reached directly by car.
Enjoy a morning terrace walk before returning to Guilin. Crop colors and reflections vary with the farming season. Spend the afternoon at leisure or visit a nearby city sight, then stay in Guilin ahead of the following cruise day.
Transfer to the confirmed cruise departure point and travel through the Li River’s karst scenery. Continue to Yangshuo for a gentle countryside outing or a walk near the old town. Cruise class, meals and disembarkation arrangements are confirmed in the quotation.
If departure timing permits, enjoy a short walk beside the Yulong River or a quiet village lane. Transfer to the agreed Guilin airport or railway station with sufficient road-travel margin. A raft ride requires a separate eligibility and operating check.
Private Tour Reference Prices
Estimated starting prices in USD per adult for the full 5-day / 4-night itinerary, sharing twin or double rooms.
2 adults traveling togetherUSD 1,390from / person
4 adults traveling togetherUSD 990from / person
6 adults traveling togetherUSD 890from / person
Headline price basis: Four adults traveling together, using two twin or double rooms. City stays use comfortable 4-star hotels; village and remote stays use selected local guesthouses or boutique accommodation. The Accommodation tab shows the overnight bases.
Transport included in the estimate: Private road transfers and a standard tourist-class Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo.
For this route: Longji admission and the cruise operator’s standard lunch are budgeted. Terrace cable cars, Yulong River rafts and evening shows are extra.
Single-room supplement: From USD 200 per person for the full itinerary, added to the applicable twin-sharing group price. Solo private tours, odd-numbered groups and children receive a separate quote.
Dates and confirmation: These are planning estimates for standard-season travel, excluding Chinese public holidays, peak summer dates and major local festivals. Hotel and transport availability, room upgrades and itinerary changes can affect the price. Your dated quotation confirms the final total and inclusions before booking.
Get a Quote for My DatesTypical Overnight Bases
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
2 nights · Comfortable 4-star city or resort hotel; final property confirmed in your quoteLongji terrace area
1 night · Selected local guesthouse or boutique stay; final property confirmed in your quoteYangshuo
1 night · Comfortable 4-star city or resort hotel; final property confirmed in your quote
2 nights · Comfortable 4-star city or resort hotel; final property confirmed in your quoteLongji terrace area
1 night · Selected local guesthouse or boutique stay; final property confirmed in your quoteYangshuo
1 night · Comfortable 4-star city or resort hotel; final property confirmed in your quote
✓ Price Includes
- The reference price budgets for the following services; your dated quotation confirms the final arrangements
- 4 nights in twin or double rooms: comfortable 4-star city hotels and selected local boutique or guesthouse stays; cruise cabin where specified
- Daily hotel breakfast and the standard Li River cruise lunch
- Private arrival, departure and sightseeing transfers on the base itinerary
- English-speaking local guides on scheduled sightseeing days; no full-time escort on independent leisure or rail/flight sectors
- Standard admission and mandatory scenic transport for the base sightseeing program, as specified in Prices
- Private road transfers and a standard tourist-class Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo.
⊘ Price Excludes
- International flights and transport to the first city or from the final city; domestic flights except any allowance expressly listed in Prices
- Lunches, dinners and drinks except the meals specifically included above
- Optional activities, alternative excursions and upgrades identified in the route-specific price notes
- Single-room supplements, extra nights, upgraded rooms and changes to the base itinerary
- Personal travel insurance, entry-document costs, personal purchases and discretionary gratuities
Who Is This Tour For?
This route suits travelers interested in mountains & rivers who want 5 days to explore Guilin, Longji Rice Terraces, Guilin, Yangshuo.
Hotel standard, walking pace and optional experiences are agreed before confirmation. Share your priorities so the final route remains practical for your group.
Travel Tips for This Itinerary
- Longji village access often includes steps and uneven paths.
- The cruise schedule and river conditions shape the fourth day.
- Allow road-transfer time from Yangshuo when choosing your departure.
- Review our guide to China high-speed train travel before any rail sector.
- Check current entry requirements early with the China visa guide.
- Read our practical China travel tips for packing, payments and daily preparation.
- Daily hotel breakfast is included in the estimate. Other meals are included only where specified under Prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why return to Guilin before the cruise?
A Guilin overnight makes the pier transfer more manageable and avoids combining the long descent from Longji with an early cruise check-in.
Is Yulong River rafting included?
It is optional. Operating conditions and participant restrictions are checked before it is added to the confirmed program.
How many nights does this itinerary include?
The published 5-day route includes 4 overnight stays. The Accommodation tab lists the actual bases and night counts. Extra arrival or departure nights can be quoted separately.
What does the starting price mean?
The estimated starting price is USD 990 per person for four adults traveling together and sharing twin or double rooms in standard season. The Prices tab also shows estimates for two and six adults, the single-room supplement and route-specific inclusions. Send your dates for a confirmed quotation.
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