2-Day Guilin Highlights: Longji Terraces and Li River Cruise Tour
At a glance
2-Day Guilin Highlights: Longji Terraces and Li River Cruise Tour is a 2 days private experience in Guilin, China, operated by Guilin Private Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 16 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $269 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Private transportion with one English-speaking driver-guide.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 6 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2 days
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Join us for a 2-day tour of the Longji Rice Terraces, and you will have a lifetime experience.
This tour is perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in village life and explore the ethnic minority culture. You will have the opportunity to learn about the traditional lifestyles of the Yao and Zhuang people. Embark on a hike through the valley and rice paddies, culminating in a breathtaking bird's-eye view of the stunning rice terrace landscape from the top.
Li River is the highlight of your Guilin tour as well as one of the highlights in China. A visit to Guilin Yangshuo without Li River Cruising would not be complete. You will see the breathtaking landscape while Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo.
The driver guide picks you up from Guilin hotel to the dock, you will take cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo for about 4 hours, the driver will meet you at Yangshuo dock, show you around the West Street. And then drive back to Guilin hotel.
What's included
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle
- Private transportion with one English-speaking driver-guide
Not included
- Entry fees of Longji Rice Terraces 80 Yuan per person
- 3 star boat with lunch box 245 yuan per person, 4 star boat with lunch 360 yuan per person
- Meals
- Gratuities
- Tolls of highway
Itinerary
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Day 1: Gain a more intimate insight into village life and Chinese minority cultures with a tour of the Longji Rice Terraces. · 10m
Your driver guide will pick you up at 9:00 am or at a time of your choice from the lobby of your hotel, Guilin Railway Station, Guilin Airport, Guilin city center, or any other designated location.
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Day 1: Gain a more intimate insight into village life and Chinese minority cultures with a tour of the Longji Rice Terraces. · 3h
After a two-hour ride, you will arrive at the Longji parking lot, where you can purchase entry tickets. Next, you will head to the Longji Ping’an Rice Terraces, the most beautiful terraces, which were the earliest to be discovered by tourists and photographers. From the Ping’an parking lot, you will walk up to Viewing Platform No. 2 through Village via stone stairs. Along the way, you can observe the daily life of the Zhuang people and their traditional wooden houses. When you reach Viewing Platform No. 2, you will see the iconic "Seven Stars with the Moon" formation.
Afterward, you will walk to Viewing Platform No. 1 along a flat path passing bamboo groves, rice terraces. On arriving at Viewing Platform No. 1, you will be rewarded with a panoramic view of the Longji Rice Terraces.
Finally, you will walk downstairs back into the village and enjoy a Chinese lunch at a local restaurant. Be sure to try bamboo rice, bamboo chicken, and smoked pork with bamboo shoots. -
Day 1: Gain a more intimate insight into village life and Chinese minority cultures with a tour of the Longji Rice Terraces. · 10m
After a wonderful day exploring the Longji Rice Terraces, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Guilin. The journey takes approximately 2 hours, giving you time to relax or take a nap. You will arrive at your Guilin hotel by around 6:00 pm.
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Day 2: The karst landscapes and countryside charm of the Li River make a Li River cruise a Guilin must-do. · 4h
Your English-speaking driver guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel at 8:00 am.
8:00 am – 9:00 am: Transfer from Guilin Hotel to the dock.
9:30 am – 1:30 pm: Embark on a 4-hour Li River Cruise.
As you glide along the serene waters, you’ll be captivated by the stunning landscapes, featuring lush bamboo groves, majestic karst peaks, water buffalo wading in the river, and quaint villages that seem to have leaped straight out of a traditional Chinese painting. A delightful Chinese lunch box will be served on board, allowing you to savor the flavors while soaking in the picturesque views.
Notes: You will enjoy the Li River Cruise independently, as your driver guide will travel separately to Yangshuo and meet you at the Yangshuo dock. From there, they will escort you to West Street, where you can spend an hour soaking in its unique atmosphere. -
Day 2: The karst landscapes and countryside charm of the Li River make a Li River cruise a Guilin must-do. · 1h
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm: After disembarking, you’ll have approximately one hour of free time to wander through the charming West Street. Steeped in history, West Street is Yangshuo’s oldest thoroughfare, dating back over 1,400 years. Nestled in the heart of Yangshuo, it rose to prominence in the 1980s and remains a vibrant hub of culture and activity.
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Day 2: The karst landscapes and countryside charm of the Li River make a Li River cruise a Guilin must-do. · 10m
Following your exploration of West Street, you’ll be driven back to your hotel in Guilin. Alternatively, if you prefer, we can arrange for you to be dropped off at a hotel in Yangshuo.
Meeting point
We will have a sign of the traveller's name to meet at the lobby of hotel at 9:00 AM.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the 2-Day Guilin Highlights: Longji Terraces and Li River Cruise Tour take?
The experience lasts about 2 days.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $269 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle; Private transportion with one English-speaking driver-guide.
Where does it start?
We will have a sign of the traveller's name to meet at the lobby of hotel at 9:00 AM.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 16 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Guilin.
