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China AdventureGuilin

7-Day Guilin, Longji Rice Terraces and Yangshuo Tour

Follow a week-long route from Longji’s mountain villages to Guilin’s river scenery and the limestone hills around Yangshuo.

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Stops along the way

  1. GuilinDay 1 · Meet your guide
  2. Longji Rice TerracesDays 1–2 · Ping’an and Longji Old Village
  3. GuilinDays 2–3 · City sights and karst landmarks
  4. YangshuoDay 4 · Li River cruise
  5. Yulong RiverDay 5 · Bamboo rafting and countryside
  6. YangshuoDay 6 · Free time
  7. GuilinDay 7 · Airport or station transfer
Itinerary

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 Guilin arrival and Longji Rice Terraces

The next chapter of your Great Wall journey

Activity Arrival & transfer

Meet your guide in Guilin and travel to the Longji area near Longsheng. The planned itinerary allows approximately 2.5 hours for the drive, followed by a walk toward Ping’an village.

Terraced fields climb the hillsides around the village, with views changing by season and farming activity. Stay overnight at a local inn after dinner. Your arrival time determines how much walking is practical on this first day.

Daily itineraries may vary due to trail and road conditions, weather, and government regulations. Hiking routes, accommodation arrangements, and transfer times between sections are subject to change.

Terraced rice fields in Longji
Dariusz Jemielniak (Pundit) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized
Itinerary highlights

What to expect on this trip

Rice terraces and two river experiences

Walk among the Longji terraces, sail past limestone peaks on the Li River and see Yangshuo’s countryside from a bamboo raft on the Yulong River. The itinerary also leaves free time in Yangshuo.

Illustrative family tour scenarios

These fictional examples show how families might experience this trip. The families and country labels are illustrative.

Fictional example · USA

Parents with two children

On the Li River cruise, the children kept trying to match the peaks they saw to the pictures they’d looked at before the trip. In Yangshuo, the slower pace gave us time to wander and get a feel for the countryside.

Fictional example · New Zealand

Three generations

Our favorite afternoon was on the Yulong River. My parents could sit back and watch the hills drift by, and the kids loved being so close to the water. Our guide made sure we knew where to meet afterward, so nobody had to rush.

Fictional example · France

Parents with teenagers

We came for the river views, but walking through the Longji rice terraces was just as memorable. Our guide explained how the fields are worked, and the teenagers asked more questions there than anywhere else on the trip.

Questions before you book

What fitness level or walking ability does this trip require?

Check the daily itinerary for walking, stairs, outdoor activities and travel time. City visits, mountain excursions, cruises and activity trips have different demands. Tell us about mobility needs, your usual walking pace and any activities you prefer to skip so we can discuss suitable arrangements.

What happens if weather changes or cancels the trip?

Weather, transport disruption or attraction closures may affect the order of visits or an activity. The team will discuss practical alternatives if an adjustment is needed. For cancellation or rescheduling, any charges, credits or refunds follow your confirmed proposal and booking conditions; request those terms before paying.

How is my luggage handled during this trip?

Luggage arrangements depend on the hotels, vehicles, trains, flights or boats in your itinerary. Tell us how many bags you will bring before booking and ask us to confirm storage, transfers and carrier limits. Keep travel documents, medicines and valuables with you.

Can I book this itinerary as a solo traveler?

Solo travelers can send an inquiry. Tell us your dates and whether you prefer a private trip or hope to join others. We will confirm availability, room arrangements and a quote for your party. A shared departure, room share or supplement-free price is not guaranteed.

What is the best time of year for this itinerary?

The most suitable season depends on the destinations and activities in this itinerary. Tell us your preferred dates and priorities so we can advise on local weather, holidays, transport and attraction access. Check seasonal opening dates before confirming your plans.

Planning your visit

Terrace walks, river cruises and rafting depend on weather and local operating rules. We confirm walking demands, rafting eligibility, the show and all overnight locations before booking.

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