Route map
Schematic route · not to scale
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Guilin arrival and Longji Rice Terraces
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.
Day 2: Village paths and the return to Guilin
After breakfast, walk toward Longji Old Village, allowing around 90 minutes for the planned route. Explore the paths, wooden houses and terraces before driving back to Guilin for the night.
Meals listed for day 2: breakfast and lunch.
Day 3: Guilin’s karst landmarks
Visit Elephant Trunk Hill, where the riverfront rock formation gives the site its name. Continue to Seven Star Park and the cave visit included in your booking. These city sights introduce the limestone landscape before the next day’s river journey.
Meals listed for day 3: breakfast and lunch.
Day 4: Li River cruise to Yangshuo
Cruise through the Li River scenery toward Yangshuo. Peaks rise beside the water, with changing views of villages, fields and riverbanks along the way. The sailing duration and embarkation point are confirmed for your vessel and water conditions.
After checking in, explore Yangshuo’s West Street area. An evening performance of Impression Liu Sanjie is part of the planned itinerary and is arranged subject to the performance schedule and tickets in your package.
Meals listed for day 4: breakfast and lunch.
Day 5: Yulong River and the Big Banyan Tree
Take the arranged bamboo-rafting trip on the Yulong River, then visit the Big Banyan Tree area. The day focuses on the countryside around Yangshuo rather than another long transfer. Remain overnight in Yangshuo.
Meals listed for day 5: breakfast and lunch.
Day 6: Time to explore Yangshuo
Keep the day open for a slower pace or add an activity agreed with the team. The proposed itinerary lists breakfast and lunch; any extra guiding, transport or tickets are confirmed separately.
Day 7: Guilin departure
Transfer from Yangshuo to the Guilin airport or railway station for your onward journey.
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.