Encircled by mountains with dramatic karst formations, and intersected by the meandering Li River, Guilin has long been recognized as China's most picturesque city. Take a private Guilin tour with a local guide to discover the area's unique natural and cultural attractions.

The residents of this enchanting city maintain that Guilin is blessed with "the best landscape under heaven." A bold claim! And yet a cruise down the Li River, past Elephant Trunk Hill, may convince you. There's no need to board a large, crowded vessel - your guide can take you on a quiet ride on your own bamboo raft through and out of the city, past small fishing villages, beautiful limestone hills, caves and bamboo forests. You can also trek through the remote mountain villages of Ping'an and Jinjiang - or even enjoy a day-long bike ride along the banks of the Lí Jiāng.

Enjoy exploring this uniquely beautiful part of South-East China on your private Guilin tour.

Guilin

1 Day Private Yangshuo & Fuli cultural tour

Yangshuo is becoming more and more well known due to it's amazing natural beauty and traditional villages nestled in amongst the karst mountains and this tour is designed for you to be able to fully explore and appreciate exactly why Yangshuo is so highly regarded by all who come here.
You will have the opportunity to explore Yangshuo and the nearby more traditional village of Fuli in which older traditions still live on such as fan painting and the old markets. We will be getting involved in all of these by making our own fans from scratch as well as going for a wonder around the market and drumming up the courage to try a chicken foot or two! Fuli is sat on the banks of the Yulong river and has some beautiful features including the iconic Fuli bridge. There is also the chance for a drift down the river on a traditional bamboo boat and properly sit back, relax and just take it all in.

This covers the fan painting costs as well as the fact that it is 2 people per bamboo raft, if there are more than 2 in your party then we will need another boat.

Previous clients trying some local snacks

One of my favourites, the old FuLi bridge!

The view as you bamboo raft down the YuLong river

Cultural immersion at it's finest!

Private Xianggong Mountain and Xingping 1 Day Cultural Tour

The outstanding natural beauty of Yangshuo is something that you need to see and experience for yourself in order to truly appreciate it, this is the opportunity to do exactly that. From gazing out across the town of Yangshuo from the top of Xianggong Mountain to hiking through the karst filled countryside alongside the Li river to taking the local public bus, this tour is designed with the idea of getting you out there amongst nature and people so as to truly appreciate rural China.
Start by visiting tea mountain, make your own tea by frying it in the traditional way and have a cup of fresh local tea. We would then drive over to Xianggong mountain, one of the most famous karsts and views Yangshuo has to offer. Cast your eye as far as you can from the summit and take in the breathtaking sites. Then it's time to get your hiking boots on for a walk down the karst and through the countryside following the Li river to XingPing. Explore this beautiful local village then hop on the local bus back to Yangshuo town.

Entrance fees to tea mountain and Xianggong mountain as well as public transport and lunch


Looking out from XingPing village at 'Nine Horses' mountain

A great day out for the family on Xianggong Mountain

Immerse yourself in the local lifestyle

After hotel pick-up at 9:00 AM, visit Guilin Reed Flute Cave, known as the art palace of nature. See beautiful stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars, stone flowers with various shapes, and how these all glisten in colorful lights.

After exploring the cave, transfer to Yangshuo and visit the Xianggong Hill. Climb the hill, located on the west bank of the Lijiang River between Huangbu Shoal and Nine-Horse Mural Hill. Your uphill climb is rewarded with a bird's eye view of the Lijiang River winding through countless peaks, ideal for scenery enthusiasts and photographers.
NOTE: The XIANGGONG HILL has 400 steps need to climb by foot, need 15 minutes climb.

Move on to Xingping to savour a delicious lunch, before you take small boat from Xingping to Nine Horses Hill. Head back to Xingping River Pier, and catch the Liusanjie show at Yangshuo. At the end of your tour, transfer to your hotel in Guilin or Yangshuo downtown around 10:30 PM.

Yangshuo tours

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GuiRong X.

$ 240 (USD)

GuiRong X.

$ 230 (USD)

Andy L.

$ 250 (USD)

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