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Guilin Tours & Travel Guide

Karst peaks, the Li River and the terraced rice fields of Longji.

Why Visit Guilin

Guilin and Yangshuo deliver China's most iconic scenery: limestone karst peaks rising from the Li River (the view on the ¥20 note), bamboo rafts, and the Longji rice terraces. Best explored by river cruise and cycling.

Top Attractions

Li River Cruise

Li River Cruise

The classic Guilin-to-Yangshuo karst cruise.

Longji Rice Terraces

Longji Rice Terraces

Sculpted mountainsides of the Dragon's Backbone.

Guilin Tours (58)

Private & flexible · English-speaking guide · real-time booking.

Classic route2-Week China Essence and Panda Tour

2-Week China Essence and Panda Tour

⏱ 14 days ★ 4.7 (121)
from $3669/ person
Classic route13-Day A Broad Taste of China

13-Day A Broad Taste of China

⏱ 13 days ★ 4.7 (189)
from $4234/ person
Classic route11-Day China Classic Tour

11-Day China Classic Tour

⏱ 11 days ★ 4.8 (44)
from $3309/ person
Day tripGuilin Four lakes night cruise with the English speaking driver from Guilin hotel

Guilin Four lakes night cruise with the English speaking driver from Guilin hotel

⏱ Day trip ★ 4.9 (33)
from $40/ person
Day tripYangshuo: Impression Sanjie Liu Show Tickets

Yangshuo: Impression Sanjie Liu Show Tickets

⏱ Day trip ★ 4.8 (18)
from $38/ person
Day tripOne-Day Guilin City Highlights Tour

One-Day Guilin City Highlights Tour

⏱ Day trip ★ 4.9 (176)
from $95/ person
Day tripFull-day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces & Minority Villages

Full-day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces & Minority Villages

⏱ Day trip ★ 4.7 (58)
from $124/ person
HikingLongji Rice Terraces Hiking Tour Full Day Adventure

Longji Rice Terraces Hiking Tour Full Day Adventure

⏱ Day trip ★ 4.7 (27)
from $67/ person
Day trip1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide

1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide

⏱ Day trip ★ 4.8 (83)
from $320/ person
PandaYangshuo: Yulong River Bamboo Rafting Experience

Yangshuo: Yulong River Bamboo Rafting Experience

⏱ Day trip ★ 5 (94)
from $45/ person
Multi-day6-Day Guilin, Yangshuo and Longsheng Tour

6-Day Guilin, Yangshuo and Longsheng Tour

⏱ 6 days ★ 4.8 (28)
from $1058/ person
Day tripSmall Group: Longji Rice Terraces & Minority Village Tour

Small Group: Longji Rice Terraces & Minority Village Tour

⏱ Day trip ★ 4.5 (63)
from $66/ person
Multi-day5-Day Ancient and Scenic Guilin tour

5-Day Ancient and Scenic Guilin tour

⏱ 5 days ★ 4.9 (57)
from $804/ person
Day trip1 Day Private car with English- speaking driver service

1 Day Private car with English- speaking driver service

⏱ Day trip ★ 4.8 (189)
from $116/ person
Multi-day11 days Private Tour to the Minorities of Guizhou and Guangxi

11 days Private Tour to the Minorities of Guizhou and Guangxi

⏱ 11 days ★ 4.8 (141)
from $4380/ person
Day tripLi River Cruise ticket from Guilin to Yangshuo with pickup

Li River Cruise ticket from Guilin to Yangshuo with pickup

⏱ Day trip ★ 4.8 (14)
from $61/ person
Day tripHangzhou: West Lake Hills & Longjing Tea Day Trip

Hangzhou: West Lake Hills & Longjing Tea Day Trip

⏱ Day trip ★ 4.6 (102)
from $129/ person
Day trip1-Day Guilin Tour to Reed Flute Cave, Bamboo Boat and Night Show

1-Day Guilin Tour to Reed Flute Cave, Bamboo Boat and Night Show

⏱ Day trip ★ 4.6 (134)
from $175/ person
Day tripOne Day Private Longji Rice Terraces with Minority Village Tour

One Day Private Longji Rice Terraces with Minority Village Tour

⏱ Day trip ★ 4.9 (123)
from $132/ person
Day tripLongji Rice Terraces and Minority Village Day Tour

Longji Rice Terraces and Minority Village Day Tour

⏱ Day trip ★ 4.9 (90)
from $99/ person
Day tripLongji Dazhai Rice Terraces Day Tour Cable Car Adventure

Longji Dazhai Rice Terraces Day Tour Cable Car Adventure

⏱ Day trip ★ 4.8 (39)
from $84/ person
Day tripOne-Day Longji Rice Terraced Fields and Minority Villages Tour

One-Day Longji Rice Terraced Fields and Minority Villages Tour

⏱ Day trip ★ 4.8 (97)
from $124/ person
Day tripLongji rice terraces & minority villages private day tour

Longji rice terraces & minority villages private day tour

⏱ Day trip ★ 4.9 (44)
from $164/ person
Day tripQixianfeng Tea Plantation Tour in Yangshuo

Qixianfeng Tea Plantation Tour in Yangshuo

⏱ Day trip ★ 4.5 (75)
from $67/ person

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When to Visit Guilin

SeasonWeatherVerdict
Spring15–24°C, misty★★★★
Summer26–33°C★★★★ green terraces
Autumn16–26°C★★★★★
Winter5–12°C★★★