7-Day Guangxi Tour: Guilin, Yangshuo, Nanning, Jingxi & Detian Transnational Waterfall

Your guide and driver will meet you at the airport or high-speed railway station, holding a “Your Way Holiday” sign so you can spot them easily. After a warm welcome and a bottle of water, settle into your private transfer as you head into Guilin, passing karst hills and rice paddies along the way. Check into your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your own pace. In the evening, take a leisurely stroll along the Li River promenade or try a bowl of authentic Guilin rice noodles at a nearby local stall. Your guide will also check in with you to confirm the upcoming itinerary and make any adjustments you may prefer.

Start your morning at Guihai Qinglan, where a hot-air balloon ride lifts you above Guilin’s karst peaks, green fields and winding waterways for a fresh perspective on the city. Back on the ground, visit Elephant Trunk Hill, the iconic limestone landmark beside the Li River. After lunch, explore Chuanshan Park, where caves, greenery and pagodas create a peaceful escape. In the evening, wander through Zhengyang Road Pedestrian Street for local flavors and lively city scenes, then admire the glowing Sun and Moon Twin Towers.

Optional Excursions

Stone Painting Workshop

Through the creative stone painting experience, create unique Guilin-themed souvenirs. You can participate in it and add exquisite stones and decorative details onto the pre-designed patterns, turning natural materials into a beautiful landscape painting. This is an interesting and meaningful way to connect Guilin's scenery with traditional craftsmanship.

+$15.00

Advisor quoted

Taste Guilin Late-Night Food

Step into Shijia Garden Night Market, one of Guilin locals’ favorite places for a late-night bite. With more than 200 food shops and stalls, the street is packed with Guilin rice noodles, sizzling barbecue, crayfish, duck feet hot pot, skewers, grilled fish, and stir-fried noodles. Far less tourist-oriented than Guilin’s famous pedestrian streets, it offers a genuine taste of local life and the city’s late-night food culture.

+$0.00

Advisor quoted

An early drive takes you to Yangshuo, where the morning begins with a peaceful bamboo raft drifting along the Yulong River. Karst peaks rise from the lush countryside as you glide past emerald fields and quiet villages. After lunch, hop on an electric scooter for a breezy ride through the Ten-Mile Gallery, with limestone mountains and rural scenery unfolding along the way. As evening falls, head to Yangshuo West Street, where glowing signs, lively music, local flavors and a mix of travelers give the old street a vibrant after-dark energy.

Optional Excursions

Local Milk Tea — Yuexia Chabai

Step into Yuexia Chabai, a distinctive tea space where Guangxi’s ethnic culture meets modern tea aesthetics. Take your time exploring the silver jewelry-inspired details and local touches throughout the shop, perfect for a few photos and a relaxed wander. If you fancy a drink, feel free to choose and purchase one at your own expense.

+$0.00

Advisor quoted

Guilin Ethnic Costume Photography Experience

Dress in traditional ethnic costumes and capture beautiful travel memories against Guilin’s scenic and cultural backdrops. Combine local traditions with stunning landscapes to create unique and personalized vacation photos.

+$46.00

Advisor quoted

A morning high-speed train whisks you to Nanning, the vibrant capital of Guangxi. Head to Qingxiu Mountain, the green lung of the city, where pagodas, tropical greenery and orchid gardens offer sweeping views over the Yong River. After lunch, explore Three Streets and Two Alleys, a restored Qing-dynasty neighborhood of courtyards, craft shops and old-town charm. As dusk falls, Zhongshan Road Night Market awakens with sizzling grills, tropical fruits, local rice noodles and tempting street bites. Follow the aromas, sample something new, and let the evening unfold one delicious stop at a time. A feast for every sense.

The drive from Nanning to Jingxi reveals increasingly dramatic karst scenery. After lunch, head to Gulongshan Grand Canyon, where an inflatable raft carries you through narrow sections past tiny waterfalls and hidden grottoes. Emerald pools and sheer cliff walls create a landscape straight from a fantasy novel. Later, visit Goose Spring, a crystal-clear natural pool fed by underground rivers, where the tranquil waters offer a striking contrast to the canyon’s wild energy. The guide reads the group and adjusts the pace, with plenty of time for photos and quiet moments by the water.

Stand before Detian Transnational Waterfall, where the China-Vietnam border seems to disappear beneath roaring water and drifting mist. After taking in the falls, slow things down at Blue Cave Coffee, a tucked-away spot where coffee, karst scenery and a little cave atmosphere come together. After lunch, head to Mingshi Pastoral, where the winding river, limestone peaks, bamboo and open fields create a tranquil “Little Guilin” landscape. End at Tongna Yuwan, boarding a boat to glide through emerald waters, dramatic karst peaks and hidden waterways—a dreamy finale to the day.

Your Guangxi journey comes to a relaxed close today. Enjoy a leisurely morning to sleep in, savor a final local breakfast, or take one last stroll through Chongzuo. When it’s time to leave, your guide and driver will provide a private transfer to the airport or railway station, wrapping up your journey through Guangxi’s karst landscapes, rivers, canyons and borderland scenery.