A Two-Day Guilin Private Tour from Longji Rice Terraces to Yangshuo’s Karst Country

Leave Guilin behind and travel north into the Longji mountain region, where winding roads climb through forested hills and remote villages. The journey itself offers a glimpse of rural Guangxi, with traditional houses and mountain scenery gradually replacing the city as you approach the famous terraced fields.

Arrive at Ping'an Village, a traditional Zhuang settlement built along the mountainside. Take a short walk through the village and onto the terrace paths, where thousands of narrow rice paddies sweep across the slopes in flowing layers. The fields follow the contours of the mountains so precisely that the entire hillside resembles a giant natural staircase.

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Pause for a local lunch surrounded by the mountain scenery. Take time to recharge before moving from Longji’s agricultural landscape to the cultural traditions of the Red Yao community.

Continue to Huangluo Red Yao Village, famed for its remarkable long-hair tradition. For generations, Red Yao women have regarded their hair as an important part of their cultural identity. Wander through the village to learn about their traditional dress, customs, and distinctive way of life, offering a cultural counterpoint to the morning’s terraced landscapes.

Meet your guide at your Guilin hotel and set off for the Li River’s Zhujiang Passenger Port. The city soon fades into open countryside, while isolated karst peaks begin to appear on the horizon, hinting at the dramatic scenery waiting along the river.

Once aboard the comfortable 4-star cruise vessel, settle in for a downstream journey toward Yangshuo through Guilin’s celebrated karst country. Around every bend, limestone formations rise from the water, with highlights such as Nine Horses Fresco Hill and Yellow Cloth Reflection appearing along the route. Meanwhile, a 4-star buffet lunch is served onboard, turning the cruise into both a sightseeing journey and a scenic dining experience.

After the tranquil river journey, step into a completely different side of Yangshuo at West Street. Its centuries-old lanes now bring together traditional architecture, regional snacks, cafés, boutiques, restaurants, and bars, creating a lively meeting point where old-town character blends with modern international influences.

Then hop on an electric scooter and enjoy a leisurely ride through Yangshuo’s scenic Ten-Mile Gallery. Cruise along winding country roads as emerald fields, peaceful villages, orchards, and dramatic karst peaks unfold around you. Feel the breeze, take in the scenery, and stop whenever a beautiful view catches your eye for a photo.

At the end of today’s itinerary, choose your preferred drop-off option.Enjoy a private transfer back to your Guilin hotel, or remain in Yangshuo and continue your own evening at leisure. Your two-day experience concludes here, giving you the flexibility to continue your travels independently.