Uncover Guilin’s lesser-known wonders in this immersive 5-day adventure through Longji, Xingping, and Yangshuo. Begin with the stunning Longji Terraced Fields and experience ethnic culture in hillside villages. Choose between a wild cave expedition or a bamboo forest valley trek. Hike to hidden vantage points over the Li River, including the scene on China’s 20-yuan note, and explore old streets in Xingping. Cruise gently down the Yulong River on a bamboo raft and explore the countryside by sidecar or bicycle. With off-the-beaten-path charm and striking natural beauty, this tour offers adventure, serenity, and unforgettable scenery.
Meet your personal guide and driver at Guilin airport or train station. Travel about 1.5 hours to the Longji Terraced Fields, where sweeping rice paddies and traditional Zhuang and Yao villages dot the mountainside. Explore village paths, learn about terraced farming, and take in panoramic views. Return to Guilin in the evening and enjoy a city walk to discover local snacks and riverside nightscapes.
Explore villages and learn about terraced farming
Enjoy panoramic views of rice paddies
Take a city walk and try local snacks
Admire riverside night views
Choose your adventure: • Wild Cave Expedition – Head into a natural cave with a guide and caving coach, marvel at colorful rock formations, try rope-assisted climbs, and experience total darkness. • Sijiang Valley Hike – Hike through a lush bamboo forest to reach hidden waterfalls and sweeping valley views. Spend the night in a riverside village opposite Xingping, surrounded by karst peaks and quiet countryside.
Wild cave exploration with coach and fast rope adventure
Sijiang Valley bamboo forest and waterfall hike
Overnight stay in a riverside village near Xingping
Take a scenic morning hike to a secluded hilltop overlooking the Li River. Stop by a small nunnery along the way. Enjoy lunch at a mountain guesthouse, then take a ferry to Xingping Town. Explore the old street and climb another hill to see the famous 20-yuan view from a unique perspective. Transfer to Yangshuo by private vehicle in the evening.
Li River viewpoint hike with nunnery visit
Guesthouse lunch in the mountains
Ferry ride to Xingping Old Street and 20-yuan hill climb
Start your day with breakfast along the Yulong River, followed by a relaxing bamboo raft ride through peaceful farmland and limestone scenery. Then choose between a sidecar ride or bike tour through rice paddies and backroads. Visit a secret tunnel cave for an exclusive overlook of the valley. Wrap up your day with sunset views at your countryside hotel.
Bamboo rafting on Yulong River
Sidecar or biking tour through the countryside
Secret tunnel cave viewpoint
After breakfast, your guide and driver will escort you back to Guilin airport or train station for your departure. Farewell from the land of rivers, rice terraces, and timeless beauty.
Transfer to Guilin airport for departure
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