Li River cruise
The departure point for the three-star cruise to Yangshuo through karst peaks.
- 4 hours
- Book ahead
Our takeUse the cruise to move to Yangshuo; arrange your pier transfer separately and keep arrival plans light.
Guilin & Yangshuo 桂林・阳朔
A Guangxi city and region known for limestone hills, river trips and Yangshuo countryside.
The 8 places most first visits are built on
Yulong River
A river through Yangshuo's karst valley, seen close to the water by bamboo raft.
- Half a day
- Book ahead
Our takeGo to the departure pier on your order; raft sections have separate tickets.
Xingping Ancient Town
Town lanes and river views enclosed by steep karst peaks.
- Half a day
- No booking
Our takeGive both the town edge and water views time instead of treating it as one photo stop.
Longji Rice Terraces
Terraced hills and villages in the Longsheng countryside.
Our takePick one village base; stay overnight if you can for an evening and morning viewpoint walk.
Ten-Mile Gallery
Yangshuo's scenic corridor through karst countryside.
- Half a day
Our takeAgree a short out-and-back with your rental base so the ride leaves energy and time for lunch.
Reed Flute Cave
A developed cave route among karst formations and coloured lighting.
- 1.5–2 hours
Our takeChoose it for a contrast to peak views, then pair it with a meal and a short city-lake walk.
Two Rivers and Four Lakes
Guilin's city waterways, bridges and evening reflections.
- 1–2 hours
- No booking
Our takeWalk one lake section near your hotel or meal; choose a boat separately if you prefer to sit.
Jingjiang Princes' Palace
Palace history and inscriptions below Solitary Beauty Peak in central Guilin.
- 2–3 hours
Our takeMake the palace the main visit and keep the peak climb optional for the group.
Things to do
Half a dayRide the Yulong riverside path from Mountain Retreat
4 hoursTry a guided half day on Yangshuo limestone
7 hoursSpend a full day climbing with Yangshuo Wildways
1 dayChoose Ping’an for a Longji village-and-terrace walk
1–2 hoursSee the river bend through the peaks
8 hoursCruise the Li River to Yangshuo, return to Guilin by road
9 hoursLongji's Dazhai terraces by cable car
Thing to doDaxu old town by taxi, with the driver waiting
Ways to spend your days
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4 areas, 4 different trips
Central Guilin / Ronghu and Shanhu
A city night before a river trip or onward transfer
- Central lake walks
- City food choices
- City sightseeing
Trade-off: Less countryside atmosphere than Yangshuo; cruise departures still need a transfer.
Yangshuo Town Edge / Guanlian Road
Easy meals and countryside day outings
- Town restaurants
- Evening street walks
- Access to countryside outings
Trade-off: West Street nightlife can be loud; choose a quieter lane outside the busiest block.
Yulong River / Jiuxian
Village stays, cycling and river scenery
- Karst countryside
- Village guesthouses
- River walks and cycling outings
Trade-off: Fewer late meals and more road transfers; water activities depend on conditions.
Xingping
Li River scenery and a slower village stay
- Li River landscape
- Old-town streets
- Quiet time outside Yangshuo town
Trade-off: Farther from Yangshuo evenings; confirm which bank and road access the hotel uses.
Our takeOne check before you book: Choose Guilin city, Yangshuo or Xingping by your route, then check the hotel's riverbank and road access.
Landing in Guilin & Yangshuo, and moving around
Airport shuttle to central Guilin (Minhang Building / 民航大厦): ¥20, about 50–60 minutes; allow about 80 minutes in rush hour. Board outside T2 arrivals Gate 6. From the airport, departures are every 30 minutes at 09:00–15:30, then dispatched according to arrivals through the last flight; check the day’s ticketing system.
Direct airport coaches to Yangshuo County Passenger Service Station (千古情大道2号): about 90 minutes, ¥60. Buy at T2 arrivals Gate 6 or in the 桂林机场 mini-program; use the day’s ticketing system for departure times.
For a taxi to central Guilin, use ¥80–100 as a rough planning allowance, with extra room for traffic, tolls and your hotel’s location; check the meter or app quote.
Guilin is served by three main stations; check which one your ticket names before arranging pickup.
The station is about 34 km from West Street; the bus takes about an hour (¥20) plus a short cart ride.
- No metro: use DiDi, taxis or hotel pickups for the airport and piers; in Yangshuo, bikes and e-bikes are the normal way into the countryside.
- On Guilin Bus Group regular city routes, activate 桂林市电子公交卡 in Alipay. Alipay and the 桂林鼎睿一卡通 mini-program use the normal fare from 27 August 2026.
Our takeOne move after you land: keep your hotel's address in Chinese to show the driver. Make an address card →
Guilin & Yangshuo practical card →Best: Apr–May · Sep–Oct
Spring brings green scenery but more rain; autumn is usually drier, with September still warm.
Jan11°6°33% wet
Feb14°8°38% wet
Mar17°11°53% wet
Apr23°16°57% wet
May27°21°60% wet
Jun30°24°67% wet
Jul33°25°50% wet
Aug33°25°43% wet
Sep30°22°28% wet
Oct26°18°23% wet
Nov20°13°28% wet
Dec15°8°24% wet
Typical daytime high, night low and share of wet days (1991–2020 averages, not a forecast). Golden Week (1–7 Oct 2026): expect crowds; check the official dates for other years.
Coming up in Guilin & Yangshuo
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