Discover why Guilin and Yangshuo consistently rate as must-see destinations in China with this four day mini tour.

Start your adventure in Guilin, home to some of China’s most iconic landscapes. With karst limestone formations visible in all directions you’ll understand why it’s been a feature of the work of poets, painters and philosophers over centuries. Visit one of the city’s highlights when you find what lies beneath in the Reed Flute Cave. Formed over 180 million years ago and illuminated to tell stories today, the cave is a sight to behold. Enjoy a rural escape to the Longji Rice Terraces, where you’ll find vistas of rice paddies that appear to form rivulets and streams down the mountain. Be introduced to the local minority groups, the Zhuang and Yao people, and acquaint yourself with their traditional clothing, architecture, and customs. Meander down the Li River on a half day cruise and savor the karst limestone landscape up close. You’ll be spoilt for photo opportunities. Make the most of your time in the town of Yangshuo, a welcome relaxed change from China’s big cities. Including all accommodation in four and five star hotels, transfers, daily breakfasts, a local English-speaking guide, and the opportunity to capture beautiful travel memories in a special corner of China, this tour is a delightful four day break from the everyday. Why not book it today and coordinate with any of our other small group or private tours?

Experience from the water the magnificent scenery of the Li River and become immersed in the rural lifestyle of unique ethnic minorities in ancient Dong villages, widely recognized as a cultural ecosystem.

Welcome to an adventure that takes in some of China’s most picturesque natural scenery in and around Yangshuo using Guilin as your launchpad. Commence your tour in Guilin, a destination famous for its iconic karst limestone formations. You’ll gain an up-close experience as you enjoy a relaxing half day Li River cruise, which offers the front row seats to views that have inspired peasants, painters, and philosophers for centuries. Arrive in Yangshuo, a small rural town that offers a total change of pace from China’s big cities. Expect a relaxed vibe as you wander through West Street and then scale Xianggong Mountain outside of the village. What awaits you here are more incredible views of the best nature has to offer. You’ll feel compelled to capture travel memories at every point. On your final day, cycle through the Yulong River Scenic Area, arguably the highlight of the entire tour. With a chance to truly appreciate the natural beauty of China, this tour includes all accommodation, transfers, an enthusiastic local guide, daily breakfasts, and can be coordinated with other private, small group or custom China tours. Why wait when you can book it now?

This tour takes you to the heart of China’s agricultural ingenuity and scenic wonder in the rice terraces and an immersion experience in unique ethnic minority rural life of ancient Dong villages, widely recognized as a cultural ecosystem.

This tour out of Guilin offers the memorable combination of spectacular scenery and local ethnic culture, on the water and in the town.

For an appreciation of the enduring cultural diversity in China, this tour provides a memorable immersion experience in ancient ethnic cultures, living and community, with visits to three Dong villages.