2 days highlights tours : Longji rice terraces & Li River cruise

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Xianggong Mountain Viewing platform — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Li River Scenery — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Experience the best of Guilin's breathtaking landscapes with 2 days tour. The itinerary combines the magnificent mountain artistry of the Longji rice Terraces with the serene, picture-perfect beauty of the Li River cruise(bamboo rafting from Yangdi pier to nine horses pier)

Note: The tour start from Guilin city

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: 桂林传美旅游服务有限公司

Ages: Children (7–11 years) · Youth (12–18 years) · Adults (19–69 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English speaking driver service
Included: Service charges & taxes .
Included: Private car or MPV van transportation fee.

Not included

Not included: Any entrance tickets in the tour itinerary
Not included: Accommodation and any meals. Others not mentioned above.
Not included: Personal expenses / air or train tickets

Itinerary

Day 1 · From Guilin to Longji rice terraces private day tours

Longji Rice Terraces

30 min

We first stop Huang Luo Yao Village Huangluo Yao Village is a captivating destination nestled in the magnificent Longji (Dragon's Backbone) Rice Terraces area of Longsheng, Guangxi, China. It is famously known as "The World's First Long Hair Village," a title officially recognized by the Guinness World Records.

This village is home to the Red Yao people, a branch of the Yao ethnic group, named for their stunning and predominantly red traditional clothing.
Longji Rice Terraces

2 hours Admission not included

The second stop: we have a short hike (Duration about 2 hours) PingAn rice terraces

"The Longji Rice Terraces, or 'Dragon's Backbone Terraces,' are an awe-inspiring landscape of layered rice paddies carved into the mountains of Guangxi, China. Created by local Zhuang and Yao farmers over centuries, the terraces look like giant steps flowing down the slopes. The view changes beautifully with the seasons, from mirrored water in spring to golden fields in autumn. It's a perfect blend of natural beauty and human perseverance, offering a glimpse into the rich culture of China's ethnic minorities."

Note: The lunch time is flexible, it depends on your appetite

Day 2 · Li river cruise & Yangshuo countryside tour

Xingping Town

50 min Admission not included

In the morning ,your driver will escort you to Yangdi Pier for a picturesque Li River bamboo boat cruise. Along the li river cruise, you will be inspired by breathtaking views of towering limestone peaks of various shapes, limpid waters, thriving groves, rice paddies and locals working in fields.

Duration: From Yangdi to nine horses pier about 50 minutes
Xianggong Mountain

one hour Admission not included

Xianggong hill is located in the middle of the most beautiful part of Lijiang river scenic area. It has an elevation of 200meters and with a straight height of 50meters. Its hilltop provides a wonderful panoramic view of Lijiang river valley. It’s used to be a famous spot for shooting the sunrise of Lijiang river among the local photographers. Due to its advantaged location and the recommendation of visited tourists at home and abroad. Xianggong hill now has become a very popular view point for tourists who wants to overlook amazing Lijiang river landscape. It displays different scenery with different weather condition. Normally, It’s nice to see Lijiang river landscape from the top of Xianggong hill during April and Oct every year.
Yulong River

50 min Admission not included

The Meeting Dragon River, also called Yulong River, is a picturesque tributary of the Li River. Quiet and pure near Yangshuo, it flows through some of the most beautiful Karst scenery, peaceful villages, and the 600 year-old Yulong stone bridge. If you would like to have 1 day or so of your Guilin tour left for stunning natural beauty, then Yulong River is the right place.

You have two options:

1.you can take bamboo rafting along the Yulong River (Duration about 50 minutes)

2.you can hiking along the Yulong River (Duration about 20 minutes)