5‑Day Guilin – Longsheng – Chengyang – Yangshuo In‑depth Tour

Tour Highlights

🌾 Live Among the Rice Terraces
Stay inside the Longji Rice Terraces and experience the landscape at its most peaceful—from golden-hour sunsets to quiet mountain mornings.

🏡 Step Into Authentic Ethnic Life
Go beyond sightseeing with Yao and Dong communities, experiencing local traditions, village life and hands-on cultural activities.

🎋 Culture You Can Experience
Make bamboo-tube rice, explore traditional crafts and dress in Dong-style costumes—turning cultural discovery into something personal and memorable.

🎶 Hear the Soul of Dong Culture
Experience the powerful harmony of the Dong Grand Chorus and the atmospheric night-time charm of an authentic Dong village.

🚣 Slow Down in Yangshuo
Combine river cruising, bamboo rafting and countryside cycling for a relaxed journey through Guilin’s iconic karst landscape.

🌅 Discover Guilin at Golden Hour
From Longji’s mountain sunsets to Yangshuo’s rural dusk and the centuries-old cormorant fishing tradition, experience the landscapes when they are at their most atmospheric.

”Private driver & tour guide services, hotel pick‑up & drop‑off in Guilin, full scheduled sightseeing“

”Accommodation: Longji Terraces Scenic Area Resort (D1), Chengyang Local Homestay (D2), Downtown Guilin Hotel (D3), Local Yangshuo Hotel (D4)“

D1｜Guilin – Longsheng | Longji Terraces Sunset View

Begin your journey at Reed Flute Cave, famed as the “Natural Art Palace” for its magnificent karst cave formations. Afterwards transfer to Longsheng to discover the spectacular Longji Rice Terraces. Wander across the layered terraced fields in the afternoon and admire the breathtaking sunset over the terraces.

Meals: Hotel breakfast + local farmhouse lunch (Dinner excluded)

Accommodation: Resort inside Longji Rice Terraces Scenic Area

D2｜Longsheng – Chengyang Eight Villages | Yao Ethnic Experience & Dong Village Night Views

Rise early to enjoy tranquil morning vistas and panoramic photo opportunities across the layered rice terraces. Visit a local Yao‑ethnic household and join a hands‑on bamboo‑tube rice‑making workshop. Enjoy flexible free leisure time: try rural farm work, cycle along terrace trails or unwind amid fresh mountain scenery. In the afternoon, transfer to Chengyang Eight Villages and savour the enchanting night scenery of the original Dong‑ethnic village.

Meals: Hotel breakfast + Yao‑ethnic specialty lunch (Dinner excluded)

Accommodation: Local Dong‑village homestay in Chengyang

D3｜Chengyang Eight Villages – Guilin | Dong Ethnic Culture & Local Flavours

Soak in the peaceful morning atmosphere of Dong villages. Visit signature Dong landmarks including ancient drum towers and wind‑rain bridges to immerse yourself in genuine Dong folk traditions. Enjoy the remarkable Dong Grand Chorus performance. Optional cultural experiences are available: Dong‑style painting, traditional hand weaving and Dong‑costume dressing. All costs for optional activities are at guests’ own expense. Transfer back to Guilin.

Meals: Hotel breakfast + authentic Guilin rice‑noodle lunch (Dinner excluded)

Accommodation: Downtown Guilin hotel

D4｜Guilin – Yangshuo | Li River Cruise & Evening Leisure

Depart Guilin for Yangshuo. Embark on a 4‑hour deluxe 4‑star Li River sightseeing cruise, taking in world‑renowned karst mountain‑and‑river scenery. In the evening, watch the spectacular open‑air folk performance Impression Sanjie Liu. Afterwards, stroll freely along Yangshuo West Street to explore local cafes and bars. All individual spending is at guests’ own expense.

Meals: Hotel breakfast + onboard buffet lunch (Dinner excluded)

Accommodation: Local hotel in Yangshuo

D5｜Yangshuo – Guilin | Rural Leisure & Sunset Sightseeing

Enjoy a relaxing bamboo‑raft drifting experience on the crystal‑clear Yulong River. Cycle through the scenic Ten‑Mile Gallery, stopping for photos at classic landmarks including the Big Banyan Tree and Moon Hill. At dusk, witness the age‑old local tradition of cormorant fishing and capture stunning rural sunset views. Upon completion of sightseeing, transfer back to Guilin to conclude the tour.

Meals: Hotel breakfast + Yangshuo local‑specialty lunch (Dinner excluded)