6-Day Guilin-Longsheng-Yangshuo Tour
This 6-day Guilin Scenic and Ethnic Discovery is specially designed for Muslim tourists.
Taking into account their dietary and lifestyle needs throughout the journey, meals are provided at Muslim or vegetarian restaurants. Allowing tourists to enjoy both the stunning scenery and thoughtful, comfortable service.
Suggested 6-Day Itinerary：
| Day | Highlights |
| D1 Guilin Arrival |
Elephant Trunk Hill, Rongshanhu Scenic Area |
| D2 Guilin-Longsheng-Guilin |
Longji Rice Terraces |
| D3 Guilin-Yangshuo |
Li River Cruise , Xingping Ancient Town, Yangshuo West Street |
| D4 Yangshuo-Lipu-Yangshuo |
Silver Cave, Ten Miles Gallery, Moon Hill, cycling along the Yulong River, Romance Park Show |
| D5 Yangshuo-Guilin |
Shangri-La Park, Yangdi Landscape, Mosque, Osmanthus Commune, East West Street, Xiaoyao Building |
| D6 Guilin Departure |
After breakfast, bus to the airport |
Guilin Travel Video:
Experience：
Feast your eyes on the best scenery of the Longji Rice Terraces
The Longji Rice Terraces are known widely for the awe-inspiring view, particularly when they turn golden during autumn. Standing on top of such a huge man-made wonder is itself an extraordinary experience.
Visit a minority family and explore their centuries-old lifestyle
Sip the freshly-extracted oil tea.
Cruise Through the Stunning Karst Mountains
See graceful bamboo groves among the spectacular limestone peaks, and perhaps water buffaloes cooling off in the river. You may see fishermen gliding along on their narrow bamboo rafts.
Bike around the picturesque countryside
Enjoy a bike ride to see the rice paddies and the peaceful village. How great these activity are to interact with the mountains and water.
Deeply understand Guilin’s osmanthus culture
Savor osmanthus-inspired delicacies and participate in food-making activities.
Immerse yourself in the historical culture and ethnic charm of Guilin.
Attraction：
Elephant Trunk Hill
Elephant Trunk Hill is located on the right bank of the Li River. The mountain is named for its resemblance to an elephant standing on the bank of the river and sniffing water.
Longji Rice Terraces
Where mountain slopes were turned into fields first in the world, safeguards the global agricultural heritage with rice fragrance.
Enjoy a Cruise in the Painting Gallery of the God
Relax on a top-class guided Li River cruise, enjoying spectacular landscapes. Find the exact sight on the note of RMB20.
Enjoy a visual feast – Guilin Romance Park Show
The world-famous karst cave wonder – Sliver Cave
Shangri-La Park – a fairyland of peach blossoms
Experience ethnic culture by participating in minority activities such as throwing embroidered balls and bamboo pole dancing.
Leisure：
East West Street
East-West Street, it is a historical street which originated from the Ming and the Qing dynasties. The East West Street with red bricks and green tiles, consists of two alleys with both ancient and commercial styles, so it can make people have a sense of traveling through time and space.
Yangshuo West Street
A “Global Village” where Eastern and Western cultures blend.
Taste:
Throughout the journey, we carefully select Muslim, or Vegetarian Restaurants
Make specialty Oil Tea with a local family
Best Time to Go:
Spring, Summer, and Autumn. Try to avoid major holidays, such as China’s National Day, Spring Festival, Canton Fair, and ASEAN Expo.
Itinerary Quick Look：
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests and schedule.
DAY 1 Guilin Arrive
After arrival at Guilin airport, you will be met by your guide, then take tour bus to the Muslim restaurant for lunch. Check into the hotel for a short rest after lunch.
Later, let’s move to the emblem of Guilin city–Elephant Trunk Hill Park. A huge elephant-drinking-like hill earns it the name. And then you can walk around this little pretty and tranquil park to enjoy the leisure time.
In the afternoon,take a leisurely stroll through the Rongshanhu Scenic Area, and enjoy sights such as the Sun and Moon Pagodas, the Glass Bridge, and the Nine-Turn Bridge.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner at Muslim Restaurant
Transport: Tour Bus
Hotel options:
Guilin Huiyu Hotel（4-star）
Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel（5-star）
DAY 2 Guilin – Longsheng – Guilin
After breakfast, start exploring Longsheng. Arriving at the famous Longji Rice Terraces, you can walk up to get to the top.
To make the most of the area to plant the grain, mountain ranges were cleverly dug out as the rice field by local farmer forefathers. The ladder-like field, thriving plants and the working farmers unveil you a tranquil beautiful picture.
Meanwhile, you will also get the chance to see the Zhuang and Yao ethnic minorities and their characteristic daily life in this area as well.Here we can also visit a local minority family, learn how to make oil tea, sip the freshly-extracted oil tea.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel & Lunch at Vegetarian Restaurant & Dinner at Muslim Restaurant
Transport: Tour Bus
Hotel options:
Guilin Huiyu Hotel（4-star）
Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel（5-star）
DAY 3 Guilin – Yangshuo
Bus to Yangshuo after breakfast, board a cruise to view the Li River(Xingping section). Along the way, discover the real-life scenery featured on the 20 RMB banknote. A cruise along the Li River is an unforgettable experience. Between spectacular limestone peaks, you will see graceful bamboo groves, farmers tending rice paddies, and lumbering water buffalo cooling off in the river.
Take a walk on Xingping Ancient Town, this is a mysterious and ancient village that has been visited by two presidents. In the evening, take a stroll along Yangshuo West Street and experience the blend of Eastern and Western cultures.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel & Lunch at Vegetarian Restaurant & Dinner at Muslim Restaurant
Transport: Tour Bus
Hotel options:
Yangshuo New West Street Hotel（4-star）
Yangshuo Lotus Hotel（5-star）
DAY 4 Yangshuo – Lipu – Yangshuo
Bus to Lipu after breakfast, explore the world-famous karst cave wonder—Silver Cave. The cave remains warm in winter and cool in summer, with stunning stalactites inside.
Yangshuo is the place that finally slows you down. Escape from the cities and be with your family in beautiful surroundings. Peddle through lush fields, humble villages — a cycling trip along the Yulong River creates precious moments.
Enjoy a visual feast – Guilin Romance Park Show at night.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel & Lunch at Muslim Restaurant & Dinner at Vegetarian Restaurant
Transport: Tour Bus
Hotel options:
Yangshuo New West Street Hotel（4-star）
Yangshuo Lotus Hotel（5-star）
DAY 5 Yangshuo – Guilin
After breakfast, take a bamboo raft tour through the Shangri-La park. Immerse yourself in the idyllic landscape and serene, primitive lifestyle depicted in Tao Yuanming’s poetry. Experience ethnic culture by participating in ethnic activities such as throwing embroidered balls and bamboo pole dancing.
Bus to Guilin, take photos of the picturesque Yangdi scenery along the way. Visit Mosque, then participate in food-making activities in Osmanthus Commune.
Night view of East West Street, Xiaoyao Building.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel & Lunch & Dinner at Muslim Restaurant
Transport: Tour Bus
Hotel options:
Guilin Huiyu Hotel（4-star）
Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel（5-star）
DAY 6 Guilin Departure
As your Guilin trip comes to end, your tour guide and driver will collect you from your hotel and transfer you to Guilin Airport for your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel
Transport: Tour Bus
Hotel Options:
Boutique hotels are recommended to enrich your travel experience.
Tour Price：
Price varies depending on program, travel date, number of people and chosen hotel
Price includes:
- Tour bus with big windows and ample space
- English-speaking local guide service
- Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
- Travel accident insurance
- 24/7 helpline for while you are traveling
