Guilin Tours
Guilin is a destination known for its exceptional natural wonders and rich cultures. A professional and reliable tour operator based in Guilin, Easy Tour China provides authentic Guilin tour packages that go beyond the ordinary.
In the southwest of China, lies the magic land of Guilin with beguiling natural beauty, diverse ethnic cultures, and centuries-old history. "East or west, the Guilin landscape is the best." This well-known old Chinese saying may explain why Guilin is one of the top travel destinations in China for both travelers and expats.
Guilin is a year-round destination. You will have the opportunity to enjoy a Li River boat cruise to see the surreal karst landscape, cycle through serene rural countryside while observing farmers working in the fields, or engage in a little adventure like bamboo rafting, kayaking, rocks climbing, etc. You can also shop at the wet market, learn to cook Guilin food like a local, stroll through the beautiful terraced rice fields of Longji, and explore the ethnic cultures of the Yao and Zhuang people. Yangshuo has something to offer everyone.
Best Guilin Tours 2024/2025
These private Guilin tours and Yangshuo tour packages are the most popular itineraries for visiting the highlights of the Guilin area, including the Li River cruise, Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, Longji rice terraces, and ethnic villages. All of the Guilin tour packages listed below can be customized to suit your interests and preferences.
Guilin Tours by Theme
Some of our private Guilin tour packages have specific themes to help you easily find the type of Guilin trip you are seeking. Take a look at our themed tours of Guilin below, or contact us to start planning your Guilin tour if you can't find what you are looking for.
China Tours from Guilin
These hand-picked China tours are designed for expats living in China or Guilin, as well as for those who want to delve deeper into China starting from Guilin and explore off-the-beaten-path sites.
- Explore traditional ethnic custom and original dwelling
- learn to prepare local food at a villager’s family
- Colorful ethnic cultures and heavenly landscape of Yunnan
- Chengdu pandas & Giant Buddha sculpture
- Highlights of Guilin area
- Lovely pandas and scenic Jiuzhaigou Valley
- Li River cruise to Yangshuo, Longji terraces fields
- Chen Clan Ancestral Hall & Xiguan Old Houses
- Guilin karst mountains & Yulong River bamboo rafting
- Ciqikou Old Town & relaxing Yangtze River Cruise
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An adventure to see rural life of Dong, Yao, Miao, Shui and other minority people in Guangxi and Guizhou Mountainous areas.
Popular China Tours including Guilin
As one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations, China is a very unique country. Book a private China tour to discover the diversity of the country. Visiting the majestic Great Wall of China and the astonishing Terra Cotta Warriors. Encounter with lovely giant pandas in Chengdu. Cruise through the picturesque Yangtze River. Venture off the beaten path to less-visited rural villages. More authentic travel activities in China are waiting for you to explore.
Guilin Tour Planning
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Guilin Tours FAQs
1. When is the Best Time to Visit Guilin and Yangshuo?
Generally speaking, Guilin is suitable for travel year-round. The best time to visit Guilin and Yangshuo is from May to October. This is because during this period, you can experience the most attractive highlights of Guilin, such as its picturesque Li River, karst mountains, rural countryside, and natural beauty. The golden period to visit the Guilin Longji rice terraces is during the months of May and June in the spring, and September and October in the autumn. You can find out more details about Guilin weather by month.
2. What are the Best Things to Do in Guilin?
The top things to do and best places to visit in Guilin include:
3. What are Li River cruise boats like?
There are 2 levels of cruise boats available for service from Guilin to Yangshuo: 4-star and 3-star cruise boats. In order to have a better Li River cruise experience, we recommend the 4-star cruise boat because it provides modern facilities, a less crowded environment, and better food (buffet lunch). If you prefer a more affordable 3-star boat, we can also arrange that for you.
4. Can I apply for the 72-hour visa-free or 144-hour visa-free transit for a layover tour in Guilin?
Yes. You can apply for the 72-hour visa-free transit for a Guilin tour as long as you meet the requirements. The 72-hour visa-free transit policy allows nationals from over 50 countries to have a short stay (3 days) when passing through Guilin on their way to a third country or region. Click our 72-hour visa-free transit policy to find out if you are qualified or simply leave us a message.
Tourist groups from ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries can enjoy a 144-hour (6-day) visa-free stay in Guilin. The group should be received at Guilin Liangjiang Airport by a local travel agency such as Easy Tour China, and depart from Guilin Liangjiang Airport. During the 144-hour period, all group members must remain in Guilin.