Things to do in Guilin

Sally and Bruce from Klook did an excellent job arranging our customized tour. The hotels we stayed at we very conveniently located and quite nice. Mr. Jiang who was our tour guide did an amazing job driving us around and explaining the history and culture of Guilin and Yangshuo. I would thoroughly recommend him as he was the best tour guide we had on our entire trip.

Mr Ye was very friendly and welcoming throughout our trip. He introduced us to a variety of delicious local cuisines and recommended a local restaurant where we had some incredibly delicious fish. He also kindly helped us buy some local mangoes, which were so sweet and tasty! We truly enjoyed our day trip to Yangshuo, and his hospitality made the experience even more memorable. Highly recommend Mr Ye to anyone looking for a wonderful local experience! 叶先生在整个行程中都非常友善热情。他向我们介绍了各种美味的当地特色美食，还推荐了一家当地餐馆，那里的鱼特别鲜美可口。他还热心地帮我们买了当地的芒果，真的又香又甜！我们非常享受这次阳朔一日游，而他的热情款待也让这次旅程更加难忘。非常推荐叶先生给想要体验当地风土人情的朋友们！

I absolutely loved this tour! The Li River and the incredible karst mountains around Guilin are breathtakingly beautiful and truly something everyone should see at least once. A special thank you to our guide - she was amazing! I was the only foreign tourist in the group, and she was incredibly attentive throughout the entire trip. She regularly sent me all the important information separately via WeChat, which made everything very easy and comfortable for me. She also made sure I always knew where to go and never got lost. Another lovely touch was that during the trip she kept offering us different local snacks and interesting things to try. It made the experience feel even more welcoming and personal. Everything was very well organized, the scenery was spectacular, and the guide made the experience even better. One of the highlights of my trip to Guilin. Highly recommended!

Despite it being the peak of Golden Week congestion, we were able to communicate via WeChat from discussing the meeting point the day before to the bus pickup for our return, making our cruise very comfortable. The onboard meals were also plentiful and satisfying. However, in China, all minor communications are done through WeChat, so it might be quite inconvenient if you don't register for WeChat in advance.

Wonderful and comfortable seats. Very yummy lunch. Great and detailed commentaries to help visualize the beautiful mountains which passed by in the cruise.

The driver was very punctual and drove smoothly, sharing introductions along the way about Guilin's local characteristics, agricultural products, development history, and the history and background of the Yao and Zhuang ethnic groups. Once inside the scenic area, he also introduced the four terraced fields one by one. Out of the eight people in the van, six went to see the long-hair performance at Hongyao Village, and everyone enjoyed it immensely. Afterward, we had lunch at a restaurant in Hongyao Village. While the food was quite good, it was served very slowly, which cut into the time available for viewing the terraced fields. We recommend heading up to the terraced fields earlier to have lunch at one of the viewing platforms. The Jinkeng Rice Terraces are magnificent and breathtakingly beautiful. We had two hours, which included taking the cable car up to the viewing platform, enjoying the scenery, taking photos, and then taking the cable car back down. We didn't visit during peak season, yet the cable car line took 15 minutes, and the ride itself lasted about 20 minutes each way. This left us with only about 50 minutes at the viewing platform, which felt way too short. If time permits, an ideal approach is to take the cable car up to the viewing platform and then walk back down. This allows you to take in the panoramic view from above while also experiencing firsthand what it feels like to be right among the terraces. The only downside this time was that the vehicle was small and the seat cushions were uncomfortable. There were four tall people in our group who had nowhere to put their knees.

I liked my seat; I had an A2 presidential ticket, and it saved me from the heavy downpour that lasted throughout the entire show. The show itself didn't impress me, but all the performers were excellent and did a great job.

a really nice half day tour. breathtaking views. pick up was right on time from a designated location. the guide on the bus was kind and thoughtful. the staff on the boat were equally as wonderful. well organized and planned out

Highly recommended. You get incredible views from up high. The price you pay on Klook is the same as at the box office, so it is well worth booking in advance.