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Lijiang River Four-star Cruise Ticket
Cruises • Guilin

Lijiang River Four-star Cruise Ticket

★ 4.5 (47) • 1K+ booked
฿ 2,204
One-day tour from Guilin to Li River + Xingping Ancient Town + Ten-Mile Gallery
Tours • Guilin

One-day tour from Guilin to Li River + Xingping Ancient Town + Ten-Mile Gallery

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English guided
Free cancellation
★ 5.0 (5) • 50+ booked
From ฿ 2,101
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"Impression of Liu Sanjie" Landscape Live Performance
Events & shows • Guilin

"Impression of Liu Sanjie" Landscape Live Performance

Free cancellation
★ 4.1 (10) • 300+ booked
฿ 1,245
Ruyi Peak Cableway Scenic Area
Attraction passes • Guilin

Ruyi Peak Cableway Scenic Area

★ 4.8 (5) • 200+ booked
฿ 939
One-day tour to Longji Rice Terraces in Guangxi (round trip from Guilin)
Tours • Guilin

One-day tour to Longji Rice Terraces in Guangxi (round trip from Guilin)

Free cancellation
★ 3.6 (16) • 200+ booked
From ฿ 1,562
10 off
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Klook Private Custom Tour in Guangxi, China (Nanning/Guilin/Beihai/C
Tours • From Nanning, Guilin

Klook Private Custom Tour in Guangxi, China (Nanning/Guilin/Beihai/C

Private tour
English guided
Private group
Free cancellation
★ 5.0 (3) • 200+ booked
Free
Li River 4-Star Luxury Cruise Tour in Guilin (Guilin City to Pier Transfer + Boat Ticket + Buffet)
฿ 2,061
Must-see in Guilin! Longji Rice Terraces Day Tour from Guilin (round trip from Guilin city)
Tours • Guilin

Must-see in Guilin! Longji Rice Terraces Day Tour from Guilin (round trip from Guilin city)

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English guided
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★ 4.3 (13) • 100+ booked
From ฿ 930
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Private Yangshuo Day Tour: Yulong River Bamboo Rafting, Li River
Tours • Guilin

Private Yangshuo Day Tour: Yulong River Bamboo Rafting, Li River

Private tour
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English guided
Free cancellation
★ 5.0 (3) • 50+ booked
From ฿ 2,021
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Three-star Li River cruise deep experience (feel the magnificence of the Li River scenery)
Tours • Guilin

Three-star Li River cruise deep experience (feel the magnificence of the Li River scenery)

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★ 4.6 (7) • 100+ booked
From ฿ 1,505
Longji Rice Terraces
Attraction passes • Guilin

Longji Rice Terraces

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★ 4.5 (2) • 100+ booked
From ฿ 181
Guilin & Yangshuo One-Day Small Group Mountain & River Tour
Tours • Guilin

Guilin & Yangshuo One-Day Small Group Mountain & River Tour

Hotel pick-up
English guided
Free cancellation
★ 4.8 (13) • 300+ booked
฿ 4,030
Guilin City/Yangshuo Round-Trip Private Car Charter Day Tour
Car charters • Guilin

Guilin City/Yangshuo Round-Trip Private Car Charter Day Tour

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.7 (3)
฿ 2,821
Reed Flute Cave / Seven Star Park & Elephant Trunk Hill & Sun and Moon Twin Towers Private Car Day Tour
฿ 2,752
Shenzhen to Guangzhou China High Speed Rail
Train tickets • From Shenzhen, Changsha, Xiamen, Shanghai, Guilin

Shenzhen to Guangzhou China High Speed Rail

★ 4.7 (12) • 200+ booked
฿ 2,128
Guilin to Yangshuo Private Transfer
Car charters • Guilin

Guilin to Yangshuo Private Transfer

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Free cancellation
฿ 2,477
Longji Rice Terraces & Huangluo Yao Village & Long Hair Village Private Day Tour
Car charters • Guilin

Longji Rice Terraces & Huangluo Yao Village & Long Hair Village Private Day Tour

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Free cancellation
From ฿ 4,129
Yinziyan Cave & Shili Gallery & West Street Private Car Day Tour
Car charters • Guilin

Yinziyan Cave & Shili Gallery & West Street Private Car Day Tour

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Free cancellation
฿ 3,028
Chaoban Mountain Wharf & Xingping Ancient Town & Impression Liu Sanjie & West Street Private Car Day Tour
฿ 2,752
Private Guilin Liangjiang International Airport Transfers (KWL) for Guilin Downtown
Private airport transfers • Guilin

Private Guilin Liangjiang International Airport Transfers (KWL) for Guilin Downtown

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 5.0 (5) • 200+ booked
฿ 1,408
฿ 1,499
Yulong River Bamboo Rafting & Xiangong Mountain & Utopia Private Day Tour
Car charters • Guilin

Yulong River Bamboo Rafting & Xiangong Mountain & Utopia Private Day Tour

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Free cancellation
฿ 3,303
Diecai Hill & Xiaoyao Tower & Two Rivers and Four Lakes Private Car Day Tour
Car charters • Guilin

Diecai Hill & Xiaoyao Tower & Two Rivers and Four Lakes Private Car Day Tour

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Free cancellation
฿ 2,752
Guilin Gudong Waterfall & Li River Crown Rock Chartered Tour
Car charters • Guilin

Guilin Gudong Waterfall & Li River Crown Rock Chartered Tour

Free cancellation
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฿ 2,202
Banyan Tree Yangshuo
Hotels • Guilin

Banyan Tree Yangshuo

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★ 4.5 (75)
From ฿ 7,949.3
Holiday Inn Express Guilin City Center by IHG
Hotels • Guilin

Holiday Inn Express Guilin City Center by IHG

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★ 4.4 (85)
From ฿ 1,365.8
Secret Courtyard Resort Hotel
Hotels • Guilin

Secret Courtyard Resort Hotel

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★ 4.7 (159)
From ฿ 1,263.5
Shangri-La Guilin
Hotels • Guilin

Shangri-La Guilin

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★ 4.5 (286)
From ฿ 3,310.1
Hilton Garden Inn Guilin Yangshuo
Hotels • Guilin

Hilton Garden Inn Guilin Yangshuo

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★ 4.3 (6)
From ฿ 2,679.0
Yangshuo Yulong Zuo'an Hotel (Yulong River Shili Gallery Branch)
Hotels • Guilin

Yangshuo Yulong Zuo'an Hotel (Yulong River Shili Gallery Branch)

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New Activity
From ฿ 1,491.4
Jinjiang Metropolo Hotel Guilin Elephant Trunk Hill Two Rivers and Four Lakes
Hotels • Guilin

Jinjiang Metropolo Hotel Guilin Elephant Trunk Hill Two Rivers and Four Lakes

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★ 5.0 (4)
From ฿ 8,380.2
Riverside Wing Hotel Guilin
Hotels • Guilin

Riverside Wing Hotel Guilin

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★ 4.8 (5)
From ฿ 1,097.7
Forget · Light luxury Design B&B (Yangshuo West Street Store)
฿ 399.1
Guilin Dragon Ball Lijiang Bian Resort Hotel
Hotels • Guilin

Guilin Dragon Ball Lijiang Bian Resort Hotel

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New Activity
From ฿ 966.7
Guilin O-LIVE Social Hotel
Hotels • Guilin

Guilin O-LIVE Social Hotel

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From ฿ 1,010.1
Yangshuo Village Inn
Hotels • Guilin

Yangshuo Village Inn

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★ 4.7 (75)
From ฿ 1,574.6

Reviews of Guilin activities

Klook User
2025-11-24 03:38:56
Fantastic 5.0
We booked the english speaking tour and our driver Mok was amazing! We had a great day and enjoyed all the activities, especially the bamboo rafting (we did get wet though so bring a spare pair of pants!). Mok told us about the local culture and history, he took great care of us and is also a great driver. Thank you for an amazing day trip!
Klook User
2025-09-19 09:35:23
Fantastic 5.0
We very much enjoyed two nights, three days customized tour in Guiling and Yangshou. The places and timing were up to our need and expectations. I highly recommend this tour as we had a great experience from the planning, to meeting and greetings, accommodation quality and cruise comfort. The driver was professional and timely. the best highlight of our trip is having our amazing tour guide Louna! She is very friendly, and explained a lot about the places, the culture and history in very good English language 😊 She helped a lot in recommending great restaurants both in Guilin, Yangshou and the Huanglo village. she was always taking care of us, providing drinking water, bathroom breaks, and rain coats as neede and she was always waiting for us. In addition to the amazing 4 hours Li River cruise, we enjoyed the Elephant trunk hill, the reed flute cave, the silver cave, the moon hill view, the long hair show, the Impression Sanjie Lui show, the Longji rice terrace and many more!!
PETRINA ****
2025-09-21 06:18:08
Fantastic 5.0
Seamless transfer to cruise from hotel by bus provided by the operator. The cruise was steady and comfortable with good commentaries. It also slowed down at places mentioned in the commentary for photo taking. The buffet had very nice food like fried Guilin mifen, beef stew etc. Overall it was a pleasant and comfortable experience.
Utilisateur Klook
2025-09-13 01:15:39
Fantastic 5.0
Great experience! The guide didn't speak English but contacted me the day before to let me know about the hotel pick-up. The tour was true to the description, only the group preferred to go to the rice fields by van rather than by cable car, which meant a small extra charge. I recommend it!
jasmine *******************
2025-10-06 18:04:59
Fantastic 5.0
We ordered online as we do not have much time. Tour agent will contact 1 day before cruise date, best to have wechat. Be aware that not all hotels will be available for direct pick up, I had to walk around 5 minutes to pick up point. A bus will take you to the pier. Tour guide was helpful. Boat journey comfortable with lunch and snacks + tea provided. The entire tour is in Chinese language. Good to experience this cruise at least once.
MISLAV ****
2025-10-14 00:04:26
Fantastic 5.0
A really nice experience . Beautiful scenery and fast and efficient transport.
Klook User
2025-08-15 07:38:15
Fantastic 5.0
Tour was very informative and exclusive. Although the weather was not the best, the guide and driver were most helpful in arranging us to travel with ease and comfort. Guide Qin also made the effort to explain to us the history of Guilin and the ethnic group to us, helping us to understand the local culture and their practices. She was attentive to my elderly parents to make sure of their safety. I highly recommend this tour package for people who want to move around comfortably, especially with elderly or kids.
Maricela **************
2025-07-21 10:56:35
Fantastic 5.0
Personalized attention and excellent communication. Even though the tour was in Chinese and I don't speak the language, the guide was attentive to my needs the entire time, as was the executive who organized everything. It's a serious and responsible company, I recommend them.
DAVID ***
2025-11-14 02:23:12
Fantastic 5.0
Well organized with smooth pickup and transfer. Lunch spot chosen was a bit of a disappointment (over an hour wait for orders to arrive) making the afternoon rushed, but the driver/guide was tactful in prioritizing the checkpoints. Mid-November weather was pleasant but still very crowded everywhere in Yangshuo especially with local Chinese tourists. The raft at Yulong River was the highlight - peaceful and fun at the same time. Slippers and shorts recommended for an enjoyable ride.

Quick facts about Guilin

Local weather

  • NOV - FEB
    20°

  • MAR - APR
    23°10°

  • MAY - AUG
    27°20°

  • SEP - OCT
    30°17°

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1THB = 0.22CNY

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Budapest Summer Festival

    Longji Terraced Fields Plowing Festival

    Ziyuan Water Lantern and Song Festival

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Flight time

    When departing from Singapore

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What to know before visiting Guilin

Li River Cruise

Embark on a serene journey along the Li River, a quintessential experience showcasing the picturesque scenery of Guilin. The river winds through green mountains and karst peaks, offering breathtaking views that have inspired Chinese poets and artists for centuries. A cruise on the Li River allows you to witness the harmony of natural beauty and local life along its banks.

Reed Flute Cave

Step into a magical world within the Reed Flute Cave, where nature's artistry is on full display. Illuminated by colorful lights, the stalactites, stalagmites, and rock formations create a surreal underground landscape. This natural limestone cave is a testament to the geological wonders that make Guilin attractions so unique.

Elephant Trunk Hill

Elephant Trunk Hill stands majestically at the confluence of two rivers, resembling an elephant dipping its trunk into the water. This iconic natural landmark is a symbol of Guilin City and offers a perfect photo opportunity for visitors seeking to capture the essence of the region's natural scenery.

Longji Rice Terraces

Discover the Longji Rice Terraces, also known as the Dragon's Backbone, where terraced rice fields cascade down the mountainside in stunning geometric patterns. This area showcases the ingenuity of local farmers and offers a glimpse into rural Chinese culture amidst beautiful scenery.

Moon Hill

Moon Hill is an extraordinary natural arch with a moon-shaped opening that frames the sky. Hiking up to this landmark provides a rewarding experience with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The hill is a favorite for climbers and photographers drawn to its unique structure and the surrounding landscape.

West Street

West Street in Yangshuo is the beating heart of the town's nightlife and a hub for international and Chinese food. This ancient town is lined with quaint shops, bars, and restaurants, making it a lively destination to experience the fusion of traditional charm and modern vibes.

Silver Cave

The Silver Cave is a multi-level karst cave known for its shimmering formations that glisten like silver under the artificial lights. Exploring this subterranean wonder offers a cool respite from the outside world and a chance to marvel at the intricate natural designs.

Four Lakes Scenic Area

The Four Lakes Scenic Area, encompassing Banyan Lake and other interconnected water bodies, is a peaceful oasis in the heart of Guilin. A stroll or boat ride here reveals the harmonious blend of the city's natural and urban landscapes, with traditional bridges and pagodas adding to the charm.

Guilin Rice Noodles

No visit to Guilin is complete without tasting the famous Guilin rice noodles. This local delicacy is a staple of Chinese food in the region, with its rich flavors and unique preparation making it a must-try for food enthusiasts.

Ancient Town of Daxu

Explore the Ancient Town of Daxu, where time seems to stand still amidst well-preserved buildings and cobblestone streets. This historic town offers a window into the past and a chance to observe local life that has remained largely unchanged for centuries.

Xingping Fishing Village

Xingping Fishing Village is a serene retreat that captures the essence of rural life in South China. The traditional dwellings and stunning backdrop of the Li River provide a picturesque setting to relax and immerse yourself in the slower pace of local life.

Impression Liu Sanjie Show

Experience the Impression Liu Sanjie Show, a spectacular outdoor performance set against the natural backdrop of the Li River and karst peaks. This cultural extravaganza combines local folklore with impressive light and sound effects, making it one of Guilin's favourite things to witness.

Yangshuo Park

Yangshuo Park is a tranquil green space where visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of the region. With its lush gardens, walking paths, and scenic views of the surrounding karst mountains, the park is a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Fubo Hill

Climb Fubo Hill to see ancient inscriptions and enjoy panoramic views of Guilin. The hill is steeped in legend and offers a vantage point to appreciate the city's natural scenery, including the green mountains and the winding Li River.

Seven Star Park

Seven Star Park is a large recreational area named after its seven peaks that resemble the Big Dipper constellation. The park features beautiful landscapes, caves, and cultural attractions, making it a comprehensive destination to experience the breadth of Guilin's natural and historical offerings.

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