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"Impression of Liu Sanjie" Landscape Live Performance
Events & shows • Guilin

"Impression of Liu Sanjie" Landscape Live Performance

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★ 4.1 (11) • 400+ booked
€ 33.59
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
★ 4.0 (25) • 200+ booked
From € 47.29
Lijiang River Four-star Cruise Ticket
Cruises • Guilin

Lijiang River Four-star Cruise Ticket

Morning departure
★ 4.5 (50) • 1K+ booked
From € 57.19
Yulong River Bamboo Rafting + Ten-Mile Gallery + Xingping Ancient Town Day Trip (Optional Guilin/Yangshuo Departure)
Tours • Guilin

Yulong River Bamboo Rafting + Ten-Mile Gallery + Xingping Ancient Town Day Trip (Optional Guilin/Yangshuo Departure)

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Private tour
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 5.0 (5) • 50+ booked
From € 13.95
Buy 3 get 10 off
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Ruyi Peak Cableway Scenic Area
Attraction passes • Guilin

Ruyi Peak Cableway Scenic Area

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★ 4.8 (5) • 200+ booked
€ 25.59
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
Private group
Free cancellation
★ 5.0 (5) • 200+ booked
Free
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)

Free cancellation
★ 4.7 (10) • 100+ booked
From € 39.55
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

Free cancellation
★ 4.4 (8) • 100+ booked
From € 57.25
Buy 3 get 10 off
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Reed Flute Cave Ticket Guilin
Parks & gardens • Guilin

Reed Flute Cave Ticket Guilin

Free cancellation
★ 3.9 (25) • 700+ booked
€ 10.09
Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo Day Tour
Tours • Guilin

Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo Day Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.5 (2) • 50+ booked
From € 48.15
20 off
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Guilin Yulong River & Yinziyan Cave& Peach Blossom Land One Day Tour
Tours • Guilin

Guilin Yulong River & Yinziyan Cave& Peach Blossom Land One Day Tour

Free cancellation
★ 4.3 (3) • 50+ booked
From € 44.09
Li River 4-Star Luxury Cruise Tour in Guilin (Guilin City to Pier Transfer + Boat Ticket + Buffet)
From € 54.99
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
★ 4.6 (14)
€ 76.89
Guilin & Yangshuo High-speed Railway Stations Private Pick-up Service
Car charters • Guilin

Guilin & Yangshuo High-speed Railway Stations Private Pick-up Service

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.0 (2) • New Activity
From € 17.99
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
€ 57.99
Guilin to Yangshuo Private Transfer
Car charters • Guilin

Guilin to Yangshuo Private Transfer

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Free cancellation
€ 67.49
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 € 112.49
Reed Flute Cave / Seven Star Park & Elephant Trunk Hill & Sun and Moon Twin Towers Private Car Day Tour
€ 74.99
Chaoban Mountain Wharf & Xingping Ancient Town & Impression Liu Sanjie & West Street Private Car Day Tour
€ 74.99
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
€ 82.49
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
€ 89.99
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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New Activity
€ 59.99
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
€ 74.99
Banyan Tree Yangshuo
Hotels • Guilin

Banyan Tree Yangshuo

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★ 4.5 (77)
From € 214.16
The Bamboo Leaf Yangshuo
Hotels • Guilin

The Bamboo Leaf Yangshuo

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★ 4.9 (132)
From € 54.81
voco Guilin Yangshuo by IHG
Hotels • Guilin

voco Guilin Yangshuo by IHG

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€ 347.71
Shangri-La Guilin
Hotels • Guilin

Shangri-La Guilin

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★ 4.5 (289)
From € 78.35
Secret Courtyard Resort Hotel
Hotels • Guilin

Secret Courtyard Resort Hotel

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★ 4.7 (160)
From € 38.16
Yangshuo Ancient Garden Boutique Hotel
Hotels • Guilin

Yangshuo Ancient Garden Boutique Hotel

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★ 4.8 (11)
From € 72.62
Hilton Garden Inn Guilin Yangshuo
Hotels • Guilin

Hilton Garden Inn Guilin Yangshuo

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★ 4.5 (8)
From € 78.40
Simple Zoo  Hotel (Yangshuo Yulong River Tourist Resort)
Hotels • Guilin

Simple Zoo Hotel (Yangshuo Yulong River Tourist Resort)

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From € 35.57
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 € 36.89
Yangshuo Fairyland Hotel
Hotels • Guilin

Yangshuo Fairyland Hotel

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★ 5.0 (3)
From € 91.95
Yangshuo Yulong Zuo'an Hotel (Yulong River Shili Gallery Branch)
From € 40.27

Reviews of Guilin activities

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!!
Hui ********
2025-10-28 07:17:13
Fantastic 5.0
The 3D2N trip was fun-filled with activities. Guilin is a scenic place and is highly recommended for those who enjoy scenery.
Klook客路用户
2026-01-14 06:57:43
Fantastic 5.0
The Longji Rice Terraces are a stunning earth sculpture. Under the sun, they look like a mountain of mirrors; in the mist, they resemble a fairyland. The lines are like verses flowing for thousands of years. They are truly beautiful.
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
2025-08-26 03:24:28
Fantastic 5.0
The driver arrived to pickup punctual and friendly, nice chat in the car. He was driving safe overall
Klook用戶
2025-09-20 08:00:32
Fantastic 5.0
The tour guide and leader were both very polite and friendly, and they were very accommodating in adjusting the itinerary to meet our needs. They were also very communicative. Because there were elderly family members with us, the leader took special care of them and took many photos for them. The car was spacious, new, and comfortable, and they even gave us seasonal fruit to eat on the ride. Very satisfied.
MISLAV ****
2025-10-14 00:04:26
Fantastic 5.0
A really nice experience . Beautiful scenery and fast and efficient transport.
Klook User
2025-12-27 13:43:41
Fantastic 5.0
We had an unforgettable one-day tour from Guilin to Yangshuo and back, visiting Xianggong Mountain, the Lijiang River, and the Yulong River. Tour Guide Kevin was outstanding throughout the trip. He is attentive to every detail, speaks fluent English, and made sure we felt comfortable and well-informed at all times. His deep knowledge of the region’s history, culture, and hidden gems added so much richness to the experience. He knew all the best spots for photos and quiet moments away from the crowds, which made the journey feel special and personalized. Driver Mr. Zhou was professional and reliable, ensuring a smooth and safe ride from Guilin to Yangshuo and back. His driving allowed us to relax and fully enjoy the scenery without any worries. Overall, this tour was seamless, enriching, and memorable. Kevin and Mr. Zhou made the experience truly enjoyable, and we would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Guilin and Yangshuo.
Klook User
2025-11-11 08:05:41
Fantastic 5.0
all good. private car for a reasonable price. communication with Driver to translation app. friendly and helpful.

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

    1EUR = 8.13CNY

  • 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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