D1 Longji Rice Terraces & Long Hair Yao Village | Stay: Guilin

Morning: Drive to Longji Rice Terraces (World Heritage for Irrigation). With a history of about 2,300 years, it is the largest and best-preserved Zhuang terrace complex in the world. Terraces cascade down mountains with a maximum elevation drop of 800m. Shiny with water in spring, golden with rice in autumn, known as “Art carved on the earth”.

Noon: Lunch inside the scenic area, enjoy bamboo tube rice and Yao local dishes.

Afternoon: Visit 【Long Hair Yao Village】 (Huangluo Yao Village), the World’s No.1 Long Hair Village. Red Yao women never cut their hair, averaging 1.7 meters, with the longest reaching 2.3 meters. Watch long hair combing, Yao dances and ball-throwing shows to experience authentic Yao ethnic culture.

Evening: Return to Guilin and check in.

D2 Guilin City Highlights | Stay: Guilin

Morning: Visit 【Elephant Trunk Hill】 (City Symbol of Guilin, 5A). A landmark at the confluence of the Li River and Peach Blossom River, shaped like a giant elephant drinking water. The Moon Water Cave between the trunk and cliff features Tang Dynasty inscriptions; moonlit reflections create the famous “Elephant and Moon” scene, a classic symbol of Guilin’s landscape.

Noon: Lunch in downtown Guilin, try authentic Guilin rice noodles.

Afternoon: Visit 【Seven Stars Park】 (Guilin’s largest karst garden). Seven peaks resemble the Big Dipper, integrating unique mountains, lakes, caves, ancient architecture and stone carvings. The main 【Seven Stars Cave】 boasts fantastic stalactites under colorful lights; highlights include 【Camel Hill】, 【Crescent Hill】 and 【Flower Bridge】.

Evening: Night cruise on 【Two Rivers & Four Lakes】 (Li River, Peach Blossom River + Fir Lake, Banyan Lake, Osmanthus Lake, Wooden Dragon Lake). View illuminated 【Sun & Moon Pagodas】, 【Xiaoyao Tower】 and ancient bridges. Lights shimmer on water, recreating the poetic night view praised as Guilin’s most beautiful.

D3 Li River Cruise & Yangshuo Countryside | Stay: Yangshuo

Morning: Cruise the 【Full Li River】 (Guilin–Yangshuo, World Natural Heritage, 5A). 83 kilometers long, it is the world’s most beautiful karst landscape corridor. Towering peaks and jade-like waters form “A hundred li of Li River, a hundred li of paintings”. Pass 【Nine Horses Hill】, 【Yellow Cloth Reflection】 (CNY 20 background) and 【Xingping Scenery】. Cruise through a living scroll painting.

Noon: Light meal on board or lunch in Yangshuo.

Afternoon: Cycle or walk 【Ten-Mile Gallery】 (Yangshuo’s iconic rural route). About 10 kilometers long, lined with karst peaks, paddy fields and villages. Highlights include 【Big Banyan Tree】, 【Moon Hill】 and 【Butterfly Spring】. Enjoy the breeze and green scenery, experiencing Yangshuo’s slow life.

Evening: Stroll 【Yangshuo West Street】 (Ancient Street, Global Village). Bluestone paths, Ming–Qing architecture and an international vibe. Lined with bars, snacks and craft shops. Try beer fish and stuffed snails, enjoying a lively mix of Chinese and Western nightlife.

D4 Yangshuo Karst Wonders | Stay: Yangshuo

Morning: Visit 【Silver Cave】 (World Karst Wonder, 4A). A representative karst cave with crystal-clear, silver-white stalactites, stalagmites and stone curtains. Known as “Silver Cave”, locals say “Visit Silver Cave, never lack money”. It has three levels and stretches 2 kilometers. It is brightly lit like an underground crystal palace.

Noon: Lunch in Yangshuo town.

Afternoon: ① 【Ruyi Peak】 (Yangshuo’s panoramic sky landmark). Take a cable car, cross the peak glass bridge and enjoy the cloud viewing platform for 360° views of Yangshuo’s peaks and fields. The scenery is spectacular and perfect for photos.

② 【Xingping Ancient Town】 (1,700-year-old Li River town). It features Ming–Qing style with grey tiles, white walls, old alleys and bluestone paths. Visit the 【Yellow Cloth Reflection】 viewpoint (CNY 20 photo spot), explore old streets and snacks, enjoying quiet riverside charm.

Evening: Check in at Yangshuo hotel.

D5 Cultural Immersion & Evening Show | Stay: Yangshuo

Morning: Visit 【Peach Blossom Land】 (Real-life Shangri-La, 4A). Nestled between hills and lakes, it combines fields, lakes, streams, Dong villages and wind–rain bridges. Enter by boat through peach blossoms, flowing water, bridges and fields. Peaceful and secluded, like Tao Yuanming’s legendary paradise.

Noon: Lunch near the scenic area.

Afternoon: Visit 【Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains】 (Immersive landscape scenic spot). Inspired by the famous Song Dynasty painting, it recreates green mountains, blue waters, pavilions, walkways and light art. Every step offers a new view. Walk inside a traditional Chinese landscape painting.

Evening: Watch 《Guilin Romance Show》 (Grand live performance). High-tech sound, light and electricity, combined with water, fire and dance, depict Guilin’s thousands-year history, landscape legends and ethnic cultures. With a stunning stage and touching story, it is praised as “A show you must see in your life”.

D6 Natural Escapes & Scenic Views | Tour Concludes

Morning: Visit 【Gudong Waterfall】 (Climbable Ecological Waterfall Group, 4A). With 90% forest coverage, it is rich in negative oxygen ions and known as a natural oxygen bar. There are 13 tiers of clear waterfalls with moderate drops. You can hike along streams, climb waterfalls and cool off, enjoying fun and close contact with nature. Lush forests and flowing streams make it an ideal summer retreat.

Noon: Lunch near the scenic area.

Afternoon: Visit 【Guihai Qinglan】 (landscape art scenic spot). Covering 3,000 mu, it blends karst peaks, lakes, lawns, flower fields and art installations. Mountains reflect in the water, with open lawns under blue skies and white clouds. It offers great photo opportunities, a fresh and healing atmosphere, and a poetic retreat for relaxation.

Evening: The tour ends, return or free time.