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Guilin in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Guilin cover the river, the terraces and the city. Here is how to spend three perfect days — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Li River & Yangshuo
  2. 2Day 2: Longji Terraces
  3. 3Day 3: Guilin city
  4. 4Reed Flute Cave

Day 1: the river

Li River cruise and Yangshuo.

Day 2: the terraces

The Longji Rice Terraces.

Day 3: the city

Reed Flute Cave and Elephant Trunk Hill.

Guilin in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Guilin?
Three days lets you cruise the Li River and Yangshuo, tour the Longji Terraces, and explore Guilin city.
What are the best day trips from Guilin?
The top trips are the Li River cruise to Yangshuo and the Longji Rice Terraces at Longsheng.
How do I plan a 3-day Guilin itinerary?
Spend day one on the river, day two at the terraces, and day three in the city.