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1 day · Guilin itinerary

Guilin in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Guilin? Cruise the Li River. Here is how to spend one perfect day — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Li River cruise
  2. 2Yangshuo
  3. 3West Street
  4. 4Cormorant fishing

Morning: the cruise

The Li River to Yangshuo.

Afternoon: Yangshuo

Countryside and West Street.

Evening: the river

Cormorant fishing by lamplight.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Guilin — prices per person.

2-Day Guilin Highlights: Longji Terraces and Li River Cruise Tour
Guilin
2-Day Guilin Highlights: Longji Terraces and Li River Cruise Tour
5.0(16)·2 days
from$269/ person
via Viator
Pu Luong Day Tour:Trek Villages,Bamboo Rafting, cave or Waterfall
Central Vietnam
Pu Luong Day Tour:Trek Villages,Bamboo Rafting, cave or Waterfall
5.0(41)·8 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Shanghai Authentic Dinner and Night River Cruise with Rooftop Bar Hopping Option
Shanghai
Shanghai Authentic Dinner and Night River Cruise with Rooftop Bar Hopping Option
5.0(44)·3–4 hours
from$140/ person
via Viator
Guilin Best 1-Day Tour: Li River, Xianggong Hill and Yulong River
Guilin
Guilin Best 1-Day Tour: Li River, Xianggong Hill and Yulong River
5.0(12)·11–12 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Yangshuo Ruyi peak & round way cable car ticket
Yangshuo
Yangshuo Ruyi peak & round way cable car ticket
5.0(23)·2 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
1-Day Guilin Tour to Reed Flute Cave, Xianggong Hill, Bamboo Boat and Night Show
Guilin
1-Day Guilin Tour to Reed Flute Cave, Xianggong Hill, Bamboo Boat and Night Show
4.8(76)·12 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
2 days highlights tours : Longji rice terraces & Li River cruise
Guilin
2 days highlights tours : Longji rice terraces & Li River cruise
5.0(10)·2 days
from$150/ person
via Viator
3-Day Private Guilin Tour with Li River Cruise and Yangshuo
Guilin
3-Day Private Guilin Tour with Li River Cruise and Yangshuo
5.0(36)·3 days
from$619/ person
via Viator

Guilin in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Guilin in one day?
Yes — cruise the Li River to Yangshuo, explore the countryside, and watch cormorant fishing at dusk.
What is the best one-day tour in Guilin?
A Li River cruise combined with Yangshuo captures the best of Guilin in a day.
Is one day enough in Guilin?
One day covers the river and Yangshuo; add days for the rice terraces and city sights.

Explore more in Guilin

Li River CruisesYangshuo & CountrysideLongji Rice TerracesGuilin City