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Home/Destinations/Guilin/Guilin & Yangshuo nature
Yangshuo · Guilin itinerary

Guilin & Yangshuo Nature: The Best Itinerary

Yangshuo is the heart of Guilin’s scenery. Here is how to explore its rivers and countryside — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Li River cruise
  2. 2Yulong bamboo raft
  3. 3Countryside cycling
  4. 4Light show

The Li River

A cruise to Yangshuo.

The Yulong

Bamboo rafting and cycling.

The show

Impression Sanjie Liu.

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
−9%
Central Vietnam
Pu Luong Day Tour:Trek Villages,Bamboo Rafting, cave or Waterfall
5.0(41)·8 hours
from$50$55/ person
via Viator
Private Home Cooking Class with Shanghai Mama
Shanghai
Private Home Cooking Class with Shanghai Mama
5.0(17)·4 hours
from$199/ 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(11)·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
Yangshuo Cooking Class with Market Trip
Yangshuo
Yangshuo Cooking Class with Market Trip
5.0(60)·4 hours
from$45/ 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 & Yangshuo nature — FAQ

What are the best things to do in Yangshuo?
The top experiences are the Li River cruise, Yulong bamboo rafting, countryside cycling and the light show.
Is Yangshuo better than Guilin?
Many visitors prefer Yangshuo for its scenery and relaxed vibe, while Guilin has the airport and city sights.
Can you cycle in Yangshuo?
Yes — cycling through the rice paddies and karst peaks is one of Yangshuo’s great pleasures.

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