3-Day Classic Guilin & Yangshuo Private Tour

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Duration 3 Days
Route Guilin → Yangshuo
Entry City Guilin
Exit City Yangshuo

Overview

Quick Answer

The 3-Day Classic Guilin and Yangshuo Private Tour is a 3-day private tour from Guilin to Yangshuo. Its main experiences are central Guilin and its night cruise, the Li River and Xingping, and Yangshuo and the Yulong River.

The route travels from Guilin to Yangshuo without adding an unnecessary detour.

Built around central Guilin and its night cruise, with the Li River and Xingping as another main focus, this itinerary is best suited to travelers who prefer a guided route with flexible pacing and private transfers. Private transport supports a measured pace from Guilin to Yangshuo while preserving the route order below.

Tour Highlights

  • See Elephant Trunk Hill and Jingjiang Princes' City before walking through East-West Alley.
  • Take the Two Rivers and Four Lakes night cruise when the booked operating time allows.
  • Travel down the Li River through the karst landscape around Xingping and continue to Yangshuo.
  • Explore the Yulong River and Ten-Mile Gallery before the final transfer from Yangshuo.

Itinerary at a Glance

Day Place Main plan
Day 1 Guilin Guilin City
Day 2 Yangshuo Li River to Yangshuo
Day 3 Yangshuo Hotel check-out and departure transfer

Tour at a Glance

Travel style private tour
Duration 3 days
Route Guilin to Yangshuo
Activity level Balanced
Best for travelers who prefer a guided route with flexible pacing and private transfers
When to go Spring or autumn; other seasons depend on the route

Good to Know Before You Go

Pace and Physical Demands

Balanced. Most days pair one main sightseeing area with local transfers and enough time to move between hotels without rushing every stop. Use the daily plan to understand the walking required around central Guilin and its night cruise and the travel time between overnight stops.

Season and Reservations

Spring and autumn are usually comfortable. Check public-holiday crowds, summer heat or rain, and seasonal opening hours against the exact travel dates. For the 3-Day Classic Guilin and Yangshuo Private Tour, confirm current access and any timed entry for the Li River and Xingping after choosing the dates.

  • Before booking the 3-Day Classic Guilin and Yangshuo Private Tour, check current opening hours and reservation rules, especially around Chinese public holidays.

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Customize This China Tour

Share your dates, group size and hotel preference through Plan My Trip. Tell us if central Guilin and its night cruise is a priority for your group. Hotel level, pace and selected activities can be adjusted while keeping the travel sequence realistic. We will verify availability and return with a trip-specific plan and price.

Daily Itinerary

Guilin City on the 3-Day Classic Guilin & Yangshuo Private Tour
Day 1: Guilin City.

Visit Elephant Trunk Hill and Jingjiang Princes' City, then walk through East-West Alley for the old-city setting and local food. Finish with the Two Rivers and Four Lakes night cruise when it is included and operating.

Li River to Yangshuo on the 3-Day Classic Guilin & Yangshuo Private Tour
Day 2: Li River to Yangshuo.

Travel from Guilin toward Yangshuo by the confirmed Li River cruise or raft section, passing the karst scenery around Xingping. Continue to Yangshuo after disembarkation and spend the evening around West Street.

Yangshuo Countryside and Departure on the 3-Day Classic Guilin & Yangshuo Private Tour
Day 3: Yangshuo Countryside and Departure.

Explore the Yulong River and a suitable section of the Ten-Mile Gallery before departure. Return for the luggage and transfer to the booked airport or railway station, allowing enough time for the road journey from Yangshuo.

What's Included & Excluded

What is included in this tour

Included

  • The scheduled guide and transport support for this private tour
  • Accommodation for the 2 overnight stops shown in the itinerary
  • Admission or activity arrangements for central Guilin and its night cruise, plus the Li River and Xingping, when listed for the departure
  • Transport needed to travel from Guilin through to Yangshuo

Before payment, check the dated service list for the arrangements around central Guilin and its night cruise and the overnight stops.

What is Not Included in this tour

Not Included

  • Flights, trains or other services outside the route from Guilin through to Yangshuo
  • Travel documents, visa costs and travel insurance
  • Unlisted meals, optional activities and hotel upgrades
  • Personal spending and costs following a missed or changed connection

Frequently Asked Questions

This 3-day itinerary travels from Guilin to Yangshuo. Its main experiences are central Guilin and its night cruise, the Li River and Xingping, and Yangshuo and the Yulong River.

Balanced. The daily plan explains how much walking, steps or uneven ground is associated with central Guilin and its night cruise, separately from road or rail time.

Spring and autumn are usually comfortable. Check public-holiday crowds, summer heat or rain, and seasonal opening hours against the exact travel dates. Recheck local weather, opening days and any seasonal access once your dates are set.

Reservation needs vary by stop. Once the date is confirmed, the booking summary will identify any timed admission, workshop or performance for central Guilin and its night cruise and the Li River and Xingping, together with the transport required that day.

Yes. Hotel level, pace and time at central Guilin and its night cruise can be adjusted before booking, provided the revised sequence still leaves enough time for the Li River and Xingping and the remaining daily visits.