Guilin Adventure Tour: Rice Terraces, Caves & Bamboo Rafting

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Tour Code: ODY-CN-275

Destination:Guilin, Longsheng, Yangshuo

Duration

7 Days

Tour Type

Private & Bespoke

Tour Style

Classic

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About This Trip

Get ready for an adventure full of challenges and surprises in Guilin! Catch sunrise over Jinkeng Rice Terraces, trek through ancient villages, and experience the rhythms of daily village life. Explore the karst wonders in Swallow Cave with a flashlight, drift gently downstream the Li River on a bamboo raft, blending serene nature with excitement. Cycle along off the beaten paths, walk into lively local markets, and try your hand at farm work. Every day brings you closer to natural landscapes and local culture, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Guilin.

Itinerary Summary

DAY PLACE HIGHLIGHTS
1 Guilin - Longsheng Arrival
2 Longsheng - Guilin Jinkeng Rice Terraces
3 Guilin Cave Exploration, Night Market
4 - 6 Yangshuo Bamboo Raft Drifting Along Li River, Countryside Biking,
Farm Work Experience, Ruyi Mountain
7 Yangshuo Departure
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Day 1: Arrival, Guilin - Longsheng

Upon arrival in Guilin, you'll be greeted and driven about two hours to Tiantou Village in Longsheng County. Nestled in Jinkeng among the Red Yao ethnic group, this mountain village is celebrated for its rolling terraced fields and rich minority culture. Tonight, settle into Tiantou, where the most magnificent terrace views await.

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Longsheng

Day 2: Hike Through Jinkeng Rice Terraces

Rise early and hike about 40 minutes to Music from Paradise viewpoint, the highest point in the Jinkeng Scenic Area, where you can catch sunrise over terraces. Then, trek toward Dazhai Village. Wander through terraced fields and traditional residences, soaking in the peace of original pastoral scenery. Upon reaching Dazhai Village, your private vehicle will transfer you to your hotel in downtown Guilin for some relaxation.

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Guilin

Day 3: Cave Exploration & Night Market

In the morning, take a one-hour car ride to Yanzi Cave for a thrilling cave exploration. Strap in and venture deep into the karst cave, challenge a 20-meter rappel descent, squeeze through twisting passages, and uncover the mysterious natural formations along with some amusing geological facts.

Come evening, return to the city to visit a night food market popular with locals. Wander through the bustling market while trying local street food, get a taste of pickled fruits and spicy snails you've never tried before, soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of Guilin nightlife.

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Guilin

Day 4: Bamboo Raft Drifting & Hike Along the Li River

The Yulong River is the most scenic branch of the Li River and is even more elegant. Follow your guide this morning to discover its beauty in your preferable way, either hiking or biking, and then move forward to a small island on the Li River in Xingping.

The rest of the day is free for you to explore the island, you can hop on a golf cart to travel around the island and glance at the people's life or sit on the terrace of your hotel to relish the rustic tranquility. In the right season or on the correct day, you can also ask for a farmland experience, fruit picking in the orchard or barbecue on the river beach, or a bamboo cruise at night to enjoy the full moon.

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Yangshuo

Day 5: Sunrise at Xianggong Mountain & Ruyi Mountain

In the early morning, ascend Xianggong Mountain to witness the first ray of sunshine over Li River, and enjoy a panoramic view of rolling karst peaks and meandering water - truly a sight to behold.

Afterwards, transfer to Ruyi Mountain. Take a cable car to marvel at the surrounding mountains and challenge the thrilling glass skywalk above awe-inspiring scenery. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure - it's recommended to stroll around West Street, a vibrant hub brimming with the cultural charm of Yangshuo.

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Yangshuo

Day 6: Local Rural Market, Countryside Biking & Farm Work

This morning, join the locals at the "Xu" - a lively fair held on specific dates where locals sell their homegrown produce, having a taste of authentic rural life. Next, cycle toward Fuli Ancient Town for a glimpse into its historic stone streets and traditional minority houses, while passing quaint villages and enjoying the beautiful farmland scenery along the way. For those interested, there's an opportunity to take part in seasonal farm work, such as cutting sugarcane or harvesting rice, adding a hands-on, fun experience to your trip.

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Yangshuo

Day 7: Departure

Your adventure in Guilin comes to a perfect close with a private transfer to the airport. Wrap up your unforgettable memories and farewell to Guilin.

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Richee Family Adventures

05 Aug 2025

Second Honeymoon My wife and I celebrated our 20th anniversary by spending a few weeks touring around Asia. We loved how Odynovo worked with us to craft a tour of what we wanted to see and how we wanted to see it. This was our first time traveling with a private tour guide, and it was truly amazing. they took care of all transportation, tickets, and everywhere we went we had someone who not only spoke our language, but was also very well-versed in the places we were visiting. We saw Beijing and then took a bullet train to Xi'an. In both cities we had tour guides who had done this "a thousand times," and as a result knew all the tricks on where to take the best pictures, what lines to stand in, where to eat, and what not to waste your time seeing. At one point our guide pulled out ponchos from her backpack when it started to rain, while another helped us haggle for a good price on a new suitcase. We were surprised by how much we loved China, and it is safe to say that is because of the quality of service we got from Odynovo. Oh, and the hotels were great, too! In our first hotel my wife fell in love with her breakfast soup that she had to have every morning, while in Xi'an we were right around the corner from the Muslim Night Market and were able to get to it in less than 5 minutes of walking.We are already looking to see what tours we will be doing next through Odynovo, as the service was amazing, the quality was remarkable, and the cost was very worth it for what we received.
Shannon V

05 Aug 2025

Fabulous! We had a fabulous experience with our guide and Odynovo walking the Great Wall of China, and all other sites in Beijing. We loved our Peking duck dinner. It was fabulous. Thank you, Sammie/Jing for a great experience.
domotic d

05 Aug 2025

Beijing Beauty It started off with a friendly face at the airport, with Roy, our tour guide.The week has been such a pleasure and a treat. From adventures to The Great Wall, Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City, to local markets, delicious Beijing food and roof top tea houses.Roy and our driver, Mr. Zhou, were prompt in picking us up and driving us around safely.The knowledge and fact about history and Beijing that Roy knows and explains is amazing and the fact he could answer my weird and inquisitive history questionsnwoth ease was a treat.He made it so easy to enjoy ourselves and absorb all that was around us, he even takes great photos too! 😊Polite, kind and thoughtful and ever patient in letting us take our time with things that interested us.I would highly recommend this tour and Roy again and again.
Zarah B

05 Aug 2025

Amazing travel experience My name is Zarah M. Babangida a Nigerian and i visited Beijing with my colleagues from the office. During our 5 day stay in Beijing, Ms. Eva Ma, was our Tour guide and from the minute we came through the Arrival Gate of the Airport, we were embraced by her alluring smile and warm welcome. She remained consistent with her warmth, a kind and intelligent professional who exuded unique passion not just for her job as a tour guide but, even more so as a proud Chinese woman. Her outstanding insight and knowledge of the sweet Chinese history and heritage left us in awe. I couldn't be more proud and thankful that she was assigned to our group and she made our stay exciting, fun-filled effortless and knowledge packed. I absolutely commend her dedication to work which she depicted throughout our stay. I recommend her to every visiting tourist because to know Eva, is to love her. If it were up to me, i will increase her bonuses or upgrade her salary as i am sure most tourists would want or revisit for her sake first and then perhaps other reasons.Thank you Eva and keep the passion up🙌.

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