Guilin Photography Tour

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Tour Code: ODY-CN-2577

Destination:Guilin, Longsheng, Xingping, Yangshuo

Duration

7 Days

Tour Type

Private & Bespoke

Tour Style

Classic

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About This Trip

Framed by classic viewpoints and golden-hour light, this journey is specially designed for passionate photographers. Capture the harmony of Guilin's landscapes and its people through your lens: the first ray over the Longji Rice Terraces, the bustling market filled with life and chatter, the drifting bamboo rafts among the karst peaks and the Li River, and farmers toiling in the fields. Every step is more than scenery - it's an encounter with Guilin, its cultures and stories. Take your camera, embrace the golden hour, and capture the true spirit of the land.

Itinerary Summary

DAY PLACE HIGHLIGHTS
1 Guilin Arrival, Night Photography Walk Along Rong and Shan Lakes
2 - 3 Longsheng Zhuang and Yao Ethnic Villages, Sunrise Over Longji Rice Terraces, Lively Local Market
4 - 7 Yangshuo Bamboo Raft Drifting Along the Li River, Xianggong Mountain, Thousand-Mile Landscape, Departure
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Day 1: Arrival in Guilin, Night Photography in the City

Arrive in Guilin and settle into your hotel for a brief rest. In the evening, embark on a soft walk to capture the serene beauty of downtown Guilin under dynamic illumination. Stroll around the peaceful Rong and Shan Lakes, with peaceful towers, elegant bridges, and lush trees reflected in shimmering waters, offering countless picture-perfect views.

Guilin

Day 2: Guilin - Longsheng: Zhuang & Yao Ethnic Villages, Rice Terraces

This morning, take a 2.5-hour car ride to Longsheng County. After arriving, explore Guzhuang Village, stepping into traditional Zhuang dwellings where every corner tells stories of the past. Continue to Huangluo Yao Village to photograph the lifestyle of Long-haired Yao women, who treasured flowing hair as a symbol of beauty and fortune for generations.

During the golden hour from 16:30 to 18:30, head up to the Longji Rice Terraces to witness sunset paint the layered fields in shimmering gold, with drifting smoke rising from the village. After nightfall, you can once again turn your lens to the starry night above the terraces.

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Longsheng

Day 3: Longsheng - Guilin: Dawn at the Longji Terraces, Local Daily Scenes

Kick off the day early at 5:30 and ascend to the Longji Terraces, where you can frame a tranquil rural scene of fields and villages against the morning mist. Continue to explore and capture the layered fields and daily rhythms of rural life.

Then, stretch your lens from the peaceful countryside to the lively city, revealing the diverse beauty of Guilin. Later, you may choose to stroll through the bustling Lequn Market or beloved local night market and enjoy some authentic snacks for dinner, recording the energy of Guilin's urban culture.

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Guilin

Day 4: Yangshuo: Bamboo Raft Drifting, Ancient Osmantus Track

This morning, set off to Yangdi Pier for a bamboo raft drifting downstream along the Li River. Photograph the reflections of sunlight, river, and iconic spots such as Nine Horses Fresco Hill and Yellow Cloth Shoal.

At noon, ferry across to Dahebei Village for a hearty lunch. Then hike along the ancient Osmantus Track, capturing the pastoral path, hidden temples, and the sunset glowing over river bends. Under a clear night sky, opt for a private bamboo raft and use your lens to record the dreamlike scene of scattered twinkling fishing lights dancing on the water.

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Yangshuo

Day 5: Yangshuo: Sunrise in Xianggong Mountain, Thousand-Mile Landscape

Start your day with a hike up to Xianggong Mountain, regarded as the best spot to view the panorama of the Li River at dawn. Capture the morning mist and golden light over the river's great bend, a majestic painting unfolding before you. Next, visit Stone City and the "Thousand-Mile Landscape" platform at Wulong Spring, exploring historic architectural ruins and the winding river vistas.

In the afternoon, check into a riverside guesthouse by the Yulong River, where you can enjoy the tranquility of rural life. As dusk falls, make your way to the riverbank for a picturesque scene of the Yulong River bathed in sunset light, with fields and farmhouses surrounding.

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Yangshuo

Day 6: Yangshuo: Yulong River Drifting, Fuli Bridge

Today, hop on a traditional bamboo raft along the Yulong River. As the boatman poles the raft downstream, photograph the ancient Fuli Bridge mirrored in peaceful, flowing water. Later, venture to more remote villages to capture farmers working in their fields, or feel free to tell your guide any additional scenes you'd like to focus on, using your camera to record the authentic countryside of Guilin.

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Yangshuo

Day 7: Yangshuo: Departure

Spend this morning at your leisure, capture rural market, vast orchards, or other charming subjects you may have missed, fully recording the rural charm of Yangshuo. At noon, conclude your journey as your guide transfers you to Guilin Airport, taking home your collection of stunning images and unforgettable memories.

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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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