4-Day Guilin Yangshuo Deluxe Private Tour
Discover stunning karst landscapes on our 4-day private deluxe Guilin tour. Enjoy Li River cruise, hot air balloon, bamboo rafting, VIP real-scene show and authentic local cultural experiences with private car and English-speaking guide.
Tour Highlights
- Top-tier 4-star upper deck Li River cruise with onboard buffet
- Yangshuo hot air balloon sightseeing + VIP Impression Sanjie Liu show
- Relaxing Yulong River bamboo raft & mysterious Silver Cave tour
- Hands-on rural DIY cooking & authentic Guilin oil tea feast
- Traditional folk culture experience & ancient Jingjiang Princes’ City visit
- Iconic Elephant Trunk Hill, landmark symbol of Guilin
- Full private vehicle, English guide and comfortable 4-star hotel accommodation
Day 1: Guilin Arrival & Airport Pick-up
Your guide and driver will greet you at Guilin Airport or railway station, then transfer you to downtown hotel for check-in and free rest time.
Recommended Local Dinner
Taste Guilin rice noodles, taro braised pork, Li River fish and stuffed river snails. Average cost: ¥60–80 per person.
Day 2: Li River Cruise • Hot Air Balloon • Impression Sanjie Liu
09:00–12:00 4-Star Li River Upper Deck Cruise (4 hours)
Pier shuttle bus: ¥15 per guest at your own expense.
This luxury cruise delivers the classic Guilin karst scenery. You will pass Huangbu Beach (landscape on the 20 RMB banknote), Nine-Horse Painting Hill and Xingping Ancient Town, surrounded by layered green peaks and clear river water.
12:00–13:00 Onboard Buffet Lunch
Savor authentic Guangxi dishes, fresh fruits and drinks while enjoying riverside mountain views.
13:30–17:00 Hot Air Balloon & VIP Impression Sanjie Liu Show
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Hot Air Balloon (15 mins) Float over endless karst peaks and countryside, capturing panoramic Yangshuo mountain scenery from the sky.
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Impression Sanjie Liu VIP Show (60 mins) Zhang Yimou’s iconic outdoor live performance, taking Li River and mountains as natural stage, featuring Zhuang and Yao folk songs and gorgeous light effects.
Dinner Suggestion
West Street food street: Yangshuo beer fish, bamboo tube rice and seasonal stir-fries. Average cost: ¥70–90 per person.
Day 3: Silver Cave • Yulong River Bamboo Raft • Riverside Photography
09:00–12:00 Silver Cave & Two-Person Yulong Bamboo Raft
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Silver Cave (60 mins) 4A-level karst cave famous for glowing stalactites, stone pillars and underground waterfalls, lit with colorful lights to create a fairyland underground scene.
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Yulong River Bamboo Raft (50 mins) Known as "Little Li River", the Yulong River features crystal water, green peaks and quiet villages, praised by global landscape experts as China’s most beautiful rural waterway.
12:00–13:00 Rural DIY Cooking Experience
Standard fee ¥100 per person. Cook local farm dishes with fresh seasonal ingredients, or dine at nearby farm restaurants separately.
13:30–17:00 Yulong River Scenic Photography
Calm water mirrors rolling peaks, with egrets and ancient villages along the riverbank, ideal for landscape and portrait shooting in all light conditions.
Dinner Suggestion
Farmhouse braised duck, wild greens and local rice wine. Average cost: ¥60–80 per person.
Day 4: Elephant Trunk Hill • Oil Tea Feast • Jingjiang Princes’ City & Departure
09:00–12:00 Elephant Trunk Hill (50 mins)
City symbol of Guilin, a unique karst mountain shaped like an elephant drinking from the Li River, formed over 200 million years by natural water erosion.
12:00–13:00 Featured Guilin Oil Tea Feast
Traditional northern Guangxi ethnic snack set meal, standard charge ¥100 per guest. Independent dining options are available nearby.
13:00–17:00 Jingjiang Princes’ City & Solitary Beauty Peak
Included cultural activities: ancient stone rubbing & imperial scholar experience.
This Ming Dynasty royal palace was built 30 years earlier than Beijing’s Forbidden City, a miniature ancient imperial complex. Climb Solitary Beauty Peak to view the famous inscription "Guilin’s mountains and waters rank first under heaven".
After sightseeing, our driver will transfer you to Guilin airport or station according to your departure schedule to finish your tour.
Inclusions
- Full private vehicle & round trip airport/station transfers
- 3 nights 4-star hotel twin room (minimum 2 travelers)
- Professional full-day English tour guide service
- Entrance tickets to all listed scenic spots
- Pre-arranged featured meals & cultural experience activities
- Complete itinerary planning and reservation service
Exclusions
- Intercity round-trip air/train tickets
- Self-paid dinners, personal snacks and beverages
- Li River pier shuttle bus fee
- Single room supplement & hotel upgrade extra cost
- Travel insurance, visa fees and all personal spending
- Optional scenic add-ons and voluntary consumption
Price Remark
The listed price applies for groups of 2 guests or more. Rates will be adjusted for different group sizes, hotel grades or customized itinerary changes.
