Bottom line: The three essential Guilin attractions are the Li River, Yangshuo, and Longji Rice Terraces. Each guide below covers driving access, parking, best time, and where to stay.

Longji Rice Terraces

How to drive, park, and hike the terraces. Best viewpoints and hotels.

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Longji Day Trip by Bus

A one-day public-transport itinerary from Guilin to Jinkeng Dazhai and Ping'an.

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Yangshuo

Driving, cycling, and the best things to do in the karst countryside.

Li River cruise with karst mountains
Li River cruise with karst mountains
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Li River Cruise

Cruise options, how to combine with a road trip, and parking tips.

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Xingping Ancient Town

The real-life 20 RMB view, old street walks, Laozhai Mountain sunset, and cormorant fishermen.

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Yulong River Cycling

The best countryside bike loop: rice fields, karst peaks, bamboo rafts, and quiet village lanes.

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All attraction guides

Longji Rice Terraces panoramic view in Guangxi China
Longji Rice Terraces panoramic view in Guangxi China

Every standalone attraction guide on the site, with what each one is best for:

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Yulong River bamboo raft in Yangshuo countryside
Yulong River bamboo raft in Yangshuo countryside

Our road trip routes connect all three attractions into practical itineraries.

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Guides by visitor country

Ticket prices, real-name entry rules, and how much walking each site involves, written for visitors from one country:

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Outdoor adventures

Beyond the standard sights, Yangshuo is one of Asia's best-known destinations for rock climbing and canyoneering, with hundreds of bolted routes on limestone towers, guided via ferrata, and bamboo rafting on the Yulong River. See the Yangshuo climbing, canyoneering and via ferrata guide for crags, prices, and how to book.

For the region's cultural calendar — the Zhuang Third of Third, Longji's Hanging-Clothes Festival, and the Li River fishing-fire nights — see our Guilin, Yangshuo & Longji festivals guide.

For a hands-on food experience, our Yangshuo cooking class guide covers beer fish, rice noodles, and how to book.

For the full set of things to do beyond the sights, see our Guilin & Yangshuo experiences guide — cormorant fishing, the Impression show, cooking classes, and the Longji harvest.

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Written by TripWayes Editorial Team

We are a small team of China travel researchers, local drivers, and former tour planners based in and around Guilin. Every route, price, and rule is cross-checked against first-hand local sources and updated regularly.

Last updated: 2026-10-16 · Editorial policy