Tour Overview
Centered on the spectacular Longji Rice Terraces, this 4-day private journey blends magnificent layered agricultural landscapes and classic Guilin karst scenery. Immerse in authentic Zhuang village lifestyles, capture terrace sunrise and sunset, cruise the poetic Li River, and taste genuine ethnic delicacies. Enjoy slow-paced, immersive sightseeing with carefully selected local boutique accommodations.
Highlights
Detailed Itinerary
Arrive in Guilin. Your guide and driver will meet you at the airport or railway station, then transfer you to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours to relax and explore at your leisure.
Evening Optional: Two Rivers and Four Lakes Night Cruise – Cruise along interconnected city waterways to view the lit Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas, shimmering waterside pavilions and landscaped night scenery.

Travel to Longji Mountain area, explore core terraced scenic spots, take cable cars for bird’s-eye views, visit ancient Zhuang villages, and overnight in a mountain terrace homestay.
After breakfast, depart from Guilin downtown to Longji Rice Terraces, a world-famous ancient agricultural wonder carved by Zhuang people over a thousand years. Longji Jinkeng Terraces & Cable Car Ride: Take the panoramic cable car ascending the mountain, overlooking endless layered terraces winding along steep mountain slopes. The cascading field layers stretch endlessly, forming stunning wave-like natural textures unique to Longji.
Golden Buddha Top Viewpoint: The core sunset viewing platform of Longji. Standing at the high altitude overlook, you can capture the full view of overlapping terraces, distant mountain ranges and scattered Zhuang stilted villages.
Ancient Zhuang Village Visit: Walk through well-preserved traditional Zhuang stilted wooden villages. Observe local daily lifestyles, ancient wooden architectures and ethnic customs inherited for centuries. - Terrace sunset professional photography service - Traditional Zhuang costume photoshoot in ancient village - Handicraft experience of local Zhuang folk art

Watch stunning terrace sunrise over sea of clouds, explore minority villages by yourself, then drive to Yangshuo for relaxed countryside sightseeing.
Start your day early to witness the most breathtaking moment of Longji. Soft morning sunlight spills over layered fields, paired with lingering mountain mist, creating dreamlike ink-wash pastoral scenery. The entire terrace valley is wrapped in gentle golden glow.
In the afternoon, depart the terraced mountains and head to Yangshuo. Stroll West Street to experience the blend of local folk atmosphere and international style, and settle in a Yangshuo boutique mountain-view hotel. - Early morning terrace mist hiking tour - Ethnic group interactive cultural exchange experience

Explore Yangshuo pastoral landscapes, enjoy classic Li River scenery, visit natural karst caves, then transfer back to Guilin for departure. Yulong River Countryside Sightseeing: Known as the “Little Li River”. Wander along the limpid waterway surrounded by dense bamboo forests, green rice fields and scattered karst peaks, enjoying the most serene pastoral scenery of Yangshuo. Reed Flute Cave: A world-class karst cave treasure hailed as “Nature’s Art Palace”. Colorful lighting illuminates bizarre stalactites and stalagmites, forming vivid natural stone landscapes shaped over millions of years. Ten-Mile Gallery Scenic Corridor: Drive through the iconic pastoral corridor, passing Moon Hill and Big Banyan Tree, featuring rolling karst peaks and open rural scenery. After finishing all scenic visits, enjoy free leisure time before your private transfer to Guilin airport or station for departure. 
What’s Included
✅ Private exclusive car transportation and professional driver throughout the tour
✅ Experienced English-speaking private tour guide service
✅ 3 nights carefully selected boutique accommodation (city hotel + terrace homestay + Yangshuo mountain view hotel)
✅ All entrance fees for listed scenic spots and Longji terrace cable car ticket
✅ Daily meals as marked in itinerary
✅ Complimentary bottled drinking water every day
✅ Pre-trip travel consultation and flexible schedule adjustment service
What’s Not Included
❌ International or domestic airfare, train and high-speed rail tickets
❌ Personal travel accident insurance
❌ Meals not marked in the itinerary
❌ Optional experience items, performance tickets and photography services
❌ Personal expenses such as souvenirs and shopping fees
❌ Tips for guide and driver
