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Guilin and Longji Rice Terraces in 4 Days

Guilin Longji Rice Terrace 4 Day Tour

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Guilin & Longji Rice Terraces Tour

Guilin & Longji Rice Terraces 4-Day Private Tour

📍 Guilin / Longji / Yangshuo ⏱ 4 Days ⭐

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

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- In-depth Longji Terraces Immersion: Explore layered thousand-year-old terraces, covering core viewing platforms for sunrise, sunset and panoramic valley vistas.
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- Authentic Zhuang Village Overnight: Stay in traditional stilted wooden houses deep in the terraced mountains to experience original ethnic rural life.
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- Classic Li River Karst Cruise: Sail the iconic waterway lined with stacked limestone peaks, witnessing Guilin’s world-famous ink-wash scenery.
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- Genuine Local Ethnic Cuisine: Taste signature terrace specialties including bamboo tube rice, native chicken stew and homemade farmhouse dishes.
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- Flexible Private Itinerary: Fully adjustable schedule with private car and exclusive guide, tailored to photography and sightseeing preferences.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Guilin – Urban Scenery & River Night View

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.

Arrival in Guilin – Urban Scenery & River Night View
Day 2Guilin → Longji Rice Terraces – Terrace Panorama & Zhuang Village Culture

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

Guilin → Longji Rice Terraces – Terrace Panorama & Zhuang Village Culture
Day 3Longji Terraces Sunrise → Yangshuo

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

Longji Terraces Sunrise – Ethnic Village Exploration → Yangshuo
Day 4Yangshuo Classic Scenery – Li River Highlights & Departure

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

Yangshuo Classic Scenery – Li River Highlights & Departure

Travel Tips

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- Best Travel Season: April–May for green terraces and misty mountains; September–October for golden harvest terrace scenery.
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- Wear non-slip comfortable walking shoes for terrace mountain roads and cave sightseeing.
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- Mountain temperature changes greatly in morning and evening, please prepare layered clothing.
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- Inform us of any dietary allergies or special needs in advance for customized meals.
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- Carry your passport properly for hotel check-in and scenic spot registration.