Arrive in Guilin and visit the Two Rivers and Four Lakes scenic area. Explore Riyue Shuangta Cultural Park for panoramic city views. Stay overnight in Guilin. Soak in panoramic views that stretch from ancient landmarks to modern skylines. The juxtaposition of 2,000-year-old temples and glittering towers tells the story of a civilization that honors its past while racing toward the future.

Drive to Longji Rice Terraces and take a cable car up for spectacular views of the layered paddies. Visit Huangluo Yao Village, famous for the long hair of its women. Stay overnight at the terraces.

Take the iconic Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, passing dramatic karst peaks. Explore West Street in the evening and enjoy the Impression Liu Sanjie light show. Cruise down the Li River aboard a bamboo raft as the karst peaks emerge from the morning mist like ink-wash paintings come to life. Water buffalo graze along the banks, cormorant fishermen pole their slender rafts, and each bend reveals another impossible mountain silhouette.

Enjoy bamboo rafting on the Yulong River, cycle through the Ten-mile Gallery, visit Moon Hill and the Big Banyan Tree. Return to Guilin to visit Elephant Trunk Hill before your departure flight.