Day Trips in Southern China

If you only take one day trip from Guilin, make it a cruise along the Li River. This full-day cruise includes a delicious buffet lunch on-board, a visit to the picturesque town of Yangshuo, and a thrilling bamboo rafting excursion along the Yulong River. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Spend a day discovering the pristine Chinese countryside on this Li River Cruise experience. Avoid the stress of language barriers when organizing transport by having round-trip transfers from Guilin included. You'll board a boat and enjoy a peaceful journey along the Li River to Yangshuo. The boat ride will reveal incredible photo opportunities of mountains, bamboo forests, rice fields, and native wildlife. You'll also get a glimpse of quaint local riverside villages that you wouldn't see otherwise.

While staying in the port city of Guangzhou, take advantage of all its must-see spots on this 8-hour tour, which includes pickup and drop-off from downtown hotels. Go from admiring sights at the top of the hourglass-shaped Canton Tower to exploring the 19-building Chen Clan Academy complex. Stop for an authentic lunch of Southern Chinese cuisine before finishing with an hour-long cruise along the Pearl River.

Experience two of Guilin's natural attractions on this day tour that includes a Li River cruise and a visit to Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan). You'll float along the Li River to take in the scenery of karst peaks, with lunch served on board, and then check out the cave to see its reeds and rock formations, illuminated with colored lighting. To end your tour, enjoy an included foot massage.

Hop aboard a catamaran and explore mainland China on this full-day trip from Hong Kong. Your professional guide will take you to some of the nation's most iconic destinations and introduce you to adorable pandas at the Shenzhen Safari Park. Tour the thriving metropolis of Guangzhou and learn more about the Qin Dynasty's terracotta warriors and their horses from your friendly, knowledgeable guide. Experience the beauty, history and excitement of China's third largest city"”formerly known as Canton"”before returning by train. Lunch, transportation and visas are included in the cost of this memorable half-day trip.Please note: Due to tight schedule, this product is not recommended to travelers who need to leave Hong Kong on the same day.

The karst landscapes and countryside charm of the Li River make a Li River cruise a Guilin must-do. Spare yourself the crowding of public transport and coach tours with a private driver and discover the stories behind the karst as you cruise with a private guide. Enjoy time in Yangshuo's notorious West Street before your driver returns you to your hotel.

Explore the beautiful Longsheng region during this full-day private tour from Guilin or Yangshuo. Take in the rice terrace views aroud Longji area, visit Pingan village of Zhuang ethic, taste local delicious food, discover the water system of rice terrace, which is called Important Agricuture Heritage  and more.This tour is a great opportunity to explore more of the natural beauty of the Guangxi province in a short amount of time. Take a full-day private tour in Longji region See Pingan village and take in the views of Rice Terrace Yao ethnic woman long hair demostration Globally Important Agricuture Heritage System listed by FAO Enjoy a personalized experience with a private guide and vehicle

Journey through Guilin's enchanting landscapes on this full-day tour of the region's highlights from Shanghai, including lunch and round-trip flights from Shanghai to Guilin. Keep your camera close by as you journey through the dramatic karst landscapes, stopping to admire natural landmarks like Elephant Trunk Hill and take in the views from the 203-foot (62-meter) peak of Fubo Hill. After lunch, venture underground to view ancient artworks in the Thousand Buddha Cave and explore the beautiful Reed Flute Cave.

Explore the beautiful Yangshuo region during this full-day private tour from Guilin. Take in the views from the Xiangong Mountain, visit a local farmer's market, cruise down tributaries of the Li River on a bamboo raft, explore small villages, and more. This tour is a great opportunity to explore more of the natural beauty of the Guangxi province in a short amount of time.

Skip the lines and explore all of Guangzhou's most remarkable historic buildings in one day on this guided tour. Instead of tiring yourself out walking from site to site, drive straight from your hotel to the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, a highly-regarded example of local Lingnan Architecture built near the turn of the twentieth century. From there, stop in at Yuexiu Hill, and then explore the fifteen-thousand-year-old Temple of the Six Banyan Trees.

Burst through the language barrier and immerse in a land of old-time serenity on this door-to-door Guilin guided tour, with no more than six people in your group. Stroll along the peaceful pathways of Daxu Old Town; marvel at the stalactites and stalagmites of Reed Flute Cave; savor hand-pulled Guilin rice noodles; and stroll besides the city's calm waters, known as "Two Rivers and Four Lakes".

Discover Longsheng and China's rich minority culture on a full-day guided tour from Guilin. Take an easy walk around to snap photos of the famous Longji Rice Terraces and admire spectacular views of the cultivated mountain expanses. Have lunch in Pingan Zhuang Village and learn from your guide about the local Zhuang and Yao communities. Then relax as your round-trip transportation returns you to your Guilin hotel. A great trip for photographers!