Guilin 4-Day Itinerary: Li River Cruise, Yangshuo & Longji Rice Terraces: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Guilin 4-Day Itinerary: Li River Cruise, Yangshuo & Longji Rice Terraces: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Karst peaks, a bamboo-raft river cruise, cycling through Yangshuo’s countryside and the layered terraces of Longji.

Mainland ChinaNaturePhotogenicFamilyFirst-timers
Length4 days / 3 nights
CitiesGuilin, Yangshuo, Longji
CurrencyCNY Chinese yuan
Best time to goApr–Oct has green scenery but more rain; Oct–Nov is dry and clear, and Longji terraces are golden in Oct.

Day-by-day overview

Day 1Arrive × Two Rivers and Four Lakes

14:00🚗 Transport
Arrive at Guilin Liangjiang KWL
Type / No.Flight
Foreign visitors: carry your passport; many venues and trains need it, and mobile payments may need setup in advance.
16:00🏨 Stay
Check in (add your hotel)
Type / platformHotel
Check-in / out15:00 / 11:00
18:30📍 Sight
Sun & Moon Pagodas at night
Suggested time2 hrs
Ticketsbook
🌙 Night view📸 Photo spot

Day 2Li River cruise to Yangshuo

08:30📍 Sight
Li River cruise (Guilin → Yangshuo)
Suggested time5 hrs
Ticketsbook
Water levels affect routes; confirm the cruise operates and book via a reputable operator.
📸 Photo spot🎟 Book ahead
15:00🏨 Stay
Check in (add your hotel)
Type / platformHotel
Check-in / out15:00 / 11:00
16:30📍 Sight
West Street & Impression Liu Sanjie show (optional)
Suggested time3 hrs
Ticketsbook
🌙 Night view🛍 Shopping list

Day 3Yangshuo countryside

09:00📍 Sight
Cycle Yulong River & Moon Hill
Suggested time5 hrs
TicketsBuy on site
Hire bikes locally; wear sunscreen.
📸 Photo spot🧴 Sunscreen
15:30📍 Sight
Yulong River bamboo raft
Suggested time1.5 hrs
TicketsBuy on site
📸 Photo spot
19:00🍽 Food
Beer fish dinner
MealDinner
🍜 Must-eat

Day 4Longji terraces × fly home

07:30🏨 Stay
Check out
Type / platformHotel
Check-in / out15:00 / 11:00
08:00🚗 Transport
Transfer to Longji (about 2.5 hrs from Guilin)
Type / No.Bus / coach
LocationGuilin 🧭
10:30📍 Sight
Longji Rice Terraces viewpoints
Suggested time3 hrs
Ticketsbook
Mountain roads; allow buffer for the flight.
📸 Photo spot
15:00🚗 Transport
Return to Guilin and airport
Type / No.Bus / coach
LocationLongji 🧭
19:00🚗 Transport
Head to the airport and fly home
Type / No.Flight
Aim to reach the airport 2.5–3 hours before an international flight.

🎟 Book these before you go

🌦 Monthly temperatures: Guilin & Yangshuo

City / monthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Guilin & Yangshuo
High / low
10°
5°
12°
7°
16°
11°
22°
16°
27°
20°
30°
23°
33°
25°
33°
25°
31°
23°
26°
18°
19°
12°
13°
7°

(typical averages — check the forecast before you go)

FAQ

How many days does Guilin 4-Day Itinerary: Li River Cruise, Yangshuo & Longji Rice Terraces take?

It’s planned as 4 days / 3 nights with 14 stops (6 sights and 1 meals). Copy it and add or remove stops to suit your pace.

What should I book in advance?

We recommend booking or buying ahead: Li River cruise (Guilin → Yangshuo).

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