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Yangshuo: Natural Scenery and Folk Culture Private Day Trip
Product code 5625787P7
From
From USD 7
Dates
Feb 14, 2026 to Feb 23, 2026
Start times
10:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 9:00 AM
Travelers
Adult ages 2-70
Options
Route A, Route B, Bonfire Show + Cycling, Route C
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Duration
9 hours to 13 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Mandarin Chinese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Chongqing
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From
From USD 7
Yangshuo: Natural Scenery and Folk Culture Private Day Trip





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Duration
9 hours to 13 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Mandarin Chinese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Chongqing
Why Travelers Love This
Explore the charm of Xingping Ancient Town and the stunning Li River on this full-day tour from Guilin. Stroll through historic streets, visit the iconic Huangbu Reflection, and enjoy a scenic cruise or bamboo raft ride along the Li River, taking in highlights like Nine-Horse Painting Mountain. Choose between various activities such as biking in the Ten-Mile Gallery, traditional fan painting workshop in Fuli, or adventurous rafting on the Yulong River. Conclude your day with free time at West Street, soaking in the vibrant cultural scene, and optional evening entertainment like Impression Sanjie Liu/Guilin Eternal Love, or participate in the lively Dong King's Night Banquet with bonfire interaction. - Choose from three types of routes to explore Yangshuo’s scenery and experience it more deeply.
Overview
Explore the charm of Xingping Ancient Town and the stunning Li River on this full-day tour from Guilin. Stroll through historic streets, visit the iconic Huangbu Reflection, and enjoy a scenic cruise or bamboo raft ride along the Li River, taking in highlights like Nine-Horse Painting Mountain. Choose between various activities such as biking in the Ten-Mile Gallery, traditional fan painting workshop in Fuli, or adventurous rafting on the Yulong River. Conclude your day with free time at West Street, soaking in the vibrant cultural scene, and optional evening entertainment like Impression Sanjie Liu/Guilin Eternal Love, or participate in the lively Dong King's Night Banquet with bonfire interaction. - Choose from three types of routes to explore Yangshuo’s scenery and experience it more deeply.
What's Included
Included
English speaking private guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Bamboo Craft in Xingping Town
3 Star Li River Cruise Ticket
Cycling in Ten Mile Gallery ( Shi Li Hua Lang)
Dong King's Night Banquet Bonfire Show
Yulong River Rafting
Impression of Sanjie Liu/Guilin Eternal Love Night Show Ticket
Fan painting workshop in Fuli Ancient Town
Meals
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hour
Stop 1
Stroll through the millennium-old ancient town, along the bluestone-paved paths and among the old houses and folk residences, feeling the tranquility of time. This is the location where the background pattern of the 20-yuan RMB note was taken, so don't forget to take a photo with the classic scenery.
Stop 2
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 2
Take a boat ride along the most scenic stretch of the Li River (electric bamboo rafts or sightseeing boats are recommended). "The boat sails on the blue waves, and people seem to be traveling in a painting." Admire up close the wonders such as the Yellow Cloth Reflection and Nine-Horse Painting Hill, and immerse yourself in the poetic scenery where mountains and waters blend into one.
Stop 3
2 hoursAdmission not included
Stop 3
Nestled along the Li River, Fulli Ancient Town is a millennium-old sanctuary hailed as "China's Hometown of Fan Painting", boasting primitive tranquility amid mountains and rivers. Its most charming scene lies in the leisurely sight of families drying painted fans everywhere, and the most precious experience is the in-depth immersive fan painting intangible cultural heritage handcraft. In the antique fan art workshops, follow inheritors to learn traditional techniques like bamboo selection, paper cutting, painting and mounting, and personally depict Guilin's landscapes and the Li River's beauty on the fan surface. Between brush strokes, you not only feel the craftsmanship temperature of the millennium-old intangible heritage, but also take away this unique poetic landscape and cultural memory, letting the breeze carry the fan's fragrance and preserve the elegant feelings of the journey.
Stop 4
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 4
This is a genuine human-powered rafting experience, allowing you to enjoy the tranquility of "a boat floating on the blue waves, people traveling in a painting". The slight thrill when passing the dam and the picturesque scenery reflected in the water are experiences that cannot be replaced by motorized boats on the Lijiang River.
Stop 5
2 hours
Stop 5
The Ten-Mile Gallery is a poetic sanctuary winding through karst peaks, like a scrolling ink wash painting by nature. Cycling along, verdant mountains rise like dark eyebrows, terraced fields glow with lush greenery, and the Yulong River meanders like a jade ribbon. Moon Hill’s natural arch transforms with every turn, while the millennium-old banyan tree shelters the legend of Liu Sanjie’s romance. Villages with curling smoke dot the landscape, and the breeze carries the scent of rice and bamboo. Every step immerses you in poetry, embodying the delicate grace and tranquility of Guibei’s countryside.
Stop 6
1 hour
Stop 6
West Street, a landmark in Yangshuo, which is a meeting point of Chinese and Western cultures. The street is lined with shops on both sides, where you can browse for handicrafts, sample snacks, enjoy a cup of coffee, and soak up the bustling atmosphere of the marketplace. "Stroll, eat, play, and savor the leisurely afternoon."
Stop 7
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 7
The Dong King's Night Banquet is a grand outdoor song-and-dance bonfire celebration that showcases the rich ethnic customs of the Dong and Miao peoples in Guangxi. Nestled in the Yangshuo Tianlai Butterfly Spring Scenic Area, this evening gala themed on Dong-Miao culture authentically recreates a series of age-old traditions passed down for thousands of years. These vivid scenes include the hospitality of wine to welcome guests, antiphonal singing by village maidens, greetings with lusheng music, the romantic "singing while wandering and sitting by the moon" ritual, the resounding Dong Grand Chorus, the solemn Dong King's sacrifice ceremony, and the lively bonfire Duoyeh dance carnival. All performances take place amidst the exquisitely traditional architecture of the Miao and Dong villages, including the covered wind-and-rain corridor, the melodious Tianlai Drum Tower, and the Duoyeh Square, where visitors can join in the singing, dancing, and joyful revelry.
Stop 8
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 8
The impression of Sanjie Liu is a brand-new conceptual outdoor landscape show that integrates uniqueness, artistry, spectacularity, ethnicity and visual splendor.Inherited from the legend of Guangxi singer Liu Sanjie, but not limited to the story of one person, but the use of Chinese traditional painting composition and techniques into the real mountains and water, combined with the unique rhythm and rhyme of ethnic minority songs, the natural scenery along the Li River, the life and work of fishermen and villagers, the folk customs of ethnic minorities, etc., through visual effects and artistic arrangement to integrate and present.
Stop 9
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 9
Located on Qianguqing Avenue, Yangshuo, Guilin Romance Show is a cultural-tourism landmark co-created by Songcheng Performance and Guilin Tourism. Since opening in July 2018, it takes Guilin’s millennium-old civilization as the thread, becoming a cultural resort attracting visitors to travel through time.The core eponymous song and dance show is its soul, connecting past and present through five chapters: Call of the Ancients, Songs Over the Land, Love in Rice Noodles, Prince Jingjiang's Mansion and Liu Sanjie. With top audio-visual technology, it creates a shocking feast in 3D space, vividly presenting Guangxi's legends amid Lijiang's landscapes—from ancient ancestors' life to the joy of ethnic song festivals.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Health Other
Not recommended for travelers over 70 years old or under 1 year old
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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