4 Days Guilin Essence and Yangshuo Countryside Tour
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 18 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is 4 Days Guilin Essence and Yangshuo Countryside Tour worth booking?
4 Days Guilin Essence and Yangshuo Countryside Tour is a 96-hour experience in Guilin, China, from $659 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 18 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 72 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 71 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (18)
- Duration
- 96 hours
- From
- $659 per person
Visit Guilin’s top attractions on a private tour that features a Li River cruise. Set out on a Li River cruise, passing through gorgeous landscapes en route to Yangshuo. See West Street and local villages before returnin
What you get
- Hotel accommodation on twin-sharing room
- Private English-speaking guide and private driver with air-conditioned car
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Entrance fees to tourist sites
- Complimentary bottled water
About this experience
Visit Guilin’s top attractions on a private tour that features a Li River cruise. Set out on a Li River cruise, passing through gorgeous landscapes en route to Yangshuo. See West Street and local villages before returning to Guilin. Your private guide shares informative commentary throughout your tour, which includes transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off.
What's included
Included
- Hotel accommodation on twin-sharing room
- Private English-speaking guide and private driver with air-conditioned car
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Entrance fees to tourist sites
- Complimentary bottled water
Not included
- Air or train fares to and from Guilin
- Gratuities to guide and driver
- Not suitable for people over 80 years old
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Travel China Guide
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We guarantee 100% No Shopping Stops in our tours. For those who do not mention "No Shopping", usually they have shopping stops, even you don't see any shopping related words in their itineraries. By taking a shopping tour, your time spent on attractions will be shortened, and you might be pressured to purchase overpriced items. The tea ceremony is also a trap with commissions. So, to thoroughly enjoy the trip, you are suggested to choose a tour without any annoying shopping stops.
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 18 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Small groups
4 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
18 verified traveler reviews for 4 Days Guilin Essence and Yangshuo Countryside Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Spectacular Zhangjiajie
This was part of our 12-day private tour by Travel China Guide. We visited Zhangjiajie as well as Fenghuang. It was amazing and once in a life time experience. Our local guide LJ was exceptional. Very efficient, attentive, accommodating, kind, and great communicator. Our multi generational group of 18 thoroughly enjoyed our time in this spectacular region of China. Thank you LJ!
Response from the operator: Dear GD, thank you for your cheerful post! It gives us endless joy to have your satisfaction of our service. Thank you for choosing us. We look forward to offering you with more wonderful journeys! Best regards.
via Tripadvisor
Best way to explore Guilin
Our guide, Lily Cao, was absolutely incredible. We were always well looked after and were blown away by the beauty of Guilin and Yangshuo. She had so much knowledge and was such pleasant company the whole trip - we had so much fun with her. Outside of our itinerary we asked about rock climbing and buying local tea. Within minutes Lily hooked us up with great climbing guides, a whole tea experience, etc. And in addition to our planned meals Lily brought us local fruits to try and made sure we always had what we needed. Couldn’t have asked for more. (Our driver Mr. Tree was great too!)
Response from the operator: Dear Kevin R, thank you so much for your detailed post! We are so delighted to see your Guilin trip was memorable. Our travel experts know very well of the best routes for perfect experience. Thank you for trusting us. We look forward to traveling with you soon. Best regards, TravelChinaGuide Tours.
via Tripadvisor
Unknown land of beauty // Guangxi
This was our first experience with Odinovo travel agency. They specialize in small group or family individual travel. The experience was overall superior in spite of the fact that we demanded higher standard accommodations and transportation, which are not easy to find, they are scarce in small towns. The quality of hotels in Guilin (where they are based) and other smaller places was superior. Guanchzou is more business town and hotel was Crowne Plaza conventional business hotel, a bit worn down. Not liked it. I admit the ignorant about the region and conventional sites here. Mola Xiao had put together a program that appears to be a good fit to our preferences and interests. Travel documents, particularly for Chinese trains, the prepared as early as possible, and getting around the train where no one understands English. Getting to platform at the train station, boarding the train registration - all of these things are not immediately apparent to a visitor.
via Tripadvisor
Friendly and Knowledgeable
We had an amazing experience with Booking through Tour China Guide. Our tour guide, Kathy, and driver were amazing. We had an elderly member in our group and they were very patience and caring towards her. Our guide and driver are locals so they were very knowledgeable about the area and shared a lot about the local culture and food. Our tour guide also took picture and videos of our trip
Response from the operator: Dear Chris L, thank you for taking time to post your Guilin experience! What we strive for is to offer you smooth and enjoyable trips at the most reasonable price. It’s very encouraging to have your satisfaction, which is also a great impetus for our improvement. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to serve you again! Best regards.
via Tripadvisor
2-days Guilin private tour: Li River, Longji rice terrace
The best private tour experience I had so far travelling in China! Tour guide, QiuyanLi, was doing all possible to make my short 2-days trip full of new experiences and emotions! She shared a lot of interesting facts about the region, local culture and traditions of minorities, even helped to communciate with them. I really enjoyed Li River cruise and QiuyanLi helped me to capture best moments including famous '20 yuan' photo. I would also highly recommend everyone to visit Longji rice terrace. For me, as foreigner it was first time to see rice terrace and I was really impressed. QiuyanLi gave me a lesson on how to grow rice and build rice field, now feel myself almost an expert :).
Response from the operator: Dear Iryna, Greetings! Thanks so much for sharing your fantastic Guilin 2-day tour experience with us here. It is really excited to hear that you were satisfied with your tour guide Qiuyan Li and got interested in the culture, the landscapes as well as Li River cruise with your guide’s company. We have forwarded your highly praises to Qiuyan Li. Thanks again for your kind recommendation. We all look forward to serving you again in the near future you come back to China. Best wishes!
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Good to know
- Duration
- 96 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 72h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $659 to $779
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Travel China Guide, who run 163 experiences we rank across 39 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 52.6 and 6 in the 90+ Club.
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4 Days Guilin Essence and Yangshuo Countryside Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Guilin.
How much does 4 Days Guilin Essence and Yangshuo Countryside Tour cost?
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Prices start at $659 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Guilin usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 4 Days Guilin Essence and Yangshuo Countryside Tour take?
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Plan for about 96 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Guilin is not rushed.
Is 4 Days Guilin Essence and Yangshuo Countryside Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 18 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable outdoors in Guilin, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 4 Days Guilin Essence and Yangshuo Countryside Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 72 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 4 Days Guilin Essence and Yangshuo Countryside Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 96-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 4 Days Guilin Essence and Yangshuo Countryside Tour?
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Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Guilin can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Guilin and add a light layer if any part of the 96-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 4 Days Guilin Essence and Yangshuo Countryside Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Guilin within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Guilin?
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On Outty we rank every Guilin experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include 1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver, 1-DAY Private Longji Rice Terraces and Minority Villages Tour, Longji Rice Terraces with Minority Village Private Day Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Guilin?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Guilin?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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