
Half-Day Guilin City Tour: Reed Flute Cave and Tea Plantation
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Is Half-Day Guilin City Tour: Reed Flute Cave and Tea Plantation worth booking?
Half-Day Guilin City Tour: Reed Flute Cave and Tea Plantation is a 4-hour experience in Guilin, China, from $31 per person. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 54 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $31 per person
Visit highlights of Guilin including Reed Flute Cave and enjoy Tea Performance at Tea Plantation near Yao Mountain with this private half day tour. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Guilin or Yangshuo hotel
What you get
- The private car & private guide
- The entrance tickets
- In-vehicle air conditioning
About this experience
Visit highlights of Guilin including Reed Flute Cave and enjoy Tea Performance at Tea Plantation near Yao Mountain with this private half day tour. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Guilin or Yangshuo hotel.
What's included
Included
- The private car & private guide
- The entrance tickets
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What you'll see and do
Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan)
Our tour guide and driver will meet your hotel lobby at 9am and first we will visit the Reed Flute Cave. The Reed Flute Cave is a cave-based scenic spot located in the northwest suburb of Guilin, Guangxi, China, 7 km from the Guilin city center. It is about 240 meters (787ft) deep and 500 meters (1640ft) long. The cave has a great number of various exquisite stalagmites, stalactites, stone pillars and stone curtain, which have been forming since 180 million years ago. So it is also known as "the Palace of Natural Art".
60 minutes here · Admission included
Guilin Yaoshan Mountain Scenic Resort
With a driving distance for about 3.5km from the entrance of Yao Mountain, there is a tea plantation operated by the most authoritative tea research base in Guangxi, where provides unique tea leaves picking, tea manufacturing and tasting experience. During this 1-1.5 hours' Chinese tea culture exploring journey there, the staff not only tell you the most professional skill of how to pick up and taste the tea, but also show you the detailed process of the tea making. Besides, there is also a special tea performance show prepared. Warm tip: It is not the right season for the tea leaves growing from November to March of next year, thus you cannot pick up leaves at the tea plantation during this period of time, but you can enjoy tea performance and taste tea during the whole year.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Departure from Guilin hotel
The tour can pick up at Guilin hotel/airport/train station and drop off at the Guilin hotel/airport/train station as well. Pickup included
Departure from Yangshuo hotel
The tour can pick up at Yangshuo hotel and drop off at the Yangshuo or Guilin hotel/airport/train station. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- happychinatours
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for Half-Day Guilin City Tour: Reed Flute Cave and Tea Plantation. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A great way to spend half a day in Guilin!
We were picked up at 9:00am at our hotel by Andy. Andy was friendly, positive and chatty which made the whole experience that much more enjoyable. We drove with him to the Red Flute Cave and he organised all the tickets and took us around the site. We then went from there to the tea plantation tour. The tour was brilliant, and our guide at the venue Niko was very knowledgable about the whole process. Andy then took us from there to Guilin North Station, via a short detour at a shop for a personal matter. Andy was very flexible and helpful. The tour in total took around 3.5 to 4 hours with everything above considered.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $31 to $241
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 54
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Half-Day Guilin City Tour: Reed Flute Cave and Tea Plantation: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Guilin.
How much does Half-Day Guilin City Tour: Reed Flute Cave and Tea Plantation cost?
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Prices start at $31 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 Half-Day Guilin City Tour: Reed Flute Cave and Tea Plantation take?
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Plan for about 4 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 Half-Day Guilin City Tour: Reed Flute Cave and Tea Plantation worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 54 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Guilin, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Half-Day Guilin City Tour: Reed Flute Cave and Tea Plantation?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Half-Day Guilin City Tour: Reed Flute Cave and Tea Plantation suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Half-Day Guilin City Tour: Reed Flute Cave and Tea Plantation?
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Around 0 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 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Half-Day Guilin City Tour: Reed Flute Cave and Tea Plantation 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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