Yangshuo: Natural Scenery and Folk Culture Private Day Trip
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Yangshuo: Natural Scenery and Folk Culture Private Day Trip is a 9-hour experience in Guilin, China, from $7 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 58 / 100
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- Duration
- 9 hours
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- $7 per person
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
What you get
- English speaking private guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
About this experience
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
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not included
- Admission fees
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- Meals
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Xingping Town
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.
60 minutes here
Li River
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.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Fuli Ancient Town
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.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Yulong River
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.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
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.
120 minutes here
West Street
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."
60 minutes here
Guilin Butterfly Spring
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.
90 minutes here · Admission not included
Impression Sanjie Liu
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.
90 minutes here · Admission not included
Guilin Romance Park
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.
90 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Bonfire Show + Cycling
Note: Private transportation, tour guide service and other expenses are not included Duration: 1 day Note: This option includes Bike rental in Ten Mile Gallery and Entrance Ticket of Dong King's Night Banquet Bonfire Show. Pickup included
Route A
Duration: 1 day Itinerary: Xingping Town → Bamboo Rafting on Li River → Cycling in Ten Mile Gallery → West Street → Night Bonfire Show Pickup included
Route B
Duration: 1 day Itinerary: Xingping Town → 3 Star Boat Li River Cruise → Yulong River Rafting → Night Show Pickup included
Route C
Duration: 1 day Itinarery: Xingping Town → 3 Star boat Li River Cruise → Fan Painting in Fuli Ancient Town → Dong King's Night Banquet Bonfire Show Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- cmn, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- 重庆市新干线国际旅行社有限公司
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers over 70 years old or under 1 year old
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Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 2+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $7 to $168
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 58
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Yangshuo: Natural Scenery and Folk Culture Private Day Trip: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Guilin.
How much does Yangshuo: Natural Scenery and Folk Culture Private Day Trip cost?
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Prices start at $7 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 Yangshuo: Natural Scenery and Folk Culture Private Day Trip take?
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Plan for about 9 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 Yangshuo: Natural Scenery and Folk Culture Private Day Trip worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 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 Yangshuo: Natural Scenery and Folk Culture Private Day Trip?
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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 Yangshuo: Natural Scenery and Folk Culture Private Day Trip suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 2. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 9-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Yangshuo: Natural Scenery and Folk Culture Private Day Trip?
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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 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Yangshuo: Natural Scenery and Folk Culture Private Day Trip 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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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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