

Things to do in Guilin
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What are the best things to do in Guilin?
Outty ranks 417 bookable experiences in Guilin, China. The highest scoring is 1-DAY Private Longji Rice Terraces and Minority Villages Tour at 90 out of 100, followed by Longji Rice Terraces with Minority Village Private Day Tour, 1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver, Private day tour :Guilin-LiRiver bamboo boat-Yangshuo Highlights. Prices start at $7 per person and 1 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club.
- Ranked experiences
- 417
- In the 90+ Club
- 1
- From
- $7 per person
- Bookable today
- 120
Top tour operators in Guilin
The companies behind the experiences, ranked by how much of Guilin they cover.
happychinatours
442 experiences across 12 cities
Unique Beijing Tours
279 experiences across 13 cities
SilkRoadTrips
194 experiences across 9 cities
Sunflower Tours China
181 experiences across 8 cities
Travel China Guide
163 experiences across 39 cities
Trippest Travel
152 experiences across 26 cities
China Travel Service
137 experiences across 9 cities
Beijing Tour Guide
122 experiences across 8 cities
Most Highly Reviewed in Guilin
Highest traveler sentiment with enough reviews to trust it.
Last Minute in Guilin
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

1-DAY Private Longji Rice Terraces and Minority Villages Tour

Longji Rice Terraces with Minority Village Private Day Tour

1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver

Private day tour :Guilin-LiRiver bamboo boat-Yangshuo Highlights

Guilin Highlights Tour Li River to Yangshuo and Xianggong Hill

1-Day Guilin Tour to Reed Flute Cave, Xianggong Hill, Bamboo Boat and Night Show
Family Friendly in Guilin
Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

1-Day Guilin Tour to Reed Flute Cave, Xianggong Hill, Bamboo Boat and Night Show

3 Days Private Luxury Guilin Highlights Tour

1 Day Yangshuo Countryside Cycling and Yulong bamboo boat Private Tour

Guilin Private Tour with Reed Flute Cave,Bamboo rafting+Explore Yangshuo by Bike

From Guilin: Li River Cruise Tickets with Guilin Hotel Pickup

2Day Guilin to Congjiang Cultural Miao and Dong Ethnic Villages
Food & Drink in Guilin
Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

Li River cruise & Yangshuo countryside private day tour

Guilin: Longji Rice Terraces and Villages Private Day Tour

Longji Rice Terraces and Minority Village Day Tour

Private Day Tour: Longji Terraces Cultural Villages and Hike

Guilin City Center Walking Group Tour at Night for Three Hours

Half day Yangshuo Cooking lesson Small Group Tour
Culture & History in Guilin
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

1-DAY Private Longji Rice Terraces and Minority Villages Tour

1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver

Longji rice terraces & minority villages private day tour

Small Group: Longji Rice Terraces & Minority Village Tour

Private Day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces and Long Hair Village

1 Day Private car with English- speaking driver service
Outdoors in Guilin
Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

1-DAY Private Longji Rice Terraces and Minority Villages Tour

Longji Rice Terraces with Minority Village Private Day Tour

1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver

Private day tour :Guilin-LiRiver bamboo boat-Yangshuo Highlights

Guilin Highlights Tour Li River to Yangshuo and Xianggong Hill

1-Day Guilin Tour to Reed Flute Cave, Xianggong Hill, Bamboo Boat and Night Show
Nightlife in Guilin
After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Guilin Highlights Tour Li River to Yangshuo and Xianggong Hill

1-Day Guilin Tour to Reed Flute Cave, Xianggong Hill, Bamboo Boat and Night Show

1-Day tour of Guilin-LiRiver cruise-Yangshuo Xianggong hill

2-Day Guilin Highlights: Longji Terraces and Li River Cruise Tour

Guilin Best 1-Day Tour: Li River, Xianggong Hill and Yulong River

Full/Half-day Xingping Photographic Sunset tour with the Fisherman
Highest rated in Guilin
The top of the Outty Ranking across 417 local experiences
- 11-DAY Private Longji Rice Terraces and Minority Villages Tour10h • from $6890.4
- 2Longji Rice Terraces with Minority Village Private Day Tour8h • from $6989.3
- 31 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver8h • from $20985.0
- 4Private day tour :Guilin-LiRiver bamboo boat-Yangshuo Highlights10h • from $6584.0
- 5Guilin Highlights Tour Li River to Yangshuo and Xianggong Hill8h • from $7984.0
- 61-Day Guilin Tour to Reed Flute Cave, Xianggong Hill, Bamboo Boat and Night Show12h • from $8983.5
- 73 Days Private Luxury Guilin Highlights Tour48h • from $59982.2
- 8Longji rice terraces & minority villages private day tour10h • from $19381.6
- 91 Day Private Tour: Li River Cruise from Guilin & Yangshuo Biking9h • from $8881.3
- 10Small Group: Longji Rice Terraces & Minority Village Tour8h • from $7879.4
- 111-Day tour of Guilin-LiRiver cruise-Yangshuo Xianggong hill9h • from $6679.4
- 12Private Day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces and Long Hair Village9h • from $10077.5
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Planning questions about Guilin
- What are the best things to do in Guilin?
- 1-DAY Private Longji Rice Terraces and Minority Villages Tour is the highest ranked experience in Guilin, scoring 90 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 91 traveler reviews. Longji Rice Terraces with Minority Village Private Day Tour, 1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver, Private day tour :Guilin-LiRiver bamboo boat-Yangshuo Highlights, Guilin Highlights Tour Li River to Yangshuo and Xianggong Hill round out the top five. Outty ranks 417 bookable experiences in Guilin, China, and 1 of them score 90 or above.
- How much do activities in Guilin cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in Guilin is $120 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $7 on Yangshuo: Natural Scenery and Folk Culture Private Day Trip. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
- Can I book something in Guilin for today?
- Yes. 120 of the top 120 experiences we rank in Guilin currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is Guilin good for families?
- Yes. 6 of the experiences we rank in Guilin are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.
- How many days do you need in Guilin?
- Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, 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.
- When is the best time to visit Guilin?
- 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.
- Can I cancel a booking in Guilin?
- 116 of the 120 experiences we rank in Guilin offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
- How does the Outty Ranking work?
- Every experience in Guilin gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Guilin so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.