Photography holidays
Guilin & Yangshuo Scenic Trip
A Li River cruise, bamboo rafting, cycling through rice fields and the Longji terraces.
Trip at a glance
- Duration5 days / 4 nights
- Starts inGuilin & Yangshuo
- RouteGuilin & Yangshuo
- Places1 destination
- CountryChina
- Ideal forPhotography holidays, Couples' holidays
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-172XYE
Best time to visit: April to October


Li River cruise – Guilin & Yangshuo
Trip overview
A Li River cruise, bamboo rafting, cycling through rice fields and the Longji terraces.
The route spends 4 nights in Guilin & Yangshuo, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits photography holidays and couples' holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Li River cruiseReed Flute CaveElephant Trunk Hill
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Guilin & Yangshuo
- Arrive via Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Longji rice terraces: Dragon's Backbone terraces
Day 2Guilin & Yangshuo: Li River cruise and Reed Flute Cave
- Li River cruise: Guilin to Yangshuo
- Reed Flute Cave: Illuminated cave
Day 3Guilin & Yangshuo: Elephant Trunk Hill and Yulong River
- Elephant Trunk Hill: City landmark
- Yulong River: Bamboo rafting
Day 4Guilin & Yangshuo: Bamboo rafting and Cycling in Yangshuo
- Bamboo rafting
- Cycling in Yangshuo
Day 5Depart from Guilin & Yangshuo
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Sunrise and sunset kept free for shooting
- Hotels close to the best viewpoints
- Extra time where weather can spoil the shot
- Local guides who know the angles
- A relaxed pace with two-night stays where possible
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Guilin & Yangshuo: Stay in Yangshuo rather than Guilin for the countryside.
FAQs
Questions about this trip
Can I change this itinerary?
Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.
When is the best time for this trip?
Guilin & Yangshuo: April to October.
How do I start the trip from Chennai?
The trip begins in Guilin & Yangshuo (Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.
How much does this package cost?
We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.
What documents do I need?
A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.
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