Li River & Beyond 7-Day Landscape
Guilin · Yangshuo · Longsheng
Drift through karst peaks, rice terraces and riverside villages at an easy rhythm.
- Best for
- Nature lovers
- Pace
- Relaxed
- Season
- Apr–Oct
- Group
- Couple, Family
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Guilin
Settle into GuilinGateway to the Li River karst scenery.
- MorningArrive and orient in Guilin
Keep the first block light, confirm tickets and settle bags before the main visit.
Guilin arrival area - AfternoonLi River cruise setup
Keep the first day gentle and prepare for the river section.
Li River pier - EveningGuilin neighborhood dinner
Finish with a low-pressure dinner area rather than another major attraction.
Guilin old town or food street
Day 2Guilin
Reed Flute Cave and lakeside walkGateway to the Li River karst scenery.
- MorningReed Flute Cave and lakeside walk
A soft landing day before moving deeper into karst scenery.
Two Rivers and Four Lakes - AfternoonReed Flute Cave and lakeside walk
A soft landing day before moving deeper into karst scenery.
Two Rivers and Four Lakes - EveningGuilin neighborhood dinner
Finish with a low-pressure dinner area rather than another major attraction.
Guilin old town or food street
Day 3Guilin
Li River cruise setupGateway to the Li River karst scenery.
- MorningLi River cruise setup
Keep the first day gentle and prepare for the river section.
Li River pier - AfternoonLi River cruise setup
Keep the first day gentle and prepare for the river section.
Li River pier - EveningPack and prepare the next transfer
Keep the evening close to the hotel so the next travel day starts cleanly.
Guilin station or hotel area
Day 4Yangshuo
Settle into YangshuoCycle among peaks and cruise the river.
- MorningArrive and orient in Yangshuo
Keep the first block light, confirm tickets and settle bags before the main visit.
Yangshuo arrival area - AfternoonYulong River and countryside cycling
A low-speed landscape day with flexible photo stops.
Yulong River - EveningYangshuo neighborhood dinner
Finish with a low-pressure dinner area rather than another major attraction.
Yangshuo old town or food street
Day 5Yangshuo
Yulong River and countryside cyclingCycle among peaks and cruise the river.
- MorningYulong River and countryside cycling
A low-speed landscape day with flexible photo stops.
Yulong River - AfternoonYulong River and countryside cycling
A low-speed landscape day with flexible photo stops.
Yulong River - EveningPack and prepare the next transfer
Keep the evening close to the hotel so the next travel day starts cleanly.
Yangshuo station or hotel area
Day 6Longsheng
Settle into LongshengTerraced rice fields and village stays.
- MorningArrive and orient in Longsheng
Keep the first block light, confirm tickets and settle bags before the main visit.
Longsheng arrival area - AfternoonRice terraces and village paths
Plan around weather and avoid packing the day too tightly.
Longji Rice Terraces - EveningLongsheng neighborhood dinner
Finish with a low-pressure dinner area rather than another major attraction.
Longsheng old town or food street
Day 7Longsheng
Rice terraces and village pathsTerraced rice fields and village stays.
- MorningRice terraces and village paths
Plan around weather and avoid packing the day too tightly.
Longji Rice Terraces - AfternoonRice terraces and village paths
Plan around weather and avoid packing the day too tightly.
Longji Rice Terraces - EveningLongsheng neighborhood dinner
Finish with a low-pressure dinner area rather than another major attraction.
Longsheng old town or food street
Editor's note
Editor approvedA calm, scenery-first route. Good for travelers who prefer fewer cities and slower days.