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Yangshuo: 6-Day Private Tour (2027)
Riverside footpaths, quiet waterways and karst countryside from a single base in Yangshuo.
- Duration
- 5 nights / 6 days
- Pace
- Active (3 of 4)
- Cities
- Yangshuo
- Best for
- Active travellers who love walking and outdoor trails
Who this route is for
Built for walkers and outdoor lovers who want to explore Guangxi on foot, by bicycle and on a bamboo raft. Every night is in Yangshuo, a slower countryside base for trail walking, and Guilin is only the arrival and departure point. The active pace balances full days along the trails with unhurried evenings in town.
Reference prices
Price checked: 2 November 2026
- Independent
- From $1,600per person
- Private Guided
- From $2,600per person
Reference prices for 2027 trips · reference price for 2 travelers sharing · international flights not included
Season, hotel level and group size change the price; your consultant quotes the exact trip.
Compare what each level includesThe route
- 1. Yangshuo5 nights
Day by day
01
Arrive and transfer to Yangshuo
Yangshuo
Morning
Arrive at Guilin Liangjiang International Airport or Guilin West station, whichever your booking uses, and meet your driver for the private transfer to Yangshuo, roughly an hour and a half depending on traffic.
Afternoon
Check in at your Yangshuo hotel and rest after the journey.
Evening
Wander through the lanes around West Street or relax at an open-air café away from the main crowds.
02
Countryside cycling
Yangshuo
Morning
A slow morning to settle in, with an easy walk through town.
Afternoon
Rent bicycles for a ride through rural valley lanes flanked by rice paddies and karst towers.
Evening
A quiet dinner in town and an early night before the river walk.
03
Walking the Li River trail
Yangshuo
Morning
Transfer by private car to Yangdi to walk a riverside section of the Li River trail toward Xingping. The exact section, length and any ferry crossing depend on local conditions on the day; plan for a long walking day on mostly level paths.
Afternoon
Continue along gravel tracks and riverside footpaths beneath limestone cliffs to Xingping. A shorter walk can be planned around a road-accessible pickup point.
Evening
Explore the stone lanes of Xingping old street before your private car returns you to Yangshuo for the night.
04
Yulong River bamboo raft
Yangshuo
Morning
Float the Yulong River on a bamboo raft poled by a boatman, with a licensed local operator, including their guide and safety gear, season and river levels permitting. If the river is not suitable, walk the riverside footpath instead.
Afternoon
Rest at your hotel or take an easy walk through the village lanes along the Yulong River.
Evening
Dinner in town and a relaxed evening.
05
Xianggong Hill sunset
Yangshuo
Morning
A free morning for a café, a short bike ride or simply resting.
Afternoon
Subject to opening hours and weather, drive out to climb the stone steps of Xianggong Hill for sunset over the Li River bend.
Evening
Return to Yangshuo for a relaxed final dinner.
06
Departure from Yangshuo
Yangshuo
Morning
A slow breakfast and time to pack, with a last look at the karst peaks from town.
Afternoon
A private transfer of roughly an hour and a half, depending on traffic, takes you from Yangshuo to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport or Guilin West station, timed to your flight or train.
Evening
Board your flight or train home, or onward to your next destination.
Reference prices for 2027 trips
Two ways to take this route.
Your final price depends on hotels, car arrangements and what you ask for — usually a little above this, sometimes more.
Independent
From $1,600
per person · reference price for 2 travelers sharing · international flights not included
- Guide
- No full-time guide; add a guide for set times or sights
- Car
- On request
Private Guided
From $2,600
per person · reference price for 2 travelers sharing · international flights not included
- Guide
- English-speaking private guide throughout
- Car
- Private car throughout
Included on both
- Hotels selected by us, confirmed by you, usually with breakfast
- Transport inside China: high-speed rail, domestic flights and transfers, including 12306 handling
- Entrance tickets for the sights in your itinerary
- Restaurant bookings made ahead where China requires it
- 24h WhatsApp / WeChat support while you travel, plus the LocalKey app
Not included
- International flights — we can book them on request, quoted separately
- Visa fees — many passports can enter China visa-free. Check your passport
- Personal spending and shopping
- Travel insurance
Tipping is not customary in China. There are no tips in your price, and you do not need to tip anyone who looks after you during your trip.
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