9 Days Southern China Explorer: Guangzhou, Guilin, Shenzhen & Hong Kong | China Wonder Tours

Morning: Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo — 83km of the world's most photogenic karst landscape through limestone peaks, bamboo groves, and water buffalo by the riverbank. The same scenery on the 20 RMB note. Afternoon: Yangshuo countryside cycling through rice paddies and ancient villages. Evening: Impression Liu Sanjie light show on the Li River, directed by Zhang Yimou.

Full day trip to Longji Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces — one of China's most stunning agricultural wonders. Hike between Zhuang and Yao minority villages, learn about 650-year-old terrace farming techniques. Women from the Red Yao tribe with their famously long hair perform traditional songs. Scenic lunch at a mountainside restaurant.

Morning: Reed Flute Cave — 180 million-year-old limestone cavern lit with colorful lights, known as 'Nature's Art Palace'. Visit Elephant Trunk Hill, Guilin's iconic symbol at the confluence of the Li and Taohua rivers. Afternoon: free time or transfer.

Continue your private guided Guilin experience with visits to additional attractions based on your guide's recommendations.

Continue your private guided Guilin experience with visits to additional attractions based on your guide's recommendations.

Continue your private guided Guilin experience with visits to additional attractions based on your guide's recommendations.

Continue your private guided Guilin experience with visits to additional attractions based on your guide's recommendations.

Continue your private guided Guilin experience with visits to additional attractions based on your guide's recommendations.

Continue your private guided Guilin experience with visits to additional attractions based on your guide's recommendations.