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What to book before you travel to Guilin and Yangshuo?

Most visits can be booked on the spot. A few sell out days ahead. Here they are, stop by stop, with what you can do without booking underneath. Keep the rest of your time free.

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5 activities to book

Guilin and Yangshuo

Days 1-7
Days 1-7Li River cruiseFour to five hours by open-decked boat over the 83 km from Guilin to Yangshuo, between limestone peaks of 100 to 200 metres.Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Longji rice terracesTerraces cut by the Zhuang and Yao from the 13th century onwards, rising from 300 to 1,100 metres around Longsheng, two hours north of Guilin.Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Reed Flute CaveA limestone cave full of stalactites, columns and draperies, open to the public since 1962 but bearing ink inscriptions from the 8th century.€14Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Solitary Beauty PeakA 66-metre rock in the old town, climbed by 306 steps, inside the walled Jingjiang Princes' City built in 1372 for a Ming prince.Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Moon HillA peak 8 km south of Yangshuo pierced by an arch over 50 metres wide, which turns from crescent to full moon as you move.Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: Elephant Trunk Hill · Cycling the Yulong River · West Street, Yangshuo

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Frequently asked questions

How much do the activities to book in Guilin and Yangshuo cost?

5 activities are paid; one has a known price in euros, for about €14 per person. The others are paid on the spot or in local currency: the price is on each card.

What can you do in Guilin and Yangshuo without booking anything?

3 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with Elephant Trunk Hill, Cycling the Yulong River, West Street, Yangshuo. They make up most of your days: booking ahead only concerns a handful of sites with limited places.

The rest of the trip

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