Arrival in Guilin · Elephant Trunk Hill · East and West Alleys
Journey overview
10 Days / 9 NightsYour Journey at a Glance
RouteGuilin, Detian, Beihai & Weizhou Island
Longji Rice Terraces · Jinkeng Dazhai Rice Terraces
4-Star Li River Cruise · Silver Cave · Yangshuo West Street
Ten-Mile Gallery · Yulong River Scenic Area bamboo rafting · Train to Nanning
Nanning to Jingxi · Tongling Grand Canyon
Detian Waterfall · Funa Secret Realm · Mingshi Countryside
+ 4 more days in the full itinerary below
Experience Guangxi from its famous karst mountains to its tropical coastline on a 10-day private journey through Guilin, Yangshuo, Nanning, Jingxi, Detian, Mingshi, Beihai and Weizhou Island.
Start among the limestone peaks, rice terraces and rivers of Guilin and Yangshuo, continue west to the dramatic border landscapes around Jingxi and Detian Waterfall, then finish by the sea in Beihai and on volcanic Weizhou Island.
Private Tour · English-Speaking Guide · Selected Hotels · Private Transportation · Guilin–Nanning High-Speed Train · No Shopping Stops
Your group only — no strangers joining the tour.
Why Choose This Private Tour?
One Journey, Three Sides of Guangxi
Combine Guilin’s world-famous karst scenery, western Guangxi’s waterfalls and countryside, and the beaches and volcanic landscapes of the Beibu Gulf in one itinerary.
Just Your Group
Travel only with your own family or friends. This is not a shared group tour.
Private Transportation
A dedicated vehicle and driver are arranged for your group during the land itinerary, with vehicle size matched to the final group size.
English-Speaking Guide
An English-speaking guide accompanies the itinerary and provides local travel assistance throughout the journey.
Pure Sightseeing Experience
The itinerary is designed as a no-shopping private tour focused on scenery, culture and relaxed exploration.
Featured attractions
Signature sights along your journey
Selected highlights from this private itinerary.
Elephant Trunk Hill
See Guilin’s riverside landmark where a karst hill resembles an elephant dipping its trunk into the Li River.
East and West Alleys
A lively historic quarter in central Guilin, lined with traditional-style buildings, local shops, cafés and evening lights.
Longji Rice Terraces
Walk among layered rice terraces carved into mountain slopes around Longji, with sweeping viewpoints and traditional villages.
Jinkeng Dazhai Rice Terraces
Explore the Jinkeng Dazhai area of Longji, where layered rice terraces climb steep mountain slopes around traditional villages and panoramic viewpoints.
4-Star Li River Cruise
Cruise from Guilin toward Yangshuo on the Li River, passing classic karst peaks, riverside villages and some of Guangxi’s best-known river scenery.
Silver Cave
Explore a large karst cave filled with illuminated stalactites, stone curtains and multi-level limestone formations.
Yangshuo West Street
Yangshuo’s lively historic street, known for its mix of local culture, cafés and international visitors.
Ten-Mile Gallery
A scenic countryside route through Yangshuo’s karst peaks, villages and fields.
Yulong River Scenic Area
Explore the quieter Yangshuo countryside around the Yulong River, surrounded by farmland, village roads and dramatic karst peaks.
Tongling Grand Canyon
Walk through a lush subtropical canyon with cliffs, caves and a tall waterfall hidden in western Guangxi’s karst landscape.
Detian Waterfall
See one of Asia’s largest transnational waterfalls on the China–Vietnam border, where the Guichun River drops across broad limestone terraces.
Funa Secret Realm
Explore Funa Secret Realm on the western Guangxi route, a scenic stop combining lush karst landscapes, waterways and relaxed countryside views.
Mingshi Countryside
Slow down in Mingshi’s countryside, where bamboo rafts pass rice fields, villages and limestone peaks near the border region.
Dongnayu Bay Scenic Cruise
Take a scenic cruise through Dongnayu Bay, enjoying quiet waterways, limestone hills and rural scenery in western Guangxi.
White-Headed Langur Scenic Area
Visit the karst habitat of the rare white-headed langur and learn about this distinctive Guangxi primate and its conservation landscape.
Beihai Silver Beach
Walk along Beihai’s broad sandy shoreline, known for its bright sand, open sea views and relaxed coastal atmosphere.
Qiaogang Style Street
Explore a lively Beihai neighborhood known for local snacks, seafood, cafés and the city’s distinctive coastal food culture.
Weizhou Island
Explore volcanic coastline, sea cliffs and beaches on Guangxi’s offshore island, including signature coastal scenery around Crocodile Hill.
Crocodile Hill Scenic Area
Explore Weizhou Island’s volcanic coastline at Crocodile Hill, with sea cliffs, lava formations and broad ocean views.
Weizhou Island Catholic Church
Visit Weizhou Island’s historic Catholic church, a quiet landmark reflecting the island’s distinctive cultural and architectural history.
Dishui Danping
See Dishui Danping’s colorful coastal cliffs and shoreline scenery, a popular stop for sea views and sunset light on Weizhou Island.
Shiluokou Beach
Relax at Shiluokou Beach, a west-coast stretch of Weizhou Island known for open sea views, volcanic shore scenery and sunset atmosphere.
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Trip at a Glance
| Duration | 10 Days / 9 Nights |
|---|---|
| Route | Guilin → Longji → Yangshuo → Nanning → Jingxi → Detian & Mingshi → Beihai → Weizhou Island |
| Accommodation | 2 nights Guilin · 1 night Yangshuo · 1 night Nanning · 1 night Jingxi · 2 nights Mingshi · 1 night Beihai · 1 night Weizhou Island |
| Tour Style | Private Tour |
| Guide | English-Speaking Guide |
| Hotel | Selected comfortable hotels with breakfast |
| Transportation | Private vehicle plus second-class high-speed train from Guilin to Nanning |
| Best For | Couples · Families · Friends · Nature Lovers · First-Time Guangxi Visitors |
Journey Highlights
Guilin & Longji — Karst Peaks and Rice Terraces
See Elephant Trunk Hill, stroll through East-West Alley and explore the spectacular Longji Rice Terraces and Jinkeng Dazhai area.
Yangshuo — Li River and Countryside
Cruise the Li River on a 4-star sightseeing boat, visit Silver Cave and West Street, then experience the Ten-Mile Gallery and Yulong River by bamboo raft.
Jingxi & Detian — Border Landscapes
Journey through western Guangxi to Tongling Grand Canyon, the transnational Detian Waterfall and a hiking experience through the Funa Secret Realm.
Mingshi & Chongzuo — Rivers, Countryside and Wildlife
Take scenic boat experiences at Dongnayu Bay and Mingshi Countryside, then visit the White-Headed Langur Scenic Area before continuing toward the coast.
Beihai & Weizhou Island — Finish by the Sea
Walk along Beihai Silver Beach and Qiaogang Style Street, then travel by ferry to Weizhou Island for volcanic scenery, a historic Catholic church and island beaches.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Guilin
Arrive in Guilin · Private pickup · Elephant Trunk Hill · East-West Alley · Hotel check-in.
Meals: None
Stay: Guilin
Day 2 — Longji Rice Terraces
Depart from Guilin · Longji Rice Terraces · Jinkeng Dazhai terrace area · Cable car experience · Return to Guilin.
Meals: Breakfast
Stay: Guilin
Day 3 — Li River Cruise, Silver Cave & Yangshuo
4-star Li River sightseeing cruise · Continue to Yangshuo · Silver Cave · Yangshuo West Street.
Meals: Breakfast
Stay: Yangshuo
Day 4 — Yulong River & High-Speed Train to Nanning
Ten-Mile Gallery · Yulong River bamboo rafting · Transfer to the station · Second-class high-speed train to Nanning, approximately 2.5 hours · Hotel check-in.
Meals: Breakfast
Stay: Nanning
Day 5 — Nanning to Jingxi & Tongling Grand Canyon
Private drive from Nanning to Jingxi, approximately 4 hours · Visit Tongling Grand Canyon · Hotel check-in.
Meals: Breakfast
Stay: Jingxi
Day 6 — Detian Waterfall & Funa Secret Realm
Visit Detian Waterfall on the China–Vietnam border · Continue to the Funa Secret Realm for a scenic hiking experience · Transfer to the Mingshi area.
Meals: Breakfast
Stay: Mingshi
Day 7 — Dongnayu Bay & Mingshi Countryside
Dongnayu Bay scenic cruise · Mingshi Countryside · Bamboo raft experience · Relax in the rural karst landscape.
Meals: Breakfast
Stay: Mingshi
Day 8 — White-Headed Langurs & Beihai
Visit the White-Headed Langur Scenic Area · Continue to Beihai · Beihai Silver Beach · Qiaogang Style Street.
Meals: Breakfast
Stay: Beihai
Day 9 — Weizhou Island
Ferry from Beihai to Weizhou Island · Crocodile Hill Scenic Area · Catholic Church · Dishui Danping · Shiluokou Beach.
Meals: Breakfast
Stay: Weizhou Island
Day 10 — Weizhou Island to Beihai & Departure
Return by ferry from Weizhou Island to Beihai · Transfer to the airport or railway station according to your confirmed onward schedule.
Meals: Breakfast
The sightseeing order, train and ferry timings may be adjusted for weather, traffic, attraction opening hours and operational conditions while keeping the overall experience as close as possible to the confirmed itinerary.
Choose Your Group Size
The more you travel together, the better the per-person value.
| 2 Travelers | Private tour for two |
|---|---|
| 4 Travelers | Ideal for family or friends |
| 6 Travelers | Best group value |
All listed rates are per person and based on twin-sharing accommodation. Your tour remains private regardless of the selected group size.
Select your group size above to view the applicable product price.
What’s Included
- 9 nights selected hotel accommodation according to the itinerary
- Daily hotel breakfast from Day 2 to Day 10
- Private vehicle and driver service according to the confirmed itinerary
- English-speaking guide service throughout the 10-day itinerary
- Arrival pickup and departure transfer according to the confirmed schedule
- Second-class high-speed train ticket from Guilin to Nanning
- Main attraction admissions included in the confirmed itinerary: Longji Rice Terraces and cable car, 4-star Li River cruise, Silver Cave, Tongling Grand Canyon, Yulong River bamboo rafting, Detian Waterfall, Funa Secret Realm, Dongnayu Bay cruise, Mingshi Countryside bamboo raft, White-Headed Langur Scenic Area, and Weizhou Island round-trip ferry and island admission
- Personal accident insurance arranged as specified in the quotation
Not Included
- International or domestic flights and trains to Guilin or from Beihai unless specifically added
- Lunches and dinners
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities not listed in the confirmed itinerary
- Single-room supplement
- Hotel or room upgrades
- Tips and gratuities
- Additional costs caused by personal itinerary changes or services requested outside the confirmed package
Hotels & Private Vehicle
Guilin
Guilin Hotel (Elephant Trunk Hill / Two Rivers & Four Lakes area) or confirmed equivalent · Deluxe twin room · Breakfast included.
Yangshuo
Yangshuo New West Street International Hotel or confirmed equivalent · Deluxe street-view twin room · Breakfast included.
Nanning
New Century Mingting Hotel (Nanning Convention & Exhibition Center area) or confirmed equivalent · Twin room · Breakfast included.
Jingxi
Vienna Hotel Jingxi Xingfu Road or confirmed equivalent · Twin room · Breakfast included.
Mingshi
Selected hotel in the Mingshi Scenic Area or confirmed equivalent · Twin room · Breakfast included.
Beihai
Holiday Inn Express Beihai Silver Beach or confirmed equivalent · Twin room · Breakfast included.
Weizhou Island
Radisson RED Weizhou Island or confirmed equivalent · Twin room · Breakfast included.
Private Transportation
- 2 or 4 travelers: 7-seat Buick business vehicle or equivalent
- 6 travelers: 9-seat business vehicle or equivalent
- Vehicle arranged exclusively for your group
- No shared sightseeing vehicle with other travelers
Make It Your Own
Need a different hotel standard? Traveling with children or seniors? Want a slower pace or a different room arrangement?
Tell us your travel dates, group size and preferences before confirmation. We can review practical adjustments and prepare a final private-tour quotation based on availability.
How Booking Works
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Confirm Your Private Tour
Once the final itinerary, inclusions and price are confirmed, complete your booking according to the agreed payment terms.
Booking Notes
- Accommodation is normally based on two guests sharing one twin room.
- A single-room supplement applies when a traveler requires a private room.
- Hotel category or room type can be upgraded for an additional charge, subject to availability.
- Children’s attraction charges may vary according to age and height rules at individual attractions.
- Li River cruise, Yulong River rafting, Weizhou Island ferries and other water-based activities are subject to weather and operating conditions.
- Final booking, amendment and cancellation terms will be provided with the confirmed quotation before payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a private tour?
Yes. The tour is exclusively for your own group. Other travelers will not be added to your sightseeing group.
Can two people book this tour?
Yes. The private tour can operate for two travelers, subject to availability on your selected dates.
Why does the price change with group size?
Private guide, vehicle and other fixed tour costs are shared within your own group, so the per-person price becomes lower when more people travel together.
Can we change the itinerary?
Reasonable adjustments can be discussed before confirmation, depending on travel time, attraction availability, hotel arrangements, train schedules and ferry conditions.
Is the Guilin–Nanning train included?
Yes. A second-class high-speed train ticket from Guilin to Nanning is included according to the confirmed itinerary.
Are Weizhou Island ferry tickets included?
Yes. The quoted package includes the round-trip ferry and island admission as listed in the confirmed itinerary.
Can we upgrade the hotels?
Yes. Hotel category and room upgrades can be arranged before confirmation for an additional charge, subject to availability.
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Send us your preferred travel dates and group size. We’ll confirm availability and prepare the final booking details for your Guilin · Detian · Beihai · Weizhou Island private journey.
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Best forCouples, families, friends & nature lovers exploring Guangxi
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