• Guilin Photography Tour

    ★★★★★

    4.9/5 566 Latest reviews

    Tour Code: ODY-CN-2577

    Destination: Guilin, Longsheng, Xingping, Yangshuo

Duration

7 Days

Tour Type

Private & Bespoke

Tour Style

Photography

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About This Trip

Framed by classic viewpoints and golden-hour light, this journey is specially designed for passionate photographers. Capture the harmony of Guilin’s landscapes and its people through your lens: the first ray over the Longji Rice Terraces, the bustling market filled with life and chatter, the drifting bamboo rafts among the karst peaks and the Li River, and farmers toiling in the fields. Every step is more than scenery – it’s an encounter with Guilin, its cultures and stories. Take your camera, embrace the golden hour, and capture the true spirit of the land.

Itinerary Summary

DAYPLACEHIGHLIGHTS
1GuilinArrival, Night Photography Walk Along Rong and Shan Lakes
2 – 3LongshengZhuang and Yao Ethnic Villages, Sunrise Over Longji Rice Terraces, Lively Local Market
4 – 7YangshuoBamboo Raft Drifting Along the Li River, Xianggong Mountain, Thousand-Mile Landscape, Departure
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Itinerary

Arrive in Guilin and settle into your hotel for a brief rest. In the evening, embark on a soft walk to capture the serene beauty of downtown Guilin under dynamic illumination. Stroll around the peaceful Rong and Shan Lakes, with peaceful towers, elegant bridges, and lush trees reflected in shimmering waters, offering countless picture-perfect views.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

This morning, take a 2.5-hour car ride to Longsheng County. After arriving, explore Guzhuang Village, stepping into traditional Zhuang dwellings where every corner tells stories of the past. Continue to Huangluo Yao Village to photograph the lifestyle of Long-haired Yao women, who treasured flowing hair as a symbol of beauty and fortune for generations.

During the golden hour from 16:30 to 18:30, head up to the Longji Rice Terraces to witness sunset paint the layered fields in shimmering gold, with drifting smoke rising from the village. After nightfall, you can once again turn your lens to the starry night above the terraces.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

Kick off the day early at 5:30 and ascend to the Longji Terraces, where you can frame a tranquil rural scene of fields and villages against the morning mist. Continue to explore and capture the layered fields and daily rhythms of rural life.

Then, stretch your lens from the peaceful countryside to the lively city, revealing the diverse beauty of Guilin. Later, you may choose to stroll through the bustling Lequn Market or beloved local night market and enjoy some authentic snacks for dinner, recording the energy of Guilin’s urban culture.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

This morning, set off to Yangdi Pier for a bamboo raft drifting downstream along the Li River. Photograph the reflections of sunlight, river, and iconic spots such as Nine Horses Fresco Hill and Yellow Cloth Shoal.

At noon, ferry across to Dahebei Village for a hearty lunch. Then hike along the ancient Osmantus Track, capturing the pastoral path, hidden temples, and the sunset glowing over river bends. Under a clear night sky, opt for a private bamboo raft and use your lens to record the dreamlike scene of scattered twinkling fishing lights dancing on the water.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

Start your day with a hike up to Xianggong Mountain, regarded as the best spot to view the panorama of the Li River at dawn. Capture the morning mist and golden light over the river’s great bend, a majestic painting unfolding before you. Next, visit Stone City and the “Thousand-Mile Landscape” platform at Wulong Spring, exploring historic architectural ruins and the winding river vistas.

In the afternoon, check into a riverside guesthouse by the Yulong River, where you can enjoy the tranquility of rural life. As dusk falls, make your way to the riverbank for a picturesque scene of the Yulong River bathed in sunset light, with fields and farmhouses surrounding.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

Today, hop on a traditional bamboo raft along the Yulong River. As the boatman poles the raft downstream, photograph the ancient Fuli Bridge mirrored in peaceful, flowing water. Later, venture to more remote villages to capture farmers working in their fields, or feel free to tell your guide any additional scenes you’d like to focus on, using your camera to record the authentic countryside of Guilin.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

Spend this morning at your leisure, capture rural market, vast orchards, or other charming subjects you may have missed, fully recording the rural charm of Yangshuo. At noon, conclude your journey as your guide transfers you to Guilin Airport, taking home your collection of stunning images and unforgettable memories.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eI highly recommend Inner Mongolia Jiuhong Travel Service Co., Ltd. The team is very easy to work with, has excellent ideas and the guides are knowledgeable and easy to be with. Very solid itineraries and execution — flexible, high quality, and great value for money.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe visited both Xi’an and Shanghai under Jiuhong’s arrangement and received the same first-class service in both cities. The guides were knowledgeable, flexible, and happy to discuss all aspects of modern China — giving insights difficult to obtain elsewhere. Strongly recommended.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Greenfly
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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe had a wonderful action-packed day. Fei Fei was amazing — her knowledge was very impressive and she was a real pleasure to be with. This was certainly the highlight of our stay in this beautiful city. Thanks so much.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Ludovic V.
    Couples · London, UK · Verified · TripAdvisor

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