Guilin Private Tours - Nothing Less Than Paradise on Earth

Located in China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on the banks of Li River, this prefectural city in South China is characterized by the presence of dense growth of osmanthus trees. The word ‘Guilin’ literally means Forest of Sweet Osmanthus. The place is a popular destination for tourists from all over the globe. One of the most beautiful places in the world, the Chinese government has assigned the city as a National Famous Historical and Cultural City.

Tourists visiting this place can either choose from various custom-made Guilin tours or have tailor-made Guilin private tours especially designed for them. Some of the best places to visit here that cannot be missed include:-

1. Li River cruise-

One of the planet’s top 10 water wonders, tourists must not miss a cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo to take in the amazing scenic beauty of the place. This cruise covers a distance of about 86 kilometres is filled with enchanting view of the rising peaks of the Karst hills, huge stretches of farms with local farmers ploughing them and surrounded by native villages. Tourists can take the 4 hour long trip (one-way) in 4-star and 3-star boat rides. While the three-star rides are cheap and affordable, the four star cruises provide rides in superior quality boats. The adventurous ones can take the bamboo boat ride on bamboo rafts that helps them see the beautiful scenery in a shorter period of time. The other thing that tourists can indulge in is taking a hiking ride along the Li River. The trip offers you some good exercise while you can experience nature from close quarters.

2. Karst hill range-

Encompassing the Li River valley and looking exceptionally beautiful and impressive, the Xianggong Hill is a famous site that offers panoramic view of the winding meandering river below. The other hill ranges include the low hill range of Elephant Trunk Hill, and the Folded Brocade Hill and the Fubo Hill that can be climbed up using the 100+ stones. Then there are the Karst Caves that are made up of stalactites, stalagmites, natural stone structures like pillars and curtains and lots more.

3. The rice terrace at Longji-

The word Longji means ‘Dragon’s back’. As part of terrace cultivation practiced on the slopes of the hills, the entire area is covered in rice crops and paddy fields that are irrigated in May and by October start to turn golden brown.

4. Relax in the Yangshuo countryside-

Away from the hustle-bustle of the city, the countryside offers tranquil and relaxed ambience where visitors can catch the water buffaloes in the rice fields, traditionally built villages with women washing clothes on the riverside, farmers farming in the farms and old folk chanting against a backdrop of the Karst hill ranges. This place offers visitors ample opportunities to indulge in bamboo rafting, hiking and biking along the trails, providing an ideal vacation and trip to the soul and the body.

Other than this, the Guilin city also has plenty of bars, cafes and restaurants where travelers can sit down and enjoy the local cuisine and drinks.

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