Activities in Guilin

The classic Guilin-to-Yangshuo cruise along the Li River, passing through some of China's most painted scenery..

Yangshuo has become one of Asia's top sport-climbing destinations, with over 1,000 bolted routes on karst limestone towers ranging from beginner-friendly 5a to elite 9a. The climbing community is well-established with local guides and gear rental.

Natural thermal springs in the Longsheng highlands, fed by geothermally heated mineral water at 45–60°C. The springs are a popular rest stop after hiking the Longji rice terraces.

Guided kayak trips on the Li River offer an intimate, self-paced way to experience the karst scenery between Yangshuo and Xingping — the same landscape printed on the ¥20 banknote.

A large-scale outdoor light show directed by Zhang Yimou, performed on the Li River with karst mountains as the stage..

A scenic boat cruise through Guilin's interconnected waterways, passing pagodas, bridges, and karst peaks..

A tranquil bamboo raft ride along the crystal-clear Yulong River, passing ancient bridges and farmland..

Cat Mountain (Mao'er Shan) is Guangxi's highest peak at 2,141 m, protected within a national nature reserve of subtropical forest, waterfalls, and endemic rhododendron groves.

A scenic cycling route through rice paddies and karst peaks south of Yangshuo, passing local villages and farmland..

A gondola ride to the summit of Yaoshan (909 m), the highest peak within Guilin city limits, offering sweeping views of the karst patchwork below. A toboggan slide provides an alternative descent.

A hillside tea estate northeast of Guilin where visitors can pick tea leaves, watch the processing steps, and taste multiple varieties of Guangxi green and oolong tea — all with karst peaks in the background.

A series of cascading waterfalls in a lush forest where visitors can climb the falls using iron chains..

A large family-oriented theme park at the foot of Yaoshan Mountain featuring roller coasters, a log flume, and cultural shows set against a karst-peak backdrop.

The Two Rivers and Four Lakes night cruise glides through Guilin's illuminated waterway system — Shan Lake, Rong Lake, Gui Lake, Mulong Lake, plus the Li and Peach Blossom rivers — offering a floating panorama of karst peaks outlined in neon.

A major theme park south of Guilin city with roller coasters, water slides, and cultural performance stages — all framed by nearby karst peaks.