A private 5‑day route from Guilin to Shanghai that pairs Guilin’s karst rivers and Longji rice terraces with Yangshuo village life and Shanghai’s urban highlights. Ideal for travelers who want scenic river travel, moderate walks, and cultural encounters with local minorities.
A private 5‑day route from Guilin to Shanghai that pairs Guilin’s karst rivers and Longji rice terraces with Yangshuo village life and Shanghai’s urban highlights. Ideal for travelers who want scenic river travel, moderate walks, and cultural encounters with local minorities.
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Morning mist lifts off the Li River as you step onto a four‑hour cruise, karst peaks folding into one another like old pages. Later, a bamboo raft nudges past mud‑brick farms while the terraces at Longji stack green shelves up the hillside; by day four, Shanghai’s glass towers throw long reflections across the Huangpu.
moderate.
5 days.
Suitable for travelers who can handle several short hikes, stair climbs and up to four hours of river cruising; basic mobility required for cave and stair sections.
Yes—the itinerary includes economy class flight tickets from Guilin to Shanghai as listed in the inclusions.
Expect moderate effort: a 40‑minute ascent via stone steps to Ping’an Village with flatter walks between viewing platforms.
Lunch is included each day; other meals are generally at your discretion and guides can recommend local restaurants.
This is a private tour and additional days or adjustments can be arranged—confirm changes with the operator during booking.
The Longji (Dragon's Backbone) terraces date back over 650 years and reflect centuries of rice cultivation by the Zhuang and Yao minorities.
Visitors should stick to marked paths at terraces and avoid stepping on paddy walls; small‑group tourism helps limit wear on sensitive rural sites.
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