Walk a thousand-year-old flagstone street, watch craftsmen at work, then climb the tea terraces at Yaoshan to pick fresh leaves. This private full-day tour from Guilin pairs cultural history with hands-on tea-making.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
Morning light slips along the Li River as your guide collects you from your Guilin hotel and eases the drive southeast toward Daxu Old Town. Cobbled flagstone streets open like chapters; weathered wooden eaves lean over the riverbank, and the stone bridge keeps time with local fishermen pushing small boats through slow current that seems to dare you to step closer.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves low-impact walking and brief stair or slope climbs.
Wildlife
History
Daxu Old Town has been a river trading post for over 1,000 years and appears on traditional Li River routes; parts of the town were used as locations for the film "Sanjie Liu."
Conservation
Visitors are encouraged to avoid trampling tea rows and to follow guides’ instructions when picking leaves; support local craft workshops to sustain traditional skills.
Reserve your spot on the Guilin Private Tour of Daxu Old Town and Yaoshan Tea Plantation today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Wear sturdy shoes
Flagstone streets and riverbank paths are uneven—closed-toe walking shoes reduce slips and bruises.
Carry small change
Local vendors and workshops may take cash for snacks or souvenirs; bring RMB in small denominations.
Protect from sun and rain
Bring a brimmed hat and a lightweight rain jacket—weather can shift quickly on the tea slopes.
Respect tea customs
When picking tea leaves, snip only the bud and top leaf; ask your guide for proper technique to avoid plant damage.
Sturdy walking shoes
Grip and toe protection for flagstone alleys and riverside paths.
Light daypack
Carry water, camera, purchases, and a lightweight layer.
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Open stretches on the tea slopes offer little shade during midday.
summer
Light rain jacket
Useful in sudden showers that can sweep the karst plains.
spring