2-Day Scenic Adventure Tour from Guilin: Longji Terraced Fields, Yangshuo and Li River Cruise

Morning:
Your private guide will greet you bright and early at your Guilin hotel, ready to kick off the day's adventure. Settle in for a relaxed 2-hour drive to the Longji Terraced Fields—often called the "Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces"—a stunning feat of agricultural ingenuity. Built over 650 years ago by the Zhuang and Yao peoples, these terraces cascade like a colossal stone staircase climbing toward the clouds, their beauty shifting with each season to paint a constantly evolving, awe-inspiring landscape.
Noon:
Lunch awaits at a cozy local eatery near the terraces, where you'll savor authentic regional flavors. Dig into bamboo-tube rice—glutinous grains slow-cooked inside fresh bamboo, infusing every bite with a subtle, earthy aroma—and crisp stir-fried wild greens, bursting with the pure, unadulterated taste of nature.
Afternoon:
Post-lunch, journey to Long-Hair Village, a tight-knit community of the Red Yao ethnic group. Here, the women are renowned for their luxuriant, jet-black tresses—some spanning 1.5 meters or more. Passed down through countless generations, their time-honored hair-care rituals and unique combing traditions offer a fascinating glimpse into their culture; you'll have the chance to learn the stories behind these practices and their daily routines.
 

In the Morning: Your private guide will meet you at the hotel and accompany you to Guilin's riverside pier, where a 4-star Li River cruise awaits. Over the 4-hour cruise, as karst peaks rise like limestone sculptures from the water (some resembling sleeping dragons, others ancient scholars), your guide will weave in geological tales: how rain and time carved these peaks over 200 million years, and which formations were immortalized in classical poems. 
Noon
Lunch is served onboard, and while you dine on fresh river specialties and regional dishes, your guide will share the stories behind the flavors: how the Li River's freshwater influences the sweetness of local fish, why bamboo is a staple in Guilin cooking, and even a funny anecdote about a 1950s chef who popularized one of the dishes you're tasting.
Afternoon
Upon arriving in Yangshuo, your guide will lead you to the Yulong River for a bamboo raft ride. As the raft glides over crystal-clear waters, flanked by emerald fields and weathered stone bridges, the guide will explain the "rhythm of the river". They'll  teach you a few local phrases to greet raftmen along the way, adding a playful touch to the serenity.
Next, explore the Ten-Mile Gallery, a scenic route where karst peaks stretch like a never-ending mural. At each viewpoint, your guide will dive into details: the difference between "peak clusters" and "peak forests" (geological terms made easy), how farmers once terraced the slopes between peaks, and which spots were used as backdrops in famous films. 
As you head back to Guilin, your guide will gently recap the day's wonders—linking the Li River's tales, Yulong's serenity, and the Gallery's grandeur into a cohesive story to make this journey truly yours.