China Tour: Yangshuo & Longjii Rice Terraces
Rural southwest
Days
1-2 Yangshuo
Days 3-4 Longjii
Day 5 Longsheng
Day 6 Guilin
Guilin and the nearby village of Yangshuo have long been recognised as one of the most beautiful in China - the gentle rivers and limestone karst scenery the subject of innumerable paintings.
Explore the countryside and tiny rural villages; be invited into farmhouses for a scrumptious home-cooked meal; wander village markets; or volunteer to give an English lesson in the local school. Then spend the evening relaxing with a cold drink in one of Yangshuo's many cafes - serving Chinese and Western foods.
Nearby the Longjii - Dragon's Backbone - rice terraces are a sight not to be missed. Hike through the magnificent terraces that cover the side of 800-meter hillsides, visiting local minority groups along the way. Stay in a traditional hillside village and perhaps attend a cultural show. These terraces change with the seasons - sometimes filled with pure water from the mountains, then green during the growing season and later, golden-coloured when the rice is ready to be harvested. From our basic accommodation high up in the hills, we have magnificent views of the valley.
Departures
A private departure at any time
Best: April-November
Designed for travelers with a good level of fitness seeking to add an active component to their holiday.
Each day involves 4-6 hours of hiking or biking and overnighting in simple local homestays.
This extension can be incorporated into any itinerary including Guilin or added onto any China or Tibet itinerary.
