Guilin in Two Days – Find out about the best things to do with 2 Days in Guilin
Last Update: 5th November 2019
What to do in Guilin in Two Days?
Guilin offers multiple different attractions to explore. If you are just planning to spend 2 days (48 hours) in Guilin, you also can explore several top attractions in Guilin.
2 Days in Guilin
- 48 Hours in Guilin
If you would like to enjoy the highlights of Guilin with local culture during 2 days (48 hours) in Guilin, it is recommended that you explore Reed Flute Cave – the most beautiful cave in Guilin, Yao Mountain – the highest mountain offering the bird’s eye views of Guilin, Daxu Ancient Town with a long history of hundreds of years which features an old street lined with the old houses in the Ming (1368 – 1644) and Qing (1644 – 1912) Dynasties, Zhengyang Walking Street – the busiest street in Guilin city, and Four Lakes Night Cruise offering the stunning night views on the first day in the City of Guilin.
On Day 2, you could explore Li River on a motorized bamboo rafting, visit Xiangong Hill to admire the bird’s eye view of the Li River, wander around West Street, appreciate the amazing sunset from Cuiping Hill and immerse yourself in Impression 3rd Sister Liu Show.
If you are more interested to know some about the culture of local ethnic minorities than the nature, you could explore the Longji Rice Terraces – a home to Zhuang and Yao ethnic minorities for hundreds of years through hiking on Day 1 or Day 2. It just depends on your preferences.
Interested in a 2 Day Guilin Tour with Wendy Wei Tours?
Wendy Wei Tours offers a variety of different packaged tours as well as custom tours in Guilin, among other cities and areas. To find out more, please visit our Tours page or Contact Us directly to find out more.
2 Days in Guilin (and what to do)
- Option 1 – Guilin & Yangshuo
With 48 Hours in Guilin, a day in Guilin City and a day in Yangshuo is a very popular itinerary for a number of different visitors.
Guilin City: Reed Flute Cave, Yao Mountain, Elephant Trunk Hill, Daxu Ancient Town, Zhengyang Walking Street, East West Alley, Four Lakes Night Cruise or Walking along the lakes at night
Yangshuo: Li River, Yulong River Valley, West Street, Xianggong Hill, Cuiping Hill, and Impression 3rd Sister Liu Show
- Option 2 – Guilin & Longji Rice Terraces
With 2 x full days in Guilin, a day in Guilin City and a day at the Longji Rice Terraces is a very popular itinerary for a number of different visitors.
Guilin City: Reed Flute Cave, Yao Mountain, Elephant Trunk Hill, Daxu Ancient Town, Zhengyang Walking Street, East West Alley, Four Lakes Night Cruise or Walking along the lakes at night
Longji: Longji Zhuang Rice Terraces with Ping’an Zhuang Rice Terraces or Ping’an Zhuang Rice Terraces with Jinkeng Rice Terraces
Longji Rice Terraces
- Option 3 – Yangshuo & Longji Terraces
With 2 x full days in Guilin, a day in Yangshuo and a day at the Longji Rice Terraces is a very popular itinerary for a number of different visitors.
Yangshuo: Yangshuo: Li River, Yulong River Valley, West Street, Xianggong Hill, Cuiping Hill, and Impression 3rd Sister Liu Show
Longji: Longji Zhuang Rice Terraces with Ping’an Zhuang Rice Terraces or Ping’an Zhuang Rice Terraces with Jinkeng Rice Terraces
2 Days in Guilin (and where to stay)
- Option 1 – Luxury Guilin Hotels
Guilin has a number of luxury hotels including the following options:
- Shangri-la Hotel
- Banyan Tree Yangshuo
- Alina Yangshuo
- Longsheng Li’an Lodge Hotel
- Club Med Guilin
- Sheraton Guilin (a little old)
- Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel (a little old)
Shangri-La Hotel in Guilin
- Option 2 – Boutique Guilin Hotels
Guilin has a number of boutique hotels including the following options:
- Jolie Vue Boutique Hotel Guilin
- Elephant Trunk Hill Hotel Guilin
- Li River Secluded Hotel Guilin
- Mountain Retreat Hotel Yangshuo
- Mountain Nest Hotel Yangshuo
- Li River Resort Yangshuo
- XY Yun House Yangshuo
- Yangshuo C. Source West Street Residence
- Longji One Art Hotel
- Guilin Yi Royal Palace
- Grand Brovo Guilin
Elephant Trunk Hill
- Option 3 – Boutique Mid-Range Hotels
Guilin has a number of mid-range hotels including the following options:
- Aroma Tea House Guilin
- Moon Reflection Hotel Guilin
- Vienna Hotel Guilin
- Guilin Tailian Hotel
- Guilin Manxin Hotel
- Yangshuo Bamboo Leaf Hotel
- Yangshuo River View Hotel
- Longji Panorama House Hotel
- Longji Guan Jing Lou Guesthouse
- Longji Yipin Shanfang Holiday Hotel
Riyue Shuangta Cultural Park
Location
Photos
Reed Flute Cave
Interested in Guilin In Two Days to plan a Tour?
Wendy Wei Tours offers a variety of different packaged tours as well as custom tours in Guilin, among other cities and areas. To find out more, please visit our Tours page or Contact Us directly to find out more.