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Guilin's landscapes are the main draw, but a custom tour lets you experience them on your terms. Maybe you want sunrise at the most photogenic spot, a quiet hike away from the tour bus crowds, or a mix of outdoor adventure and local food. After years of guiding travellers here, I've learned that the perfect day in Guilin looks different for everyone — and that's exactly why pre-packed tours fall short.
That's the difference a custom tour makes. You're not just visiting Guilin — you're exploring it with someone who's been doing this for 15 years, who knows which ticket queues to skip, which restaurants to book, and which hidden corners are worth your time. Tell me what you want from your Guilin trip, and I'll build a day — or a week — around exactly that.
A guided photography trip along the Li River and into Yangshuo's countryside — capture the iconic karst landscapes at golden hour.
China's winter wonderland — ice festivals, Russian architecture, and the best cold-weather food
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The legendary city of West Lake — tea plantations, classical gardens, and poetic beauty
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The Venice of the East — classical gardens, silk heritage, and ancient canals
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Pandas, hotpot, and the most laid-back city in China
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I'm a vegetarian and was terrified about food in China. Peng put together a custom food guide for every city I visited — marked restaurants on a map, taught me how to say 'no meat' properly, and even found Buddhist vegetarian restaurants I never would have discovered.
Yuki
Tokyo, Japan
We took Peng's recommended Guilin-Yangshoo itinerary and it was perfect. The Li River cruise, the rice terraces, cycling through the countryside — every day was a highlight. She booked a hotel with a view of the karst mountains that I'll never forget.
Sarah & Tom
Vancouver, Canada