Guangxi: Rivers & Rice Terraces

A landscape straight out of a painting. Cruise the Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo, cycle through karst peaks, and hike the Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces.

Several motorized bamboo rafts carrying tourists float on a calm river. The riverbanks are lined with dense green bamboo forests, and in the background, numerous towering grey-green karst mountains rise against a bright, hazy sky.

Guilin to Yangshuo: The Ultimate Li River Cruise vs. Raft Guide

Planning the journey from Guilin to Yangshuo is often the highlight of a China itinerary, but travelers immediately face a [...]

A white high-speed CRH train with blue accents travels on an elevated concrete railway bridge. Below the bridge are green trees and small village houses. In the background, numerous green, conical karst mountains stretch into the distance under a golden orange sunset sky.

Hong Kong to Guilin by High-Speed Rail: A Complete Cross-Border Guide

The journey from the neon-soaked streets of Kowloon to the misty karst peaks of Guilin used to be an arduous [...]

Aerial view of the winding Yulong River flowing through a valley, flanked by vibrant green and golden-yellow terraced rice paddies. Numerous dark green, conical limestone karst mountains rise steeply, receding into the hazy distance. Several small boats traverse the river, and small white buildings are visible on the riverbanks.

Cycling the Yulong River: A Step-by-Step Guide to Yangshuo's Scenic Route

The karst peaks of Yangshuo are iconic, but viewing them from a crowded tour bus defeats the purpose. The true [...]

Several bamboo rafts with people float on a wide, green river. The river is surrounded by dense green trees and towering, rounded karst limestone mountains under a clear blue sky. On the left bank, a stone pier holds onlookers, and a decorative red boat is anchored further downriver near some buildings.

Guilin vs. Yangshuo: Which Is Best for Your Karst Mountain Trip?

You have seen the photos: misty limestone pinnacles rising abruptly from emerald rice paddies. But when it comes to booking [...]

The Li River in Guilin, China, flowing past numerous steep, tree-covered karst limestone mountains under a bright blue sky with white clouds. Several tour boats and smaller vessels are visible on the clear water, and dense green foliage covers the riverbanks and mountain bases.

Guilin & Yangshuo Itinerary: 4-Day Karst Peaks, River Cruises & Rice Terraces

Planning a trip to Guangxi province can be overwhelming due to the sheer volume of logistics involved in navigating rural [...]

A panoramic view of the Longji Rice Terraces in Dazhai village, Guangxi, China, featuring lush green, winding paddies cascading down mountain slopes. Numerous traditional wooden minority houses and modern guesthouses are nestled within the terraces, illuminated by warm golden hour sunlight.

How to Hike the Longji Rice Terraces Without the Tour Crowds

The Dragon’s Backbone (Longji) Rice Terraces are arguably one of the most photographed landscapes in China. But if you search [...]