If you are interested to experience the authentic ethnic minority culture during your Guilin trip, it is recommended that you spend one day in Longji Rice Terraces. If you are planning to explore it between April and October, you could not only experience the local traditions but also can see the beautiful natural landscape. The rice terraces feature the stunning sunset and sunrise to enjoy as well. It could be a distinctive experience differing from that at sea.

Yangshuo in the Guilin Region is acclaimed to offer the most amazing karst scenery to admire. You could take the Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, visit West Street, and enjoy cycling or hiking in the Yulong River Scenic Area. At night, Impression 3rd Sister Liu Show on the Li River is also a great option. If you would like to enjoy the Li River sunrise, you could hike up the Xianggong Hill, Damian Mountain or Laozhai Mountain in Xingping. Laozhai Mountain is a good spot to view the sunset in Yangshuo Countryside. Cuiping Hill is another ideal spot featuring the gorgeous sunset and karst hills in Yangshuo Countryside.