Guilin Photography Tour

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival in Guilin - Night Photography in the City

  Arrive in Guilin and meet your guide at the airport. In the evening, set out for a relaxed night photography walk, capturing reflections of city lights on water at the Banyan Lake, Ancient South Gate, Fir Lake, and the glowing Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas.

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• Day 2: Guilin - Longsheng (Long Hair Yao Women & Sunset over Rice Terraces)

  Travel to Longsheng to visit a traditional Yao ethnic village, where you'll have the rare opportunity to photograph long-haired women - dressed in their vibrant embroidered clothing, they skillfully wrap their jet-black hair into elaborate coils atop their heads, symbols of beauty and heritage. As you stroll through the wooden stilt houses and stone-paved paths, immerse yourself in the rhythms of village life.

  In the afternoon, journey to the awe-inspiring Longji Rice Terraces, where cascading layers of green (or golden, depending on the season) ripple down the mountainside like a giant dragon's spine. As the sun begins to set, position yourself at the iconic Jiulong Wuhu (Nine Dragons and Five Tigers) viewpoint, where the terraced ridges glow in soft, golden light - creating a dreamlike scene perfect for landscape photography.

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• Day 3: Sunrise Shoot - Hike to Ancient Zhuang Village - Xingping Sunset

  Rise early to capture the magical sunrise at the Seven Stars with the Moon viewpoint, where morning mist drifts between terraced ridges, and the soft golden light gradually reveals the layered contours of the rice fields.

  After breakfast, hike about 1.5 hours to another Zhuang ethnic village, passing through minority settlements, ancient flagstone paths, lush terraced fields, and centuries-old trees. There, you'll have the chance to photograph century-old wooden stilt houses, timeworn cobblestone lanes, and glimpses of authentic rural life that remain untouched by modern development.

  Later, travel to the tranquil town of Xingping and set up your camera for sunset atop Cuiping Mountain (also known as Cuiping Back Hill). From this vantage point, you'll witness a breathtaking panorama of layered karst peaks, interlaced rivers, and patchwork fields bathed in warm evening light. Overnight in a quiet hamlet nestled beneath the hills - perfect for an early ascent to Xianggong Hill the next day.

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• Day 4: Xianggong Hill Sunrise - Xingping Old Town - Cormorant Fisherman at Dusk

  Wake early and climb Xianggong Hill to capture the sun rising over the Li River's S-curve, a bucket-list spot for landscape photographers. Later, explore Xingping Old Town, known for its weathered stone streets and traditional riverside houses. In the evening, frame the iconic cormorant fisherman with gas lanterns and the mirrored reflection of Yellow Cloth Shoal, one of the most classic Li River scenes.

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• Day 5: Xingping - Yangshuo: Yulong River and Ancient Stone Bridges

  Drive to Yangshuo and explore the tranquil Yulong River Valley, a serene escape surrounded by dramatic karst peaks. Check out the ancient Yulong Bridge and Fuli Bridge, and immortalize the timeless beauty of bamboo rafts gently drifting down the river, their poles dipping in rhythm with the current. The lush banks are dotted with traditional farms, water buffalo grazing in the fields, and thatched-roof cottages nestled in the shadows of the towering limestone formations. This area, bathed in soft, golden light, offers the perfect setting for rural life shots framed by misty mountain backdrops and calm waters.

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• Day 6: Yangshuo - Departure

  After breakfast, enjoy a slow morning or squeeze in a final shoot before your guide transfers you to the airport for departure.

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