Scenic drives that connect Guilin's best landscapes, with practical route details.
The most popular drive in the region follows the G321 and parallel country roads toward Yangshuo. You can stop at Xingping for the famous 20-yuan viewpoint, visit Yulong River, and reach Yangshuo in time for sunset.
Highlights: Xingping viewpoint, Yulong River bridge, Yangshuo countryside, West Street.
Parking: Use your hotel lot in Yangshuo. Xingping has a large paid lot near the river.
This drive climbs from the Li River valley into the Longji mountain area. The final 30 km are narrow and winding, with terraces opening up around every bend. Plan to arrive before dark.
Highlights: Longji Rice Terraces, Ping'an and Dazhai villages, minority culture, sunrise viewpoints.
Parking: Paid parking at the main entrance gates. Some hotels offer shuttle pickup from the lot.
| Day | Route | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive Guilin | Elephant Trunk Hill, city walk, pick up rental car |
| Day 2 | Guilin → Yangshuo | Li River cruise or Xingping, Yulong River, West Street |
| Day 3 | Yangshuo → Guilin | Countryside drive, return car, depart |
| Day | Route | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive Guilin | City arrival, pick up car |
| Day 2 | Guilin → Longji | Terrace viewpoints, village stay |
| Day 3 | Longji → Guilin | Sunrise, drive back to Guilin |
| Day 4 | Guilin → Yangshuo | Li River, Xingping, Yangshuo |
| Day 5 | Yangshuo → Guilin | Countryside, return car, depart |
A week lets you slow down and add lesser-known stops. Consider combining Guilin, Yangshuo, Longji, and a detour toward Sanjiang or the Chengyang Wind-Rain Bridge for a broader Guangxi experience. This is best for travelers comfortable with longer rural drives.
Our self-drive guide covers licenses, rental costs, insurance, navigation, and safety for foreign drivers in Guilin.
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