Li River & Yangshuo
Cruising the Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo, peaks mirror in the water all the way; Nine Horse Mural Hill and Yellow Cloth Reflection are classic views. Yangshuo's West Street is lively yet relaxed, good for a few nights' stay.
City landmarks
Elephant Trunk Hill, shaped like an elephant drinking from the river, is Guilin's emblem; the Two Rivers and Four Lakes night cruise is beautifully lit.
Rural surroundings
A bamboo raft on the Yulong River drifts through peaceful countryside; the Longji Rice Terraces are layered in silver in spring and gold in autumn — a photographer's paradise.