Guizhou + Yangshuo, Guangxi 8-Day Combo: How to Best Connect Both Provinces for Maximum Efficiency

Ms. Huang from Singapore and her family of four visited Guizhou for 5 days last Christmas. Upon returning, her husband kept saying, "Lijiang is so close—why didn't we go there?" This July, they flew back and asked us, "Can we add Libo to the itinerary and then head all the way to Guilin and Yangshuo?" We designed this 8-day tour for them, and they booked it on the spot after seeing the plan.

Explore Guizhou's landscapes and Miao villages, then visit Guangxi's Li River—all seamlessly connected by the Guiyang-Guangzhou high-speed rail. This saves an entire leg of travel compared to flying separately for two trips.

8-Day Overview

Day 1: Pick-up in Guiyang; Day 2: Huangguoshu Waterfall; Day 3: Xijiang Miao Village; Day 4: Libo Xiaoqikong; Day 5: Libo to Yangshuo via high-speed rail (Guiyang North → Guilin West); Day 6: Yulong River bamboo rafting + cycling the Ten-Mile Gallery; Day 7: Lijiang River cruise; Day 8: Guilin city tour. Guizhou leg operated by our private fleet; Guangxi leg serviced by a local Guilin driver with 7 years of experience, adhering to Meitus Standard throughout.

Day 1 – 4 Guizhou Highlights

Day 1: Airport pickup at Guiyang Longdongbao; explore Huaxi in the afternoon; enjoy Changwang noodles and Siwawa for dinner. Day 2: Depart at 7 AM to Huangguoshu; arrive at the scenic area in 2.5 hours; admission is 328 CNY; free entry for those over 70. Day 3: Drive from Anshun to Xijiang Miao Village (3 hours); admission is 100 CNY; sunset at Viewpoint 1 offers the best photo opportunities with city lights. Day 4: Travel from Xijiang to Libo (2.5 hours); entrance fee for Xiaoqikong is 110 CNY plus 40 CNY for the shuttle bus; enter via the East Gate for the most efficient route.

Meitushuo ReminderReservations for Huangguoshu, Xiaoqikong, and Xijiang must be made in advance via the official WeChat mini-programs with real-name registration. During peak summer season, purchasing tickets on-site can require waiting in line for over two hours. Our customer service team handles unified reservations for guests, allowing direct entry at the entrance by scanning your ID card.

Day 5: Key Transition Day – How to Travel from Libo to Yangshuo

Take the Gui-Nan high-speed rail from Libo Station at 9:30 AM to Guiyang North; it takes as little as 57 minutes. Transfer within the same station without exiting at Guiyang North, then board the Gui-Guang high-speed rail to Guilin West (fastest: 1 hours 49 minutes). Second-class seat: 213 yuan. Enjoy a bowl of Changwang noodles at Guiyang North around noon to rest. Arrive at Guilin West before 4 PM. A driver will pick you up in Guangxi and drive you to your Yangshuo West Street homestay in 1 hours.

Meitushuo Reminder: For transfers at Guiyang North Station, 20 minutes is sufficient; allow 1 hour buffer when traveling with seniors or children. Cross-province high-speed rail tickets are released 15 days before departure at 8 AM. Popular trains sell out quickly—our customer service team monitors availability more reliably than you checking your phone.

Day 7: How to Spend Two Days in Yangshuo

Day 6 AM: Bamboo raft on Yulong River from Jinlong Bridge to Jiuxian, 90 minutes.双人 raft costs 320 yuan and features 9 rapids—the most viral stretch online. PM: Rent an e-bike for the Ten-Mile Gallery loop (Moon Mountain, Banyan Tree, Ju Long Tan), totaling 40 km. Back to West Street after dark.

Day 7: Board the Lijiang River cruise from Mo Pan Shan Pier in Guilin for the scenic highlights. The 4-star boat costs 216 per person and takes over 3 hours to reach Yangdi Pier in Yangshuo—the location featured on the back of the 20-yuan bill.

Tip 1: Book the "Jinlong Bridge to Jiuxian" classic rafting route on the official Yuelong River mini-program one day in advance. Don't rely on independent operators at the dock; many unlicensed rafts lack insurance.

Pitfall #2: Book a 4-star or higher cruise on the Li River; second-class cabins lack sun canopies. Beer fish on West Street costs 30% more than in Yangshuo County—stick to established spots like "Sister Xie" near the Yangshuo Bus Station.

Day 8: Guilin City & Departure

Day 8: Morning – 1-hour cruise on the Liangjiang Four Lakes. Elephant Trunk Hill is now open free of charge with no fences. Lunch – Guilin rice noodles at "Shiji" or "Chongshan," both popular with locals. Afternoon – Depart from Guilin Liangjiang Airport or take high-speed rail from Guilin West to other cities for onward international travel.

How is the charter segment calculated?

Guizhou section: 5-seat SUV at 700 yuan/day; 7-seat business van at 800 yuan/day. Guangxi (Guilin) section: 5-seat vehicle at 700 yuan, 7-seat vehicle at 780 yuan. Package includes 8 days in Guizhou, 4 days + 3 days in Guangxi with driver, fuel, and tolls. Per person cost for the entire route: 7500 to 9000 yuan (excluding long-distance transport).

Final thoughts

Guizhou for mountains, Guangxi for water—two provinces with vastly different vibes. In 8 days, you can cover the most photogenic highlights. This route is perfect for overseas Chinese families visiting mainland China for the first time who want to avoid multiple layovers.

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