Private car with driver in Guilin: Longji Rice Terraces

Set your own route through Guilin's rice terraces and valleys

A private car with an English-speaking driver in Guilin lets you visit Longji Rice Terraces, Yangshuo or both on your own schedule, with pickup from the airport, train station or hotel. The driver holds a sign with your name and travels with you for the full day. You choose which sites to stop at and how long to spend at each one. Suitable for all fitness levels.

The experience

The driver meets you at Guilin airport, the train station or your hotel lobby: whichever works for your arrival. You travel in a private car or van sized for your group, with all fuel, tolls and parking covered. Because it's just you and the driver, not a fixed group tour, you can ask to stop anywhere along the way if something catches your eye, and you have enough time to explore or rest as you prefer.

Most travelers use the day to reach Longji Rice Terraces (either the Ping'an or Jinkeng/Dazhai sections), where the hillsides fold into stepped fields that shift color with the season. If you'd rather stay closer to Guilin or base yourself in Yangshuo, the driver can visit all the scenic spots in that area instead. The route is yours to shape: the driver speaks English and has over ten years of experience arranging these days for visitors, so they know the roads, the timing and what's worth the detour.

The 8–10 hour window gives you a full day without the rush of a scheduled tour group. You're not paying separate guide fees, tips or hidden charges: the driver's service, the vehicle and all transport costs are included upfront. Entrance tickets to the sites themselves are separate, but you control when you buy them and how long you linger.

What’s included

• English-speaking driver service.
• private car or luxury van transportation.
• all fuel, tolls and parking fees.
• service charges and tax.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to2h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by 桂林传美旅游服务有限公司

Is this one for you?Pickup from Guilin airport, train station or your hotel means you don't need to arrange separate transport or navigate on your own. This works best if you want to explore at your own pace without joining a group or paying for a separate guide.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can the driver pick me up from Guilin airport or do I need to arrange my own transport?

The driver meets you at the airport exit with a sign bearing your name, so pickup is included. They can also collect you from the train station or your hotel lobby if you prefer.

What's the difference between Ping'an and Jinkeng rice terraces, and can I visit both?

Ping'an and Jinkeng (also called Dazhai) are two sections of Longji Rice Terraces with different viewpoints and walking routes. You choose one for the day. The driver will take you there and give you time to explore, though visiting both in a single day is possible if you want to split the time between them.

If I'm staying in Yangshuo instead of Guilin, can the driver still take me to Longji Rice Terraces?

Yes. The driver can pick you up from Yangshuo and drive you to Longji, or stay based in Yangshuo and visit the scenic spots around that area. You decide the route when you book.

Are entrance fees to the rice terraces or other sites included in the price?

No. Tickets to Longji Rice Terraces, Yangshuo scenic spots and any other attractions are paid separately at each site. The driver's service, vehicle, fuel, tolls and parking are all included.

How flexible is the schedule if I want to stop somewhere unexpected?

The day is built around your pace. You can ask the driver to stop anywhere along the route, and because there's no fixed group schedule, you have the time to do it. The 8–10 hour window is yours to use as you wish.