Landscapes Beyond Imagination
山水如畫．甲天下

GUILIN & YANGSHUO (5-DAY ADD-ON Program)

Program Overview

This 5-day journey takes students into the stunning landscapes of Guilin and Yangshuo—famous for rivers, limestone peaks. Located in southwest China, Guilin is best experienced as part of a 10–12 day trip combined with Beijing, Shanghai, or Chengdu, all of which have direct flights. Beyond its breathtaking mountains and waterways, Guilin offers hands-on cultural experiences and a chance to see a side of China that blends nature, tradition, and adventure.

Suggested Time

March — June
Sep — Jan

Group Size (6:1 Ratio)

12 Students
2 Chaperons

Suggested Ages

12 — 22

Program Highlights

WORLD-FAMOUS LANDSCAPES

Cruise the Li River and capture views that have inspired Chinese art for centuries.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Cycle through the countryside, hike scenic trails, and explore limestone caves.

CULTURAL IMMERSION

Join calligraphy or painting workshops, outdoor teamwork activities, visit local markets, and try regional dishes.

Day 4, cultural activity

Itinerary

Day	Highlights
1-2 Guilin, Yangshuo	Arrival & Guilin’s Scenic Treasures We arrive in Guilin and begin with a visit to Elephant Trunk Hill, the city’s most famous landmark, followed by Reed Flute Cave, where colorful lighting reveals stunning rock formations. Students explore local markets in the evening, tasting regional snacks. The next day features the highlight of the trip— a Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, gliding past towering karst peaks and riverside villages. Upon arrival in Yangshuo, we settle into Yangshuo and explore West Street, a lively hub of shops, cafés, and street performances.
3-4 Yangshuo	Yangshuo’s Countryside & Cultural Activities This day focuses on outdoor exploration and cultural connection. Students cycle through rice paddies and farming villages, where they can talk with local residents and gain first-hand insight into rural Chinese life—an excellent way to link geography and social studies to lived experience. In the afternoon, they join a Chinese calligraphy or landscape painting workshop, using the surrounding scenery as inspiration and connecting art to cultural tradition. A short hike up Moon Hill rewards them with panoramic views, and those seeking adventure can try an optional bamboo rafting experience on the Yulong River. In the evening, the group attends the spectacular Impression Liu Sanjie light and music show, performed against the dramatic karst mountains—an unforgettable blend of natural landscape, storytelling, and performance art that students will remember long after the trip.
5 Yangshuo, Guilin	Farewell to Guangxi On our final morning, students visit a local market to practice language skills and purchase small souvenirs before transferring back to Guilin for the flight home—carrying vivid memories of natural beauty, cultural exchange, and outdoor adventure.

Options

Teamwork (ages 16+)
Build your own raft with pipes and tires by the river, challenge yourself with rock climbing, hunt for local snacks, and discover hidden attractions. Guided by professional coaches from our partner outdoor education center, students set goals and take part in activities where learning is built into fun, team-based games.
Charity Program
Take part in meaningful public service projects that support vulnerable communities through hands-on, impactful action.