Known worldwide for its dramatic karst landscapes, Guilin has long been one of southern China's most iconic travel destinations. But as more travelers seek deeper connections with local communities, rural Guilin is offering new ways to experience the countryside. Here, visitors are more than observers of the scenery. They become part of rural life – walking through rice terraces, cycling along rivers, tasting local cuisine, and discovering traditions that have evolved alongside nature for generations.

In this episode of Village Voyage, CGTN host Julian Waghann from the United States and Filipina traveler Eliza Arce journey through Guilin, exploring how its mountains, rivers and diverse ethnic cultures continue to shape a distinctive rural lifestyle today.