From the mist-shrouded sandstone pillars of Zhangjiajie and the riverside stilted houses of Fenghuang Ancient Town, to the ink-painting landscapes of Guilin’s karst peaks and winding rivers, this journey not only showcases some of China’s most iconic scenery, but also offers an inviting, LGBTQ+-friendly escape where you can simply be yourself. You and your partner, friends, or travel companions can walk side by side through Zhangjiajie’s stone “forest,” capturing mountain views that feel like your own coming-out postcard; stroll along the flagstone alleys and riverfront lights of Fenghuang at night, sharing quiet conversations in cozy bars; and in Guilin and Yangshuo, cycle or drift along the water, letting fields, villages, and sunsets frame your rainbow-tinted memories.
This trip doesn’t shout labels, but it quietly respects every identity and relationship. Whether you’re a couple, life partners, a group of friends, or a solo traveler giving yourself some space, you’ll find room between mountains, rivers, and ancient towns to collect your own colors of pride.
Morning Upon arrival at Zhangjiajie Hehua (Lotus) Airport, meet your dedicated driver and transfer to a rainbow-friendly guesthouse near the Zhangjiajie scenic area. Check in and take some time to rest.
Afternoon Head to Yuanjiajie in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and visit a designated rainbow photo spot. Check in at a custom rainbow-themed viewing deck, enhanced by artistic light installations, and experience the immersive fusion of sandstone peak forests with rainbow elements.
Evening Enjoy free time around the guesthouse. You may take a leisurely walk in the surrounding mountain and forest area and appreciate the colors of dusk over the hills.
All Day Participate in a full-day nature healing workshop at a Zhangjiajie campsite. A professional psychological counselor will guide activities themed around “self-acceptance,” incorporating meditation, mindfulness practices, and gentle exercises in the forest environment to help you reconnect with your body, emotions, and surroundings.
Night In a designated area near Yuanjiajie, enjoy the “rainbow starry sky” experience. Under the open night sky, observe the interplay between starlight and artistic light installations, and feel the dreamlike link between nature, light, and inner reflection.
Morning Depart Zhangjiajie by SUV and drive towards Fenghuang Ancient Town, admiring the natural landscapes of western Hunan along the way.
Afternoon Arrive in Fenghuang and check in at a rainbow-friendly riverside guesthouse by the Tuojiang River. Take some time to relax and settle in.
Evening Board your exclusive “Tuojiang Rainbow Night Cruise.” Enjoy ethnic song and dance performances on board and join a community sharing session. As the boat glides through the illuminated river scenery and stilted houses, feel the warm, inclusive atmosphere of the ancient town by night.
Morning Enjoy free time to wander through Fenghuang Ancient Town at your own pace. Visit landmarks such as Hong Bridge (Rainbow Bridge) and the Former Residence of Shen Congwen, and take in the literary charm and humanistic spirit of this historic riverside town.
Afternoon Depart by SUV for Guilin, traveling through the mountain and river landscapes along the Hunan–Guangxi border.
Evening Arrive in Guilin and continue onward to Yangshuo. Check in at a rainbow-friendly guesthouse and rest for the night.
Morning Transfer to the Yulong River for a rainbow-themed bamboo raft experience. The raft is decorated with rainbow elements, and a photographer will be arranged along the way to capture your moments amid the karst peaks and reflections, preserving your memories of this river journey.
Afternoon Back at the Yangshuo guesthouse, join a rainbow cooking class. Under the guidance of a local chef, learn to prepare classic Guilin-style dishes. Guests will be divided into small groups to cook together, creating a relaxed social atmosphere and promoting cultural交流 through food.
Evening Enjoy free time. You may choose to cycle along the Yulong River, passing through fields and villages, and take in the pastoral scenery of Yangshuo’s countryside.
Morning Enjoy free time and choose activities according to your interests, such as a leisurely stroll along Yangshuo West Street or a hike up Laozhai Mountain for a panoramic view of the karst landscape (subject to personal fitness and weather conditions).
Afternoon Transfer to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport with a dedicated driver for your departure flight. Your rainbow-themed nature healing journey concludes here, with mountain peaks, ancient towns, and riverside memories accompanying you onward.
