Overview

Cruise the Li River from Guilin with a private guide, then cycle through Yangshuo countryside. Enjoy karst mountain views, rural scenery, and riverside biking adventure.

About This Tour

Admire the karst scenery of the Li River and visit Yangshuo on a full-day cruise trip from Guilin. Sail by karst peaks, rice paddies, and bamboo groves on a comfortable cruise boat, and watch for farmers in the fields and cormorant fishing rafts. Disembark at Yangshuo and enjoy free time to explore its quaint streets, including West Street, before your return trip. Hotel pickup and drop-off, plus simple onboard lunch included.
Full-day Li River cruise and Yangshuo trip from Guilin
4-hour river cruise through Guilin’s exquisite karst scenery
Pass karst pinnacles, bamboo groves, and pastures with buffalo grazing
Step ashore at Yangshuo and explore the historical town
Shop, stroll, and eat (own expense) around West Street
Follow the guide to explore the picturesque rural beauty of Yangshuo by bike.
Return boat travel, Guilin hotel transfers, and onboard Chinese lunch included
Opt to stay on in Yangshuo if you wish

Itinerary

At about 8am, We'll pick you up at your hotel lobby. It takes about 50 minutes drive to the Guilin Zhujiang Pier (for 4 star deluxe boat) or Mopanshan Pier (for 3 star standard boat) to start today's highlights, amazing Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo. To maximize your experience, we'd like to recommend a 4-star Deluxe Cruise (the highest level boat in Lijiang), with comfortable facilities and buffet lunch to ensure you have the best experience of the river's charm.

The whole Li river cruise takes about 4 hours and reaches Yangshuo at 13:20pm. With the soft breeze, you will encounter the marvelous scene of the Nine-Horse Fresco, famous lively image on back of the 20 RMB note at the Yellow Cloth Shoal, idyllic sightseeing of grassland, farmland, etc., and countless strange hills and stones in diverse interesting looks, such as Chinese brush, crown, figure, goat’s hoof, and so forth. Staggering limestone formations are scattered along the riverbanks and the scenery changes from a cityscape to rural tranquility as you approach Yangshuo.

Visiting West Street, travelers will be surrounded by an array of traditional folk and amazing international elements. Various shops, craftworks shops, painting and calligraphy stores, backpack shops, cafes, and Chinese Kung Fu academies jostle for attention; travelers will be amazed by a multitude of items, from embroidered silk cloth, wax-painted weaving, to embroidered shoes for women.

Your guide will prepare bike for you and take you to experiece the most classical biking route with ancient village visiting. It'll give you a close experience of the local life both in Yangshuo County and in the ancient villages along the Yulong River. You can also have a chance to admire the bucolic scenery, buffaloes, and marvelous karst hills and rivers. If you prefer to stay in Yangshuo, simply let you guide know in advance and you will be provided with directions to your accommodation.

After a wonderful day in Yangshuo, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Guilin. It takes about 1.5 hours for transportation. Just take a nap and relax in your comfortable private vehicle.

What's Included

✓ Included

Li River Cruise Ticket (Deluxe/Standard boat)
Buffet Lunch on Deluxe Boat
Chinese-style simple set lunch on Standard Boat
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Guilin
Private air conditioned vehicle & professional tour guide
Bicycle rental

✕ Not included

Gratuities

Know Before You Go

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead traveler's name. The hotel collection and drop-off areas will be within the urban areas of Guilin. Please provide your hotel information as the time of booking.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.

Traveler Reviews

4.8★★★★★Based on 61 reviews

David K.🇨🇦 Canada★★★★☆2026-03

Seamless from pickup to drop-off. Guilin truly exceeded our expectations.

Hugo M.🇦🇺 Australia★★★★★2025-12

Loved exploring Guilin at our own pace. The English-speaking guide was fantastic.

Mateo F.🇳🇱 Netherlands★★★★★2025-07