• Guilin - At approximately 8:00 am, the operator will meet you in your hotel lobby. The journey to the Guilin Zhujiang Pier (for the 4-star deluxe boat) or Mopanshan Pier (for the 3-star standard boat) takes around 50 minutes. This marks the beginning of today’s highlight: the breathtaking Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo. To enhance your experience, a 4-star Deluxe Cruise is recommended, offering the highest level of comfort on the Lijiang River, complete with excellent facilities and a buffet lunch to ensure you fully enjoy the river’s beauty.

• Li River - The entire Li River cruise lasts about 4 hours, arriving in Yangshuo at 1:20 pm. As you enjoy the gentle breeze, you’ll witness the stunning Nine-Horse Fresco, a lively image featured on the back of the 20 RMB note at the Yellow Cloth Shoal. The cruise offers idyllic views of grasslands, farmlands, and numerous unique hills and stones resembling Chinese brushes, crowns, figures, goat’s hooves, and more. The riverbanks are adorned with impressive limestone formations, and the scenery transitions from urban landscapes to serene rural vistas as you approach Yangshuo.

• Guilin - On West Street, travelers will find themselves amidst a blend of traditional folk culture and fascinating international influences. A variety of shops, including craft stores, painting and calligraphy outlets, backpack shops, cafes, and Chinese Kung Fu academies, vie for attention. Visitors will be captivated by a wide range of items, from embroidered silk cloth and wax-painted weavings to embroidered shoes for women.

• Yangshuo County - Your guide will provide bicycles for you to explore the classic biking route, including visits to ancient villages. This offers an intimate glimpse into local life in both Yangshuo County and the ancient villages along the Yulong River. You’ll also have the opportunity to admire the picturesque scenery, buffaloes, and magnificent karst hills and rivers.

If you wish to stay in Yangshuo, simply inform your guide in advance, and directions to your accommodation will be provided.

• Guilin - After a delightful day in Yangshuo, you will be transported back to your hotel in Guilin. The return journey takes about 1.5 hours. Relax and unwind in your comfortable private vehicle.

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

• Gratuities

Experience the breathtaking karst landscapes of the Li River and explore Yangshuo on a full-day cruise from Guilin. Glide past stunning karst formations, lush rice fields, and serene bamboo groves aboard a comfortable cruise vessel, keeping an eye out for local farmers and traditional cormorant fishing rafts. Upon arrival in Yangshuo, enjoy leisure time to wander its charming streets, including the famous West Street, before heading back. The package includes hotel pickup and drop-off, as well as a simple lunch served onboard.

• Full-day Li River cruise and Yangshuo excursion from Guilin
• Enjoy a 4-hour cruise through Guilin’s stunning karst scenery
• Sail past karst peaks, bamboo forests, and buffalo-dotted pastures
• Disembark in Yangshuo to explore the historic town
• Shop, dine, and stroll (at your own expense) along West Street
• Join a guided bike tour to discover Yangshuo’s scenic countryside
• Includes return boat travel, Guilin hotel transfers, and a Chinese lunch onboard
• Option to extend your stay in Yangshuo if desired

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.