Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo: West Street, Silver Cave and Moon Hill

Guilin, China
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Duration8h - 10h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Cruise down the Li River to experience the timeless landscapes on a leisurely boat ride from Guilin to Yangshuo. With commentary from your private tour guide, admiring the stunning karst peaks, have lunch on board the boat, then disembark at a small village, explore village and continue to Yangshuo. Stroll around the West Street to shop for your souvenirs, discover the Silver Cave which is millions of years old and brilliantly illuminated with multicolored lights, admire the Moon Hill and stop for photos. Enjoy leisure time to drive pass-by or walk through the charming town. This private tour including entrance fee, lunch ,cruise ticket and door-to-door hotel transfers. You can choose to end your tour in Yangshuo or return Guilin.

Options

4 Star Cruise+End Yangshuo

Pick up time: 8:00am in your Guilin hotel's lobby, 4 star cruise down from Guilin to Yangshuo, after tour, ends in Yangshuo
Pickup included

3 Star Cruise-End Yangshuo

Pick up time: 8:00am in your Guilin hotel's lobby, 3 star cruise down from Guilin to Yangshuo, after the tour, end Yangshuo
Pickup included

3 Star Cruise-End Guilin

Pick up time: 8:00am in your Guilin hotel's lobby, 3 star cruise down from Guilin to Yangshuo, return Yangshuo after tour
Pickup included

4 Star Cruise+End Guilin

Pick up time: 8:00am in your Guilin hotel's lobby, 4 star cruise down from Guilin to Yangshuo, return Guilin after the tour
Pickup included

What's included

  • Cruise Ticket
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Entrance Fee
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Li River
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Your private English-speaking guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel's lobby at 8:00am and you will be transferred to Zhujiang Pier, where you will embark and start the boat cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo County. The Li River Cruise is considered as the highlight of any visit to Guilin.
  2. Pass by
    Along the river, enjoy breathtaking views of peaks and pinnacles, crystal-clear water and picturesque pastoral countryside scenery. The river generally has three sections. Various attractions like peaks and villages along the river have interesting descriptive names, which calls for much of your imagination to see what it is like. Listening to tour guide's legendary stories about the attractions is a delightful experience when you are appreciating the landscapes. Most are mystical fairy and love stories. The cruise usually takes around 3.5 to 4 hours, depends on water condition.
  3. Xingping
    Pass by
    Li River takes a big turn at Xingping and endowed with beautiful and poetic scenery. It has been reproduced in many Chinese landscape paintings. Even the newly-issued 20 RMB note has the scenery on its back. A photographer once said: 'Shots from any perspective for this place turn to be impressive and stunning'.

    You will enjoy a simple lunch on the boat.
  4. West Street
    30m
    Arrive Yangshuo at 1:30 pm, stroll around West Street with your tour guide, explore various shops, craft-works shops, painting and calligraphy stores, backpack shops, cafes, your tour guide will help you to negotiate price if you want to purchase any souvenir.
  5. Silver Cave
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Then, hop on your private air-conditioned vehicle, drive about 30 minutes to Silver Cave. (If you want to skip the Silver Cave, feel free to discuss with your tour guide on where you want to go in Yangshuo)

    Silver Cave fully shows the charm of the typical karst landform in south China. Numerous crystal stalactites extend from the roof of the cave like stars in a falling Milky Way. The majestic, other-worldly features make the cave an outstanding example in the world of karst landscape. Follow your tour guide, to explore 28 scenic spots inside the Silver Cave including 'The Three Wonders' and 'The Three Treasures'.
  6. Moon Hill
    Pass by
    Driving pass by Moon Hill, let your tour guide know if you want to stop to take photos along the way. Enjoy beautiful countryside sceneries along the way.

    After the tour, you can choose to end your tour in Yangshuo or return Guilin.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick you up from your hotel in Guilin, please provide your hotel details when make booking

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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