Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo plus Jiuxian Village and Yulong River

3.7 (3 reviews) Guilin, China
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Duration8h - 9h
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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

Embark on a full-day private Guilin-Yangshuo tour, and immerse yourself in the Li River’s stunning karst scenery with seamless door-to-door hotel pickup. Step aboard a scenic cruise to glide past dramatic karst peaks, catch sight of local farmers tending riverfront fields and traditional cormorant fishing rafts in action, then savor a local lunch on board. Disembark to explore the 1,000-year-old Jiuxian Ancient Village, before enjoying a leisurely stroll or cycle along the Yulong River amid breathtaking rural vistas. Your English-speaking guide will uncover Yangshuo’s hidden secrets and captivating countryside stories every step of the way. This all-inclusive experience covers all entrance fees, cruise ticket, lunch and round-trip transfers—opt to end your journey in Yangshuo or return directly to 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 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

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

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.
    Important Notes: Our package includes either a 3-star or 4-star cruise ticket (you can choose as needed); please note that you will take the cruise independently, and your English-speaking guide will meet you in Yangshuo. For the 3-star cruise, each passenger will be provided with a boxed lunch; for the 4-star cruise, a delicious buffet lunch is included.
  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. The cruise usually takes around 3.5 to 4 hours, depends on water condition.
  3. Xingping Town
    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, meet your tour guide and stroll around West Streete, 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. Jiuxian Ancient Village
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Next, drive about 20 minutes to Jiuxian Ancient Village.

    The history of Jiuxian village can trace back to Tang Dynasty ( 618-906). It is honored as the home of generals and successful candidates in the highest imperial civil service examination. Upon arrival, follow your tour guide to stroll around the old streets, courtyards, ancestral temples.

    it still have grey brick mansions and mud brick farm houses.
  6. Yulong River
    1h · Admission ticket included
    From Jiuxian Village, you can choose to have a leisure walk around the countryside road and along Yulong River. You also can choose to rent to bike to explore the stunning nature landscape along the way.

    After the tour finished, 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 are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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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