Li River Cruise Travel Guides

Practical guides to a Li River cruise from Guilin: which cruise to book, how to get to Yangshuo, what to pair the river with, and what to know before you go.

Popular Li River cruises from Guilin

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Guilin 1-Day Li River Cruise & Xianggong Hill Tour

This popular 1-day tour combines a scenic 4-hour Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with a visit to Xianggong Hill. Sail past iconic karst pinnacles, bamboo groves, emerald fields, and traditional villages along the beautiful Li River. After disembarking in Yangshuo, head to Xianggong Hill for breathtaking panoramic views of the river’s famous first bend and surrounding karst mountains.

  • 4.9
  • 10 hours
  • 317+ booked

Guilin 4-Star Luxury Li River Cruise – Scenic Journey with Lunch

This classic half-day cruise is the best way to experience the stunning Li River landscape. Depart from Guilin and sail through a breathtaking karst mountain scenery of pillar-like peaks, peaceful villages, green fields, bamboo groves, and waterfalls. Enjoy a delicious Chinese or Western-style buffet lunch on board as you relax and take in the views. The cruise ends with disembarkation in Yangshuo.

  • 4.4
  • 4 hours
  • 1,049+ booked

Private Li River Cruise & Yangshuo Countryside Day Tour

This private day tour from Guilin takes you on a scenic Li River cruise through stunning karst mountain landscapes. Enjoy a relaxing journey with an English-speaking guide who points out famous peaks along the way, followed by a delicious buffet lunch on board. After arriving in Yangshuo, explore the charming countryside before choosing to stay or return to Guilin.

  • 4.7
  • 8 hours
  • 519+ booked
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