1 Day Private Tour: Li River Cruise from Guilin & Yangshuo Biking

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Guilin

  At about 8am, we'll pick you up at your hotel lobby and drive for about 50 minutes to Guilin Zhujiang Pier or Mopanshan Pier. From there, you'll board a Li River cruise to Yangshuo, one of the most scenic experiences in Guilin. The cruise takes about 4 hours, passing through the stunning karst mountains, peaceful villages, bamboo-lined riverbanks, and picturesque countryside along the Li River. Sit back and enjoy the changing scenery as the river winds its way from Guilin to Yangshuo.

  50 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Li River

  The Li River cruise takes about 4 hours, arriving in Yangshuo at around 1:20pm. As you cruise downstream, enjoy the soft breeze and changing scenery along the river. You’ll pass the famous Nine-Horse Fresco, the Yellow Cloth Shoal, featured on the back of the 20 RMB note, as well as peaceful grasslands, farmland, and idyllic countryside. Along the riverbanks, countless limestone peaks and rock formations appear in fascinating shapes, resembling a Chinese brush, crown, figure, goat’s hoof, and more. The scenery gradually changes from the cityscape of Guilin to the peaceful rural landscapes around Yangshuo, offering a relaxing view of the Li River’s famous karst scenery. Note: If you choose the Driver-Guide Service, your driver will also act as your guide. You will take the Li River cruise independently, as the driver-guide will not accompany you on the boat. Your driver-guide will meet you at Yangshuo Dock upon arrival and continue the tour with you.

  4 hours • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  West Street

  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.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Yangshuo County

  In Yangshuo, we've carefully selected two of the area's most popular experiences for you to choose from: a scenic countryside cycling experience or a visit to Xianggong Hill for breathtaking panoramic views of the Li River. Both are highly popular, so simply let your guide know which one you'd like to experience. If you choose the cycling, 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.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Xianggong Mountain

  If you choose the Xiangong monutain, hike up the mountain with your guide and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Li River and surrounding karst landscape. Xiangong Hill is a famous photography and sunset spot in Yangshuo, offering a perfect vantage point to watch the sun set over the dramatic peaks and winding river.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Guilin

  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.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• 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
• Please bring your passport when on the tour.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.

Tags

Rating