Overview

Cruise the Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo with a private guide. Enjoy stunning karst mountain scenery, visit Yangshuo West Street, and explore the beautiful countryside.

About This Tour

Experience the incredible scenery of the Li River on a 4-hour sightseeing cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo. This private full-day tour from Guilin takes you into the dramatic Li River region on a cruise with informative onboard commentary. Eat lunch on board your vessel before disembarking in Yangshuo for a guided tour of the countryside and West Street. Transfer back to your hotel in Guilin at the designated time to wrap up your day on the Li River.

Private full-day tour with Li River cruise, from Guilin

Take photos of picture-perfect Li River scenery

Enjoy a Chinese buffet lunch served on board your boat

See Yangshuo and the scenic countryside on a guided tour

Have time to wander down West Street in Yangshuo

Itinerary

Your guide pick you up at your hotel lobby at about 08:30 am. Enjoy the 1-hour drive to Zhujiang Dock to board one of the best cruises on the Li River. As the ship departs from Guilin at about 9:30 am your fantastic cruise journey starts. Your guide will escort you on board and give you an introduction to the different sites along the way. Once you are there, you would find out what it means by "picturesque"! Around noon, have a simple lunch offered onboard by the cruise company and continue the cruise. The cruise will arrive in Yangshuo after approx. 4 hours. After disembarking at around 2pm, take a stroll on the famous West Street, and then tour around the countryside of Yangshuo. You will also visit a local farmer's house. You could also take a bike tour to enjoy the landscapes.

After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Guilin by an approx. 1.5-hour drive.

What's Included

✓ Included

Private English-speaking tour guide
Centrally located hotel pick-up and drop-off
Li River cruise ticket
Lunch on board
Air conditioned car with chauffeur

✕ Not included

Gratuities

Know Before You Go

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead traveler's name.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.

Traveler Reviews

4.8★★★★★Based on 83 reviews

Carlos F.🇦🇺 Australia★★★★★2025-03

Honestly, I chose this route for the Li River, but it didn't feel built around a single attraction. The Yangshuo countryside gave the day a different rhythm.

Andreas A.🇫🇷 France★★★★★2025-08

We had enough information to understand the Yangshuo countryside, but it never turned into a classroom. The balance felt natural.

Henrik T.🇲🇾 Malaysia★★★★☆2024-05

A practical note: there was more walking than I guessed from the title. Nothing difficult, just enough that I was glad I wore trainers. With 8 hours and 30 minutes to work with, the balance felt sensible.

1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide