Guilin Li River 4-Star Cruise & Yulong River Bamboo Rafting Day Tour
- Take a four-star boat tour of the [Yangdi to Xingping] section, an ecological secret stretch of the upper Li River, far from the bustling crowds. Here, strange peaks encircle the river, green bamboo blankets the fields, and the river surface is calm and serene. Along the way, pastoral villages are nestled against mountains and water, with well-preserved natural landscapes and a gentle, elegant scenery, making it a niche and excellent choice for quietly appreciating the Li River.
- The [Yulong River] is known as the "Little Biyun, Yangshuo's Little Li River." The entire journey features pristine pastoral landscapes, with bamboo rafts slowly navigating, propelled by poles. Both banks are lined with continuous rice paddies, scattered strange peaks, and small bridges over flowing water. Without the roar of motorized engines, you can leisurely drift amidst the green mountains and clear waters, fully enjoying the tranquility of the countryside.
What to expect
Pre-trip notice:
- After you place an order, customer service will contact you via email, WhatsApp, or WeChat. To improve your service experience, please register WeChat or WhatsApp with your mobile number for easy contact.
- Since Li River cruises require real-name registration, you need to provide a photo of the first page of your passport (the page with your ID number and photo) when issuing tickets. After placing an order, please send the photo of the first page of your passport and the name and address of your hotel in Guilin to customer service.
- This itinerary allows pick-up near your hotel. We will inform you of the pick-up location and time for the next day via email the evening before. Please check your email or answer your phone. Itinerary details:
- 07:10-07:40 Free hotel pick-up in Guilin city (Xiufeng, Diecai, Qixing, Xiangshan districts). The specific time will be notified the evening before departure.
- 09:30-10:30 Four-star cruise on the Li River, enjoying the landscape from Yangdi Pier to Caoping Pier.
- 12:00-13:30 Stroll through Xingping Ancient Town, head to the pier to take photos with the twenty-yuan RMB background.
- 14:00-15:30 Bamboo raft slow ride on Yulong River at Lansheng Bridge or Longtan Pier, optional double or multi-person bamboo raft for water fun.
- 15:50-16:15 Photo check-in at Shili Hualang (Ten-Mile Gallery) Moon Hill.
- 16:15-18:00 Return to Guilin by car. Today’s highlights: A natural landscape where mountains and rivers intertwine ✷Sail from Caoping Pier to Yangdi, unlocking the secluded and tranquil essence of the Li River! Take a four-star sightseeing cruise, freely capture views from the top open deck, and travel through a natural ink-wash scroll, truly experiencing the artistic conception of Guilin’s landscape where “boats sail on the peaks of green mountains.” ✷Xingping Ancient Town, check in at the 20-yuan RMB real-scene landscape viewing platform, backed by the unique peaks of the Li River, stroll through the thousand-year-old streets, with scattered blue brick alleys, where you can freely wander, take photos, and rest at will. ✷Yulong River bamboo rafting, manually poled rafts float through the pastoral landscape, with continuous peaks and terraced rice fields on both banks. You can choose a double or multi-person bamboo raft to slowly and immersively experience the pastoral scenery of Yangshuo. Note: Li River cruise tickets require the first page of your passport (the page with your photo and name). Please send it to customer service via WeChat or email after booking. Yulong River double bamboo rafts have age restrictions. Children under 1 meter tall and seniors over 70 years old should choose the multi-person bamboo raft package.
Reviews
I absolutely loved this tour! The Li River and the incredible karst mountains around Guilin are breathtakingly beautiful and truly something everyone should see at least once. A special thank you to our guide - she was amazing! I was the only foreign tourist in the group, and she was incredibly attentive throughout the entire trip. She regularly sent me all the important information separately via WeChat, which made everything very easy and comfortable for me. She also made sure I always knew where to go and never got lost. Another lovely touch was that during the trip she kept offering us different local snacks and interesting things to try. It made the experience feel even more welcoming and personal. Everything was very well organized, the scenery was spectacular, and the guide made the experience even better. One of the highlights of my trip to Guilin. Highly recommended!
Guilin Li River Four-Star Cruise + Yulong River Bamboo Raft Day Trip - This itinerary absolutely deserves a five-star rating! I just picked this route on a whim, but it turned out to be an unforgettable part of our trip. The four-star cruise experience was perfect; standing at the bow, feeling the breeze, listening to the melodious music, and watching the moving landscape scroll before my eyes. There were even a few moments when I completely forgot I had kids with me 😂. For children who grew up abroad, this was their first time experiencing the breathtaking beauty of China's landscapes so directly, which was more impactful than me telling them a hundred times how great China is. The itinerary was well-paced but not rushed, covering all the essential sights, and the bamboo raft ride was especially charming. The boatman taught us how to paddle the bamboo raft; it looked easy but was actually quite strenuous. The kids loved trying to catch fish and play in the water from the moving raft. I also want to give a special shout-out to our tour guide, Ah Mei. Her explanations were lively and engaging, and she even sang folk songs for us for free. She was patient, meticulous, and kind throughout the entire trip. Unfortunately, I have other plans and can't write a longer review, but I sincerely want to say: this tour is suitable for families with children, seniors, or even just for yourself.
It was great. I managed to navigate well without getting lost among the Chinese tourists.
Good to know
Pre-trip notice:
- After you place an order, customer service will contact you via email, WhatsApp, or WeChat. To improve your service experience, please register WeChat or WhatsApp with your mobile number for easy contact.
- As the Li River cruise requires real-name registration, you will need to provide a photo of the first page of your passport (the page with your ID number and photo) when issuing tickets. After placing your order, please send the photo of the first page of your passport and the name and address of your hotel in Guilin to customer service.
- This itinerary allows for pick-up near your hotel. We will inform you of the pick-up location and time for the next day via email the evening before. Please check your email or answer your phone.
- The Yulong River double bamboo raft has age restrictions. Children under 1 meter tall and seniors over 70 years old should choose the multi-person bamboo raft package.
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