Li River Cruise
A scenic 4-hour boat ride from Guilin to Yangshuo, passing some of China's most iconic karst landscapes.
History & Background
The Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo follows a 83km stretch of river that has been celebrated in Chinese poetry and painting for over 1,000 years. The karst limestone peaks rising from the riverbanks were formed over 300 million years ago. The scenery was depicted on the 20 RMB banknote, making it one of China's most recognizable landscapes.
What to See & Do
- Karst limestone peaks reflected in the river
- Xingping scenery featured on the 20 RMB note
- Cormorant fishermen with their trained birds
- Traditional villages along the riverbank
- Nine Horses Fresco Hill with natural rock patterns
Visitor Tips
- Book cruise tickets in advance
- Sit on the right side going downstream for best views
- Bring a camera with zoom lens
- The 4-hour cruise includes lunch on board
- Arrive in Yangshuo for West Street exploration
Visit Li River Cruise with QTour
Our private tours include this attraction with an expert guide, private vehicle, and flexible itinerary.
QTour builds private itineraries around Li River Cruise with a dedicated English-speaking guide and a private air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide arranges entrance tickets, skips the queues where possible and explains the history in your language — no fixed group schedule and no shopping stops. Every booking follows our one-booking-one-team policy.
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