Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo plus Jiuxian Village and Yulong River
Description
Embark on a full-day private Guilin-Yangshuo tour, and immerse yourself in the Li River’s stunning karst scenery with seamless door-to-door hotel pickup. Step aboard a scenic cruise to glide past dramatic karst peaks, catch sight of local farmers tending riverfront fields and traditional cormorant fishing rafts in action, then savor a local lunch on board. Disembark to explore the 1,000-year-old Jiuxian Ancient Village, before enjoying a leisurely stroll or cycle along the Yulong River amid breathtaking rural vistas. Your English-speaking guide will uncover Yangshuo’s hidden secrets and captivating countryside stories every step of the way. This all-inclusive experience covers all entrance fees, cruise ticket, lunch and round-trip transfers—opt to end your journey in Yangshuo or return directly to Guilin.
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Itinerary
Your private English-speaking guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel's lobby at 8:00am and you will be transferred to Zhujiang Pier, where you will embark and start the boat cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo County. The Li River Cruise is considered as the highlight of any visit to Guilin. Important Notes: Our package includes either a 3-star or 4-star cruise ticket (you can choose as needed); please note that you will take the cruise independently, and your English-speaking guide will meet you in Yangshuo. For the 3-star cruise, each passenger will be provided with a boxed lunch; for the 4-star cruise, a delicious buffet lunch is included.
Along the river, enjoy breathtaking views of peaks and pinnacles, crystal-clear water and picturesque pastoral countryside scenery. The river generally has three sections. Various attractions like peaks and villages along the river have interesting descriptive names, which calls for much of your imagination to see what it is like. The cruise usually takes around 3.5 to 4 hours, depends on water condition.
Li River takes a big turn at Xingping and endowed with beautiful and poetic scenery. It has been reproduced in many Chinese landscape paintings. Even the newly-issued 20 RMB note has the scenery on its back. A photographer once said: 'Shots from any perspective for this place turn to be impressive and stunning'. You will enjoy a simple lunch on the boat.
Arrive Yangshuo at 1:30 pm, meet your tour guide and stroll around West Streete, explore various shops, craft-works shops, painting and calligraphy stores, backpack shops, cafes, your tour guide will help you to negotiate price if you want to purchase any souvenir.
Next, drive about 20 minutes to Jiuxian Ancient Village. The history of Jiuxian village can trace back to Tang Dynasty ( 618-906). It is honored as the home of generals and successful candidates in the highest imperial civil service examination. Upon arrival, follow your tour guide to stroll around the old streets, courtyards, ancestral temples. it still have grey brick mansions and mud brick farm houses.
From Jiuxian Village, you can choose to have a leisure walk around the countryside road and along Yulong River. You also can choose to rent to bike to explore the stunning nature landscape along the way. After the tour finished, you can choose to end your tour in Yangshuo or return Guilin
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick you up from your hotel in Guilin, please provide your hotel details when make booking
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
Great day on the water made extra special by our friendly, warm and extremely knowledgeable tour guide Li! Highly recommend this tour and Li. The amenities on the 4 Star boat are great, we enjoyed the buffet lunch and the views are out of this world. Just book it!
