Cormorant Fishing in Guilin — FAQ

What is cormorant fishing?
Cormorant fishing is a traditional method using trained birds to catch fish, practised on the Li River for over a thousand years.
Can you see cormorant fishing in Guilin?
Yes — evening tours show fishermen working with their cormorants by lamplight on the river.
When is the best time for cormorant fishing tours?
They run at dusk, when the lamplight and birds create the most atmospheric scene.