Private Tour
1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
The locals sometimes refer Guilin as the "Paradise on Earth" in view of its stunning natural beauty and Li River cruise is a highlight among all the Guilin tours. Take this private day tour to enjoy the beauty of Li River cruise to Yangshuo, which lays in the shadow of amazing Karst formations along the River. And you will be transferred through the countryside with all the eye-catching views during the day.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Li River
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.
Guilin
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Guilin by an approx. 1.5-hour drive.
What‘s Included
Air conditioned car with chauffeur
Centrally located hotel pick-up and drop-off
Lunch on board
Private English-speaking tour guide
Li River cruise ticket
Gratuities to guide and driver (recommended)
Hotel accommodation with breakfasts
Not suitable for people over 80 years old
Pickup points
Grand Link Hotel Guilin
No.42 Chuanshan Road, Qixing District, Guilin China
Shangri-La Guilin
No.111 Huancheng North Second Road, Guilin China
Guilin Bravo Hotel
No.14 Ronghu South Road, Xiangshan District, Guilin China
Sheraton Guilin Hotel
15 Bin Jiang Road, Guilin, Guangxi, Prc, Guilin China
Universal Guilin Hotel
No.1 Jiefang East Road, Xiufeng District, Guilin China
Options
Li River Tour
Essence Li River Cruise and Yangshuo countryside visit escorted by private guide and driver.
Pickup included
Reviews
162 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best guide in Guilin
256ansonm,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice short stay in Guilin. Our guide Sam was the best! His English is perfect which is rare in China. He was very professional and knowledgeable. Could recommend him 100%.
Outstanding Li River Tour with Lily Cao
InFidem03,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an outstanding experience with our tour guide, Lily Cao, during the Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo. The tour was very interesting and well organized. Lily did an exceptional job. Her English is excellent, everything was easy to understand, and she explains in a very engaging and enjoyable way. It was always a pleasure to listen to her. She truly brought the destinations to life with her knowledge, energy, and professionalism. We highly recommend her to anyone visiting the region.
An amazing time in Guilin!
lukewW5051DI,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A truly eye opening tour around a drastically underrated area of China. Our tour guide, Janet, was very informative and provided us with many interesting stories and provided detailed explanations for the many sights of Guilin. Would recommend.
China’s Wonders
nicolewF3497TK,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Janet was an amazing tour guide and after the big city it was fantastic to see the raw beauty of China. Highly recommended, thank you so much Janet!
Awesome experience
michaelaG7798OT,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are blessed to have Monica as our guide for three days. She is bubbly, knowledgeable, meticulous and above all very professional. Highly recommended. Thank you for the five star service.
Beautiful experience with Lily Cao
Ppaamm1234,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We only stayed two days in Guilin but the time spent with Lily Cao was precious! Very professional but at the same time very nice, they have known local legends and traditions and visited incredible places, all accompanied by incredible luck with the weather. Thank you Lily, we will not forget you easily❣️
Guilin in spring
LQ B,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Janet was great. Very approachable and flexible ensuring we had a wonderful time in Guilin. The night boat trip in the city of Guilin is highly recommend. We were basically one and a half day in Guilin which is too short to see everything. I definitely recommend an extra day.
Wonderful time in Guilin and Yangshuo
D7058ZDclaudian,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time in Guilin and Yangshuo, specially thanks to all the tips and orientation from our guide Kim, who was very knowledgeable, patient and nice. I totally recommend!!!
Tony is an excellent tour guide
melindaj681,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tony is an excellent guide. I would highly recommend him if you go to Guilin and Yangshuo.
Despite the rain, visit and drive more than welcome
Renactor,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kim is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable young guide. The trip with the driver was comfortable and also accompanied by a singing moment of young Kim, well appreciated. The cruise, thanks to Kim's explanations, was pleasant and interesting. Kim is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable young guide. The trip with the driver was comfortable and accompanied by some singing from young Kim, which was much appreciated. Thanks to Kim's explanations, the cruise was enjoyable and interesting.
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