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
148 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Wonderful Day In Guilin
foochekshiund,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00y friends and I had a wonderful experience in Guilin . The scenic boat ride was indeed as wonderful as what we were told . Although our trip was a hectic 1 day trip , our local guide , named Oscar , made our trip smooth and relaxing with great care and experience. Most of all , he speaks good English, thus provided all of us with clear n useful informations in all expects of the tour and our needs . We all enjoyed this short but wonderful trip.
Compliments to our guide Oscar
carolecQ6425NC,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went GuiLin for 2 days 1 night tour. Our guide Oscar was very friendly, knowledgeable, and attends to our requests and questions promptly. Glad to have him as our guide. Would definitely recommend Oscar to anyone who needs a guide in GuiLin
Nice tour!
WEH12345,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice tour, beautiful natural sceneries ! Trip experience made even better by our friendly, helpful & experienced tour guide Oscar!
Pleasant Guilin tour
leekeekhoon,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Oscar is a very nice, patient and friendly tour tour guide who speaks fluent English. Highly recommended!
Karst Cruise - worth it!
Greta N,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Karst mountains are beautiful to see but Janet (guide) made it interesting as well as she knows the stories in the rock faces. Not only is Janet knowledgeable but she helped me get the best photos too. Definitely a great guide and a great experience.
Exceptional Guide, Wonderful Memories
Owen C,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.001-Day Guilin Tour to Reed Flute Cave, Xianggong Hill, Bamboo Boat & Night Show This tour was truly amazing, made even more special by our excellent English-speaking guide, Mr. Jeff. He is caring, attentive, and took very good care of us throughout the entire day. His deep knowledge of the local history and places of interest greatly enriched our experience. Mr. Jeff patiently assisted my wife in successfully climbing Xianggong Hill up to the first viewing platform, allowing us to enjoy the breathtaking scenery safely and confidently. During the cold evening at the Liu Sanjie Night Show, he thoughtfully rented us a long jacket to keep us warm—an act of genuine care that we deeply appreciated. As seniors, we felt well looked after, safe, and comfortable at all times. An excellent guide like Mr. Jeff truly makes a difference—he gave us beautiful, happy, and unforgettable memories of Guilin. Highly recommended. Thank you, Mr. Jeff
Great Guilin experience with excellent guide
owencZ8707ZT,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Li River cruise is absolutely magical. The views of the karst mountains, clam water and beautiful scenery feel like something out of a painting. Cruising from Guilin to Yangshuo is relaxing and stunning. It's definitely a must-do when visiting Guilin. Ms Janet a English speaking guide take excellent care of us, both seniors. Throughout the tour, she demonstrated a high level of professionalism, attentiveness, and dedication. She helped us fully appreciate the magical beauty of Guilin's scenery and ensured we had many wonderful photo opportunities along the way. Her knowledge, enthusiasm, and warm personality greatly enhence our experience and left us with many happy and lasting memories. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for an excellent tour guide for their Guilin holiday. This tour is highly recommended for all visitor to Guilin. Thank you, Ms. Janet.
Amazing time in Yangshou
fosw,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our guide Arthur who spent three days showing us around Yangshou and Guilin. Arthur is incredibly knowledgable about the area and on China in general. He was very organised and kind too and went above and beyond to look after us. I couldn’t recommend Arthur more highly!
GORGEOUS GUILIN
vickyed888,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I recently undertook a trip to China which saw us visit the cities of Guangzhou, Guilin, Chongqing, Hangzhou and Shanghai. Every city in China has its unique attractions and, no doubt, the feature which made Guilin stand out was its limestone hills/ mountains. It is easy to see why people rate Guilin as the most beautiful place in China. Of course, the 4 hour cruise down the Li River is a must and an experience not to be missed or forgotten. Another outstanding "feature" of our time in Guilin was our tour guide, Oscar Lu. He was not only knowledgeable about the place but he also made his narratives so interesting. Above all, he was always sensitive and attentive to our needs and always looked at things from our perspective. When it was time for our train trip to Chongqing, he gave us a map of the station in Chongqing so that we would know exactly where to go when we got there. He even gave us the name and contact number of the person who was meeting us. Having missed our guide at another station, we greatly appreciated this thoughtful gesture on Oscar's part. Once again, A HUGE THANK YOU, OSCAR!
Guilin, Yangshuo and xiping tour
silvia2565,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our private guide Catherine and driver Miss You were excellent and very professional. Careful, good explanation about the wonderful region and safe driving. I greatly recommend.
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