Private Tour
Guilin Highlights Tour Li River to Yangshuo and Xianggong Hill
Overview
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Embark on this Li River cruise and feast your eyes on the stunning scenery of bamboo groves, towering karst peaks, water buffaloes wading in the river, and quaint villages—views that often inspire traditional Chinese paintings. After the cruise, take a leisurely stroll through the vibrant West Street. A delicious lunch will be served on board, making this a truly memorable experience.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 1 people per booking is required.
A maximum of 15 people per booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Your driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby at around 8:00 am. After a approximately 50-minute drive, you will arrive at the pier. The driver guide will assist you in collecting your boat tickets at the pier. Please let us know your hotel name, and we will pick you up from anywhere within 20 kilometers of Guilin city. Note: Driver who also acts as a guide Note: During the summer holiday (July to August) or National Holiday, please book your tour with us as early as possible, as boat tickets are difficult to secure. If regular boat tickets are unavailable, we will arrange an electric boat for you from Yangdi to Nine Horses Hill.
Li River
The Li River cruise lasts about 4 hours, arriving in Yangshuo at approximately 1:30 PM. Along the journey from the pier to Yangshuo, you’ll pass by countless grotesque peaks, creating a picturesque landscape. The river winds like a green ribbon, while the peaks rise like bamboo shoots, forming a breathtaking natural gallery. As you cruise down the river, you’ll be captivated by the inverted reflections of the fantastically shaped peaks, the crystal-clear water, the lush green hills, and the bamboo groves. You’ll also have the chance to see the iconic scenery featured on the 20 Yuan note in Xingping Town. You will enjoy a relaxing 3 to 4-hour cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, passing countless karst hills along the way - a truly unforgettable experience. Note: You will be on the boat independently during the cruise. Your driver/guide will not accompany you on the boat but will meet you at Yangshuo Dock upon arrival. Please send us your info, we will book boat tickets for your group.
What‘s Included
One English-speaking driver-guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Boat tickets: 3 star boat 245 Yuan per person with lunch box, 4 star boat 360 yuan with buffet lunch
Xianggong Hill, 60 Yuan per person
If pickup from Yangshuo or Xingping, extra USD 40 for the private transfer.
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Li River Cruise Tour
Li River Cruise from Guilin : One Day Li River Cruise Tour with Xianggong Hill
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Reviews
54 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommended
Rafael M,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If you are in Guilin you should not miss this tour. The boat ride, impressive, the visit to the village, interesting and the climb to the mountain, surprising. A 10/10 for the guide. He knew everything perfectly, told us many things about his country, drives well and is friendly and friendly. The scenery is breathtaking. I insist, a very complete tour that you should not miss if you have a chance.
High level experience!
HENRY L,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The experice was amazing. The view was breathtaking. The trip is on high level. Leo our guide is very kind. He always see to it that we are okey. He speaks very good english, very knowledgeable, professional and service-minded. I would definitely recommend Leo as guide.
Wonderful day cruising down the Li River with its spectacular scenery… highly recommended trip.
Wander09400351178,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour .. Leo was very informative and friendly. He looked after us and gave us lots of information about the area. The 4 star cruise was excellent as was the buffet lunch. We didn’t want to climb the 600 steps for the view so Leo took us on a scenic drive stopping for photo opportunities and we had a stroll through an old village area. All in all a great day out and one I would not hesitate to recommend. Thank you Leo.
Breathtaking experience!
Tumbleweed73,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This will be one of the most memorable tours we will take in our lifetime! We took the 4-star cruise boat from Guilin to Yangshuo and climbed up the Xianggong Hill and saw the most spectacular view. The cruise was 4 hours but went by very fast with the ever-changing mountain views. Lunch was buffet style (included) and tasty with lots of vegetable options. My husband stayed on the upper deck almost the whole journey lest he'd miss any of the scenery! Highly recommend!
The river is so Beautiful and so much to offer. Its highlight of my holoday.
75rupag,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We traveled to 7 destinations Guilin was my favorite place. The river was so beautiful with bamboo raft. So tranquil and peaceful.
Excellent toir
Nasreen R,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful day on the river with breathtaking views both on the boat & up xianggong hill. We had Liu as our driver & guide. He was very informative about the area,& cusine, & was keen to adapt the tour to our needs. We would highly recommend this tour & Liu as your guide.
Nice tour including...
Ioannis O,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice tour including various highlights of the area around Guilin. The guide was friendly snd spoke good English.
Guilin. Terraced rice fields, ancient rural village, river trip surrounded by unspoilt mountains.
SERGIOM5836,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visit to rice fields with terrace cultivation and historic village, motorboat trip on the river with mountain landscapes. Experience nature and ancient culture of rural China. The friendly guide Anna helpful and super friendly to contrite to a perfect holiday.
Something different
Norah A,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience, 4 hours cruise in river see the beautiful views . One of best experiences I had. Thanks
Fantastic. Sandy was...
anjavreg,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic. Sandy was great guide - very knowledgeabl, friendly and professional. Very worth it. Car was clean and comfortable. Recommended.
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