Private Tour
Half-day Xingping photographic Sunrise tour with the Fisherman
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
The classic shot of Li River is the one called "fishing lights on the Li River", together with sunrise or sunset. In the past, local fishermen paddled their bamboo raft and went fishing on the Li River as night falls.
Highlights:
• Attractions around Guilin that only serious travelers and shutterbugs can find The beautiful nature and idyllic life around the Li River
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Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
The charge of the fisherman
Round-trip private transfer
The English speaking guide
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Li River
The "fishing lights on the Li River" is part of the traditional lifestyle of a local Lijiang fisherman. Very early in the morning, the fishing man uses only a paddle, bamboo leaf, lantern, and his cormorant bird to catch fish. He doesn’t need hooks, or bait — just a mutual trust with the cormorant. Our tour of Li-River sunrise photos or misty-morning photos around the Li River. You’ll be taken to the dock in Xingping. Enjoy the beautiful, peaceful river, as you take a ferry to sunrise spots nearby, for some fantastic photos of the sunrise. This stretch is one of the most spectacular on the river, incorporating the 20-yuan banknote view. Itinerary: 3:30--5:00: Pick up at hotel lobby and drive to the Li-River. 5:00--6:30: Enjoy the Li-River sunrise with the fisherman. 7:00-8:00: Back to Guilin or Yangshuo hotel.
Options
Private tour
This tour can pick up at Guilin or Yangshuo hotel
Pickup included
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
serene river landscape
Nikolaos P,
Oct 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00It is an alternative for people that don't have a whole day to spend to do the boat cruise.Although a ride with the boat was included the fisherman denied to take me for a ride.So I spent an hour sitting on a stone and waiting for the sunrise to come.I couldn't enjoy not even that because the fisherman kept me occupied by taking photo postures and telling me to take photos. The cormorans were well fed,so they were just sitting on the shoulders of the fisherman without caring to dive to catch a fish.The driver was punctual,he even brought me to the train station after finishing the show. The landscape was wonderful and peaceful. Don't forget to tip the fisherman after the show who is somewhat greedy.
Amazing tour
jasmino311,
Oct 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was truly amazing!!! We made great pictures and have a wonderful memory. Everything was perfectly organized, great spot and very professional guide and a very friendly and patient fisherman :) I would highly recommend this tour, great memories and a unique experience!
Sunrise and magics..
SunshineT76,
Aug 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have booked without any big expectation, but Andy clearly understood my request that involved a 3.20am meeting that completely worth it. After a pick up in the hotel and a drive, we needed to walk through a dark side walk, to finally reach the viewpoint. We were just the 4 of us (our guide, the 2 of us, and our 3 years old) to experience a beautiful rising sun, with a sweet and beautiful fisher man that was making the show for us.. it is not necessary to explain the magic of the view, I wish you will experience it by yourself.. that was peaceful and so beautiful!! Then we went to another panoramic beautiful top viewpoint before driving back to the hotel. Our guide Kevin is a good driver and a very good English speaker, that stays available and helpful in the days following our tour.
Very beautiful sailing trip and magical fishing experience
Anne Marie Schm... H,
Aug 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The boat trip on the Li River was incredibly beautiful. It was very hot on deck, bring umbrella and fan. There was air conditioning downstairs. Andy is a fresh and sweet guy, took care of the important things. When you start the trip you are in a large departure center, remember to be careful. After the tour, we saw Yangshou, which is surrounded by the beautiful limestone mountains that rise steeply and majestically from the ground. The visit to the fisherman in the sunset was magical, He showed how to fish with cormorants or nets. Very beautiful and he was nice and present.
Great secluded area
helenmutter,
Jul 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed going to a remote area to watch the sunrise. There was no one else in the area we were in and it was very peaceful. A local fisherman posed for photos and showed how they would traditionally fish. It’s a great photo opportunity. We would have been taken to a view point as well, but we had actually been the day before so didn’t go at this time, but definitely would be good to do that too.
I am so glad I took this tour
Soakitn,
Jun 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a once in a lifetime opportunity. I am glad I trusted Andy and went ahead with this tour. I have photographs of an exotic ancient world that doesn't exist anymore. Andy took me to a beautiful spot on the Li River where we could get still water and nice sunrise angles. He also arranged for a very cooperative fisherman who played along my requests during the entire photoshoot. I am just an amateur photographer but all my friends are gasping over my photographs. Every penny has been well-spent on this tour. Also, Andy is a great guide. He knows the area well and is very helpful.
Andy’s great
estuardor867,
Jun 15, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We woke up at 3 am to do this tour and didn’t regret it at all. Andy, our guide, drove us himself. Andy was on time, professional, accommodating, and friendly. Most helpful to us, he recommended a fantastic breakfast place that fit our needs perfectly. His English is great. The tour itself means about an hour drive through highway first then backwoods roads. Then you walk a bit through the dark to the fisherman’s boat, and you ride the boat (still in the dark) to a rocky outcropping. Then, you wait until the sun rises and sit on a bench from the fisherman’s boat. It was spring when we did this, so we didn’t get a “pretty” sunrise with colors, but it was still an incredible experience. I would recommend bringing a camera that works in low light, a lot of our earlier pictures were blurry. Then you walk back to the car for about 10 minutes. It finishes around 8 am, you can easily do things later in the day. Personally, we took a nap and then caught a train to Zhangjiajie.
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