One Day Li River Cruise and Yangshuo Countryside Cycling

The Li River and Yangshuo are must-see attractions in Guilin. You can enjoy a cruise along the Li River, marveling at the breathtaking karst landscapes, cycle through the Yangshuo countryside, experiencing the warmth and hospitality of the locals.

  • Start Time: 8:30 AM
  • Duration: Full day
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What to Expect

Explore the scenery of the Li River on the boat

Explore the scenery of the Li River on the boat

Zhujiang Pier

Zhujiang Pier

buffet lunch aboard the four-star cruise

Buffet Lunch

Leisure time on West Street

Leisure time on West Street

Explore the Picturesque Countryside of Yangshuo by Bicycle

Explore the Picturesque Countryside of Yangshuo by Bicycle

Itinerary

8:00-9:00Pick up from your Guilin hotel and transfer to the cruise pier

The guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel at the agreed-upon time. Typically, the tour guide will contact you the day before departure to confirm the start time and review relevant details.

  • Three-star cruise: boat at the Mopanshan Pier
  • Four-star cruise: boat at the Zhujiang Pier
9:00-9:30The guide leads the way to board the ship

The guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel at the agreed-upon time. Typically, the tour guide will contact you the day before departure to confirm the start time and review relevant details.

9:30-12:00Admire the karst landscape and pastoral scenery along the banks of the Li River.

Along the way, you'll pass through villages and famous attractions, like Wangfu Rock(Husband-Watching Rock), Crown Cave, Yangdi Scenery, Nine Horses Fresco Hill, and Yellow Cloth Reflection.

Li River Cruise Map

Li River Cruise Map

12:00-13:00Enjoy a light lunch onboard

During this period, it is lunchtime on the boat, and different levels of cruises provide varied types of meals.

  • Three-star cruise: a packed lunch
  • Four-star cruise: buffet lunch

While dining, the cruise passes one of the most picturesque spots on the Li River, the Yellow Cloth Reflection, which is illustrated on the back of the 20 yuan note. At this time, most passengers are eating, leaving the deck relatively empty—an ideal opportunity for you to take photographs.

A bamboo raft is approaching a weir

The Yellow Cloth Reflection

13:00-13:30Arrive at Yangshuo Pier and disembark

Arrive at Yangshuo Longtoushan Pier, where the guide will lead you off the boat. Please ensure you take all personal belongings, as the boat will return to Guilin immediately after passengers disembark.

13:30-15:00Enjoy free time to explore the West Street Market

After disembarking, you'll have free time on West Street. The guide will arrange a meeting time and place with you. Please ensure you return promptly to the designated location. 

15:00-16:30Exploring the Yangshuo countryside by bicycle

Meet your guide at the designated location, who will assist you in renting a bicycle on West Street for a scenic cycling tour.

Journey through rolling hills, lush rice paddies, and scattered villages. You'll pause at a local farmhouse, visit with villagers, and experience the authentic simplicity of life in the Chinese countryside.

explore the picturesque countryside of Yangshuo by bicycle
Explore the Picturesque Countryside of Yangshuo by Bicycle
16:30-18:00Return to your Guilin hotel by car

After descending the mountain, return to the hotel by car. Upon arrival, the day's tour concludes.

What's Included

  • Round-trip transfers between your hotel
  • Li River cruise ferry
  • Cycling fee
  • Lunch on board 
  • Experienced driver
  • English-speaking tour guide

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellation received 3 or more days before departure: Full refund, excluding any penalties from hotels, airlines, and rail services, if applicable.
  • Cancellation received 2 days before departure: 50% refund, excluding any penalties from hotels, airlines, and rail services, if applicable.
  • Cancellation received 1 to 0 days before departure: No refund will be issued.
  • No-show travelers will be charged 100% of the tour price. Additionally, we are unable to provide refunds for any unused services once the trip has commenced, whether due to non-participation, early departure, late arrival, or missed tour days.

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