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Guilin Li River Cruise and Yangshuo Countryside Tour

3 days 2 nights

Tour highlights

  • Cruise the scenic Li River to Yangshuo, passing towering karst peaks, traditional riverside villages, and picturesque bamboo groves along the way.

  • Enjoy a serene bamboo raft ride on the Yulong River, drifting past charming stone bridges and tranquil countryside scenery.

  • Discover Guilin’s iconic Elephant Trunk Hill, admire its natural rock formations, and explore the ancient Water-Moon Cave inscriptions.

  • Marvel at Reed Flute Cave’s vibrant lighting, intricate stalactites, and the dazzling Crystal Palace, a true underground wonder.

Price includes:

  • Tour Guide: A licensed English-speaking tour guide
  • Connection: Private transfers during the trip
  • Attractions: All entrance fees as listed in the travel proposal
  • Accommodation: Hotel accommodations in Guilin and Yangshuo based on twin-sharing basis
  • Insurance: Travel accidental insurance
  • 24/7 Support: Round-the-clock help whenever you need it
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Day-by-day travel plan

  • Welcome to Guilin, one of China’s most stunning natural paradises. Upon your arrival at Guilin airport, your tour guide and driver will warmly greet you and escort you to the city center, assisting you with a smooth hotel check-in to start your journey comfortably.

  • After breakfast, drive about an hour to Mopanshan Pier and embark on a 4-hour Li River cruise to Yangshuo, enjoying stunning karst landscapes and iconic sights like the Nine-Horse Fresco and Xingping Town. A customized Western-style lunch is served onboard.
    Upon arrival in Yangshuo, transfer to your hotel for a short rest. Then explore the picturesque countryside by walking, biking, or scooter (additional cost applies), soaking in rural scenes of green fields, karst mountains, and local life.
    Next, enjoy a peaceful bamboo raft ride down the Yulong River, drifting past ancient bridges and lush scenery that feels like a living painting.
    End your day with a stroll along Yangshuo’s lively West Street, filled with restaurants, bars, and shops blending Chinese and Western cultures.
    Optional: attend the spectacular Impression Liu Sanjie evening show, set against the natural backdrop of the karst mountains and river.

  • Start your day with a leisurely breakfast and a final stroll through the peaceful Yangshuo countryside. Then, drive back to Guilin to visit Elephant Trunk Hill, the city’s iconic landmark shaped like an elephant drinking from the Li River. Explore Water-Moon Cave, a natural arch beneath the hill featuring ancient inscriptions.
    Next, discover Reed Flute Cave, famous for its stunning stalactites and colorful lighting effects, including the mesmerizing Crystal Palace and Water Curtain Movie.

    After the tour, the local driver will transfer you to Guilin airport or train station for your onward journey or home. If you wish to extend your trip to other destinations in China, we are happy to assist with planning.

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