The 4 Li River Cruises from Guilin That Repay a Whole Day

1.1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · from $209Our pick

This 8 to 9-hour private tour pairs a 4-hour Li River cruise with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch on board, Yangshuo countryside, and West Street. Your guide joins you on the boat, explains the scenery, and helps manage the return drive to Guilin. The cruise uses large motorized boats, not small private vessels.

“The river cruise was a fantastic way to see the famous Guilin karsts, and the visit to Yangshuo and the charming surrounding countryside was wonderful. Tony was a great guide, patiently answering our questions and giving us plenty of time to enjoy our walk after the cruise. Highly recommended!”

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2.Li River Cruise with Transfer to Yangshuo

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 89 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $82

You’ll be picked up in Guilin at about 8:00am, driven to Zhujiang Pier, and set off on a four-hour Li River cruise to Yangshuo. Choose a 3-star boat with a box lunch or a 4-star boat with a buffet. Andy coordinates the trip, while drivers such as Mei handle transfers. English support varies by boat.

“Magnifique ballade nous emmenant à notre prochain lieu de séjour..les paysages sont magiques et reposants, le bateau est vaste et la box suffit amplement et est delicieuse délicieuse Merci à notre guide qui nous a emmèné et à tout géré!”

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3.4 Star Luxury Li River Cruise with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 80 reviews · 4 hours · from $92

You’ll leave downtown Guilin around 8:00 AM for Zhujiang Pier, then spend about four hours aboard a comfortable four-star boat to Yangshuo. Expect dramatic karst peaks, villages, bamboo groves, waterfalls, an onboard Chinese or Western buffet, and audio commentary by QR code rather than a live English guide.

“Loved it but would have preferred a Chinese/ English speaking guide to have information as we cruise. With the qr code it was a bit difficult to follow. Eventually is quite expensive for just a car ride to the pier and the cruise. With an English speaking crew that explain ms the scenery and the traditions of the areas we see it could have been more value for money.”

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4.Guilin Highlights Tour Li River to Yangshuo and Xianggong Hill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $79Best value

Cruise four hours from Guilin to Yangshuo past famous karst peaks, explore West Street, then climb Xianggong Hill for a sweeping river view. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles hotel transfers and boat tickets. Guides such as Leo, Liu, Sandy, and Nick have earned praise for clear explanations, careful planning, and flexible service.

“Leo was a great guide, he picked us up and took us to the boat and organised the 4 star river cruise as organised. He left very detailed instructions on where he would meet me after the cruise docked at the destination The river cruise waRead more”

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