Category Guilin & Yangshuo Li River Cruises

China · GUILIN & YANGSHUO LI RIVER CRUISES

Top 12 Li River Cruises from Guilin to Yangshuo

12 reviewed

Four hours downstream from Guilin the karst peaks arrive one after another, and the view off the back deck is the one printed on the twenty yuan note. Below are the best Li River cruises and Yangshuo days: which use the big boats and which bamboo rafts, what lunch is included, how the return to Guilin works, and which add the Longji terraces the day after.

Highlights from Guilin to Yangshuo Full Day Private Tour

Highlights from Guilin to Yangshuo Full Day Private Tour - Reed Flute Cave: your ticket to the limestone “light show”

1.Highlights from Guilin to Yangshuo Full Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 261 reviews · 8 hours · from $108Our pick

Private 8-hour Guilin to Yangshuo tour with Reed Flute Cave, Xianggong Hill views, Fuli Ancient Town, and calm Li River bamboo rafting.

“Our tour guide Jackson was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole trip; informative, good time scale for all elements and perfect for our layover. We got to see Tiananmen Square as the flag was hoisted, army marching through, the Forbidden City, lunch on the way and the Great Wall. We had 2 hours at the wall, which was plenty of time with our 8 year old son. Yes we did visit a Jade carving shop and tea house and see the demonstrations but felt no obligation to buy anything. We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel. The bus was small but comfortable and there were just 7…”

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

1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver - The 4-Hour Li River Cruise From Guilin to Yangshuo

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · from $209Top rated

Private Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with an English guide, Chinese buffet lunch, and West Street time, plus hotel pickup.

“1-Day Guilin Tour to Reed Flute Cave, Xianggong Hill, Bamboo Boat & Night Show This tour was truly amazing, made even more special by our excellent English-speaking guide, Mr. Jeff. He is caring, attentive, and took very good care of us Read more”

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Guilin: Classic Private Full–Day Tour

Guilin: Classic Private Full–Day Tour - Reed Flute Cave: An Art Palace of Nature in Colored Light

3.Guilin: Classic Private Full–Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 113 reviews · 12 hours · from $246

A private 12-hour Guilin and Yangshuo day tour with Reed Flute Cave, Xianggong Hill views, Li River small-boat cruise, and Impression Liusanjie.

“Our guide, Colin, truly personalized our Guilin experience for our family. Beyond the impressive knowledge of the karst mountains and local culture, he took the time to understand our interests and adapted the tour accordingly. He was making sure everyone felt included and engaged. His kindness, professionalism, and genuine enthusiasm made all the difference. A memorable experience thanks to Colin!”

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Guilin: Li River Cruise with Transfer to Yangshuo

Guilin: Li River Cruise with Transfer to Yangshuo - Getting Started: 8:00 pickup, Zhujiang pier, and a simple flow

4.Guilin: Li River Cruise with Transfer to Yangshuo

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

Relax on a 4-hour Li River sail from Guilin to Yangshuo, with hotel transfer, lunch options, and time to stroll West Street.

“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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Longji Rice Terraces: Full-Day Private Tour from Guilin

Longji Rice Terraces: Full-Day Private Tour from Guilin - Getting There Comfortably: Pickup, Private Car, and Drop-Off Reality

5.Longji Rice Terraces: Full-Day Private Tour from Guilin

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 85 reviews · 7 - 12 hours · from $115

Private Longji rice terraces full-day tour from Guilin or Yangshuo with Ping’an village, Dazhai views, and minority culture in comfort.

“We had a really unique and diverse day exploring the Longji Rice Terraces, Ping’an Village, and Huangluo Village with Jason. He was not only a kind and helpful guide, but also an exceptionally safe and careful driver — something we especially appreciated compared to our other experiences in China. The day was well-paced and full of beautiful sights, and we felt well taken care of the entire time. Highly recommended!”

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From Guilin: 4 Star Luxury Li River Cruise with Buffet Lunch

From Guilin: 4 Star Luxury Li River Cruise with Buffet Lunch - On board: what makes a 4-star Li River cruise feel luxurious

1-Day Guilin Tour to Reed Flute Cave, Xianggong Hill, Bamboo Boat and Night Show

1-Day Guilin Tour to Reed Flute Cave, Xianggong Hill, Bamboo Boat and Night Show - Xianggong Hill: the view is worth the climb

Guilin Highlights Tour Li River to Yangshuo and Xianggong Hill

Guilin Highlights Tour Li River to Yangshuo and Xianggong Hill - Yangshuo West Street: 45 minutes to do your own thing

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $79

Private Li River cruise to Yangshuo plus West Street and Xianggong Hill climb with an English-speaking guide, lunch on board.

“Leo was our guide for this experience, he was very organised contacted us prior to the tour and made sure everything was ready before the day. He arrived promptly at the time agreed to our hotel, took us to the boat terminal, got us our ticRead more”

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Yangshuo: Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket

Yangshuo: Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket - Zhang Yimou’s 70-Minute Folk Spectacle, Powered by 600+ Performers

Yangshuo Cooking Class with Market Trip

Yangshuo Cooking Class with Market Trip - Why this cooking class starts at the Yangshuo market

10.Yangshuo Cooking Class with Market Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $45Best value

Shop a Yangshuo market with Hans, cook beer fish hands-on, and sip family tea in a 4-hour private class with transport.

“Such a fun, delicious, and cultural day! Hans met us near the market, where we found ingredients for our meal, learned about local food customs, and even sampled a bunch of things! Hans speaks excellent English, is knowledgeable, immeRead more”

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Private day tour :Guilin-LiRiver bamboo boat-Yangshuo Highlights

Private day tour :Guilin-LiRiver bamboo boat-Yangshuo Highlights - Your Private Setup: Pickup, Air-Conditioning, and Real Human Help

11.Private day tour :Guilin-LiRiver bamboo boat-Yangshuo Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $135

Private 10-hour Guilin and Yangshuo day tour with an English-speaking guide, Reed Flute Cave, Li River bamboo raft, Xianggong Hill, and a 7:30 PM show.

“The scenic tour was spectacular. Our driver Jerry was perfect- helpful, honest, friendly - a safe driver … Thanks so much for a wonderful day. The show at the end of the day was amazing. Well worth the effort. Even if you’re tired, go see it. It was truly beautiful.”

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Guilin: 1-Day Cave, Xianggong Hill, Bamboo Boat & Show

Guilin: 1-Day Cave, Xianggong Hill, Bamboo Boat & Show - Xianggong Hill: the 360-degree Li River panorama part

12.Guilin: 1-Day Cave, Xianggong Hill, Bamboo Boat & Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 1 day · from $162

VIP 1-day Guilin tour with Reed Flute Cave, Xianggong Hill views, Xingping bamboo boat, and Impression Liu Sanjie show.

“We couldn’t have wished for a better tour guide than Alan! He spoke excellent English, shared so many fascinating insights about the region and local culture, and took us to unique, off-the-beaten-path spots we would’ve never found on our own. Throughout the day, he made sure we were comfortable, and on top of that, he took amazing photos for us. Thank you once again, Alan! As for the tour itself - if you have limited time and want to experience all the top attractions in the area, this trip is an absolute must! (+ the visit of the rice terraces).”

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