​Li River

Chinese name: 漓江（Li Jiang）
Location: Guilin, Guangxi.
Ticket: Long Chuan Ping to Diecai Mountain CNY65.00
            Mopan Mountain to Yangshuo or Yangshuo to Yangdi varies from CNY240.00 to CNY450.00 according to different class;
            Yangshuo Shui Dong Men to Puyi CNY160.00; Yangshuo Shui Dong Men to Pingle CNY190.00
Estimated tour time:1.5-4.5 hours
Recommended time to visit: Apr-Oct
Nearby attractions: Fubo Hill, Elephant Trunk Hill, Seven Star Park , etc.

The Li River is the main river system of Northeast Guangxi. it's one of China's most famous scenic areas, was listed as one of the world’s top ten watery wonders by America National Geographic Magazine. It was even picked by CNN as one of "World's 15 best rivers for travelers".

Originating in Mao'er Mountain in Xing'an county northeast of Guilin, the Li River winds its way southeast for about 437 km, passing through Guilin, Yangshuo, Pingle, Zhaoping and finally meets Xi River in Wulin. It boasts the largest and most beautiful scenic area in China and attracts thousands of visitors each year.

● Li River Cruise - The Best of Guilin and Yangshuo Highlights

The 83-kilometer section between Guilin andYangshuo is the most beautiful part. It enjoys the reputation of being a “River Art Gallery”.

Mostly the cruise starts from Zhujiang Wharf（some starts from Mopanshan Wharf）. It is about 40 minutes drive from Guilin city. And then 4H cruise will take you to a beautiful and sedate ancient city - Yangshuo.

The classic Li River offers the best chance for your complete appreciation of the picturesque Guilin Karst mountain landscape in total leisure. The 83-kilometer-long waterway from Guilin City to Yangshuo County is like an artist’s masterpiece. The landscape is decorated with startling hills, steep cliffs, fantastic caves and farming villages, and is lined with bamboo. 

In a Chinese poem it is written: “The river is a green silk ribbon, and the hills are jade hairpins” With the soft breeze, you will encounter the marvelous scene of the Nine-Horse Fresco, famous lively image on back of the 20 RMB note at the Yellow Cloth Shoal, idyllic sightseeing of grassland, farmland, etc., and countless strange hills and stones in diverse interesting looks, such as Chinese brush, crown, figure, goat’s hoof, and so forth. 

Cruising on the comfortable Li River cruise, you can see the classic outstanding beautiful scenery of Li River on both banks passing by, which is really like touring in a landscape painting. That’s why so many people plan to experience the Li River to Yangshuo to start their ideal Yangshuo Tour.