Li River Tourism Area

桂林市漓江风景区

Guangxi, Guilin★ 4.5Designated 2007·25.2736°N, 110.2907°E

Ticket Price

Li River Cruise CNY 215-CNY 450

Duration

3 to 5 hours

Rating

4.5 / 5.0

Designated

2007

About Li River Tourism Area

The Li River winds between Guilin's karst peaks on one of China's most famous scenic cruises, part of a UNESCO World Heritage karst landscape. Floating past pinnacles, bamboo groves and riverside villages, its views have graced Chinese currency and paintings for centuries.

Highlights

The iconic karst landscape - Guilin-to-Yangshuo river cruise past Elephant Trunk Hill, Nine Horses Fresco and Xingping.

Suggested Route

4-hour cruise from Guilin (Mopanshan/Zhujiang wharf) to Yangshuo, or the Xingping section; full day.

Food & Lodging

Yangshuo beer fish and Guilin rice noodles at the terminus; hotels in Yangshuo/Guilin.

Facilities

Cruise boats, docks and restrooms; boarding ramps with limited mobility access.

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

How to Buy Tickets

Passport booking guide for Li River (Guilin) · verified 2026-08-16

⏰ When to book

Boat and bamboo-raft trips are the main way to visit — book 1-2 days ahead in peak season.

🛂 Passport requirement

Passport needed for boat bookings.

🎟️ Where to book

OFFICIAL

Official boat (Guilin → Yangshuo) — Book via your hotel or the cruise desk.

OTA

Klook / Trip.com ↗ — English booking with transfers.

💡 Tip: The classic full cruise is ~4 hours from Guilin to Yangshuo.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: November to March (dry season, pleasant temperatures)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.