Paradise on Earth: A Private Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo

Embark on a private Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo and experience the breathtaking beauty of this paradise on Earth. Marvel at the stunning Karst formations and immerse yourself in the picturesque countryside views along the way.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Li River - Your guide pick you up at your hotel lobby at about 08:30 am. Enjoy the 1-hour drive to Zhujiang Dock to board one of the best cruises on the Li River. As the ship departs from Guilin at about 9:30 am your fantastic cruise journey starts. Your guide will escort you on board and give you an introduction to the different sites along the…
What's Included
  • Air conditioned car with chauffeur
  • Centrally located hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Lunch on board
  • Private English-speaking tour guide
  • Li River cruise ticket
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities to guide and driver (recommended)
  • Hotel accommodation with breakfasts
  • Not suitable for people over 80 years old
Additional Information

Often hailed as ‘Heaven on Earth’ due to its breathtaking natural splendor, Guilin is a place locals hold dear. One of the major highlights of any Guilin trip is a cruise down the beautiful Li River. A private day trip will let you experience the enchanting views of Li River as it meanders towards Yangshuo, nestled under the awe-inspiring Karst…

Location
Li River
East of Guangxi Zhuang,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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R5600ianicolab
Oct 6, 2025
6 days trip - Guilin, Yangshuo - My days in Guilin and Yangshuo were wonderful! Beautiful landscapes, pure nature, and a great sense of peace. A special thank you to my guide Janet, who was always kind, knowledgeable, and attentive to every detail. I highly recommend Janet and Travel Guide to anyone who wants to discover the authentic beauty of this incredible place!
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Lorrainetaupo
Sep 28, 2025
ChinaTravelGuide tour of Guilin with Catherine - Catherine, our guide in Guilin was excellent. She had fabulous knowledge and really looked after us. She made sure our experience was fantastic and took us to a great place to eat.
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Nomad169827
Sep 26, 2025
a memorable trip - Gulin was beautiful, the hotel that we were staying has a best location overall as it was next the the beautiful night lights and busy shopping and restuarant streets. overall I would like to comment and give the tour guide, Sally who has been so infomative about Guilin histroy and culture. To top my appreciation, I would like to thank Sally for staying with me when I had to go to the hospital, to have my leg checked since my fall happened at the previous city. Sally help me to do all the translation with the doctors, registered me, help me to figure out the treatment, patiently waited till all the CT scan was done . She has really gone above and beyond to spend the after work time to help me and to see me safely back in the hotel. Thank you Sally.
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Paulnewtonzx
Sep 26, 2025
Janet... your guide in Guilin - We've just spent 3 days in Guilin with our guide...Janet. Janet was not only extremely professional and knowledgeable but the friendliest and most helpful guide you could wish to have. Janet went out of her way to provide help and support throughout our trip....thank you Janet.
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Annawm8001yw
Sep 26, 2025
Great guide with English (and sense of humour!) - Kim is a helpful and clever guy. Guilin is beautiful, and I will recommend my friends to go there. The tour guide speaks very good English.
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G8827phdanielo
Sep 26, 2025
Thank you Sally and Travel China Guide! - We loved our experience in Guilin thanks to our guide Sally and the Travel China Guide company. Hotel and transportation were top notch and Sally couldn’t have been more attentive, patient and hospitable. Anything we needed she took care of. Oh, and by the way, the river cruise was truly breathtaking! Thank you for making our Guilin experience amazing. If you have plans of visiting Guilin, I would definitely recommend booking with these guys!
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Stc42015
Sep 21, 2025
A Great Time in Guilin! - I visited Guilin as part of a 4 stop China Tour (Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Shanghai) organized by Travel China Guide. Our guide for the Guilin leg was an excellent guide named Qiuyan Li who took us to the Reed Flute Cave, the Elephant Trunk Hill, and the River Cruise. The whole experience was wonderful and the vistas were jaw dropping. It was very hot and she went above and beyond by making sure we were hydrated, brought us local grapes, and even stayed behind after the day's itinerary to make sure we were able to order food from local restaurants! She also helped explain the local context and give us background so we could better appreciate our time in Guilin!
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Quest13881745510
Sep 16, 2025
A perfect trip - Lily Cao is a great guide, super friendly. She told us a lot of fun facts about the area. She also took us very nice photos and recommended an amazing restaurant. Everything was well organized. I'd definitely recommend.
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Ma_gorzatat805
Sep 16, 2025
An Unforgettable Day on the Li River with Lily - We just got back from an amazing one-day cruise on the Li River in Guilin. The views were so beautiful that even the sweltering heat couldn't make me want to go back inside the comfortable, air-conditioned cabin on the boat. ​Our guide, Lily Cao, was a true gem. She always knew the perfect spots for photos and was more than happy to snap pictures for us. After the cruise, we explored the surrounding villages on scooters, riding along a smaller but equally charming river. I seriously didn't want the day to end. ​Lily also suggested we see the Romance Show, and wow, what a spectacular performance! It was an incredible spectacle that I highly recommend. ​Overall, I can't recommend a tour with Lily enough. You'll learn fascinating facts and hear some really funny anecdotes. If you're in Guilin, this is a must-do trip.
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Williambq4094gs
Sep 13, 2025
Great tour with a great guide - Monica is a fantastic guide. We had a very enjoyable tour and learned a great deal about the area and culture. Our guide was very knowledgeable and thorough and was always considerate of our comfort and safety
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From $189
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).