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HomeDestinationsGuilinLi River & Yangshuo
Yangshuo Karst Countryside Aerial, Guilin, China | Roamvage Private Tour
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Day Tours · Guilin

Guilin 4-Star Li River Cruise & Yangshuo Countryside Private Day Tour

📍Guilin⏱9 hours👥1–12 travelers🚗 Private Journeys
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At a glance

At a glance

Experience Guilin's legendary karst landscape — the scenery that inspired centuries of Chinese poetry and painting — on this private day tour featuring a premium 4-star Li River cruise. Your guide picks you up from your hotel and drives to the Zhujiang Pier, where you board a 4-star river cruise with upper-deck seating. For 4 hours, glide through a landscape of limestone peaks, bamboo groves, and water buffalo grazing along the banks. Unlike the crowded 3-star boats, the 4-star cruise offers spacious upper-deck seating, panoramic views, and a buffet lunch served on board. This is the view on the 20 RMB note — and it looks exactly like the photograph. Disembark in Yangshuo, a charming town surrounded by karst mountains. Walk through West Street, browse local markets, and soak in the relaxed countryside atmosphere. Your driver meets you in Yangshuo for the return drive to Guilin (about 1.5 hours). Includes hotel pickup, private guide, 4-star Li River cruise with upper-deck ticket and buffet lunch, and private transport.

Highlights

What makes this day worth your money

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4-Star Li River Cruise
Premium upper-deck seating on a 4-star cruise — panoramic views, buffet lunch on board, 4 hours through Guilin's iconic karst landscape.
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Yangshuo Countryside
Explore a charming riverside town surrounded by limestone peaks, with local markets and cormorant fishermen.
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20 RMB Note View
See the exact landscape featured on China's 20-yuan banknote — one of the world's most photographed river bends.
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Private Transport
Private vehicle with professional driver from Guilin to the pier and back from Yangshuo.
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Expert Guide
Licensed English-speaking guide who knows every peak, story, and photo spot along the Li River.
What's included & what's not

Tickets, services, and the line we draw

Included in your booking
Private English-speaking guide
Private vehicle with driver
Hotel pickup & drop-off
4-Star Li River cruise ticket (upper deck, 4-hour downstream)
Buffet lunch served on board the cruise
Yangshuo countryside cycling or electric cart
Bottled water
Flexible itinerary
Not included
Personal expenses & tips
Hotel accommodation
Travel insurance
Meals — at your own expense. Your guide will recommend restaurants based on your taste and dietary needs.
Pricing

Pricing by group size

Tour pricing by group size — larger groups receive a lower per-person rate
Group sizePer AdultVehicleTotal
1 traveler$398.005-Seat Sedan$398.00
2 traveler · you$244.005-Seat Sedan$487.00
3 traveler$192.005-Seat Sedan$575.00
4 traveler$185.007-Seat MPV$741.00
5 traveler$166.007-Seat MPV$829.00
6 traveler$164.009-Seat Van$984.00
7 traveler$153.009-Seat Van$1,073.00
8 traveler$149.0014-Seat Minibus$1,194.00
9 traveler$147.0014-Seat Minibus$1,327.00
10 traveler$142.0014-Seat Minibus$1,415.00
11 traveler$137.0014-Seat Minibus$1,504.00
12 traveler$133.0014-Seat Minibus$1,592.00
Prices shown for adult-only groups. Children 3–8 at reduced fare (50–60% of adult). Infants 0–2 free. Prices are live — actual total is shown in the booking card.
Your Transport & Guide

Private vehicle & featured guides

Modern fleet · 4 vehicle types to match your group size
5-Seat Sedan
5-Seat Sedan
1–3 guests
7-Seat MPV
7-Seat MPV
4–5 guests
9-Seat Van
9-Seat Van
6–7 guests
14-Seat Minibus
14-Seat Minibus
8–12 guests
Itinerary

Your day, hour by hour

Early start to catch the Li River cruise. Meet your guide and driver at your hotel. 40-minute drive to Zhujiang Pier.

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FAQ

Common questions

How long is the Li River cruise?
The cruise is approximately 4 hours from Guilin to Yangshuo (83 km / 52 miles). You'll be on a comfortable tourist boat with indoor and outdoor seating. Lunch is not served on the boat — we have a proper sit-down lunch when we arrive in Yangshuo.
What's the best season for the Li River?
Spring (April-May) offers misty, poetic scenery. Autumn (September-November) has clear skies and golden light. Summer is green and lush but can be hot. Winter has lower water levels but far fewer tourists.
Is the cycling difficult?
Not at all. The Yangshuo countryside is mostly flat with paved roads. You can also take an electric cart if you prefer not to cycle. The route is about 8-10 km with plenty of photo stops.
What if it rains?
The Li River is actually most beautiful in light rain and mist — this is the classic 'ink painting' Guilin scenery. The cruise operates in all weather. We provide rain ponchos for cycling.
Can we do this tour from Yangshuo instead?
Yes! If you're staying in Yangshuo, we can arrange pickup there and run the itinerary in reverse — cycling first, then lunch, then an upstream cruise or riverside hike.
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Where we meet you

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Pickup zone
~12 km radius from city center
Hotel pickup included

Your guide will meet you directly at your hotel lobby in Guilin city center. Pickup from Guilin airport, train station, or Yangshuo hotels can be arranged for an additional fee.

⏱ Free cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
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$133.00/ adult
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Children
3-8
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Infants
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