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15 Best Guilin Cruises

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15 Best Guilin Cruises

1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver - The Li River Cruise: 4 Hours of Karst Scenery With a Human Guide
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1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver

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

Private Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with guide, onboard Chinese buffet lunch, countryside tour, and West Street time.

Most Popular 5.0

“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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From Guilin: 4 Star Luxury Li River Cruise with Buffet Lunch - The boat experience: smooth luxury and where the views really happen
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From Guilin: 4 Star Luxury Li River Cruise with Buffet Lunch

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

Enjoy a smooth 4-hour Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, with buffet lunch onboard and karst views from seat or deck.

4.3

“Loved it but would have preferred a Chinese/ English speaking guide to have information as we cruise. With the qr code it was a bit difficult to follow. Eventually is quite expensive for just a car ride to the pier and the cruise. With an English speaking crew that explain ms the scenery and the…”

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Li River Cruise and Yangshuo Private Day Tour from Guilin - Pickup and timing: the part that can make or break your day
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Li River Cruise and Yangshuo Private Day Tour from Guilin

3.Li River Cruise and Yangshuo Private Day Tour from Guilin

A full-day Guilin to Yangshuo trip with a 4-hour Li River cruise, onboard Chinese lunch, and afternoon free time in Yangshuo.

4.0

“Dont get me wrong, the Li-river itself is beautiful, you should definitely visit this beauty of nature. But be wiser than me and choose an other operator. The guide barely speaks english and the informations are mostly provided in the chinese language. It also is said, that the Read more”

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3-Day Private Guilin Tour with Li River Cruise and Yangshuo - Day 1: Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, Seven Star Park, and Fubo Hill Views
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3-Day Private Guilin Tour with Li River Cruise and Yangshuo

4.3-Day Private Guilin Tour with Li River Cruise and Yangshuo

3-day private Guilin tour with Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, and a 4-hour Li River cruise to Yangshuo.

5.0

“It is a beautiful place to visit. We did both the city tour and the River cruse and both these were beyond our expectation. The lighting system inside the cave adds to the beauty. It is a must if you are in Guilin. The next day was river cruse and tRead more”

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1 Day Private Tour: Li River Cruise from Guilin & Yangshuo Biking - Onboard the Li River Cruise: 4 Hours of Karst Peak Views
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1 Day Private Tour: Li River Cruise from Guilin & Yangshuo Biking

5.1 Day Private Tour: Li River Cruise from Guilin & Yangshuo Biking

Private Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, plus a countryside bike ride. Includes hotel transfers and lunch. Great value for $172.

5.0

“Great guide (Sarah), very welcome a friendly. Great boat trip. The lunch on the boat wasn't great. The bycicle/scotter route after is definitely a must-do while in Guillin, one of our best trips in China and a great insight into the rural china.”

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Li River cruise & Yangshuo countryside private day tour - Hotel pickup and timing that keeps the day sane
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Li River cruise & Yangshuo countryside private day tour

6.Li River cruise & Yangshuo countryside private day tour

Cruise the Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo with hotel pickup, an English guide, on-board buffet lunch, and karst spotting.

4.5

“It was really nice and very well organized. Our Chinese guide ( Jacky) was fantastic ! He spoke very well English, explained a lot and took a lot of time with us, we really recommend him, thank you Jacky! We will come back!”

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Guilin: Private Full-Day Li River Cruise and Liusanjie Show - Quick Stops in Yangshuo: Yatti Cafe and Xijie Pedestrian Street
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Guilin: Private Full-Day Li River Cruise and Liusanjie Show

Guilin: 3 star Li River Cruise & Sightseeing Tour - Hotel pickup at about 08:00: worth it, but confirm the meeting point
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Guilin: 3 star Li River Cruise & Sightseeing Tour

8.Guilin: 3 star Li River Cruise & Sightseeing Tour

3-star Li River cruise from Guilin with hotel pickup, lunch on board, and Yangshuo old-town free time. Good value, simple logistics.

3.5

“Un servizio deludente, ben al di sotto delle aspettative e della descrizione fornita. Si tratta semplicemente di un trasferimento dall'hotel al molo, qualcosa che si potrebbe facilmente organizzare in autonomia con Didi. Una volta arrivati al molo, l’addetto si è limitato, in modo piuttosto disorganizzato, ad acquistare i biglietti alla biglietteria – un’operazione che avremmo…”

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Guilin: Li River Cruise, Yangshuo Biking & Flexible Pricing - Yangshuo Arrival at 1:20 PM: West Street, Shops, and Café Breaks
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Guilin: Li River Cruise, Yangshuo Biking & Flexible Pricing

9.Guilin: Li River Cruise, Yangshuo Biking & Flexible Pricing

Private Li River cruise plus Yangshuo biking and West Street free time. Choose 3- or 4-star boat, then ride Yulong River paths.

4.6

“The boat trip through one of China's most iconic and picturesque landscapes with views of the characteristic limestone mountains is very beautiful and relaxing. We had booked a four star boat with lunch buffet and enjoyed the trip which lasted a little over 4 hours. The subsequent bike ride in Yangshuo was disappointing as the…”

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Guilin: 3 star Li River Cruise & Sightseeing Tour - Hotel pickup at about 08:00: worth it, but confirm the meeting point
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Guilin: 3 star Li River Cruise & Sightseeing Tour

10.Guilin: 3 star Li River Cruise & Sightseeing Tour

A one-day Guilin trip with a 3-star Li River cruise from Mopan Pier, lunch included, and free time in Yangshuo’s old town.

3.5

“Disappointing service, well below expectations and the description provided. It was simply a transfer from the hotel to the pier, something that could easily be arranged independently with Didi. Once we arrived at the pier, the attendant limited himself, in a rather disorganized manner, to buying tickets at the ticket counter - something we could…”

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2 Day Guilin Highlights Li River Cruise and Longji Terraces Tour - Price and Value: What You’re Paying For (and What’s Extra)
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2 Day Guilin Highlights Li River Cruise and Longji Terraces Tour

11.2 Day Guilin Highlights Li River Cruise and Longji Terraces Tour

Private 2-day Guilin tour combining Longji Ping’an terraces, a Li River cruise to Yangshuo, and West Street time with hotel pickup.

5.0

“Liao was an excellent and caring guide. Moreover he was a good driver with perfect English skills. He showed us the Guilin area (Longji rice terraces, tea factory and Li River cruise). We can recommend him by 100%.”

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Li River Cruise with Yangshuo Countryside Tours - Who This Tour Suits Best (And Who Should Rethink It)
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Li River Cruise with Yangshuo Countryside Tours

12.Li River Cruise with Yangshuo Countryside Tours

Private Li River cruise and Yangshuo countryside walk with an English driver, private car transfers, lunch, and Fuli Ancient Bridge views for $128.

4.7

“A full day experience with a fun driver and a lot of Chinglish humor. We want to thank Mike for taking us everywhere we wanted to go and all the beautiful scenic spots.”

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Guilin: Li River Cruise with Buffalo and Tour of Yangshuo - Inside the Official Boat Day: 4-Star Comfort Plus a Real Lunch
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Guilin: Li River Cruise with Buffalo and Tour of Yangshuo

2-Day Private Tour: Classic Li River Cruise and Longji Terrace Tour - Day 1: Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces and Ping An Zhuang Village
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2-Day Private Tour: Classic Li River Cruise and Longji Terrace Tour

Li River Cruise ticket from Guilin to Yangshuo with pickup - Yangshuo Old Town time: West Street and a no-pressure afternoon
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Li River Cruise ticket from Guilin to Yangshuo with pickup

15.Li River Cruise ticket from Guilin to Yangshuo with pickup

Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with hotel pickup, lunch included, and time in Yangshuo Old Town. Scenic, efficient, value-minded.

4.0

“Driver arrived on time to send us to the ferry pier. The cruise went smoothly and the staff on board were professional. They gave explanations in Chinese about the scenic attractions and local specialties. Packed lunch with rice, meat, and cRead more”

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