Beijing, Guilin tour
Embark on a serene Li River cruise from Guilin, gliding past iconic karst peaks, bamboo groves, and rural vistas on a full-day private tour with lunch aboard.
Discover the enchanting beauty of the Li River on this full-day private tour from Guilin. After an early morning hotel pickup, you'll drive to Zhujiang Pier to board a scenic four-hour cruise along the 83-kilometer waterway, often hailed as the highlight of any Guilin visit. As you drift downstream, admire a living landscape of dramatic karst pinnacles, emerald bamboo groves, golden shoals, and tranquil rice paddies—a vista that has inspired Chinese painters for centuries. A lunch is served aboard, allowing you to savor local flavors while surrounded by nature's masterpiece. This immersive journey through one of China's most iconic regions offers a perfect blend of relaxation and cultural discovery, ideal for travelers seeking an authentic and unhurried experience.
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Pick up from your hotel early the morning. Then drive about one hour to reach the Zhujiang Pier for a four hours's cruising on Li River - the highlight of sightseeing tour in Guilin with lunch aboard. The 83-km long Li River from Guilin resembles a jade ribbon flanked by idyllic paddy fields and green forested hills, and dotted with pinnacled peaks, yellow shoals, bamboo groves, odd shaped crags, deep pools and flying waterfalls. Li River is full of surprises which will ignite your imagination to fully appreciate the bestowed beauty. The lunch on board is very basic and you are advised to bring some snacks.

Your boat will bring you to Yangshuo . You will find yourself ending up here in the West Street (Xi Jie) 西街, a 500-meter vibrant street roughly starting from Yangshuo Dock where you disembark from your boat to Pantao Road (蟠桃路), a northeast – southwest street. This renovated old street has a a carnival feel, full of bars, souvenirs stands, restaurants, shops. Though the commercialization has cheapened its allure a bit, it is still an interesting place for people watching, drinking, eating and shopping. You will find a lot of street food, and souvenirs ranging from tacky gadgets to nice Miao embroidery.

The whole afternoon exploring the old town before transferred back to Guilin city. The whole tour ends and return to your hotel.
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| All transfers and city transportation for your own use | Tips to your tour guide and driver |
| Entrance fees and lunch as mentioned | Travel insurance for your coverage of injury or accident |
| Private car or van with English speaking guide | Wear casually with comfortable sports shoes and pay attention to climate in Guilin . |
| The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group. |
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| Travelling Party | Tour Cost Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $195 |
| 2 persons | $135 |
| 3-5 persons | $115 |
| 6-9 persons | $99 |
| 10 persons up | $95 |
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