Your professional English-speaking guide and private driver will pick you up from your Guilin hotel and escort you to the pier to begin your Li River journey.

Embark on a mesmerizing Li River Cruise, one of China’s most celebrated journeys. As your boat glides gently downstream, you’ll be surrounded by breathtaking karst mountains, lush bamboo groves, and tranquil riverside villages that seem to emerge straight from a Chinese ink painting. The changing scenery—misty peaks, grazing water buffalo, and fishermen on bamboo rafts—creates a living postcard of Guilin’s natural beauty. Along the way, you’ll pass by world-famous sights such as Nine Horse Fresco Hill, Yellow Cloth Shoal, and countless poetic landscapes immortalized in Chinese art and literature. Enjoy the serenity of the slow-flowing river, listen to your guide’s fascinating stories about local legends, and capture unforgettable photos of this masterpiece of nature. Your cruise ends at Yangshuo, a charming riverside town where the mountains meet the water in perfect harmony.

After arriving in Yangshuo, step into the vibrant heart of the town — West Street, the oldest and most famous street in Yangshuo. Blending traditional Chinese charm with a lively international vibe, this pedestrian street is lined with quaint cafés, boutique shops, local handicrafts, and global restaurants. The mix of ancient architecture and colorful lights creates an enchanting atmosphere, especially in the evening. Here, you can sample authentic local snacks, shop for handmade souvenirs, or simply relax with a drink while watching the world go by. Whether you’re capturing the street’s dynamic energy or soaking in its cultural rhythm.

Leaving West Street, enjoy a scenic drive through Yangshuo’s famous Ten-Mile Gallery, often called a “natural landscape corridor.” This route showcases some of Yangshuo’s most breathtaking countryside, where endless karst peaks, rice paddies, and riverside villages unfold like a living Chinese painting. As you drive along the Yulong River Valley, you’ll pass through postcard-perfect scenes of farmers tending their fields, bamboo rafts drifting lazily downstream, and locals cycling through the misty paths — a peaceful glimpse of authentic rural life. We’ll stop at select viewpoints along the way so you can take photos and fully appreciate the tranquil beauty of this region, one of the most picturesque corners of Guilin.

Next, we’ll visit the ancient Fuli Bridge, one of Yangshuo’s oldest and most photogenic stone arch bridges, gracefully spanning the Yulong River. Surrounded by lush greenery and reflected perfectly in the calm water below, this 600-year-old bridge offers a timeless, serene beauty that embodies the spirit of traditional Chinese landscape art. It’s a favorite spot for photographers and travelers seeking that perfect reflection shot — a moment of stillness and natural harmony before we begin our return journey to Guilin.

After a relaxing countryside adventure, we’ll drive back to Guilin in the evening. The journey takes about 1.5 hours, giving you time to unwind or reflect on your unforgettable day exploring the Li River and Yangshuo countryside. You’ll arrive back at your Guilin hotel around 7 PM, concluding a truly scenic and immersive experience with Ascend China Travel.