Guilin Highlights Tour Li River to Yangshuo and Xianggong Hill
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Guilin, China
- 8 to 9 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The karst landscapes and countryside charm of the Li River make a Li River cruise a Guilin must-do. Spare yourself the crowding of public transport and coach tours with a private driver and discover the stories behind the karst as you cruise with a private guide. Enjoy time in Yangshuo’s notorious West Street before your driver returns you to your hotel.
- Feast your eyes on picture-perfect landscapes on a Li River cruise
- Learn about the karst and other riverside attractions from your private guide
- Relax with private door-to-door transportation to the port and from Yangshuo
- Enjoy a Chinese boxed lunch on board your cruise boat
What's Included
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- One English-speaking driver-guide
- Boat tickets: 3 star boat 245 Yuan per person with lunch box, 4 star boat 360 yuan with buffet lunch
- Xianggong Hill, 60 Yuan per person
- If pickup from Yangshuo or Xingping, extra USD 40 for the private transfer.
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We will have a sign of traveller's name to meet at the lobby of Hotel.
Operating hours.8:00 am
Itinerary
1
Guilin
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Li River
4 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Yangshuo County
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Xianggong Mountain
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Guilin
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 4 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- A minimum of 1 people per booking is required.
- A maximum of 15 people per booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 54 reviews
HENRY_L, Mar 2026
The experice was amazing. The view was breathtaking. The trip is on high level. Leo our guide is very kind. He always see to it that we are okey. He speaks very good english, very knowledgeable, professional and service-minded. I would definitely recommend Leo as guide.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thanks for booking the tour with us. We hope you have a wonderful experience.
You will enjoy the Li River karst views, flanked by cliffs, bamboo groves and peaceful rural villages. It looks like a traditional painting, symbolizing the iconic scenery not only of Guilin but also of China.
We are sure the Li River is one of the most beautiful scenic spots in China and a must-visit destination.
We have carefully selected this tour for our valued guests, and we hope you will enjoy this wonderful experience. You’ve made a wise choice.
Based in Guilin with over 15 years of travel experience, we will do our best to take good care of you. We know you have traveled from far away, and this may be your only trip to Guilin — so we want you to have no regrets.
You are both very kind and lovely. We wish you a pleasant rest of your trip in China.
All the best
Nasreen_R, Nov 2025
We had a wonderful day on the river with breathtaking views both on the boat & up xianggong hill. We had Liu as our driver & guide. He was very informative about the area,& cusine, & was keen to adapt the tour to our needs. We would highly recommend this tour & Liu as your guide.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your very kind words about the tour with us. You are very nice and friendly, and the driver-guide also enjoyed guiding you around this area.
You chose the one-day Li River and Xianggong Hill tour, which is one of the best tours not only in Guilin but also in China.
The Li River is one of the most scenic rivers in China, meandering past thousands of towering peaks. You will immerse yourself in views straight out of a postcard.
At Xianggong Hill, a walk to the top offers a bird's-eye view of endless jutting peaks—it’s like being surrounded by a traditional Chinese landscape painting.
The scenery here is very unique and traditionally Chinese. You will feel you are experiencing the real China, not just a dream.
The weather has also been kind to kind people. You are so lucky to experience one of the most pleasant weather conditions of the year.
China is such a vast and big country. You are welcome back to discover more interesting places here.
Thanks again for your kindness, and all the best.
Enjoy the rest of your trip in China!
Ioannis_O, Nov 2025
Nice tour including various highlights of the area around Guilin. The guide was friendly snd spoke good English.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for booking the tour with us and for your wonderful review.
Your itinerary included a cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo to appreciate the karst peaks, a visit to West Street, and a walk to the top of Xianggong Hill for that breathtaking view of the river winding through the peaks. This is one of the most classic tours in Guilin. If you have only one day here, this is the tour not to miss—we are confident it will be a life-enriching experience.
All the best, and enjoy the rest of your trip in China!
Norah_A, Oct 2025
Great experience, 4 hours cruise in river see the beautiful views . One of best experiences I had. Thanks
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for booking a tour with us and for taking the time to write such a wonderful review.
We are thrilled that you appreciated the natural landscape of the Li River and that you considered the cruise one of the best experiences of your life.
Your positive feedback inspires us to maintain our high standard of service for all our future tourists.
Thank you again, and we wish you a wonderful time for the rest of your trip in China.
anjavreg, Oct 2025
Fantastic. Sandy was great guide - very knowledgeabl, friendly and professional. Very worth it. Car was clean and comfortable. Recommended.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your kind feedback on the tour. We're glad you enjoyed the spectacular landscape and the guide services.
We always try to organize tours with good guides to suit the needs of our tourists, and we hope you had a great experience with us.
China is a huge and vast country with varied landscapes, minorities, cultures, and history. It's definitely worthy of a second or third visit.
Have a nice trip in China.
lex_j, Oct 2025
Leo was a great guide, he picked us up and took us to the boat and organised the 4 star river cruise as organised. He left very detailed instructions on where he would meet me after the cruise docked at the destination
The river cruise was very relaxing and it was surreal passing through the Karst Mountains by river, while also getting a glimpse of life on the river as we passed through villages. This cruise is something i think everyone should experience if they come down to Guilin or Yangshuo
Once Leo picked me up, he allowed me to do shopping and site seeing at my own pace through the streets of Yangshuo, then before heading back to the hotel, he took us to Xianggong Hill for the most spectacular panoramic views of the Karst mountains with the Li River meandering through them
Leo went above and beyond - he also organised a bamboo raft as he knew we originally wanted to do one, even though it wasnt on the the original description of the itinerary, but we did not need to as we were lucky enough to do one then previous day, but was very appreciative that he went to the effort to try to cater for our every need.
It was a long day, but a great day. Thanks leo!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hello, Lex,
Thank you for taking precious time to write such wonderful feedback about your tour with us.
We appreciate your very positive and detailed description of the tour and our guide services.
You enjoyed the stunning view of the Li River and Xianggong Hill. The Li River is a must-see in China, and Xianggong Hill is becoming more and more popular for tourists, reputed as one of the must-visit sites in Guilin.
We are also flexible to meet our tourists’ needs, adding or changing the tour itinerary to suit special requests. We try to ensure our tourists enjoy the tour with us, and we value giving them advice as well as listening to their suggestions to create the perfect itinerary for them.
We are confident our customized tours will meet the needs of future tourists.
Thank you for your kindness and effort.
Michael_B, Sep 2025
Nice cruise trip down the Li river followed by a walking tour of the quaint town at the end of the cruise. Leo was a very nice guide.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for taking the tour with us. It was our pleasure to arrange your one-day Li River and Xianggong Hill tour.
We are so pleased that you enjoyed the Li River cruise and your time in the small, peaceful town.
Thank you for your high praise of your driver and guide's services.
We wish you a wonderful time in Hong Kong.
Lukas_J, Jun 2025
I booked this tour as well as the tour to the rice terraces with Leo, and greatly enjoyed both of them!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for taking the tour with us! We’re glad you enjoyed the experience and our guide’s service. Your positive review inspires us to maintain our high-quality service for future travelers. You were a wonderful guest, and we hope to see you again soon. We also hope you’ll have the chance to explore more places in China—we’re sure you’ll have great experiences in different regions!
Thanks again for your review!
Fanoula_G, Jun 2025
This is a must do trip and Leo did a great job of organising and giving us the top tips to make the day seamless.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're glad you enjoyed the Li River landscape and our guide services.
We are sure your feedback will help the future tourists taking the tour with us.
All the best,
Denise_J, May 2025
Leo was our guide for this experience, he was very organised contacted us prior to the tour and made sure everything was ready before the day. He arrived promptly at the time agreed to our hotel, took us to the boat terminal, got us our tickets and explained what we needed to do. Leo spoke brilliant English, he talked to us about the culture of China, Yangshuo and Guilin and is very knowledgable. The boat cruise was beautiful, the views were stunning despite it raining on the day. We upgraded to the four star boat which we would defintely recommend as it’s more spacious, includes a traditional buffet lunch and has a western toilet on board. Leo then met us after the boat tour in Yangshuo, his communication was brilliant. He took us on a walking tour of Yangshuo village, after this he took us to two view points via car, both breathtaking. The first is a drive up view point and the second view point is a climb up stairs, but worth it at the top! We highly recommend this tour if you want to see stunning views of China and the mountains. Leo was very friendly and couldn’t do enough for us during the tour. Thank you so much!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review.
It was a pleasure for our guide to have you both on the tour, and he was very happy to accompany you for the two days.
We are glad you appreciated the natural beauty of the Longji Rice Terraces and Li River cruise, enjoyed the Yangshuo village tour, and were astonished by the stunning views in Guilin and Yangshuo.
Thank you for strongly recommending our tour to future tourists. It will certainly help them in their decision to travel with us.
Have a nice day.
Laura_W, Oct 2024
I booked two tours with Leo, the Classic Li River Tour and the trip to the Longji Rice Terraces. Both trips were very nice, Leo took his time to explain me a lot and everything was well organized. Would definitely book it again and recommend it for others as well
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Hello, Laura,
Thanks for your 5 star review for the tour we offer to you.
Hope that you have chance to come back to other destination in China and use our services again.
You are very nice and kind and all the best.
Daniela_S, Oct 2024
It was such a wonderful tour with our guide Leo. He did a fantastic job, making sure we get the best experience possible.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thanks for your booking the tour with us.
You nice review will encourage that we will keep the same good services to our future tourists.
Looking forward to meeting you again.
Bambang_B, Aug 2024
Great Tour Guide (Li), great view (except for the rain), great experience into Yangshuo country site
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thanks for your booking one day tour with us and happy with our tour services. We are appreciated your positive review. Your encouragement will make us keep our high-quality services to our future tourists and hope this will bring more and more tourists. Thanks for your time to review us and hope that you can use our services in the near future. Have a nice day.
Rafael_M, Mar 2026
If you are in Guilin you should not miss this tour. The boat ride, impressive, the visit to the village, interesting and the climb to the mountain, surprising. A 10/10 for the guide. He knew everything perfectly, told us many things about his country, drives well and is friendly and friendly. The scenery is breathtaking. I insist, a very complete tour that you should not miss if you have a chance.
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Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We are delighted that you found the tour 'complete' and the landscapes 'stunning.'
It is great to know that our guide made such a positive impression with his storytelling and safe driving. Our team takes great pride in showcasing the beauty of Guilin and ensuring our guests feel safe and well-cared-for.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope you had a fantastic rest of your trip in China.
Javier_L, Nov 2024
Es una excursión excelente, pasamos un día genial, el guía Nick, muy atento, profesional, habla muy bien inglés. A mí mujer se le perdió el móvil en el show nocturno, Nick lo encontró, contacto con nosotros y nos lo trajo al hotel.
Si vienes a Guilin, no dudéis en contratar con ellos.
También con Viator muybuena comunicación.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thanks for your 5 star review and your choosing our services in Guilin area.
We are grateful that your enjoyed the tour with us and our services.
Hope that you can recommend our services to your friends and let more and more tourists know our guide services in Guilin China, meanwhile explore the other destination in China with us in the near future.
Thanks and have a nice day.
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