Li River (Lijiang Scenic Area) / 漓江风景区

Category

Nature

Why Visit

• No visit to Guilin is complete without the Li River. Cruising is like traveling through a living Chinese ink painting. Scenery changes with weather — crystal reflections on sunny days, dreamy mist on rainy days.

Suggested Duration

Half-day to Full-day (cruise ~4 hrs; bamboo raft 1–2 hrs)

Best Visiting Time

Apr–Oct. Morning cruises (08:30–09:30) for best light and calmer waters.

Suitable For

• All travelers, couples, families, photographers, nature lovers

Tips

• Book cruise tickets 2+ days in advance. Four-star cruises (¥360) better than three-star. Budget option: bus to Yangshuo and enjoy shore views. Bring a 20 RMB note for the iconic Xingping photo!

Admission Type

Paid Ticket

Reservation Required

Yes

Price Estimates

4-star Cruise: ~¥360; 3-star Cruise: ~¥215; Bamboo Raft: varies

Reservation Max.

Fixed daily capacity; book 2+ days ahead

Opening Hours

Cruises depart 08:30–10:00 daily (seasonal)

Address (English & Chinese)

Mopanshan Pier / Zhujiang Pier, Guilin City 桂林市磨盘山码头/竹江码头

Amaps Link

https://surl.amap.com/3LzPoTgl2em

Baidu Link

https://j.map.baidu.com/40/Ws