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漓江

📍 Li River, Guilin, Guangxi, China (Mopanshan/Zhujiang Pier)
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Introduction

The Li River flows through Guilin in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, a tributary of the Pearl River system celebrated for its karst peaks and jade-green water — 'green hills, clear streams, fabulous caves and pretty rocks.' The ~83 km waterway from Guilin to Yangshuo is called a 'hundred-mile gallery': verdant peaks rise sheer from the banks and mirror in the calm surface, with fishing boats, bamboo rafts and egrets dotting the scene. Iconic views include the Xingping vista on the back of the 20-yuan note, Yellow Cloth Shoal, Nine-Horse Fresco Hill and Misty Yudi. A cruise or a Xingping bamboo-raft drift reveals ink-wash landscapes that define classical Chinese scenery.

✨ Highlights

1
Xingping vista
The 20-yuan backdrop; climb Laozhai Hill for the full river.
2
Yellow Cloth Shoal
Mirror-calm water reflecting the peaks.
3
Nine-Horse Fresco Hill
Cliff like galloping horses; lore of the top scholar.
4
Misty Yudi
The most ink-wash atmosphere in river fog.
5
Xingping bamboo raft
Shallow drifts on clear water and cliffs.
6
Land at Yangshuo
Continue to West Street and Yulong River.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：Guilin, Guangxi, China
→Hours：Daytime cruises ~09:00–15:00
→Admission：Cruise tickets by route
→Suggested visit：4–5 hours
→Best season：Apr–Oct, high water & clear views
→Transport：Guilin to pier by road

💡 Tips

• Book cruise early in peak season; upper deck views best.
• At Xingping, explore the old town and Laozhai Hill.
• Avoid rainy (muddy) and low-water periods; spring/autumn ideal.
• Bring sun protection and seasickness meds; little shade.
• Rafts depend on water level; follow park notices.
• Yangshuo's West Street nightlife is worth staying for.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting 漓江?

Book cruise early in peak season; upper deck views best. At Xingping, explore the old town and Laozhai Hill.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.