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Li River

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

Location
China, Guilin
Category
Tour Routes
Duration
About 4–5 hours (Guilin–Yangshuo cruise)
Address
Li River, Guilin, Guangxi, China (Mopanshan/Zhujiang Pier)
Coordinates
25.0918, 110.4300

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
→Suggested visit：4–5 hours
→Best season：Apr–Oct, high water & clear views
→Transport：Guilin to pier by road
→Opening Hours：Daytime cruises, usually depart 09:00–15:00
→Ticket Information：Cruise tickets charged by route/cabin; Yangdi–Xingping section ticketed
→Transportation：From Guilin to Mopanshan or Zhujiang pier to board

💡 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

What are the opening hours of Li River?

Daytime cruises, usually depart 09:00–15:00

How much is the admission for Li River?

Cruise tickets charged by route/cabin; Yangdi–Xingping section ticketed

Any practical tips for visiting Li River?

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

How long should I spend at Li River?

A typical visit takes About 4–5 hours (Guilin–Yangshuo cruise).

Information here is compiled from public travel resources. Hours, fees, access and weather change; verify with the attraction's official notices and local tourism authorities before travel.