Guilin and Yangshuo: Li River Cruise & Rafting and Show Tour

Overview

Explore the stunning landscapes and rich culture of Yangshuo on this immersive one-day tour from Guilin. Start with a luxurious four-star Li River cruise, taking in the breathtaking karst peaks and savoring a diverse buffet lunch. Choose from three afternoon adventures: explore the enchanting Silver Cave or drift peacefully along the Yulong River on a bamboo raft, or you can rent a bike to begin your cycling adventure in Ten mile gallery. Complete your day by experiencing local culture with options like the Guilin Eternal Love Show, The impression of Sanjie Liu or the vibrant Dong King's Night Banquet, featuring traditional performances and delicious ethnic cuisine. Note: The entrance fee of Silver Cave/Yulong River Raft and entrance fee of Night show are optional and not included in the tour price. Guests can choose to join these activities for an extra fee, or enjoy exploring the scenery without additional costs.

Itinerary

1. Li River

   Embark on a poetic voyage blending landscape beauty and luxury aboard the Li River Four-Star Cruise. Departing from Zhujiang Pier, the cruise meanders through the 83-kilometer essence of the Li River, unfolding the timeless charm of "the river like a green silk ribbon, mountains like jade hairpins". Elegantly decorated with leather sofas, panoramic windows and wood accents, the cabin offers a serene and comfortable viewing environment. The double-deck observation deck provides unobstructed views—gaze at the vivid Nine-Horse Painting Mountain, the crystal-clear Huangbu Reflection, and immerse yourself in the ink wash scenery of the 20 RMB note backdrop. Savor a delicious Chinese-Western buffet along the way, accompanied by professional guides' vivid narratives that weave natural scenery with cultural legends. With a smooth and pleasant journey, it combines the grace of karst landscapes with the warmth of premium service, creating an unforgettable Li River memory.

   · 4 h· Admission not included

2. Silver Cave

   The Silver Cave is a typical representative of Guilin's karst landform, famous for its storeyed cave structure and various forms of stalactites, and is known as the "World Karst Treasure House". The cave runs through 12 peaks, with a developed tour route of about 2 kilometers, divided into three parts: the lower cave, the hall, and the upper cave. It gathers 136 core landscapes such as the "Three Wonders" (Musical Stone Screen, Yaochi Fairyland, Snow Mountain Waterfall) and the "Three Treasures" (Buddha Preaching, Single Pillar Supporting the Sky, Hunyuan Pearl Umbrella). The lights in the cave and the stalactites set off each other, like an underground galaxy, hence the saying "After visiting Yinziyan, you will never lack money in your life"~

   · 2 h· Admission not included

3. Yulong River

   This is a genuine human-powered rafting experience, allowing you to enjoy the tranquility of "a boat floating on the blue waves, people traveling in a painting". The slight thrill when passing the dam and the picturesque scenery reflected in the water are experiences that cannot be replaced by motorized boats on the Lijiang River.

   · 1 h· Admission not included

4. The Ten-Mile Gallery is a poetic sanctuary winding through karst peaks, like a scrolling ink wash painting by nature. Cycling along, verdant mountains rise like dark eyebrows, terraced fields glow with lush greenery, and the Yulong River meanders like a jade ribbon. Moon Hill’s natural arch transforms with every turn, while the millennium-old banyan tree shelters the legend of Liu Sanjie’s romance. Villages with curling smoke dot the landscape, and the breeze carries the scent of rice and bamboo. Every step immerses you in poetry, embodying the delicate grace and tranquility of Guibei’s countryside

   · 2 h

5. West Street

   West Street, a landmark in Yangshuo, which is a meeting point of Chinese and Western cultures. The street is lined with shops on both sides, where you can browse for handicrafts, sample snacks, enjoy a cup of coffee, and soak up the bustling atmosphere of the marketplace. "Stroll, eat, play, and savor the leisurely afternoon."

   · 1 h

6. Impression Sanjie Liu

   The impression of Sanjie Liu is a brand-new conceptual outdoor landscape show that integrates uniqueness, artistry, spectacularity, ethnicity and visual splendor.Inherited from the legend of Guangxi singer Liu Sanjie, but not limited to the story of one person, but the use of Chinese traditional painting composition and techniques into the real mountains and water, combined with the unique rhythm and rhyme of ethnic minority songs, the natural scenery along the Li River, the life and work of fishermen and villagers, the folk customs of ethnic minorities, etc., through visual effects and artistic arrangement to integrate and present.

   · 1 h 30 min· Admission not included

7. Guilin Romance Park

   Located on Qianguqing Avenue, Yangshuo, Guilin Romance Show is a cultural-tourism landmark co-created by Songcheng Performance and Guilin Tourism. Since opening in July 2018, it takes Guilin’s millennium-old civilization as the thread, becoming a cultural resort attracting visitors to travel through time.The core eponymous song and dance show is its soul, connecting past and present through five chapters: Call of the Ancients, Songs Over the Land, Love in Rice Noodles, Prince Jingjiang's Mansion and Liu Sanjie. With top audio-visual technology, it creates a shocking feast in 3D space, vividly presenting Guangxi's legends amid Lijiang's landscapes—from ancient ancestors' life to the joy of ethnic song festivals.

   · 1 h 30 min· Admission not included

8. Guilin Butterfly Spring

   The Dong King's Night Banquet is a grand outdoor song-and-dance bonfire celebration that showcases the rich ethnic customs of the Dong and Miao peoples in Guangxi. Nestled in the Yangshuo Tianlai Butterfly Spring Scenic Area, this evening gala themed on Dong-Miao culture authentically recreates a series of age-old traditions passed down for thousands of years. These vivid scenes include the hospitality of wine to welcome guests, antiphonal singing by village maidens, greetings with lusheng music, the romantic "singing while wandering and sitting by the moon" ritual, the resounding Dong Grand Chorus, the solemn Dong King's sacrifice ceremony, and the lively bonfire Duoyeh dance carnival. All performances take place amidst the exquisitely traditional architecture of the Miao and Dong villages, including the covered wind-and-rain corridor, the melodious Tianlai Drum Tower, and the Duoyeh Square, where visitors can join in the singing, dancing, and joyful revelry.

   · 1 h 30 min· Admission not included

Pickup

Pickup included.

Our tour guide will contact travelers by whatsapp or calling the day before the trip to confirm the specific pickup time and location.

How to use your ticket

Ticket handed over by the operator on site

What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Not recommended for travelers over 70 years old or under 1 year old

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

Product code: 5625787P8

Activity offered by 重庆市新干线国际旅行社有限公司 via Viator.