Guilin
Emerald Li River Cruising, Limestone Peaks & Yangshuo Countryside Biking
Guilin's scenery has inspired Chinese scroll paintings and poets for millennia. Conical limestone karst hills rise out of mirror-like jade rivers bordered by weeping bamboo groves and water buffalo. Taking a 4-star cruise down the Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo and bamboo rafting along the tranquil Yulong River is like sailing straight through a living fairytale.
Top Wonders in Guilin
Carefully timed with VIP fast-tracks, licensed private guides, and zero forced shopping stops.
4-Star Li River Cruise (Guilin to Yangshuo)
A world-renowned 83-kilometer river voyage winding past legendary karst formations, water buffalo, and bamboo groves.
Stand on the upper observation deck feeling the breeze while spotting Nine Horses Mural Hill and the 20-Yuan banknote scenery.
Yulong River Bamboo Raft & Countryside Cycling
A peaceful tributary of the Li River bordered by emerald rice paddies, ancient stone bridges, and orchard villages.
Drift downstream on a traditional bamboo raft, then cycle with child-seat bikes across the 600-year-old Moon Hill village.
Reed Flute Cave (Palace of Natural Arts)
A spectacular subterranean karst cave filled with ancient stalactites, stalagmites, and crystal-clear reflective underground pools.
Walk through the Crystal Palace chamber, marveling at dramatic multicolored light projections illuminating 1,000-year-old Tang Dynasty ink inscriptions on the stone walls.
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20-Yuan Banknote Souvenir Photo at Xingping
The exact landscape printed on the back of China's 20-RMB banknote is located near Xingping. Our guide hands each family a crisp banknote right as the boat approaches for the quintessential souvenir photo.
Hand-Poled Bamboo Rafting on Yulong River
Unlike motorized boats on the main river, the Yulong tributary is pure tranquility. Experienced boatmen gently pole two-seater rafts down small natural water weirs, creating gentle splashes that kids love.
Stay in Yangshuo Countryside, Not West Street
Downtown Yangshuo West Street is packed with noisy bars. We place private families in boutique riverside resorts nestled among karst peaks, featuring swimming pools, bicycle rentals, and mountain views.
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