The 5 Boat Tours in Guilin That Earn Their Price

1.1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · from $209Our pick

Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo past karst peaks, enjoy lunch on board, explore West Street, and return by private car with an English-speaking guide.

“The river cruise was a fantastic way to see the famous Guilin karsts, and the visit to Yangshuo and the charming surrounding countryside was wonderful. Tony was a great guide, patiently answering our questions and giving us plenty of time to enjoy our walk after the cruise. Highly recommended!”

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2.Li River Cruise with Transfer to Yangshuo

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 89 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $82

Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo past karst peaks, villages, and rice fields, with hotel transfers, lunch options, and time on West Street.

“Magnifique ballade nous emmenant à notre prochain lieu de séjour..les paysages sont magiques et reposants, le bateau est vaste et la box suffit amplement et est delicieuse délicieuse Merci à notre guide qui nous a emmèné et à tout géré!”

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3.4 Star Luxury Li River Cruise with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 80 reviews · 4 hours · from $92

Review the 4-hour Li River cruise from Guilin, with karst peaks, village scenery, buffet lunch, hotel pickup, and practical booking advice.

“Loved it but would have preferred a Chinese/ English speaking guide to have information as we cruise. With the qr code it was a bit difficult to follow. Eventually is quite expensive for just a car ride to the pier and the cruise. With an English speaking crew that explain ms the scenery and the traditions of the areas we see it could have been more value for money.”

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4.1-Day Guilin Tour to Reed Flute Cave, Xianggong Hill, Bamboo Boat and Night Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $89

See Guilin’s cave, karst peaks, river scenery, West Street, and Liu San Jie show in one private 12-hour day with transfers.

“The Guilin Li River cruise is absolutely magical. The views of the karst mountains, calm water and beautiful scenery feel like something out of a painting. Cruising from Guilin to Yangshuo is relaxing and stunning. It's definitely a must-do when Read more”

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5.Four Lakes Night Cruise with Round-trip Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $60Best value

Cruise Guilin’s Four Lakes after dark with hotel transfers, lanterns, fountains, twin pagodas, music, and local performances.

“the tour was in Chinese nevertheless I choose English or I believe I was. and then it stops far from where we have agree with the driver. About the cruise is nice without been special. the best part is the elephant and is after so many time that kind of lost it.”

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