Li River is the landmark of Guilin and the most famous tourist destination of Guilin Tour. Considered as the soul of Guilin, Li River gains a high reputation as "the best landscape under heaven". As a real fairyland on earth, the Li River is a jewel of the area. Rafting on Li River, visitors could enjoy the tranquil and charming view including the amazing karstic mountains and hills, rice paddies, bamboo forests, waterfalls and ancient villages.

Li River Cruise
In recent years there is a popular saying that if you haven't taken a Cruise Tour along Li River cruise, it means you have not truly been to Guilin. As an outstanding of Guilin with picturesque landscapes alongside, the Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo is the must-do thing for every visitor. During over 83 kilometers long, about 4 to 5 hours cruise tour, visitors will gain a unique experience of admiring green hills, buffalos, cormorant fishermen and pristine water. Usually cruise tour along Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo can be divided into 3 sections.

The first section starts from Guilin to Ox Gorge. During this cruise tour visitors can enjoy the most famous attractions along Li River including Elephant Trunk Hill, Rooster Fighting Hill, Pagoda Hill, Forest of Odd Shaped Peaks, Daxu Ancient Town and Ox Gorge.

The second section starts from Ox Gorge to Water Dropping Village. During this section of the cruise tour, visitors could appreciate the most charming scenery including Wangfu Rock, Crown Cave, Half-Side Ferry, Yangdi Village, Mural Hill, Yellow Cloth Shoal and Xingping Town.

The third section starts from Water Dropping Village to Yangshuo. This is the final extent of the cruise trip. Although shorter than the previous two sections, the scenery will never disappoint you. You'd better keep your head up and your eyes off the video camera for a while longer.

Li River scenery is one of the most representative Chinese landscapes among foreign visitors, shutterbugs and poets. As a breathtaking scenic spot, it is printed as the back picture on Chinese currency - 20 RMB. With unique beauty and eye-feasting landscape that goes beyond any words, the Li River stands as one of the most popular and picturesque scenic spots in China. Never miss "the best landscape under heaven"!