[2024 Lingchuan Attraction] Travel Guide for Li River Scenic Area (Updated Dec)

Yangshuo Guide: Understand everything in one article and have fun in the essence of Guilin

Transportation🚗: It is recommended to take the high-speed train directly to Yangshuo, and note that the highlights of Guilin are mostly concentrated in Yangshuo. During the peak season, purchase round-trip tickets at least one week in advance to avoid competing with the 'special forces' of college students. For short-distance travel in between, if you can't get a taxi, you need to bargain with motorcycle taxis and private cars to avoid being overcharged. Accommodation🏠: It is recommended to stay in a riverside hotel on West Street by the Li River, where opening the curtains allows you to be greeted by mountains, with the Li River also within close reach, immersing oneself in nature. If you need to take night scene photos, staying in Xingping is even better. Routes/Check-in Spots💞: After exiting Yangshuo high-speed train station, turn left to the bus station and take a 5 yuan bus to Xingping Ancient Town; search for Wangwang Food Fish Restaurant on Baidu, and go down the steps opposite to experience the Li River landscape that appears on the 20 yuan note during the day. Those who come to Guilin for the first time will definitely be shocked, as if they are in the beautiful scenery from textbooks. After viewing the daytime scenery of the 20 yuan note background, search for Xingping Wharf on Baidu, take a ferry to the opposite wharf, casually find a private motorcycle or sightseeing car, and travel about 10 kilometers up the mountain to reach Xianggong Mountain Scenic Area (entrance ticket 60 yuan). It takes about 15-20 minutes to climb to the viewing platform to appreciate the essence of the Li River and the big bend ❗❗❗This place is a must-visit Return to Xingping from the wharf, go back to the 20 yuan check-in spot (Wangwang Food Fish Restaurant), and take photos of the Li River landscape around 6:20 pm, spending 20 yuan to take a photo with an old man on a bamboo raft, which is very wonderful! If you stay in Xingping, you can come back to take photos of the Li River night scene after 8 pm; if you stay on West Street, you need to get to Xingping bus station before 7 pm and take a 15 yuan bus to Yangshuo County. The next day, starting from West Street, you can rent an electric bike to ride through the Ten-Mile Gallery. Here are two recommended check-in spots—the big bridge at the Comprehensive Wharf and the dam near Jimah Wharf (navigate to Shuangliu Yiduting). If you can get up early (before 8 am), you can also go queue up to take a bamboo raft

Guilin 'Miss You So Much'

Tan Jianci and Zhou Ye starred in 'Miss You So Much', a modern drama, is not only a treasure trove of food, but also a promotional film for the landscape of Guilin. While watching their sweet love story, everyone can appreciate the charm of Guilin's landscape. The reputation of Guilin's landscape has been long-standing. Everyone seems to be sitting on a boat with the young actors in the drama, touring the thousands of mountains and rivers of the Lijiang River, feeling the perfect combination of ancient rhyme and modernity. Along the way, there are many strange peaks, the Ten Mile Gallery, Liu Sanjie Park, Yulong River, Elephant Trunk Mountain, etc., each place is a beautiful scroll. The scene where Zhou Ye appeared in the terraced fields in ethnic costumes is even more eye-catching.

Four-day travel guide to Guilin Li River

If you plan to tour Guilin Li River in Guangxi, here is a four-day travel guide for your reference: Day 1: - Morning: After arriving in Guilin, you can arrange to check into the hotel first, then go to the Li River pier to take a cruise to start the tour of the Li River scenic area. The Li River is a famous scenic spot, known for its 'picturesque' reputation. - Afternoon: Enjoy the charming landscape on both sides of the Li River on the cruise, visit the Elephant Trunk Hill scenic area Elephant Trunk Hill, Fubo Hill, Nine Horses Painting Hill and other attractions. The mountains, caves, waterfalls and other natural scenery around the Li River are intoxicating. Arrive in Yangshuo in the evening and check into the hotel. Day 2: - Morning: In Yangshuo, you can rent a bicycle or join a cycling team, and tour along the country roads or riverside. You can visit the famous Moon Hill, Big Banyan Tree and other attractions in Yangshuo, and spend a leisurely morning wandering along the Li River. - Afternoon: Return to Yangshuo ancient town, visit West Street and Ten-Mile Gallery. West Street is the streets and alleys of Yangshuo, a vibrant place with a variety of snacks, bars and shops. The Ten-Mile Gallery is a landscape gallery along the Li River, where you can enjoy the magnificent landscape. Day 3: - Morning: Return to Guilin, visit the attractions in Guilin city. You can visit Elephant Hill Park, Diecai Hill, Li River Cave, etc., and enjoy the landscape of Guilin city. - Afternoon: Visit museums or historical sites in Guilin city, such as Li River Academy, Yangshuo County Museum, etc. You can also shop in the city, buy some Guilin specialties and souvenirs. - Evening: You can taste local specialties in Guilin city, try Guilin rice noodles, snail noodles, etc. Day 4: - Morning: Go to the Longji Terraces near the Li River, which is a world-famous terraced scenic area, where you can enjoy the magnificent natural landscape. You can choose to walk through the terraces and feel their grandeur and layering. - Afternoon: End the trip and prepare to leave Guilin. You can choose to buy some local specialties and souvenirs in Guilin city as a souvenir of the trip. The above is a four-day travel guide to Guilin Li River, you can make reasonable arrangements according to your own time and interest. I hope you have a pleasant journey in Guilin Li River!

Nature's Masterpiece

The Karst Mountain Scenic Spot in Guilin is a natural wonder that will leave you in awe of the power and beauty of nature. The area is characterized by its towering limestone peaks and hills, which create a stunning landscape that has been compared to a fairy-tale world. Exploring the Karst Mountain Scenic Spot is an adventure in itself, with winding paths and trails that lead you through caves, hidden streams, and lush vegetation. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking, and it's easy to see why the area has been a source of inspiration for artists and poets for centuries. In addition to the natural beauty of the area, there are also several man-made attractions, such as pagodas, temples, and bridges, that add to the overall experience. The scenic spot is well-maintained and easy to navigate, with plenty of opportunities for hiking, photography, and sightseeing. Overall, the Karst Mountain Scenic Spot in Guilin is a must-visit attraction for anyone traveling to the region. It's a perfect place to connect with nature and marvel at the incredible beauty of the Karst Mountains, which are truly one of nature's most stunning masterpieces.

Peace of mind and plenty of activities

Getting There - I took a train to Guilin then Guilin west to Yangshuo then took a taxi to the hotel Attractions - horse riding, Lijiang river and boat rides Hotels - Living in the mountain hotel Food & Restaurants - RnG cafe Shopping - west street #RnG cafe #Living in the mountain

just cruising....

Guilin and the surrounding areas have many naturally beautiful attractions to visit, and top of the list has to be the scenic Li River. With its jagged-shaped hills slicing into the sky, clear water and lush vegetation, it is a true heaven on earth. Having been here before in 2018, when it was full of people, we took the opportunity to visit again together as a small group. We were lucky with three things-the weather was excellent, there were no tourists and also COVID travel restrictions had just been removed completely. It proved to be perfect-timing indeed, as we will unlikely be able to experience such a unique set of circumstances ever again. To get here, you will definitely need a private car. The best thing to do is stay in Guilin and rent your own car for the day, or just hire a driver-which is what we did here. It is around a 2-hour drive here, so definitely suggest arriving early at around 9am for this special sightseeing attraction, although there was nobody here when we came. Usually large tour groups can take a large boat up the river, but this wasn't available on the day we came, so we rented two small boats for our group of 5 people. Each boat seats 4 people, so we had to pay for the 3 empty seats at 63¥ per seat, but was well worth it, considering we had the whole place to ourselves! It is also worth mentioning not to eat around here as it tends to be expensive, just drive around 10km away and eat lunch elsewhere. Another thing is that you can combine the Li River with several other attractions on the same day, therefore maximizing your time and money. Definitely, I would recommend visiting here, usually it's one of the busiest tourist destinations in China, but we just couldn't pass up the opportunity to have it to ourselves for just one day! #tripblazers #mytripvlog #2023travelwish

Flowing rivers, mountains, and paddy fields of Guilin

The region around Guilin is arguably one of the most beautiful of all in this continent-sized country. It is centred around the Li River which snakes through lush green woodland, fertilising the patchwork paddy fields that lie beneath tall, stark karst mountains. For centuries artists, poets and painters have come to Li River for inspiration and to document the unrivalled natural beauty. The traditional form of Chinese ink painting that are so often seen on scrolls, old and new, are called shanshui – meaning mountain and water. For it is the tall mountains and flowing water that are the subject of traditional paintings and it is here along the Li River that has inspired the most famous of these artworks. This region is so famous for its beauty that it even features on China’s 20 RMB banknote. The Li River flows past the large city of Guilin and 90 kms later joins the Yulong River at the smaller town of Yangshuo. It is from here that many visitors base themselves for a few days. The Li River is very much the life blood of the region and boats large and small take guests along here. Most choose to take a slow trip following the current on a bamboo raft which are ubiquitous to the region. In evenings, fisherman sail out on small row boats or rafts and use their pet cormorant birds to help them find their catch. #境外遊 #awesomepic #passionpassport #bucketlistreboot #tripblazers

cruising down the Li river

The Li River (Lijiang) is a popular journey in the Guangxi province; many travellers choose to cruise the length between Guilin and Yangshuo, and it’s easy to see why – the landscapes are out of this world! Karst mountains rise up from either side of the river, giving way to one of the most magical journeys in the world. The place is so spectacular that it’s actually printed on the back of the 20 Yuan notes – that’s saying something. Seeing the famed Li River can be done in three ways: on a raft, on a cruise, or on foot. Hiking is a great option for the fit, adventurous traveler. The trek from Yangdi to Xingping, about 22 kilometers, takes four to five hours. The trail is pretty straightforward and never strays too far from the river. It’s free and you have full control of everything.

Luxurious escape in Yangshuo

The Auruá Hotel in Yangshuo is one of the most beautiful hidden gems I’ve found in China. It is a luxury resort that has been built into an old sugar mill and has so much history and character. The staff is incredible, the buildings are incredible, the food is incredible, the rooms are incredible, the pool is INCREDIBLE. Really, I cannot say enough good things about our stay here. It is located directly on the Li river and the views are immaculate. Be sure to head to the pool in the evening to see the green and blue lights that illuminate the area. #createwithtrip #yangshuo #china #summervacation #staycation #foodie #luxuryhotel #resort

Feeling inspired 😻

I traveled 🧳 from Guangzhou to Yangshuo by train 🚆. It took around 3.5 hours. And the train station is around 30-40 minutes far from the city center. I will tell you more about Yangshuo in a specific post. In this post I will talk about the photoshoot. 📸 💰 I payed around 1800 RMB and got 70 photos. ⏱ I went to the office around 3pm to choose a dress, hairstyles and do make up (all included in the price). 🚘 After I was ready around 5pm the photographer took me to this place, everything was ready. 👩🏻 Because I couldn’t speak Chinese, the company sent a girl to help me to communicate with other. ⏱ We finished around 8pm. #guilin #yangshuo #traveller #photography #chinalife #awesomepic

Hidden piece of heaven in Yangshuo, China

Auruá Sugar Mill Hotel (formerly named Alila) is located on the Li River in the mountains of Yangshuo China. Visiting here is like being transported to a different world. This is an old sugar mill that was built in 1960 and recently converted into a luxury resort in 2017. Overall: - My stay at this hotel comes with high praises and a 10/10 recommendation. Getting There: - Fly into the Guilin International Airport. From there, it is about a 1.5 hour drive to the hotel. We hired a private driver for our trip and made our way there while visiting a few other sights along the way. You could also book a taxi or DiDi here from the airport. Highlights: - Everything :) - THE POOL is INCREDIBLE. It was built into the original loading dock of the sugar mill. - THE BAR was built into the original pressing room and has the ultimate high end ambiance while keeping the original features of the room as a foundation - THE RESTAURANT had a large variety of multiple options including unique dishes that were built upon flavors famous to the Yangshuo area. - THE SERVICE was really what made the trip. Although the grounds themselves were incredible, our time was ten times better because of the wonderful staff who worked her. On our first night we were approached by Michael, The Director Of Operations, who became a good friend instantly. His energy was so warm and he gave us a tour of part of the grounds and gave us recommendations for the events happening that weekend as well as his favorite places at the resort. We also made friends with our chef, Jack, who was amazing and served us dinner and breakfast. He was so kind and let us try some unique options from the menu. Price: ≈ $310 per night #travellater #staycation #yangshuo #china #awesomepic #foodie #luxuryhotel

Li River Guilin -Yangshou

Getting There - Go to the Zhujiang Pier about 40 minutes drive from Guilin City Center. Attractions - River Cruise/ Bamboo Raft (best views are between Yangdi village and Xingping Village) Start your day early. Many of the cruise trips depart between 8:30 to 9:30 am. The registration process is a bit lengthy (have your passport, covid tests, vaccination record and green codes ready). The cost of the cruise varies depending on the cruise ship you select. Each cruise line provides meals but you can bring your own snacks. The trip is about 4-5 hours depending on the weather. The views are spectacular. You’ll have a guide who will explain different sites and will allow you to go to the upper deck for great shots of the scenery. Once you arrive to Yanshou there are many tourist shops, bars and restaurant to try in West Street. #guilintravel #yangshuo #lirivercruise

Li River Cruise, Yangshuo🌿🌳🌲

One of the best ways to travel from Guilin city to Yangshuo town is by cruising down the River Li 🛶🌿🌲🌳 There are many ways to travel, but the best way is absolutely by boat or bamboo raft 🛶 The journey will take anywhere between two and four hours depending on your chosen mode of transport, and is one of the most beautiful journeys you will take in your life🌸 Along the way, you will see stunning mountains and greenery, and other passengers enjoying the journey🌺 You can truly relax on this long journey, and take in the breathtaking surroundings of the Yangshuo Mountains and Li River 🏔 This is a unique and incredible part of China✨⭐️🇨🇳 #viewontop #travel #guilin #solotravel #china #explore #urbanexplorer #summervacation #summerdays

Picturesque cruise ride from Guilin

Guilin is well known for its beautiful nature landscapes, especially for its world renowned river, the Li river. And to best enjoy the Li River, I will highly recommend take the river cruise which takes you from Guilin to Yang Shuo. I must say the views along the way are incredible. Remember seeing those Chinese paintings that has sea and mountains? This place looks exactly like that! It was really an eye opening experience for me. For the cruise ride, there are 2 options. The 3 star and the 4 star cruise, which you can choose from depending on your budget. There is also lunch provided during the ride, but just note that the meals are definitely not a highlight of the ride. The trip will take about 4 hours to reach the destination. One tip for those who are taking the cruise: Make sure to check the weather forecast and plan for a ride which has a good weather with no rain. Reason being the viewing deck of the cruise is not sheltered, so if it’s raining you will not be able to go out and enjoy the amazing scenery and most likely all of the incredible views will be blocked by the fog as well! #momentssg #unforgettableexperiences #travelinspiration #naturalwonders #china

CRUISING OF THE LI RIVER

The town of Guilin, in the northeast corner of Guangxi, boasts some of China's most beautiful countryside and is famous for the Li River, which meanders through the town and surrounding karst mountains. While for hundreds of years this unique scenery has attracted poets and artists and has been the subject of countless fairy tales and legends, these days, it's popular with tourists from around the world wanting to see this natural splendor up close. The best way to enjoy the area is to take a cruise along the Li River. The most popular stretch is from Guilin to Yangshuo, where the river meanders peacefully through some 80 kilometers of remarkable rock formations and caves with romantic names such as the Mount of Unique Beauty, Elephant Trunk Hill, and Reed Flute Cave. Depending upon the type of boat used - you can choose from a tourist cruise ship to small bamboo punts - trips can take anywhere from a few hours to multiple days. #cruisingoftheliriver

A Li River Cruise

The best way to appreciate the beautiful scenery of the karst landscape along the river is to take a Li River cruise. The boat trip from Guilin to Yangshuo is one of the most popular activities in Guilin. The cruise starts from a pier close to Guilin in the morning (at about 10am). The whole trip takes about 4 hours and reaches Yangshuo at 1.20pm. #urbanexplorer #themeparks#nationalpark#lakes#beaches#infinitypool

Mesmerizing view

The Li River, or Li Jiang, is in Guilin, in South China’s Guangxi Province. It is renowned as being one of “the world’s top 10 watery wonders” according to National Geographic. The Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo boasts the most beautiful scenery. Along the 86-kilometer waterway, you will see karst peaks, grazing water buffalo, farmers working in the fields, and traditional villages nestled at the bases of the hills. #nationalpark #urbanexplorer #themeparks#nationalpark#lakes#beaches#infinitypool

Li River Cruise

Li river,which is scenic and known to run through Guilin has the most spectacular scenery I’ve seen. The river flowing through the mountain and reflections of the mighty mountains is beyond amazing!! Our hotel travel agent,helped us book the bamboo speed raft which was near the hotel. It cost us 520 yuan for three people,and the boat had seats for 4 people. We opted for the hour trip (back and forth) and nicely asked the boat guy to stop at the end so that we can take pictures for 10 minutes. He was not so pleased with this but allowed us to do so hahah. As we got off the old guy with the birds came along and wanted us to use his prompts. He charged us 50 yuan,though later one of the girls told us he overcharged ,it’s actually 10 yuan hahah (everything is negotiable around here). The view will most definitely take your breath away! #naturalwonders#hotelstay

Li river Guilin Cruise

Getting There - fly in to Guilin and spend one night because the cruise start early in the morning. there are two warfs- Mopanshan (regular cruise) and Zhujiang (luxury cruises). Taxi from airport is around 200rmb, from hotels around 100. Best to book in advance with hotel or travel service so they can pick up tickets in advance and provide car to warf. Eat breakfast then go because takes about 50 min to the warf and you need to get thru security (make sure to have your green code ready) and a long walk to the boat. Attractions - During the 4 hour cruise, you will see beautiful cliffs and jagged hills set right kingside the banks of the river. So many photo ops and the boats provide a photographer for 130rmb. There is a “thumbs up” area and the 7 horse fresco mountain, but most tourists want to see the 20 rmb note photo which is near lunchtime. realize you are on the river with dozens of other boats- it’s a popular attraction. Food- Lunch is a buffet of Chinese dishes (noodles, bamboo rice, pork, etc- pretty bland) and some chicken nuggets and french fries for the kids (more taste actually). shopping-The boat sells souvenirs and snacks separately. The photos can be purchased at the end of the cruise Hotels- we stayed one night at the Shangri La in Guilin and wished we had more time. Kids loved the pool and activities. Breakfast buffet was standard and a bit crowded but def worth it Hotels - in Yangshuo we stayed at the Tea Cozy Inn- amazing boutique hotel with family size rooms, swimming pool, bikes to rent, fabulous location with spectacular views and a yummy restaurant   #naturalwonders#maydaytrip#happylaborday

Yangshuo was one of the best #chinatrips I have ever been on. Nature out there is wild. An absolute MUST DO if in China! Fly into Guilin, spend one day/night in the city and then get yourself to Yangshuo for the unforgettable sights! Use a local tour guide (#supportsmallbusiness) and enjoy the views from your scooter! #urbanexplorer#leaveyourmark

The land of epic karst mountains! 🤩 Have you ever visited Yangshuo? The landscape here is simply surreal and otherworldly. ➡️ Located in China’s Guangxi region, Guilin offers sceneries that have inspired generations of Chinese painters and artists. The Li River, courses through this region, with riverside villages to explore, ancient settlements to stop by, and verdant hills to climb. It's just... wow! ✨ Some of my favorite spots here? 💚 Moon Hill, Elephant Trunk Hill... oh, and definitely recommend taking a bamboo-raft ride or cycle through the dreamy valleys and villages around the river. It was one of the most interesting experiences ever! #urbanexplorer

#tripaway a river from guilin central city to yangshuo ,I marveled at this nature,this wonder and just appreciated this amazing creation.Its a very beautiful place and most natural.It is also a very famous place and can be found on a Chinese note 20 Remnibi .I highly recommend and you must take the cataracts amazing trip ever. #tripaway

Bird fishing, a tradition that has been around in Guilin for thousands of years. It's a great activity to witness for a family.

A gentle sunset on the Li River can only be made complete by visiting the fishermen who still practice cormorant fishing.

My friend and I were thinking where to go? after many options we chose Guilin! a city in southern China, on the Li River. I agree that Guilin is considered to be the pearl of China's thriving tourist industry on account of the natural beauty and historic treasures! come on look this mountains! and the 20 YUAN landscape! I will never forget you Guilin! #takemeback #wintergetaway #wintergetaway

Cormorant Fishing is an ancient tradition throughout Asia whereby the fishermen train cormorant birds to catch their fish.

📍Li River, Guilin Top attraction in Guilin! I remember i got on the boat to see the beauty of this place. On the boat, they let us to take pictures with 2 birds on a stick. For your information, Li River is on Chinese paper money, 20 RMB to be precise. That’s why beside its beauty, it’s also famous because it’s on the money. #givethanks #scenicspotguide #givethanks

Three days and two nights Guilin's most cost-effective travel guide! Only 800 yuan per person! Come to Guilin to see this one is enough! route

It is said that Guilin's landscape is the best in the world, but after the arrival of Yangyejun after Yangshuo, it is said that it is not only the Guilin landscape, but also the praise of the Yangshuo landscape. The shock and excitement of the visual sense of the beautiful scenery of Yangshuo! In the face of this "benevolence of the benevolent, the wise man is happy", the fun of the meditation is even more lingering. This time, the trip to the mountains or the meditation of the meditation is not important. What is important is that what is seen here is the real paradise, and the real and direct experience of vision and feelings is what the environment of the paradise is. It is definitely the best way to understand the very abstract word of "Xanadu". Here you can go to the poetic and picturesque Lijiang River to experience the most quaint, romantic and warm fisherman's late return, truly let you experience the scene and feelings of "fishing boat singing late". Here you can also go to the dreamy Yulong River to experience the quiet and fairyland scenery and air that will be there in the paintings and calligraphy, let people appreciate the soul of Yangshuo. Here you can also go to the picturesque riverside of the ten miles to experience the ethereal realm of the real ten-mile-long gallery, where you can meditate in addition to meditation. Repair and feel the wisdom of Zen, the unity of nature and man. "The Mahayana Buddhism of the Great Buddha" is awkward: There are thousands of rivers in the thousands of rivers, and thousands of miles in the sky. The clouds and the moon in the sky are dispensable under the influence of the outside world, and how long the river will produce a long reflection of the sun. If there is no cloud in the sky for 10,000 miles, you can see the 10,000-mile blue sky. Such a dialectical philosophy may be difficult to understand, but when you come here to see such a scene, it is estimated that you will comprehend some? is the soul of Yangshuo, and the scenery on the Lijiang River is also the place where Yangshuo is proud. Above the Lijiang River, you can also feel the beautiful scenery of the motherland and the faint and illusory life. Originally here is the original place of the famous 20 yuan RMB behind the map, and it is exactly the same as the pattern on the coin.

Thousands of peaks stand wild, one water holds the city, a river full of more than 100 kilometers, the scenery is picturesque, the famous Guilin landscape is on the Lijiang River. This section of Xingping Ancient Town is especially famous because it is the background map of the 20 yuan that we are currently circulating. It is shot here, along the cobblestone riverbed to the riverside, with a picturesque view. People feel relaxed and happy.