Li River

I. Basic Overview (1) Specific Location: Xingping Town, Yangshuo County, Guilin City, Guangxi Province, on the Li River (2) Cost: 300 yuan, approximately one to two hours, includes bamboo raft, old man, casting nets, etc. (3) Best Time for Photography: Recommended at sunset (4) Transportation: Self-driving is recommended, there are many privately-built parking lots, very convenient II. What to Photograph📷? (1) Capture the background of the 20 yuan note, near the bamboo raft dock (after taking the photo, you can directly share it on your Moments haha) (2) Capture the mountains and waters, on the Li River you don't need to worry about your photography skills, a casual shot is a magnificent landscape painting! (3) Capture the old man and cormorants, the interaction between humans and animals is particularly colorful in nature (4) Capture the reflections on the water, whether it's people, mountains, or ospreys, the reflections on the river are very atmospheric (5) Capture people, rent a Hanfu on the Li River (or buy one in advance), and you can experience the exhilarating feeling of being in a martial arts novel! III. Little tips: (1) There are many places to rent Hanfu in the old town, take your pick (2) Sunset is the best time for photos, don't miss this prime photography time (3) It's best to book in advance during the peak season (4) You will get wet on the bamboo raft, so it's best to bring an extra set of clothes and shoes (5) If possible, definitely bring a drone, the shots are simply too beautiful!

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

✅Must Experience: Li River Scenic Area - Xingping Wharf to Fishing Village Tour: This route is one of the essence of the Li River, with undulating mountains and beautiful scenery, more suitable for the elderly and children because the whole journey is by cruise ship. The journey is round-trip, with a ticket price of 85 yuan per person, including the scenic area and cruise ticket, and half price for children at 43 yuan. This section is open from 8 am to 4:30 pm, boarding at Xingping Wharf. - Xingping Chaoban Mountain Wharf to Nine Horses Painting Mountain: This route allows you to see famous spots such as the 20 yuan RMB scenic spot and Nine Horses Painting Mountain, and the whole journey is on a bamboo raft, allowing you to feel the charm of the Li River landscape up close. The ticket price is 120 yuan per person, including the scenic area and bamboo raft ticket. If you charter a raft with one less person, you need to make up the ticket price at 60%, and it is recommended to share a raft with other tourists. This section of the bamboo raft is limited to 4 people, and the elderly over 70 years old and children under 1.2 meters are not allowed to ride. 🍽Dining Recommendations: - Li River Shrimp: Crispy and delicious. - Beer Fish: Made with fresh fish from the Li River as the main ingredient, cooked with beer, chili, and other seasonings, delicious. 🚉Transportation Strategy: - Shuttle Bus: You can take a shuttle bus to Yangshuo Station, then take a taxi to the Li River scenic area. - Cruise: You can buy a boat ticket and take a cruise to tour the Li River. 🌟Highlights The landscape of Guilin is picturesque, like poetry and painting. It's wishful thinking to try to capture the scenery of Lingui with a scroll! The water of the Li River is clear and transparent, like a green ribbon winding through the mountains. The mountains of the Li River have various shapes, some like camels, some like elephants, some like lotus flowers, making one marvel at the natural craftsmanship. Riding a bamboo raft downstream, you can take in the beauty of both banks. The distant peaks are looming, the nearby river water is sparkling, as if you are in a traditional Chinese painting. At this moment, all worries are forgotten, and you just want to quietly enjoy this moment of peace and beauty. The Li River is the essence of Guilin's landscape and also a tourist destination in the hearts of countless visitors. If you haven't been to the Li River yet, be sure to find time to experience its charm, and you will surely be captivated by its beauty.

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

⭕ Attraction Introduction: Guilin's "Two Rivers and Four Lakes" refers to the Li River, Taohua (Peach Blossom) River, and the Mulong Lake, Gui Lake, Rong Lake, and Shan Lake. 🛥 You can take a boat to tour the three major areas, each with its own characteristics, 🌟 namely the classical Chinese garden - Rongshan Lake Scenic Area, 🌟 the ecological garden where man and nature are one - Gui Lake Scenic Area, 🌟 and the Song Dynasty historical and cultural park - Mulong Lake Scenic Area; On the boat🛥, you can also admire Guilin's famous Elephant Trunk Hill, Fubo Hill, Diecai Hill, Yao Hill, Baoji Hill, Old Man Hill, and more than a dozen other traditional famous mountains. It can be said that a night tour of Guilin's Two Rivers and Four Lakes allows you to take in the famous mountains and rivers at a glance, truly getting your money's worth. ⭕ Ticket Prices: 🌈 Route Name: Night Tour of Two Rivers and Four Lakes 🎟 Price: Adults 190 RMB/person Children 125 RMB/person 🕒 Opening Hours: 19:30-21:30 🌈 Route Name: Day Tour of Water Guilin 🎟 Price: Adults 100 RMB/person Children 60 RMB/person 🕒 Opening Hours: 8:00--16:30 🌈 Route Name: Cormorant Fishing 🎟 Price: Adults 185 RMB/person Children 105 RMB/person 🕒 Opening Hours: 19:30--21:45 🌈 Route Name: Day Tour of One River and Four Lakes including Mulong Lake 🎟 Price: Adults 130 RMB/person Children 75 RMB/person 🕒 Opening Hours: 8:30--16:30 🚌 Transportation: It is more convenient to go there by electric scooter, taking a taxi during the tourist season may result in traffic jams, it is very close to Zhengyang Street, where you can take a walk and browse around. 📝📝📝 📍1. The Sun and Moon Pagodas in the Shan Lake Scenic Area are recommended for enjoying the night view. 📍2. The Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas can be climbed or not, there is an admission fee, 35 RMB per person. ⭕ Attractions: ✔ Night Tour of Four Lakes ✔ City Circumference Day Tour ✔ Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas ✔ Glass Bridge ✔ Lize Bridge ✔ Lake Center Island ✔ Mulong Lake ✔ Rong and Shan Lake Scenic Area ✔ Gui Lake Scenic Area ✔ Ancient South Gate ✔ Rong Lake Rongxi Bridge

🍃In March and April, Guilin, although humid due to the rainy season, also has its own unique charm and surprises. The key is to be well-prepared and plan your trip wisely! The misty rain in Guilin⛰️ is actually another style of beauty that you have yet to experience. ~ If you want to play in Guilin for 3-4 days, then I suggest you join a local tour. This way, you can enjoy the city of Guilin as well as visit Yangshuo, Yulong River, Li River, and Elephant Trunk Hill to experience the charm of Guilin's landscape. ~ Recommended attractions: 📍Elephant Trunk Hill 'Under the water there is a bright moon, on the water the bright moon floats. The water flows but the moon does not leave, when the moon leaves the water still flows,' step into Elephant Trunk Hill Park, which is named for its resemblance to a giant elephant standing by the river and drinking from the Li River, and is known as the symbol of Guilin's landscape. 📍Li River One of the most beautiful rivers in China, it is about 437 kilometers long with picturesque scenery along the way, and is known as the 'Hundred Mile Gallery'. It is also the background of the 20 yuan banknote photo check-in spot! 📍Yangshuo Yangshuo is one of the most charming towns in the Guilin area, known as a 'heavenly place on earth'. It is surrounded by magnificent karst mountains, with verdant rice fields and peaceful villages 📍Yulong River On both sides of the Yulong River, green mountains stretch continuously, with various shapes and postures; on sunny days, there are blue skies, white clouds, and green grass, open and bright; on rainy days, there is fog and clouds, charming and delicate, showing the scenery of Yangshuo to the fullest, forming 'a boat on the green waves, a person in the painting' 📍Ten Mile Gallery The Ten Mile Gallery in Yangshuo is a scenic riverside belt along Moon Hill, with mountains surrounding water and water surrounding mountains, like a scroll of painting, with unique mountain rocks along the way that inspire imagination ~ 😝Food Check-in Recommended Guilin cuisine: Guilin rice noodles, duck feet fortress, vinegar blood duck, osmanthus cake, taro pork, crispy pork, pepper duck, horse meat rice dumplings, Yangshuo beer fish, etc. ~ 💕Reference for Guilin Scenic Travel Route💕 D1⃣:✈➡Free activities in Guilin D2⃣:Xingping Ancient Town➡Li River➡Gudong Waterfall D3⃣:Ten Mile Gallery➡Silver Cave➡Yangshuo West Street D4⃣:Wa Yao Town➡Elephant Trunk Hill➡Warm home 💼Essentials for travel: 🪪Documents: ID card❗Indispensable❗Discount documents Items: Charger, power bank, camera📷, umbrella☂, mask😷, disinfectant wipes, motion sickness medicine💊, etc.

Dear travelers, welcome to this poetic and charming travelogue of Guilin. Guilin, a city meticulously carved by nature, is known for its unique landscape of 'thousands of peaks surrounding the fields, with one river embracing the city,' and is acclaimed as 'the best landscape under heaven.' In this travelogue, I will unveil the mysteries of Guilin for you, providing detailed introductions to attractions, carefully planned itineraries, mouth-watering local delicacies, and thoughtful transportation tips to ensure every moment you spend in Guilin is fulfilling and beautiful. Attraction Recommendations: 1. Li River Scenic Area: Drifting on a bamboo raft on the rippling Li River, you'll witness the unfolding of picturesque scenes of peculiar peaks, stones, and pastoral landscapes on both banks. Only by being there can you truly experience the poetic feeling of 'sailing on the green waves, traveling within a painting.' 2. Elephant Trunk Hill Park: The symbol of Guilin, Elephant Trunk Hill is named for its resemblance to a giant elephant sipping water. With its graceful mountain body and Water Moon Cave, it's a paradise for photography enthusiasts. 3. West Street in Yangshuo: During the day, admire the rural scenery under the karst topography, and at night, savor the rich cultural atmosphere on the bustling West Street, feeling the unique charm of the blend of ancient and modern. 4. Longji Rice Terraces: The spectacular terraced landscape, like the fingerprints of the earth, presents different colors and shadows with the changing seasons, making it an excellent place to experience the Zhuang people's farming culture. Itinerary: • Day 1: Arrive in Guilin, check into the hotel, and then visit the city's Elephant Trunk Hill and the night view of Two Rivers and Four Lakes. • Day 2: Spend the whole day drifting on a bamboo raft on the Li River, enjoying classic sights like the reflection of Yellow Cloth and Nine Horses Painting Mountain along the way. • Day 3: Head to Yangshuo, cycle through the Ten-Mile Gallery, and take an evening stroll on West Street. • Day 4: Go to the Longji Rice Terraces to watch the sunrise and admire the terraced fields, returning to Guilin city in the evening. • Day 5: Free time to explore local attractions such as Reed Flute Cave and Seven Stars Park around the city, or enjoy leisurely shopping in the city center. Culinary Exploration: Guilin rice noodles are undoubtedly a must-try, with their smooth texture paired with sour long beans, pickled bamboo shoots, and fried soybeans, offering a unique flavor. In addition, authentic local delicacies like Yangshuo beer fish, Lipu taro looped meat, and snail noodle soup will surely satisfy your taste buds. Transportation Tips: Guilin Liangjiang International Airport has flights to and from major cities in China, and public transportation within the city is convenient, with taxis, buses, and shared bikes all readily available. If you want to go to Yangshuo or Longji Rice Terraces, it is recommended to join a local day tour or car rental service, which can save time and avoid the hassle of traveling. Guilin, a name that makes the heart flutter, a journey worth cherishing. Let's set foot on this magical land together, feel the stories and charm between the mountains and waters with our hearts, and look forward to you leaving wonderful memories in Guilin!

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

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

✨ Guilin·Guangxi This city, known as "the best scenery under heaven in Guilin," has always attracted countless tourists with its magnificent natural landscapes. Finally, I set foot on this magical land and experienced its charm firsthand. 😍 🏞️ The first thing that catches the eye is the peaks and strange rocks that rise from the ground, each with its unique shape. Some look like camels🐪, some like elephants🐘, some like old men👴... It's hard not to marvel at the wonders of nature. 🚤 Taking a boat tour on the Li River is an incomparable experience. The river water is so clear that you can see to the bottom, with fish frolicking in the water🐟, and the green mountains and trees on both banks reflecting in it, like beautiful paintings🎨. The breeze on your face brings a hint of coolness, making one feel refreshed and delighted. best scenery under heaven in Guilin 🌈 When in Guilin, you can't miss the Ten-Mile Gallery in Yangshuo. The scenery here is so captivating that it makes you want to stay forever. Strolling along the riverbank, feeling the breeze🍃, and admiring the beautiful scenery along the way🌺, it's as if you're in a fairyland. 🌟 The landscape of Guilin has both the grandeur of the northern mountains⛰️ and the gentle beauty of the southern water towns🌸. Everything here intoxicates and makes one forget the troubles of the world. 😌💦 Weather and Dressing ✔️ Weather: From April to June, the temperature is around 15-25°C, with mostly sunny and cloudy days, and occasional rain🌧️. The weather these days is perfect for traveling! ✔️ Dressing suggestions: From April to June, you can wear light jackets, shirts, sweatshirts, long skirts, and trousers👖. Remember to bring warm clothes for the large temperature difference between morning and evening, and pay attention to sun protection during the day! 🏨 Accommodation Guide ❶ Guilin: You can choose to stay near Guilin Station or near the city center (Central Square is the city center) ❷ Yangshuo: It is recommended to stay near West Street in Yangshuo ✈️ Transportation Guide ❶ Guilin has an airport and three train stations ❷ The airport is about 28 kilometers from the city center, with a journey of about 40 minutes; the airport shuttle operates all day, with a ticket price of 20💰 ❸ The three train stations are located in different districts and counties, with Guilin Station being the closest to the city center, followed by Guilin North Station, and finally Guilin West Station. 🌟 Classic Guilin Four-Day Three-Night Itinerary Day①: Arrive in Guilin—Check into hotel—Visit the pedestrian street—Enjoy Guilin's night scene Accommodation: Guilin Day②: Take a cruise (admire the background of the twenty yuan note)—Xingping Ancient Town—Ten-Mile Gallery—Big Banyan Tree—Hike along Yulong River—West Street in Yangshuo Accommodation: Guilin Day③: Explore minority ethnic villages—Silver Cave—Liu Sanjie Grand View Garden Accommodation: Guilin Day④: Bid farewell to Guilin—Return to the warmth of home

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

Although Yangshuo is quite a tourist trap, it goes without saying that the scenery is genuinely stunning. ☁️ The blue sky and white clouds brighten one's mood, and the misty rain adds a charming touch.🌦️ Xingping Ancient Town ⛩️ is more unspoiled than Yangshuo, and although villagers also tout for business on the roadsides, it's best to ignore them. I enjoy the views of the Li River mountains during my 🛣️ self-drive journey; they are very delicate. I booked a hotel in Xingping in advance 👉🏻 Lihua Chen's Garden Hotel. They have a parking lot, a restaurant, and the housekeeper will tell you where is worth visiting ✨ which is very convenient. The hotel is opposite to Yuanbao Mountain, which is the scene depicted on the 20 yuan note, and it looks even better during the blue hour. I took a stroll around Xingping Ancient Town, which is small but lively. However, I prefer to drink tea and relax on the hotel's rooftop, with the mountains right beside me, so cozy.🌿