6-Hour Li River Cruise in Guilin with VIP Boarding and Deluxe Lunch

6 Hours Round trip from At Yanyuan District Easy pace
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 VIP priority boarding to skip public visitor queues and save time
  • 02 Five-star luxury cruise with a VIP lounge, panoramic windows, and open-air top deck
  • 03 Leisurely Li River cruise showcasing the Lijiang Scenic Area's classic karst scenery
  • 04 Deluxe buffet lunch featuring Chinese and Western options, plus complimentary drinks and snacks

Cruise through the legendary Li River scenery on a premium five-star luxury vessel designed for comfort and panoramic sightseeing. Skip the public queues with VIP priority boarding, then settle into a relaxing 6-hour journey featuring a VIP lounge, large viewing windows, and an open-air top deck. Round-trip transportation is included within designated Guilin districts, with free hotel pick-up in Guilin city. On board, enjoy a deluxe Chinese and Western buffet lunch with complimentary drinks and snacks as you glide through one of China's most iconic landscapes.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Guilin, Lijiang
Languages English, Mandarin

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

VIP Li River Cruise with Deluxe Lunch and Guilin Transfers

Return transportation service
08:00 pick-up is available in Yanyuan District, Xiufeng District, Qixing District, Xiangshan District, Diqian District, and Lingui District in Guilin. No pick-up service is provided outside the designated area. Free door-to-door pick-up is available for hotels in Guilin city. Before departure, customer service will inform you of the departure time and provide details about the driver and vehicle.

Five-star cruise ship
Board one of the five-star cruise ships - Jundashimo, Guilin Tourist Ship, or Fuda Ship - depending on the current sailing schedule. Enjoy a leisurely cruise along the 100-kilometer-long Li River while experiencing high-quality service and scenic views throughout the journey.

Five-star cruise ship deluxe lunch
Enjoy a complimentary five-star Chinese and Western deluxe buffet featuring steamed shrimp, hot chicken, Guilin rice noodles, desserts, and fruits, along with free drinks and snacks.

The tour ends, and the group will disperse at the original location.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from At Yanyuan District 2 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  1. Private car transfer from locations within downtown Guilin to Zhujiang Passenger Wharf (excluding Yangshuo, Lingui, and outlying districts)

  2. 5-star Li River cruise ticket and Li River scenic-area entrance fee

  3. VIP priority boarding service at the pier

  4. Deluxe Chinese-Western fusion buffet lunch onboard

  5. Access to cruise public areas and VIP lounge

  6. On-board audio sightseeing commentary

  • Note: Children under 1.2 m enjoy transfer service and are exempt from the cruise ticket, but buffet lunch is not included. Child policy follows official scenic-spot regulations.

What's Not Included

  1. Transfer service outside downtown Guilin; local transport in Yangshuo; return transfer from Yangshuo back to Guilin

  2. Private cabin upgrade, beverages, paid photos, and all personal expenses onboard

  3. Hotel luggage handling fee and guide service not mentioned in inclusions

  4. Any services not explicitly listed as included

What to bring

  • Original ID card or passport (mandatory for check-in)

  • Sun protection: sun hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen for strong UV radiation on the river surface

  • Light jacket for strong wind on the top deck and cool air-conditioning inside the cabin

  • Rain gear, such as an umbrella or disposable raincoat, for sudden river showers

  • Power bank and anti-drop protection for mobile devices near the waterside deck

  • Motion-sickness pills for guests prone to seasickness

  • Personal medication; keep valuables with you at all times.

Know before you go

  • Transfer service covers downtown Guilin only. Accommodations in Lingui, Yangshuo, and other outlying zones are not eligible; guests need to get to the pier by themselves.

  • The departure pier is Zhujiang Passenger Wharf, not Motanshan Wharf. Driving time from downtown Guilin is about 40 minutes. Please wait for your transfer car at the agreed time and avoid being late.

  • The real-name embarkation rule applies. An original ID card or passport is mandatory.

  • VIP service provides priority check-in and boarding only. It does not include a private cabin or seat selection.

  • This is a one-way cruise ending at Longtoushan Pier, Yangshuo. There is no return cruise, so please arrange your own onward transport.

  • Strong wind can occur on the top deck, and weather over the river valley is changeable.

  • Pets are prohibited on the cruise.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
The tour guide led
Tour start
At Yanyuan District, Xiufeng District, Qixing District, Xiangshan District, Diqian District, Lingui District,
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in At Yanyuan District.

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