The year end is not the best time to visit, as there are many rainy days, and the skies are just a dull gray! Even then, the cruise along the river is an experience!Pay more for the larger more luxurious boats, u'll have a little more room to mover around! the smaller ones are cramped with local tour groups and the locals are constantly smoking once they're out of the cabin. The karst landscape is impressive and its the reason why many come here! I took the cruise in the afternoon, and returned to the docks in the last lights of the day (being year end) . Take note of this, as you might end up missing picture...
Read moreYou can book the Li river cruise here with different kinds of boat. I took the 4 star boat with buffet to Yangshuo. Recommend to book the upper deck tickets, it is more calm and has more space, less people, but is a little bit more expensive. In my opinion, the first floor on the boat is too loud and crowded. The food was ok, in Chinese style. The sceneries are so beautiful, the ride took about 3 hours. Recommend checking the tour in advance or booking a tour guide, since the staff does not...
Read moreThis river cruise is a must if you visit Guilin! The Karst Mountains are breathtaking. Bring snacks and water. This company’s boats are comfortable, safe, and well-appointed for a comfortable and scenic cruise. I would do this cruise again.
BTW, the Karat Mountains appear on the obverse side of a 20 Yuan note. The cruise passes the very spot where the picture was taken for the note. Hold up a note and compare to the realtime exposure of the specific...
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