In the morning our guide will pick up you at your hotel and transfer you to the pier for the Li River Cruise.
A sixty-four-kilometre boat ride down the Lijiang River from Guilin south to Yangshuo is like a trip through a natural art gallery. The cruise passes scenic spots, such as the Immortals Rock(Xianrensbi), Gong and Drum Rapids (Luogutan), Rooster Comb Rock(Guanyan)and Embroidery Hill (Xiushan).
Sailing further down the river, one will find particularly interesting a spot called Mural Hill(Huashan), a sheer cliff rising abruptly out of the water. On its variegated face are the extraordinary likenesses of nine horses all in different positions, one galloping, other bending to drink, and another lying down.
Farther south, the boat passes Yellow Cloth Rapids(Huangbutan) where a huge slab of yellow rock can be seen under the blue water. Seven peaks on both sides of the river resemble girls looking at their reflections in the water.
In the afternoon, the cruise will reach Yangshuo, its final destination. With a history of more than 2,000 years, Yangshuo is considered to be the most beautiful town by the Lijiang River. The West Street in the town is only eight meters wide and 500 meters long, along which are lined old brick houses dating back to the Qing Dynasty that showcase the elegant, pristine architectural style of Lingnan area. The street is crowded with foreigners. Thus, all restaurants, hotels, Internet cafes and bars combine Chinese and Western styles. When night falls, the Yangshuo bar street presents itself before the eyes of visitors.
Note:
1. In Yangshuo you can choose an optional visit to the scenic zone of Land of Idyllic Beauty, which combines green mountains, crystal water and traditional houses, offering a quiet atmosphere. If you are not interest, you will have fun in Yangshuo by yourself.
2. Before dismissing, your guide will tell you the place and the time to get on the bus back to Guilin.
3. If you will stay overnight in the Yangshuo and not return to Guilin with us, please inform our guide in advance.
