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Unforgettable Little Li River (Yulong River) Adventures

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Little Li River (Yulong River), a paradise of limestone karst peaks and emerald waters. Discover the ultimate Guilin and Yangshuo experience through tranquil bamboo raft cruises, scenic cycling tours, and immersive cultural adventures. Whether you are seeking a peaceful nature retreat or an adrenaline-fueled rafting trip, our curated tours offer unparalleled access to these iconic landscapes. From private guided sightseeing to authentic local encounters, witness the stunning scenery that makes the Yulong River a world-class destination. Book your unforgettable journey today!

4.75/5 avg ratingTours from $7965+ unique experiences92% private tours available

At a glance

Tour Price

Tour Price

$106–$186 typical

Median price is $138, with a full range of $79–$285

Rating

Rating

4.75★ average

Based on 215 pooled reviews with 88% positive sentiment

Tour Duration

Tour Duration

3.7–12.6 hours

Median duration is 8 hours

Tour Style

Tour Style

92% Private tours

Most options focus on Nature (94%) and Sightseeing (52%)

Best Value

Best Value

Bike Tours

Averages 4.91★ at $128 per tour

Booking Perks

Booking Perks

95% Free cancellation

98% of tours offer instant confirmation

21 Products

Full-day Tour: Cycling, Rafting & SanjieLiu Outdoor Water Theatre

Full-day Tour: Cycling, Rafting & SanjieLiu Outdoor Water Theatre

10 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
5 (3 reviews)
100%
0%
scenery
Viator
$128
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Full-day Tour: Cycling, Rafting & SanjieLiu Outdoor Water Theatre
Summary

Jump on a bike and explore the splendid green landscape surrounds and nearby villages; Bamboo rafting on the Yulong River enjoy the idyllic scenery on both sides of the river, which is pleasing to the eye; Stop for lunch at the house of our local farmer friends for a tasty meal made from locally gro...

Inclusions
  • Yulong River Bamboo Rafting
  • Evening Culture Show/Impression Sanjie Liu
  • Local Guide
  • Countryside Cycling Tour
  • Moon Hill Climbing
Exclusions
  • Tips to tour guide
  • Personal expenses
Itinerary
  • Yulong River
  • Moon Hill
  • Li River
  • Impression Sanjie Liu
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Half/Full-Day Yangshuo Countryside Moderate Cycling and Sightseeing Private Tour

Half/Full-Day Yangshuo Countryside Moderate Cycling and Sightseeing Private Tour

3.5 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
5 (5 reviews)
91.3%
8.7%
great experienceexcellentlovely morning
Viator
$60
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Half/Full-Day Yangshuo Countryside Moderate Cycling and Sightseeing Private Tour
Summary

Bike past the rice paddies and towering mountains as you explore the countryside around Yangshuo just like Jimmy Carter, the former U.S. President, did when he visited here in 1987. Explore the untouched countryside and enjoy scenery and local flair with your private guide. You will visit Yangshuo, ...

Inclusions
  • Bike rental
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private guide
  • The other option plus tour tickets after the cycling
Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses
Itinerary
  • Yulong River
  • Jiuxian Ancient Village
  • Moon Hill
Good to know
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Private Yangshuo Tour: Xianggong Hill, Bamboo Raft and Cycling

Private Yangshuo Tour: Xianggong Hill, Bamboo Raft and Cycling

8 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
5 (3 reviews)
100%
0%
superb day
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$160
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Private Yangshuo Tour: Xianggong Hill, Bamboo Raft and Cycling
Summary

This full day Non-hidden cost all inclusive private tour will immerse you into Yangshuo amazing highlights, such as: climb to the top of the Xianggang Hill (around 40 minutes up and down the hill) to take bird view of Li River, private bamboo rafting on Yulong river, Yangshuo countryside cycling (Yo...

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Rafting fee & Bike renting fee(or Silver Cave)
  • Private English speaking guide and driver
  • Entrance tickets
  • Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions
  • Accommodation
  • Lunch
Itinerary
  • Silver Cave
  • Yulong River
  • Xianggong Mountain
Good to know
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required, Note: If your hotel booking is in either Yulong River valley or Moon Mountain area, please use hotel phone contact us tour pickup point., Note: It is not viable to pick you up from your hotel lobby by our vehicle if your hotel location is in Yulong river valley or Moon Mountain area
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Yangshuo Classic Private Day Tour

Yangshuo Classic Private Day Tour

8 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
4.43 (7 reviews)
80.39%
19.61%
great experiencebeautifulhelpful and considerate
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$106
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Yangshuo Classic Private Day Tour
Summary

Visit highlights of Yangshuo including Yangshuo countryside cycling, West street, and a short Li-River bamboo boat ride on Li-River from Xingping to Nine Horses hill then back to Xingping again with this private Yangshuo day tour. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Guilin or Yangshuo ho...

Inclusions
  • 3. The bike fees.
  • 1. The private car.
  • 2. The private English speaking guide.
Exclusions
  • 1. The boat tickets 140RMB per person
  • 2.Food(Lunch) and drinks
Itinerary
  • Yulong River
  • West Street
  • Xingping Town
  • Li River
Good to know
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Children must be accompanied by an adult, The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Private 5 Hour Bike Tour of Yangshuo Countryside

Private 5 Hour Bike Tour of Yangshuo Countryside

5 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
5 (1 reviews)
44.44%
55.56%
Viator
$159
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Private 5 Hour Bike Tour of Yangshuo Countryside
Summary

Taking a private bike ride for a unique way to experience Yangshuo's gorgeous landscape. This tour will let you ride 19 to 24 miles of terrain area with your expert English speaking guide (a shorter or more challenging ride can be arranged upon request). Your guide will take you around to any scenic...

Inclusions
  • Mountain bike
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional English speaking guide
  • Yulong River rafting
Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • personal expense
  • travel insurance
Itinerary
  • Moon Hill
  • Yulong River
Good to know
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required, The bike tour duration might be extened a bit due to our ability, lunch time was not caculated in the tour duration
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Private Yulong River, Xianggong Mountain and Countryside Bike Tour

Private Yulong River, Xianggong Mountain and Countryside Bike Tour

8 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
5 (2 reviews)
100%
0%
Viator
$178
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Private Yulong River, Xianggong Mountain and Countryside Bike Tour
Summary

Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Guilin experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city by private car on this door-to-door private tour. Check off three of Yangshuo's biggest attractions— Yulong River, Xianggong Mountain, Yangshuo ...

Inclusions
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Experienced Driver
Exclusions
  • Gratuities (Recommended)
  • Any other expenses that not listed as included
Itinerary
  • Yulong River
  • Yangshuo Park
  • Xianggong Mountain
  • Fuli Bridge
  • West Street
Good to know
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1-Day Tour: Yangshuo Yulong Bamboo Boat and Ruyi Peak Cable Car

1-Day Tour: Yangshuo Yulong Bamboo Boat and Ruyi Peak Cable Car

5.3 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
5 (1 reviews)
100%
0%
Viator
$149
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1-Day Tour: Yangshuo Yulong Bamboo Boat and Ruyi Peak Cable Car
Summary

Visit highlights of Yangshuo including the Yangshuo Yulong bamboo boat ride, Riyi Peak & round way cable car,glass-bottomed skywalk, love-ring bridge, mountain crafting mirror, cliff dwellings, and other beautiful landscapes with this private day tour from Yangshuo. You will be picked up from your ...

Inclusions
  • The private car & private guide
  • The entrance ticket with the round way cable car
  • The bamboo boat ticket, but you pay one EXTRA ticket if two people more than 160KG
Itinerary
  • Yangshuo County
  • Moon Hill
  • Yulong River
  • Yangshuo County
Good to know
  • Specialized infant seats are available, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Each bamboo boat for 2 persons and one adult & one child for each boat if you have a child, Children must be accompanied by an adult, The child less than 5yrs old and the adult more than 70yrs old can not take the bamboo boat, The bamboo boat can take 2 people and each boat for 160KG. If more than 160KG, you need to buy one extra bamboo boat ticket by yourself due to the tour package just included one bamboo boat ticket.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Yangshuo Day Tour: Big Banyan Tree, Moon Hill, West Street, Bamboo Raft Tour

Yangshuo Day Tour: Big Banyan Tree, Moon Hill, West Street, Bamboo Raft Tour

7 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
0
Viator
$188
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Yangshuo Day Tour: Big Banyan Tree, Moon Hill, West Street, Bamboo Raft Tour
Summary

Yangshuo lies in the the southeast of Guilin City. The special geography gives it breath-taking beauty while over 1,400 years of history bless it with a deep traditional culture. The diverse ethnic minority groups including Hui, Zhuang, Yao and others, enrich it with special folk cultures represente...

Inclusions
  • Chinese style lunch
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Local taxes
  • Admission tickets
Itinerary
  • Big Banyan Tree (darongshu Scenic Area)
  • Moon Hill
  • West Street
  • Yulong River
Good to know
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, The pick-up & drop-off are from the hotels in Yangshuo. If your hotels are in Guilin, there is an additional charge for the transfers between Guilin and Yangshuo.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Guilin and Yangshuo: Li River Cruise & Rafting and Show Tour

Guilin and Yangshuo: Li River Cruise & Rafting and Show Tour

16 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
0
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$189
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Guilin and Yangshuo: Li River Cruise & Rafting and Show Tour
Summary

Explore the stunning landscapes and rich culture of Yangshuo on this immersive one-day tour from Guilin. Start with a luxurious four-star Li River cruise, taking in the breathtaking karst peaks and savoring a diverse buffet lunch. Choose from three afternoon adventures: explore the enchanting Silve...

Inclusions
  • English speaking tour guide
Itinerary
  • Li River
  • Silver Cave
  • Yulong River
  • West Street
  • Impression Sanjie Liu
  • Guilin Romance Park
  • Guilin Butterfly Spring
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Not recommended for travelers over 70 years old or under 1 year old
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Private Day Tour in Yangshuo: Biking, Li River Boat, and Lunch

Private Day Tour in Yangshuo: Biking, Li River Boat, and Lunch

8 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
0
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$169
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Private Day Tour in Yangshuo: Biking, Li River Boat, and Lunch
Summary

There are many fabulous Karst mountains and paddy fields in Yangshuo. This private full day tour in Yangshuo will let you ride the bike to Moon Hill along the Yulong River, and enjoy the amazing landscape on bike, and take a local boat on the Li River in Xingping. Tasty local lunch, bike, boat, entr...

Inclusions
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bike and helmet
  • Xingping Li River Boat
Itinerary
  • Yulong River
  • Xingping Town
Good to know
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Pairs well with

Landmarks travelers visit on the same route as Little Li River (Yulong River).

Moon Hill (Yueliang Shan)
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Moon Hill (Yueliang Shan)

4.1 km away • from $55

Big Banyan Tree
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Big Banyan Tree

4.2 km away • from $119

Yangshuo Park
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Yangshuo Park

4.7 km away • from $60

Impression Sanjie Liu
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Impression Sanjie Liu

5.2 km away • from $38

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions travelers ask before visiting.

The options we compare are heavily weighted toward personalized experiences, as 82% of the listings are private tours. You can also find a significant number of experiences tagged as eco-friendly, which represent about a third of the available tours.

Prices vary depending on the level of customization, but most tours fall within the $107–$164 range. Across the various booking platforms we check, the total price spread typically ranges from $61 to $189.

The duration depends on whether you choose a quick excursion or a full day on the water. Most options last between 3.5 and 9.8 hours, with a median duration of about 6 hours.

The feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.93★ based on 21 pooled reviews across booking platforms. Travelers frequently describe the scenery as stunning and beautiful, often highlighting the lovely morning atmosphere and the helpful and considerate nature of the guides.

Yes, there is a wide variety of linguistic options available. Among the tours we compare, experiences are offered in 8 different languages: English, Chinese, Spanish, French, Italian, German, and both Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

Flexibility is very common for these bookings. 95% of the options we compare offer free cancellation, making it easier to adjust your itinerary if needed.

While many tours offer instant confirmation, it is often worth booking ahead to secure your preferred time slot. Only a small number of the options we compare, specifically 9%, include skip-the-line access.

The Li River is larger and more famous for cruises. The Yulong River is smaller, quieter, and best experienced via bamboo rafting.

It is best to book through your hotel or a local agency. Walk in options are available but they often sell out early in the day.

Rainy seasons bring more mist and fog. This creates a mystical atmosphere, but visibility of distant peaks may be limited.

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