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Li River by bamboo raft from Xingping and Yangshuo countryside by bike

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Grew up in a village on the Li River near Xingping. I know which raftsman to call, which hour the light is on the peaks, and which back lane gets you from the Yulong River to Yangs… View guide profile

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Overview of your Guilin & Yangshuo tour

The most beautiful stretch of the Li River is the hour from Xingping, on a motorised bamboo raft, not the four-hour big boat from Guilin. Then lunch in Xingping's old street, and the afternoon on bikes along the Yulong River's back lanes to Yangshuo.

βœ“ Private: your group only9 hoursPrivate transportationEasy to moderate (2 h flat cycling)Kid friendly

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Your Guilin & Yangshuo tour itinerary

Each stop has the Chinese name and a driver card, in case you want to leave early or come back another day.

08:00

Pick-up in Guilin or Yangshuo

ζŽ₯送 Β· Private car Β· Included

To Xingping, 90 minutes from Guilin or 40 from Yangshuo.

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09:45

Xingping and the bamboo raft

ε…΄εͺ叀镇 Β· 竹筏 Β· Raft Β· Raft Β₯216/raft of 4

The 20-yuan-note view, then an hour on the raft to Nine Horses Hill and back.

Local tip Β· Morning light is on the peaks; afternoons are hazy.
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12:00

Lunch in Xingping old street

ε…΄εͺ 午逐 Β· On foot Β· Β₯50–70 pp

Beer fish, the Yangshuo dish, by the river.

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14:00

Yulong River by bike

遇龙河 Β· Bike Β· Bike Β₯30

Two hours on quiet lanes between the peaks and the paddies, with a stop at an old bridge.

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17:00

Yangshuo West Street

ι˜³ζœ”θ₯Ώθ‘— Β· Private car Β· Included

Drop-off in Yangshuo, or back to Guilin by 18:30.

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Transport details

Private transportation. A private car with driver is included from your hotel and back.

What's included

  • Private licensed guide
  • Private car with driver
  • Raft booking

What's not included

  • Raft (about Β₯55 pp)
  • Bike rental
  • Lunch
  • Tips (optional)

Meeting location

Your hotel lobby in Guilin or Yangshuo Β· ι…’εΊ—ε€§ε ‚

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Other details

CategoriesDay trips, Nature, Cycling
LanguagesEnglish, Mandarin
Activity levelEasy to moderate (2 h flat cycling)
AccessibilityKid friendly
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FAQs

Is the raft safe for kids?

Yes; life jackets are provided and the water is calm. Under-6s sit with an adult.

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After the guide confirms your itinerary you receive a payment link for the 20% deposit (card). The balance is charged 7 days before the tour. Sample policy for the demo.

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