Guilin Li River 3-Star Cruise to Yangshuo with English Assist

Mopanshan Wharf is the departure point for the Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo. Located about 25 km (15 miles) from downtown Guilin, it takes approximately 40 minutes by car to reach the wharf. Taxis and private transfers are the easiest ways to get there. Please arrive at least 40 minutes before departure for check-in and boarding. The wharf has basic facilities, including waiting areas, restrooms, a convenience store, and a small souvenir shop with postcards and local gifts.

As the boat moves slowly along the Li River, towering limestone peaks rise from the water, creating a scenery that feels almost unreal. The calm river reflects changing light and quiet countryside life along the way. This is a slow and easy journey, best experienced at a relaxed pace—watching bamboo rafts drift across the river, fishing villages appear along the banks, and water buffalo grazing peacefully in open fields. Along the route, you will pass famous highlights including the iconic view featured on China’s 20 RMB banknote, as well as Nine Horse Fresco Hill and Yellow Cloth Shoal. Rather than a list of sights, the real experience is the feeling of moving through a landscape that seems untouched by time. A smooth and hassle-free experience ideal for first-time visitors, ending in Yangshuo with a lasting sense of calm and wonder.

Your cruise ends at Longtoushan Wharf, the closest arrival point to Yangshuo’s famous West Street, just a 5-minute walk away. The area offers easy access to restaurants, cafes, shops, and local attractions, allowing you to continue exploring Yangshuo right after the cruise.