China Theme Tours
1 Day Li River Cruise Tour

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    Tour Code:scbt-09

    Start: Guilin

    End: Guilin

    Duration: 9 Hours

    Take an exciting cruise on the Li River, one of the most enchanting rivers in the world. Touching legends told by your guide and magnificent sights along the river together will immerse you in a breath-taking landscape ...

    Guilin>>Yangshuo
    The guide picks you up from your hotel in Guilin at about 8:00a.m, then drive you to the Zhujiang Pier. The Li River cruise spends about four hours and the exact arrival time in Yangshuo depends on the flow velocity.

    Along the river, you can enjoy a cruise on the meandering blue waters of Li River and view the limestone rock formations along the banks. Some famous scenic spots include Mural Hill of Nine Horses and Yellow Cloth Shoal. All of these take you into a picturesque wonderland.

    Moreover, you can see locals daily life on the river. The water buffaloes squelched up and down the paddy fields, pulling the plough. Fishermen and their fishing birds glide on narrow bamboo rafts. In summer, women are washing at the river banks and naked boys swimming or playing in the river.

    After a Chinese lunch on board, you will arrive at Yangshuo. Yangshuo is charming small town that surrounded by Green Lotus Peak, Schoolboy Hill and Snow Lion Ridge. The guide usually recommends you take part in some countryside tour programs at your own expense, such as bamboo rafting on Yulong River, cormorant fishing show, village tours and so on.

    At the end of the trip, you can free take an hour long bus trip back to Guilin or stay in Yangshuo for several days.
     
    Pricing Policy
    Tipping is now considered by many locals to be a part of their normal remuneration. However, this is a matter of personal discretion. You may use following as a reference.
    Suggested Tipping: for local guide: $8 to $10 per person (guest) per day, for driver: $4 to $5 per person (guest) per day.
    Special Note:
    One or two stores are arranged, but purchasing or not is completely voluntary. And we're not responsible for the goods' quality.
    Inclusions

    1. Li river cruise ticket
    2. Meals: Typical Chinese lunch
    3. Transfer service described in itinerary
    4. Guide: English-speaking guide service

     
    Exclusions

    1. Hotel: no hotel accommodation
    2. Entrance tickets of Yangshuo parks Yangshuo countryside tour expense
    3. Tips to the guide and driver are entirely voluntary.
    4. Insurance: China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance

     
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    Terms / Condition

    Cancellation and refund policy for Tours reservation
    If you want to cancel your booking or part of it, you must advise us in advance. The letter must be signed by the lead name on the booking and once we receive it you should expect to receive a cancellation letter within 24 hours. If you do not then please contact us to ensure your letter has been received.
    To cover the cost of processing your cancellation and to compensate us for the risk that we may not be able to resell your travel arrangements, we make a cancellation charge on the scale shown below. The person who made the booking is responsible for paying this charge. The size of the charge depends on when we receive your cancellation notice or letter or how you would like us to deal with your payment providing that we have received your full payment for the tours.
    No Cancellation Fees if written cancellation notice is received more than 30 days prior to tour departure!
    Cancellation in advance & Cancellation penalty
    More than 30 days, no Cancellation Fee
    30-10 days, 50% of the full payment
    9-0 days or no show, 100% of the full payment

     
    charlotte s Q: Could anyone tell me that the cruise down the li river will cover all the 3 highlight parts? 2012.5.15

    A: The general Li River cruise itinerary covers almost all the scenic spots near the Li River. You can see most of the small scenic spots while traveling on the boat along the Li River. But you are not able to enter them. As for the Daxu Town, since it is at the upper course, you cannot see it.

    Helenstev Q: I will travel to Yangshuo in June, may I know how long the Li River cruise was? 2012.5.10

    A: The ship usually starts at about 9:30 from Guilin and it takes about 4 hours to arrive at Yangshuo.

    nekkogirl Q: How long will the cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo last? When will it start in Guilin? When will it arrive in Yangshuo? 2011.8.8

    A: It lasts about 3 and a half to 4 hours. It usually starts from Guilin around 10:00 in the morning and arrive in Yangshuo around 14:00.

    Emil E Q: Will there be problems with the language barrier when travelling Guilin? 2007.7.7

    A: Visitors to Guilin do not need to worry about the language barrier. Most of the staff in the star rated hotels can speak English and you can easily find people who can speak English in the street. They will be happy to help you.

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