Guilin is famous for Li River. As a unique and charming scenic resource, Li River has long been renowned both domestically and internationally. Its typical karst landscape, beautiful scenery of the Li River, and rich mountain and water culture have attracted attention from the world. In 1982, it was designated as a national key scenic area by the State Council of China.
Lijiang River, also known as the Gui River, is a tributary of the Xijiang River in the upper reaches of the the Pearl River. It originates from the Mao'er Mountain on the south side of the Laoshanjie (the old mountain boundary) of the Yuechengling Mountains at 1732 meters above sea level at the junction of Xing'an and Ziyuan counties in Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. With a total length of more than 300 kilometers, Li River flows through Lingchuan County, Xing'an, Quanzhou, Lingui, Guilin and Yangshuo, and flows into the Xijiang River in Pingle County.
With rich natural mountain and water landscapes, Lijiang River is a beautiful river that lingers in the southern region of China. Since ancient times, Li River has attracted countless literati and scholars to show extreme admiration for its long history and civilization. As early as the Southern Song Dynasty(907-1229), Guilin's mountains and waters were already renowned throughout the world. The sentiment expressed by countless tourists is that the rivers and mountains have intoxicated them, leaving poetry imprinted in their hearts and intestines.
Li River Cruise
Li River Scenic Area has been rated as a national AAAAA level tourist attraction by China National Culture & Tourism Administration. The 83 km section of the Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo, also known as the essence of the Li River, and the beautiful scenery of "deep pools, dangerous beaches, flowing springs, and waterfalls", is a typical, rich and concentrated area of karst terrain development, which gathers the essence of Guilin's mountains and waters, giving a feeling of "While boats riding in the water, and people traveling in the picture". There are 179 cruise ships in the scenic area, all of which are ordinary air-conditioned boats and luxury air-conditioned passenger ships. Traveling along Li River, you will fully appreciate the beautiful scenery of mountains and rivers, feast on the beauty of nature, and leave unforgettable beautiful memories.
What to see?
The essence section of Lijiang River refers to the 83 km tourist route from Mopanshan Wharf (also known as Zhujiang Wharf) to Yangshuo. It is like a green silk belt, winding between ten thousand peaks, with strange peaks sandwiched between the banks, clear water lingering, cliffs and rivers, green mountains and floating water, and beautiful scenery. Among of them, Caoping, Yangdi and Xingping section are the essence of essence. Here lists top attractions along Li River by cruise
Yellow Cloth Reflection 黄布倒影, 20 yuan RMB background pattern taken from here, located in the upper reaches of Xingping on the Li River. The Li River flowing here is clear and green, with a transparent bottom. From the water surface, you can see a large beige stone slab at the bottom of the river, measuring several meters in length and width, just like a piece of yellow cloth lying flat on the riverbed. The Huangbu (Yellow Cloth) Beach is named after it; The beauty of the mountains on both sides of Li River lies in their reflections. The reflection of the Li River is the most intoxicating among the reflections of Huangbu Beach; The current version of the 20 yuan RMB background pattern is taken from the yellow cloth reflection of the Hundred-mile Li River.
Stoneman Pushing Mill 石人推磨
Located on the left bank of Taoyuan Village in the Li River. Renzi Mountain on the opposite bank is like a water seal, and a huge stone on the mountaintop is flat and round like a stone mill. Next to the mill, there is a tilted standing stone that is over 3 meters high, resembling a human pushing a stone mill. It is beautiful and realistic, collectively known as "Stone Man Pushing a Stone Mill". It is said that a immortal pushed the "immortal mill" to grind stones into rice and feed the people at the foot of the mountain. After hearing the news, the wealthy man dominated out of Miyan and dug a large rock mouth, but was swept into the river by a strange wind from the cave and drowned.
Xianggong Mountain is located on the west bank of the Li River in Putao Village of Xingping Town, Yangshuo County, between the two scenic spots of Huangbu Reflection and Nine Horse Painting Mountain. 相公 ( Xiang Gong) means young gentleman, so this mountain looks like a young genleman if you watch and imagine it . Hence its name.
Half Ferry 半边渡
The Half Ferry is located on the section from the Lijiang River Lawn to Yangdi. The stone cliffs here are steep, and the peaks are like blooming lotus flowers, reflecting in the green waves and clear water. Due to a camel shaped stone mountain on the left bank of the river, it stands tall and blocks the small path on the bank, making it necessary for the two nearby villages (Guanyan Village and Taoyuan Village) to rely on ferries to travel back and forth. As both ferries are located on the same bank, the locals call it the Half Ferry.
Enjoy Scenery of Wave Rocks 浪石揽胜
The scener of Wave Rocks, located about 2 miles downstream of Yangdiwei, is named after the waves caused by the rocks in the middle of the river in front of the village. The scenery here is unique, with water flowing through the canyon, boats docked in the mountains, and connected by pools and beaches. The thick shade on both sides blocks the sun, and the towering bamboo peaks stretch endlessly, reflecting the river. Like during the rainy season, the river is hazy and the mountains are like silhouettes, with a unique charm. More than 10 peaks of different sizes are scattered behind the village, tightly connected, forming clusters of peak forests, like spring bamboo shoots competing for the sun.
Nine Horses Painting Mountain 九马画山
The Nine Horses Painting Mountain is located in the upper reaches of Xingping in Li River, with five peaks connected. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides, southeast and north, and faces the river on the west. The stone wall, which is over a hundred meters high and wide, is green, yellow, and white in color, with alternating shades. It is like a divine horse painting, as nearby residents pass by and discover patterns resembling nine horses on the stone wall. They are very curious, and over time, the local people call this mountain as the Nine Horses Paining Mountain, also known as "九马画山 Jiuma Huashan" in Chinese. In fact, the correct name is the Nine Horses Painting Cliff, also "九马画壁 Jiuma Huabi" in Chinese.
Screw Mountain 螺丝山
The Screw Mountain, also called Luosi Mountain in Chinese, is located next to Xingping Ancient Town. Its shape spirals upwards like a screw, and the top of the mountain is pointed and rounded, resembling a newly climbed green snail from a distance. Hence its name.There is a rock at the eastern foot of the screw mountain, with three large stalactites, white, green, and dark, hanging from the top of the rock, resembling a Collapsing Dragon, also known as Collapsing Dragon Rock. The spring water flows down the stalactites, and during the rainy season, water droplets will become ripples, forming a natural water curtain in front of the old mountain gate and the temple gate.
How to travel Li River?
It is the best way for tourists to travel Li River by cruise. Lijiang cruise ship has been upgraded and upgraded to a new level, with high comfort, high aesthetics, and high configuration of humanized services as the standard; The star rated cruise ship fully covers WiFi signals, real-time network security monitoring and other highly informationized and secure configurations, meeting the travel needs of different groups of people, fully reflecting environmental and cultural elements, and showcasing the quality of Guilin International Tourism Resort. There are three kinds of cruise ships such as 3-star, 4-stars and 5-Star ships for tourists trip Li River.
3-star Cruise Ship
The three-star cruise ship has a double decker cabin, with the first floor being a regular cabin (third class cabin) and the per capita area of the tourist cabin not less than 1.4 square meters. The second floor is equipped with a business cabin (second class cabin), and the per capita area of the tourist cabin is not less than 1.6 square meters; The ship is equipped with a double deck for walking, with a wide view and a per capita area of no less than 0.9 square meters. The deck is equipped with a sunshade; There is a 1.2-meter-high aluminum alloy safety guardrail around.
The onboard meals of three-star cruise ships are the same as those of aviation or high-speed rail grade finished meals. They are made from standardized finished products in the central kitchen, transported through cold chain logistics throughout the entire process, and distributed to tourists after secondary heating. The meals are hygienic, and all tableware is recycled and degraded.
4-star Cruise Ship
The Four-star Cruise Ship is equipped with a double decker cabin, with the first floor being a business cabin (second class) and the per capita area of the tourist cabin not less than 1.8 square meters; The second floor is a luxury business cabin (first-class), with a per capita area of no less than 2.5 square meters in the tourist cabin; The ship is equipped with a double deck for walking, with a wide view and a per capita area of no less than 1.4 square meters. The deck is equipped with a sunshade and resting tables and chairs; There is a 1.2-meter-high aluminum alloy safety guardrail around.
The double decker cabin of the four-star cruise ship provides Chinese and Western style buffets or customized specialty dining for tourists. The tableware and tea utensils are made of high-quality ceramic materials and are equipped with high-end Chinese and Western food matching tableware. There are also mini bars to meet the entertainment needs of different tourists. Each row of seats or table is equipped with a tablet near the windowsill, which can provide a series of intelligent services such as Guilin tourism information, entertainment, and ordering.
5-star Cruise Ship
In 2014, after Mr. Xi Jingping visited Guilin, in order to help Guilin build a world-class tourist city, the Lijiang Scenic Area has built Guangxi's first five-star luxury cruise ship and the first five-star new energy luxury cruise ship. Nowadays, there are two 5-star Cruise Ships such as Junda Dream and Guilin Tourism on Li River.
Junda Dream 5-star ship
Junda Dream Cruise Ship is an intelligent high-end, safe and comfortable five-star luxury cruise ship. High quality management and service reflect the unique style of star rated luxury cruise ships, which are at the leading level of domestic river medium and short distance cruise ships. The route can be customized according to the needs of tourists, achieving interactive deep tours of water and land scenery.
During the voyage, you can enjoy ethnic dance performances, Liu Sanjie's duets, cormorant fishing and other programs. The interior of the cruise ship embodies the fusion of modern fashion and elegant simplicity; The five-star luxury Chinese and Western cuisine, complete functional facilities, and perfect service throughout are all matched with the world-class scenery of the Li River.
Guilin Tourism 5-star ship
The 5-star cruise ship for Guilin tourism adopts a brand new electric propulsion system, which is silent and environmentally friendly. The tour itinerary can be customized according to the needs of tourists, achieving multi-point stops along the Li River. Connect a series of rural experiences, folk customs, homestays, agricultural and boatman cultural experiences along the Li River, and other surrounding tourism products, allowing tourists to have an immersive vacation experience of "being close to the mountains and waters, and enjoying the panoramic view of the Li River".
This five-star cruise ship offers butler style services, covering the daily necessities of tourists. An excellent team of molecular cuisine chefs and clothing combines local specialty ingredients to create a unique and flavorful cuisine. Guests not only appreciate the beautiful scenery of the Li River, but also experience the tip of the tongue of the Li River.
Travel Tips
Address: Lingchuan County, Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
Tel: 0773-28255020773-2580092
Official website: http://www.liriver.com.cn/
Opening hours: The reference time for the departure of the Lijiang Three Star and Four Star cruise ships is 8:30-14:00. The accurate departure time is based on the departure time on the ticket.
Entrance Fee: CNY 500 /p.p for 3 star cruise ship; CNY 800 for 4-star cruise ship.