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Little Li River (Yulong River) Tours
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The Yulong River, also known as the Little Li River, is the largest tributary of the Li River, and it runs 26 miles (43 kilometers) across Yangshuo county. The river flows past limestone karsts, bamboo forests, rice paddies, ancient villages, and stone bridges. Floating down the river, or hiking or biking next to it, provides up-close views.
The Basics
Cruising down the Yulong River in a bamboo raft with poles offers an experience that’s serene when compared to the motorized rafts and boats used on the Li River, but you also bump over weirs, or small dams. Historical points of interest include the villages of Xiatang and Jiuxian villages, and Yulong, Fuli, and Xiangui stone bridges.
While cruising on a bamboo raft is one of the most popular ways to enjoy the Yulong River, many enjoy hiking or biking along the river. Try all three over a course of a half-day or longer guided tour and enjoy the river and countryside without worrying about navigating. For multi-day tours, additional activities such as rock climbing or a cooking school can be added.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Hiking, biking, or rafting the Yulong River is a must-do for outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers and photographers.
- Check individual tours for age restrictions on riding on a bamboo raft.
- Grab a bite to eat or a cold drink at one of the floating restaurants along the river.
How to Get There
The Yulong River connects to Li River just south of Yangshuo and is easily visited from Yangshuo. Most of the Yulong River is within the newly created Yulong River Park, which restricts motorized traffic. Those entering other than on foot or bike will have to exit their transport and purchase tickets for a shuttle bus that runs within the park.
When to Get There
The Yulong River can be visited year-round, but it’s most popular April through October due to the sunny, warmer weather. Some people may find the heat uncomfortable for hiking or biking at the height of summer (June through August). Rafting runs year-round.
Popular Rafting, Biking, and Hiking Routes
The three most popular rafting routes along the Yulong River are from Jinlong Bridge to Jiuxian Village (about 2.5 hours), Chaoyang Wharf to Gongnong Bridge (about two hours), and from Chaoyang Wharf to Shui edi Dock (about one hour). Most bike tours along Li River take between two and four hours. The most popular section for hiking is between Yulong Bridge and Gongnong Bridge, and takes about two hours.
Address: Yangshuo, Guilin, China
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Yangshuo Rock Climbing (Via Ferrata) Ticket
The Via Ferrata Base can be easily found at the opposite of the Guilin Romance Park. You can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of Yangshuo in another way. Through this kind of safe, entertaining and challenging way of climbing, you can also have a different Yangshuo trip.
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30 Tours and Activities to Experience Little Li River (Yulong River)
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Yangshuo Rock Climbing (Via Ferrata) Ticket
The Via Ferrata Base can be easily found at the opposite of the Guilin Romance Park. You can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of Yangshuo in another way. Through this kind of safe, entertaining and challenging way of climbing, you can also have a different Yangshuo trip.
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US$25.00
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Taichi + Cooking and Traditional Water Colour Painting Lesson
Experience Taichi, enjoy morning exercise with locals in the park;
Learn how to cook local specialties food of Yangshuo, made yourself a delicious meal;
Acknowledge Chinese traditional water colour painting.
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US$85.34
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2-Day Small-Group Biking Adventure from Guilin to Yangshuo including Li River Cruise
Leave the tourist trail behind as you mount up for a thrilling 2-day bike adventure, pedalling your way from Guilin to Yangshuo. Tackle a moderate route, with some challenging and off-road sections, and experience local life as you stop by rural villages like Caoping, Da Xu and Xingping. Ride a ferry across the Li River, take in the views from Moon Hill and cool off with a swim in the Yulong River. This small-group tour includes overnight accommodation.
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US$373.34
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Yangshuo Classic Private Day Tour
Experience the tranquil Yangshuo countryside on a private excursion from Guilin or Yangshuo areas. Pedal past villages and rice fields on a bike tour, take a short cruise along the Li River aboard a bamboo raft from Xingping to Nine Horses Hill, and learn about the history and culture of the city from your tour guide. A private tour guide and vehicle are included in your package.
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US$100.00
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All Inclusive Private Hiking Tour in Yangshuo
Whether you’re a racer or a crawler when it comes to hiking, experience the beauty of Yangshuo’s karst pinnacles and rice fields at your pace—and no one else’s—on this private tour. Starting from a traditional village, hike through paddy fields and farmland, surrounded by karst, talking to farmers as you go. Enjoy an authentic local lunch in a farmer’s home before returning to Yangshuo.
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US$84.27
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Bike in Yangshou county 1 day tour
This tour takes us deep into nature China. In the country side, you will see the farm river mountain animals etc. This is an experience on the bike, easy to go and see the real Chinese culture.
. we do pickup you from hotel
. take a bike and go to countryside (Chaolong Yima Gongnong Bridge etc..)
. fields / mountain / Li river / Moon Hill / Water Cave / local lunch / vendor
. we go through the villages
. stop by wharf
. Li River side walk
. Moon hill light hiking
. lunch in a local famous restanrant
. bike back to town
etc
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
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5-Day Yangshuo Family Adventure: Biking, Caving, River Cruise and Cooking Class
Looking to keep the whole family entertained while exploring Yangshuo’s idyllic landscapes? This action-packed 5-day tour offers something for all ages and abilities, and includes accommodation. Enjoy guided bike rides, cruise down the Dragon River on a bamboo raft, hike through limestone caves, and swim in secret underground pools. You also have the opportunity to discover Chinese culture as you stop by local villages; try your hand at traditional fan painting; and get hands-on with a Chinese cooking class.
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Private Yangshuo tour
Spend the day in the beautiful countryside town of Yangshuo, China's hidden gem. When people think of China, they still think of the big cities, it is often forgotten that there is so much natural beauty here and I would love to have the opportunity to show you that.
We would spend the day exploring the individual mountains that spring up all over the countryside, made of limestone rocks and called karsts. Riding a bike through the lush green country, visiting the locals in their traditional mud house villages and climbing to the top of one of the most famous karsts in the area: Moon Hill. Then top it off with a beautiful journey down the Yulong river on a bamboo raft taking in some breathtaking scenery.
These are just some of the amazing ways you could choose to spend your day.
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Happy private tour with Jerry
A. A private tailor-made tour which can be planned based on your preference.
B. Experienced English tour guide and driver.
C. Culture experience and sightseeing perfect combined
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Bike tour through the stunning Yulong River Valley
Get to see one of the most beautiful landscapes in China with someone who grew up here. The out-of-this-world karst mountains.
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Countryside Cycling + Li River Bamboo Boat Trip+ Impression Sanjie Liu
Countryside Cycling
Yulong River Scenic Spot
Moon Hill Climbing
Ten Miles Gallery
Li River Bamboo Boat Trip
Evening Culture Show/Impression Sanjie Liu
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US$160.00
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Guilin Yangshuo Day tour from Guangzhou by Round Way Bullet Train
Visit highlights of Yangshuo including Yangshuo Xingping old town, West street, and Yulong bamboo boat of Yulong river area and Yangshuo Xianggong hill with this private Yangshuo day tour. You will be picked up and dropped off at Yangshuo train station.
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US$200.00
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US$200.00
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7-Day Yangshuo Bike Adventure Including Longji Rice Terraces Hike and Li River Cruise
Saddle up for an exhilarating 7-day bike adventure, as you pedal your way from Longji to Yangshuo. Escape the tourist trail as you glide through the Guilin countryside, past lush valleys, hillside rice terraces and looming karst mountains. Stop along the way to hike through the Longji Rice Terraces, explore the region’s Yao and Zhuang villages, take a bamboo rafting excursion along the Li River, or try rock climbing in Yangshuo. This tour includes accommodation, bike rental and some meals.
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US$1,995.00
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US$1,995.00
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All Inclusive Private Yangshuo Day Tour with Optional Show
This full day Non-hidden cost 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 (You can choose to visit Sliver Cave if you don't like cycling).
All entrance tickets, private English-speaking guide and driver, whole day transfer service are all included in this 8-hour tour.
Note 1: The kid below 1.0 meter is Not allowed to take bamboo rafting program.
Note 2: If you don't want to do bike ride, your guide will take you to visit Sliver Cave instead.
Note 3: Your guide will take you to local restaurant to experience local meal.(on you own cost)
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US$290.00
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US$290.00
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4 Day: Yangshuo and Guilin Private Tour from Yangshuo (with Hotel Pickup)
Visit highlights of Guilin including Guilin airport/train station pick up, Yangshuo Xianggong hill, Yulong bamboo boat, Liusanjie show, Silver cave and Xingping old town,Daxu old town,Yao mountain and Elephant hill with this 4 days private tour from Yangshuo hotel.
You will be picked up from your Guilin airport/Yangshuo hotel and dropped off at the Guilin/Yangshuo hotel/airport/train station.
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US$480.00
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US$480.00
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1 Day - Yangshuo Highlights Tour
A Yangshuo Local with a lifetime of experience. Kevin has been working to provide great experience to all visitors since the towns development into one of china's top tourist destinations. Being born and raised in Yangshuo he has a keen insight into all the area can offer, and has worked hard to increase his knowledge of the area, discovering many off the beaten track areas with which to escape the standard tourist trails. He has excellent English and prides himself on quality of service and making sure people get to experience the real Yangshuo he has know and loved his whole life. He is Also a proud family man and keen photographer
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US$213.34
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Independent Yangshuo biking tour along village and Bamboo rafting with Moon hill
Yangshuo is a small county in China but it’s famous for its breath-taking karst scenery. There is an old saying, "Guilin's scenery is the best under heaven, Yangshuo's scenery is the best among Guilin. When you are in Yangshuo the Biking tour and Bamboo rafting is a good choice for you to spend your time, also the food is famous in Yangshuo and today we will arrange your lunch with drinks at the foot of Moon hill after your hiking tour at Moon hill.
At 8:30am, meet your English speaking guide then start your biking tour along village, you may pass rice filed, beautiful Karst Mountain, villages, etc which will take about 50 minutes. You will take your bamboo rafting tour along Yulong river about 2 hours, then start your biking tour again to Moon hill which will take about 20 minutes, after 1.5 hours hiking tour at Moon hill you will have your Delicious Lunch at Moon hill,today we will have one bottle of drink for your, you may choose one beer/coake/sprite/water on spot.
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US$102.00
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US$102.00
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5-Days Private Guilin and Longji Tour from Yangshuo Hotel
Visit highlights of Guilin including Guilin airport/train station pick up, Yangshuo Xianggong hill, Yulong bamboo boat, Liusanjie show, Silver cave and Xingping old town,Daxu old town,Yao mountain, Elephant hill and Longji Rice Terraces with this 5 days private tour from Yangshuo hotel.
You will be picked up from your Guilin airport/Yangshuo hotel and dropped off at the Guilin/Yangshuo hotel/airport/train station.
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US$688.00
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US$688.00
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Private Yulong River, Xianggong Mountain and Countryside Bike Tour
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 Town and Bike along the beautiful countryside for a more. A comprehensive package with private driver, entrance fees, and lunch are all inclusive.
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US$178.00
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US$178.00
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2 Day - Yangshuo Photography Tour
Photography has become a big part of the traveling experience. And capturing that perfect moment, can lead to memories that can be looked back on for a lifetime. To help you get the most out of the areas sites and scenery we put together our Yangshuo Photography Tour. Yangshuo is known for its outstanding vistas and culture laden towns and villages. Taking a great photo here can be quite easy. But taking an amazing one requires a little local knowledge and experience to find those spots of outstanding beauty.
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US$512.00
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US$512.00
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1 Day - Yangshuo Bike Tour
This is undoubtedly one of the best ways to see the beautiful countryside of Yangshuo. Our Yangshuo Bike tour with have you Cycling through the small villages and across open fields. Giving you a great opportunity to see Local village life whilst going at a pace that suites you best. There are countless small village trails and routes for those wishing to get of the main tourist tracks. And we know them all. Seeing the area by our Yangshuo Bike tour also means you are free to stop and rest at your leisure. As well as take the time to get some great pictures of remoter areas.
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US$37.34
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US$37.34
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Yangshuo Day Tour: Big Banyan Tree, Moon Hill, West Street, Bamboo Raft Tour
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 represented by their various festivals; while many foreign residents add exotic flavors to its fascination.
Note: The pick-up is from the hotels in Yangshuo. If your hotels are in Guilin, there is an additional charge for the cost of the transportation between Guilin and Yangshuo.
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US$177.00
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US$177.00
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Private Day Tour in Yangshuo: Biking, Moon Hill, Xingping River Boat, and Lunch
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 climb up the hill to enjoy the bird view, and take a local boat on the Li River in Xingping. Tasty local lunch, bike, boat, entrance fees, private guide and transfer services are all inclusive.
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US$159.00
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From
US$159.00
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Private Day Tour in Yangshuo: Shilihualang, Xingping Li River Boat, and Lunch
There are many fabulous Karst mountains and paddy fields in Yangshuo. This private full day tour in Yangshuo will let take a car to the Moon Hill along the Yulong River, and climb up the hill to enjoy the bird view, and take a local boat on the Li River in Xingping. Tasty local lunch, boat, entrance fees, private guide and transfer services are all included.
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US$179.00
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US$179.00
Price varies by group size

Yangshuo Via Ferrata Ticket
Karst Mountains in Yangshuo is the perfect place for doing Via Ferrata, which offers climbing and zip-lining possibilities for those who have zero climbing skills.
The essence of a modern via ferrata is a steel cable which runs along the route and is periodically (every 1 to 10 metres (3.3 to 32.8 ft) fixed to the rock. Using a via ferrata kit, climbers can secure themselves to the cable. The cable can also be used as an aid to climbing, and additional climbing aids, such as iron rungs (stemples), pegs, carved steps, and even ladders and zip lines are often provided.
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