China Discovery Tour
Guilin | China
11 Jan 2020 | Sat
Day 15 of 18
Li River Cruise | Guilin to Yangshuo
The Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo is one of the most popular tourist attractions in China. The scenery along the river is breathtaking, with limestone karsts jutting out from the water. The cruise takes about four hours, and there are a few different companies that offer the trip. Tickets can also be purchased at most hotels in Guilin.

The Li River cruise is a great way to see some of the best scenery in China. The trip takes you through some of the most beautiful parts of the country, and you get to see a variety of landscapes. The river itself is very peaceful, and it’s a great way to relax and take in the sights.
Famous Karst Mountains on Chinese 20 Yuan
A famous spot along the Li River matches the reverse side of the Chinese 20 Yuan (2019 Issue). Many Chinese tourists like to take a picture of this location holding the banknote with the spectacular Karst Mountains in the background.

Making New Friends & Meeting Chinese Buddhist Monks on Li River Cruise
For this topic, I wanted to dedicate a special post to an amazing encounter we had with two individuals and a group of monks aboard our Li River Cruise. A series of events took place that would eventually put us across from one another. To find out more about this, check out Making New Friends & Meeting Chinese Buddhist Monks on Li River Cruise