Originating from Maoer Shan (Cat Mountain) in Xing'an county, north of Guilin, the Li River winds its way south for about 437 km, passing through Guilin, Yangshuo, Pingle and Zhaoping, and finally meets the Xi (West) River at Wuzhou. It boasts the largest and most beautiful scenic area in China and attracts thousands of visitors each year.
The 83-kilometer-long waterway from Guilin to Yangshuo is like an artist's masterpiece. The landscape is decorated with startling hills, steep cliffs, fantastic caves and farming villages, and is lined with bamboo. In a Chinese poem it is written: "The river is a green silk ribbon, and the hills are jade hairpins".
Most cruises starts from Zhujiang Wharf. It is about 40 minutes' drive from the city of Guilin. Then a 4 to 5-hour cruise will take you to the beautiful and fascinating rural town of Yangshuo.
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Li River Facts
The Li River is the main river system of Northeast Guangxi. The 83-kilometer section between Guilin and Yangshuo is the most beautiful part. It enjoys the reputation of being a "River Art Gallery".
Chinese Pinyin: L Ji ng, pronounced Lee Jyang
Source: Maoer Shan (Cat Mountain), North Guilin
Length: 437 kilometers
Location: The Li River flows from the northern border of Guilin Prefecture south to Wuzhou, on Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region s eastern border with Guangdong Province.
Li River Cruises : Cruising on the Li River is enjoyable no matter what the weather is like. During sunny days, tourists can see the inverted reflection of the hills on both sides clearly in the water. During cloudy days, the hills are surrounded by mist and tourists may feel they are cruising in a mystical paradise. And when the rain comes, drizzle is like a vale, which covers the hills and river, and tourists may feel the poetic connotations of this too.