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  • Li River Cruise

There is no doubt that the Li River cruise in Guilin is one of the best China river cruises. Since its opening in the 1970s, the Li River cruise has enjoyed a good reputation among tourists from China and around the world. Part of the South China Karst World Natural Heritage Site, the Li River is well-known for its karst scenery (karst mountains, caves and valleys) around. The Li River Cruise runs for 3.5 hours – 4 hours from Guilin to Yangshuo. During the cruise, the landscape along the river looks like the classical Chinese painting.

Li River Cruise Upper Deck Exterior

The Li River Cruise is the #1 Thing to do in Guilin!

  • Huangpu River Cruise

Huangpu River cruise in Shanghai is a good option for you to appreciate the stunning views at the Bund at night and modern high-rise buildings at the eastern bank of the river, such as Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower, Jin Mao Tower, and Shanghai International Finance Center.

​In addition, the cruise will take you to pass under several significant bridges in Shanghai, including Garden Bridge of Shanghai, Nanpu Bridge and Lupu Bridge.

Huangpu River Cruise
  • Yangtze River Three Gorges Cruise

Yangtze River Three Gorges Cruise runs between Chongqing and Yichang. The route from Chongqing to Yichang usually takes 4 days and 3 nights. Alternatively, the cruise also starts from Yichang and arrives in Chongqing. For this route, it lasts for 5 days and 4 nights as it runs upstream. The Deluxe Yangtze River Three Gorges Cruise boat offers a variety of entertainment activities to enjoy, such as bars, SPA, cinemas, swimming pools, singing and dancing shows, billiards, etc. It has several types of guest rooms to stay overnight.

 

​In addition, various kinds of Chinese food and Western food on the boat will be a feast for your month, eyes and soul. Along the cruise, you will be amazed at the cliffs and mountains in different shapes. Fengdu Ghost City with a long history of more than 2,000 years is one of the highlights during the cruise. The buildings and sculptures there were created based on the human imagination.

Yangtze River Cruise

Pearl River Night Cruise

Pearl River Night Cruise Guangzhou features breathtaking night views along the river to admire. A variety of buildings in the colorful light make for gorgeous views.

 

​The highlights along the cruise include Haiyin Bridge, Xinghai Concert Hall, Guangzhou Bridge, Canton Tower, and Liede Bridge. All of them present their own charm in the colorful light.

Pearl River Cruise

Li River Cruise Types

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USD $128
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USD $99
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USD $78
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4.5 Star Li River Cruise Cost

4.5 Star Li River Cruise VIP Ticket Upper Deck Ticket Lower Deck Ticket
Adult (over 140 cms Tall) USD $177 per adult USD $139 per adult USD $128 per adult
Child (120 - 139 cms tall) USD $99 per child USD $75 per child USD $62 per child
Child (under 119 cms tall)
*NO SEAT*
FREE* FREE* FREE*
Please note, the 4.5 Star Li River Cruise also features a Lower Deck Private Box to host a maximum of 4 x persons.
Price of the Li River Cruise Lower Deck Private Box (4 x persons) is USD $492 in total.

4.5 Star Li River Cruise Photos

4 Star Li River Cruise Cost

4 Star Li River Cruise VIP Ticket Upper Deck Ticket Lower Deck Ticket
Adult (over 140 cms Tall) USD $139 per adult USD $115 per adult USD $99 per adult
Child (120 - 139 cms tall) USD $139 per adult USD $57 per child USD $49 per child
Child (under 119 cms tall)
*NO SEAT*
FREE* FREE* FREE*

4 Star Li River Cruise Photos

3 Star Li River Cruise Cost

3 Star Li River Cruise Lower Deck Ticket
Adult (over 140 cms Tall) USD $78 per adult
Child (120 - 139 cms tall) USD $39 per child
Child (under 119 cms tall)
*NO SEAT*
FREE*

3 Star Li River Cruise Photos

The Li River Cruise is the #1 Thing to do in Guilin!

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