Li River
The scenery of the entire Li River can only be described as poetic and picturesque. When you truly step into this scroll of painting, you will find that every word falls flat.…
Li River, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region · AI illustration for China Trip
Key facts
- Admission
- Ticket ¥54; Mopan Mountain–Yangshuo cruise ¥161 (three-star cruise boat); Zhujiang–Yangshuo cruise ¥306 (four-star cruise boat)
- Opening hours
- 8:40–22:40 (peak season); 8:40–21:40 (off-season)
- Time needed
- 3–5 hours
- Guidebook rating
- 5 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2433. Open in Google Maps
About Li River
The scenery of the entire Li River can only be described as poetic and picturesque. When you truly step into this scroll of painting, you will find that every word falls flat.
The stretch from Yangdi to Xingping Town is the most classic part of the Li River's scenery, with “Water Curtain Cave,” “Carp Hanging on the Wall,” “Wave Rock Wonder” and “Nine Horses Painting Mountain” following one after another.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Li River cost?
Admission to Li River is Ticket ¥54; Mopan Mountain–Yangshuo cruise ¥161 (three-star cruise boat); Zhujiang–Yangshuo cruise ¥306 (four-star cruise boat), as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Li River?
Li River is open 8:40–22:40 (peak season); 8:40–21:40 (off-season).
How long should I spend at Li River?
Plan on 3–5 hours for Li River.
Where is Li River?
Li River is in Li River, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, in the South China of China.
More places in Li River
Caoping Village
On the Li River journey, Caoping is the prelude to the climax of the sightseeing. Here the peaks stand like screens, and in the middle lies a flat valley. Along the sheer cliffs of the west bank, which rise like a screen, the boat winds around the valley, forming a remarkable scenic line. On rainy, overcast days, the spectacle of “clouds wreathing the myriad peaks” becomes even more like diluted ink washes blending into the sky and sinking into the water, which is truly magnificent.
Yangdi Village
Behind Yangdi Town stand two side-by-side peaks that closely resemble sheep's hooves, so the place takes its name “Yangdi” as a homophone of that image. This is the best spot to appreciate the “Li River mist and rain.” The surrounding scenery changes unpredictably and is wonderfully magical.
Xingping Ancient Town
Xingping Town is small, with simple local customs and serene scenery. On the way from Xingping to Yangshuo you will pass a small fishing village, which is worth a detour. Around the eighth day of the fourth lunar month there are folk arts, sports and sacrificial activities.