Overview
Key takeaway
Book in advance via the official service account; real-name entry and a daily passenger cap apply. Take the earliest departure in peak season—afternoon light on the karst is strong, but mid-morning drifts past Nine-Horse Mural Hill and Yellow Cloth reflection.
Time & cost
Plan 1–3 hours. Budget: Free. Hours: The cruise operates by scheduled departures from Mopanshan/Zhujiang piers in the morning, finishing at Yangshuo's Longtoushan wharf; the full reach is ~61 km and takes roughly half a day. Departure times vary by season—check the official 'Li River Ticket Office' channel for your date..
Best for
Best for first-time Yangshuo visitors who want a clear 1–3 hours stop without guesswork.
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Tips
On site
Book in advance via the official service account; real-name entry and a daily passenger cap apply.
Timing
Take the earliest departure in peak season—afternoon light on the karst is strong, but mid-morning drifts past Nine-Horse Mural Hill and Yellow Cloth reflection.
Timing
Leave with hours in mind (The cruise operates by scheduled departures from Mopanshan/Zhujiang piers in the morning, finishing at Yangshuo's Longtoushan wharf; the full reach is ~61 km and takes roughly half a day. Departure times vary by season—check the official 'Li River Ticket Office' channel for your date.). Weekends and holidays need extra queue time.
Pay
Nearby stalls usually take Alipay or WeChat. Foreign-card terminals are rare — set up Alipay before you go.
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Show the Chinese name “漓江景区（桂林—阳朔精华游）” to drivers and staff. It beats a long English explanation.
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你好，请问入口在哪里？我有预约/门票，谢谢。
Hi — where is the entrance? I have a reservation/ticket. Thank you.
Location & how to go
Li River Scenic Area (Guilin–Yangshuo cruise), Yangshuo
