Guilin Day Tour: Reed Flute Cave, Li River Cruise & Night Show

Four Guilin landmarks in one day: cave, mountain, river, and stage

A private day tour of Guilin with an English-speaking guide takes you to Reed Flute Cave, Xianggong Hill, a Li River boat cruise from Xingping, and the Liusanjie show in Yangshuo, with hotel pickup and a private car. The tour runs 12 hours and ends with a late return to your hotel around 22:30. Children under 7 and travelers over 70 cannot take the small boat on the Li River.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Reed Flute Cave1h
2. Li River1h
3. West Street1h
4. Impression Sanjie Liu1h 20m

Guilin and Yangshuo sightseeing tour

• Pick up from hotel at 9:00am
• Visit Reed Flute Cave
• Transfer to Yangshuo and visit Xianggong Hill
• Lunch in Xingping
• Take small boat cruise on Li River
• Explore Yangshuo West Street
• Watch Liusanjie show at 18:30pm
• Transfer to hotel around 22:30pm

The experience

Your driver picks you up from your hotel at 9:00am and heads to Reed Flute Cave, 5 km northwest of Guilin's center. The cave stretches 500 meters long and 240 meters deep, filled with stalagmites, stalactites and stone pillars that have been forming for 180 million years. You walk through the cave with your guide, who explains the formations and the local name for it: the Palace of Natural Art.

After the cave, you transfer to Yangshuo to climb Xianggong Hill, which sits on the west bank of the Lijiang River. From the top, you look out over the river winding through the peaks. The view is why photographers come here. Then you head to Xingping for lunch and board a small boat for a 50-minute cruise on the Li River, passing Nine-Horse Mural Hill before returning to the pier. You spend the afternoon exploring Yangshuo's West Street, a walking street lined with shops and cafes.

At 18:30, your guide meets you on West Street and takes you to the Liusanjie show, a 70-minute performance staged on the Li River. After the show ends, you're transferred back to your hotel in Guilin or Yangshuo around 22:30. The entire day is arranged. Your guide handles the timing and logistics, so you move from one stop to the next without planning the route or managing the transitions yourself.

What’s included

• Private car and English-speaking guide throughout the day.
• hotel pickup at 9:00am.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• access to Reed Flute Cave, Xianggong Hill, the Li River boat cruise, Yangshuo West Street, and the Liusanjie evening show.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (10 to 70 years) · Child (7 to 9 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 112

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

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Is this one for you?At 12 hours, this tour fills the entire day and leaves no room for other activities. It is built to cover Guilin's four main sights in sequence without gaps or flexibility. Book it if you want the classic route arranged and guided from start to finish, or look for a shorter tour if you need time for something else in your schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 9 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

What is Reed Flute Cave like inside?

Reed Flute Cave is a 500-meter-long cavern filled with stalagmites, stalactites, stone pillars and stone curtains that have formed over 180 million years. Your guide walks you through the cave and explains the formations.

How long is the boat ride on the Li River?

The Li River boat cruise from Xingping lasts 50 minutes and passes Nine-Horse Mural Hill before returning to the pier.

What time does the tour end?

The tour ends around 22:30 when you're dropped off at your hotel in Guilin or Yangshuo. The Liusanjie show runs 70 minutes and starts at 18:30.

What's included in the tour price?

The private car, private guide, and air-conditioned vehicle are included. Entrance fees to Reed Flute Cave and the Liusanjie show, as well as lunch, are not included.