Why visitors come
- Li River karst
- Yangshuo countryside
- Xingping views
Know before you book
City-wide rules for foreigners
Book Li River cruise with passport in advance peak season.
5 booking guides
Attractions in Guilin / Yangshuo
Book these first
Release times are Beijing time (UTC+8).
Li River Cruise (Guilin to Yangshuo)
漓江游船（桂林—阳朔）
Trip.com
Book by 08:00 the day before
Reservation requiredCan sell out
Yulong River bamboo raft (Yangshuo)
遇龙河竹筏
Official WeChat mini-program (遇龙河)
20:00 · the day before
Booking recommended
Xingping / Twenty Yuan note viewpoint
兴坪 / 黄布倒影
Free — no ticket needed
Walk-up usually OK
Elephant Trunk Hill
象鼻山
Trip.com
Up to 7 days ahead
Reservation required
Longji Rice Terraces
龙脊梯田
Ticket office on site
Walk-up usually OK
Compare release rules at a glance
| Attraction | Book ahead? | Primary channel | Release rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Li River Cruise (Guilin to Yangshuo) | Yes — book ahead | Trip.com | Book by 08:00 the day before your cruise. Free cancellation until 00:00 two days before the date of use. |
| Yulong River bamboo raft (Yangshuo) | Recommended | Official WeChat mini-program (遇龙河) | Next-day tickets release at 20:00 Beijing time in the “遇龙河” WeChat mini-program; peak docks sell out fast. |
| Xingping / Twenty Yuan note viewpoint | No — free, just walk in | Free — no ticket needed | n/a |
| Elephant Trunk Hill | Yes — book ahead | Trip.com | Free real-name timed tickets, bookable up to 7 days ahead; max 3 free tickets per phone number. |
| Longji Rice Terraces | No — buy or walk in on the day | Ticket office on site | No advance release — buy at the entrance. |
Sources for Guilin / Yangshuo
- travelchinawith.mecruise booking overview · accessed 6 Oct 2026