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Li River

桂林漓江

Li River is a ticketed Guangxi POI where foreign visitors should verify official/authorized tickets, opening windows and transport requirements before arrival.

Updated 2026-06-27

Direct Answer

Book or verify Li River through official/authorized channels before arrival, carry passport/ID if required, and confirm live ticket inventory and opening hours.

Before you leave, recheck the current visitor notice and keep the listed entrance address available offline.

Navigation addressLi River cruise pier

Use local bus, taxi, rail station transfer, ferry, boat pier or scenic-area shuttle depending on city and selected entrance · 10 min walk

Opening window08:00-13:30

Cruise departure window: last entry 12:30

Ticket tiersCNY 0-215

3 price tiers listed below

Plan windowCheck before you go

Reviewed 2026-06-27; verify official booking, entry, and notice updates before departure.

Best roleClassic Guilin-to-Yangshuo river cruise
Typical visit4-6 hours
Official entryLi River Mopanshan/Zhujiang cruise pier
Main riskCruise inventory, pier selection, water level, fog/rain and return transport from Yangshuo
Navigation addressLi River cruise pier, Guilin, Guangxi, China

Foreign Visitor Rules

English support
Limited Visitor Support
Difficulty score
3 / 5
Notes
Foreign visitors should save 桂林漓江, carry passport/ID, and use official/authorized channels before going.

Visit Rule Summary

Admission
Ticketed Scenic Or Museum Area
Ticket required
Yes
Reservation required
Yes
Time slot required
No
Entry window
Cruise departure window: last entry 12:30
Crowd note
Cruise inventory, pier selection, water level, fog/rain and return transport from Yangshuo

Ticket And Visit Rules

Book, enter, and price the visit without reading a long rules block.

Opening Times

  • Cruise departure windowYear-round unless official notices say otherwiseOpen: 08:00Last entry: 12:30Close: 13:30Verify same-day official notices for holidays, weather, river level, boat/ferry/raft status, maintenance, transport, border/security or crowd controls.

Plan window: use these published periods for planning only, then check before you go because official notices can override a static page.

Booking And Ticket Channels

  • Guangxi official government portalChannel type: Official WebsiteOnline booking address: http://english.gxzf.gov.cn/Official/authorized information channel; verify live ticket, boat, ferry, raft or reservation products before arrival.Official English-first source used when available; booking may redirect to Chinese official or authorized channels.
  • Authorized online ticketing referenceChannel type: Authorized PlatformOnline booking address: https://www.trip.com/travel-guide/attraction/lingchuan/li-river-77255/Official/authorized information channel; verify live ticket, boat, ferry, raft or reservation products before arrival.Official English-first source used when available; booking may redirect to Chinese official or authorized channels.

Use official/authorized channels where possible. Carry passport/ID if ticketing, ferry, raft, boat, border-area access, reservation, transport or security asks, and confirm same-day rules before arrival.

Official booking path

Start with Guangxi official government portal; recheck its current booking notice before payment or travel. If that path is unavailable, use the listed service contact and keep the existing backup plan.

Ticket Price Tiers

  • Adult ticket referenceStandard adultVerify live official/authorized product before purchase.
    CNY 215
  • Concession ticket referenceEligible children/students/seniors or policy groupsEligibility and documents require official-channel confirmation.
    CNY 108
  • Eligible free-admission categoriesPolicy groupsCurrent policy and identity checks apply.
    Free

Payment And App Access

Official/authorized online payment or free public access as applicableAlipay / WeChat Pay backupCash backup
Foreign card
Unconfirmed
Cash backup
Yes
Note
Use official/authorized channels or free public access as applicable. Optional boats, rafts, ferries, merchants, restaurants, parking, events or services may prefer China mobile payment or cash; foreign-card support is unconfirmed.

Access And Navigation

Nearest metro
Use local bus, taxi, rail station transfer, ferry, boat pier or scenic-area shuttle depending on city and selected entrance
Station exit
Use current map-app exit guidance and same-day official/event notices because gates, piers, ferry terminals, old streets, rural roads, shuttles or crowd-control routes can change.
Walk time
10 minutes
Navigation address
Li River cruise pier, Guilin, Guangxi, China
Recommended entrance
Li River Mopanshan/Zhujiang cruise pier
Recommended exit
Return to the nearest planned bus, taxi, ferry terminal, rail station, pier or scenic-area shuttle point
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Drop-off
Li River Mopanshan/Zhujiang cruise pier
Taxi note
Show driver: Li River cruise pier, Guilin, Guangxi, China. Confirm final drop-off and return pickup because scenic gates, old towns, piers, island roads or event controls can move vehicle access.
Walking entry
Expect karst hills, old streets, terraces, river piers, ferry terminals, stairs, rural roads or humid weather depending on the POI.

Suggested Visit Flow

Use the existing POI fields to move from arrival to exit.

  1. PlanBook or verify Li River through official/authorized channels before arrival, carry passport/ID if required, and confirm live ticket inventory and opening hours.
  2. ArriveLi River cruise pier, Guilin, Guangxi, China
  3. EnterLi River Mopanshan/Zhujiang cruise pier
  4. Guilin-to-Yangshuo cruise180 minutes · Guilin-to-Yangshuo cruise is a core reason to include Li River in a Guangxi route.
  5. Karst river scenery90 minutes · Karst river scenery is a core reason to include Li River in a Guangxi route.
  6. Yangshuo arrival route90 minutes · Yangshuo arrival route is a core reason to include Li River in a Guangxi route.
  7. ExitReturn to the nearest planned bus, taxi, ferry terminal, rail station, pier or scenic-area shuttle point

Visit Duration Model

Quick
90 minutes
Standard
180 minutes
Deep
300 minutes
Family
180 minutes
Mobility limited
180 minutes
Method
Estimated from POI scope, access friction, ticket/reservation/ferry/raft controls, crowd risk, route distance, weather exposure and first-time foreign visitor navigation overhead.

First-Time Recommendation

Level
Medium With Route Planning
Status
Source Backed Initial Detail
Reason
It is worth visiting, but ticket and transport planning materially improves execution.

Facilities

Restrooms
Available: Yes Use official scenic-area, pier, ferry terminal, public-area, transport-hub or merchant facilities; availability varies by route and crowd level. Gap: English signage and location-specific restroom details are not fully confirmed in checked stable English material.
Information Or Service Point
Available: Yes Use official scenic-area, pier, ferry terminal, public-area, transport-hub or merchant facilities; availability varies by route and crowd level. Gap: English signage and location-specific restroom details are not fully confirmed in checked stable English material.

Services

Manual Assistance
Available: Unconfirmed Use venue staff, boat/ferry/ticket windows, service desks, hotel desks, transport-hub staff or merchant staff. Show the POI Chinese name, navigation address, passport if ticketed or ID-checked, and booking code if reserved. Gap: English and passport-handling support varies by official channel, gate, pier, venue, merchant, season and staffing.

Experience Modules

Must See

Guilin-to-Yangshuo cruise

Guilin-to-Yangshuo cruise is a core reason to include Li River in a Guangxi route.

180 minutes
Recommended Experience

Karst river scenery

Karst river scenery is a core reason to include Li River in a Guangxi route.

90 minutes
Recommended Experience

Yangshuo arrival route

Yangshuo arrival route is a core reason to include Li River in a Guangxi route.

90 minutes

Risks To Check

  • Cruise inventory, pier selection, water level, fog/rain and return transport from Yangshuo
  • Holiday and weekend crowd levels can change ticketing, queues, boat/raft/ferry schedules and transport timing.
  • Weather, river level, flood season, events, maintenance, closure days or service-by-service hours can change the route.

Backup Plan

If tickets, weather or crowds are difficult, switch to a nearby public street, riverfront, park or indoor stop.

Booking does not work

Pause before paying elsewhere; use official service support and keep a nearby low-friction alternative.

Entry or route changes

Use Li River Mopanshan/Zhujiang cruise pier as the planned entry, then follow official on-site routing and exit guidance.

Payment or navigation fails

Carry a backup payment method, save the Chinese address, and expect perimeter traffic controls around pickup points.

FAQ

Do I need a ticket for Li River?

Li River is treated as a ticketed or partly ticketed POI. Use official or authorized booking channels and carry passport/ID if required.

What should foreign visitors check first for Li River?

Check same-day opening, ticket or reservation status, river/boat/ferry status, weather, crowd controls, return transport and payment backup before arrival.

Chinese Phrase Cards

Show taxi or staff请带我去桂林漓江。

Please take me to Li River.

Use this when asking a driver, hotel desk, boat/ferry/ticket window, transport counter or nearby staff for routing help.
Ask status请问今天正常开放吗?需要预约或单独买票吗?

Is it open normally today? Do I need a reservation or separate ticket?

Use this at entrances, piers, ferry terminals, service desks, ticket counters, merchant counters or transport points before committing to the route.

Sources and review

The listed sources were reviewed with this POI record on 2026-06-27. Recheck current ticket, notice, entry, and route information before you go.

What we could not verify

Use these as traveler-facing checks, not as hidden SEO fields.

  • Will my foreign card work?Acceptance is not clearly confirmed. Keep a backup payment method and check the official channel before arrival.
  • What should I recheck before leaving?A practical visit detail is not fully confirmed. Recheck the official visitor information on the day of travel.