Li River Cruise
Yangshuo, Guilin
The classic 80km cruise through the karst peaks that appear on the 20-yuan note.
The Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo is China's most famous boat ride: four hours past sheer karst peaks, water buffalo, and villages that look untouched by time. The scene on the 20-yuan note appears around the halfway point.
Book the mid-morning departure for the softest light, sit on the upper deck, and bring a zoom lens. In Yangshuo, stay for the evening light show.
Best for: The postcard China experience, water-level.
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