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Li River Boat Ride in Xingping, China | Is It Better Than the Yulong River?

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What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCabin / Ship TourCasual Creator
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Creator's Key Takeaways

If you come to the Gin area do not expect to see the blue skies that they only show in the photographs and posters

It's still beautiful but it's not the impact that a blue sky has against these parse Peaks

That is a picture on a 20 Yuan note and dimly in the foggy hazy weather that is the original

Creator's Tips & Advice

Do not expect the blue skies seen in photographs and posters when visiting the Guilin area.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Weather and sky clarityExpect hazy or foggy weather rather than the bright blue skies shown in promotional materials.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience of riding the Li River compared to the Yulong River?
QWhat kind of boats are used on the Li River?
QWhat does the weather typically look like in the Guilin area?

Port Highlights

Guilin1½ Happy Bacon
Top: Li River Boat Ride
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YouTube Video Description

http://www.TravelsWithSheila.com After spending some time in Xinping's old town, guide Mark took us to a nearby fishing village by car for lunch (the least said about that the better) and then we walked down to the shore where a bamboo raft waited for a ride on the Li River. There are over 1,680 bamboo rafts according to our guide and who knows how many single and double decker large boats! If you have time for only one river around Guilin, make it the Yulong River! This motorized "raft" traveled upstream for 30 minutes before turning back for the 40 minute ride to a docking point. The omnipresent smog kept many of the scenic karst sights along the Li from being terribly impressive. Large, two-decker boats with small kitchens out back used for tourist groups were more interesting. Please don't forget to Subscribe, Share and Like. Thanks.