1 Day Yangshuo Countryside Cycling and Yulong bamboo boat Private Tour
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Is 1 Day Yangshuo Countryside Cycling and Yulong bamboo boat Private Tour worth booking?
1 Day Yangshuo Countryside Cycling and Yulong bamboo boat Private Tour is a 8-hour experience in Guilin, China, from $29 per person. It scores 64 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 64 / 100
- Rating
- 4/5 (5)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $29 per person
Visit highlights of Yangshuo including Yangshuo countryside cycling, West street, and a Yulong bamboo boat from Jinglong bridge to Jiuxian bridge with this private Yangshuo day tour. You will be picked up at Guilin/Yangs
What you get
- 3. The bike fees.
- 2. The Private tour guide.
- 1. The Private car.
About this experience
Visit highlights of Yangshuo including Yangshuo countryside cycling, West street, and a Yulong bamboo boat from Jinglong bridge to Jiuxian bridge with this private Yangshuo day tour. You will be picked up at Guilin/Yangshuo hotel and dropped off your Guilin hotel/airport/train station or Yangshuo hotel. Highlights: 1.Bike through the marvelous Yangshuo Countryside(2hrs cycling,18km). 2.Follow your expert guide and see locals working the rice fields, and stop in quaint local villages 3. Enjoy the longest Yulong bamboo raft route starts at Jinlong Bridge and ends at Jiuxian Bridge. 4. Can pick up at Guilin/Yangshuo hotel and drop off at the Guilin/Yangshuo hotel or Guilin airport/train stations. Note: The child less than 5 years old or less 1M and the adults more than 70 years old can NOT take the bamboo boat.
What's included
Included
- 3. The bike fees.
- 2. The Private tour guide.
- 1. The Private car.
Not included
- The Charge of the Yulong bamboo boat: 200RMB per bamboo boat, each boat can sit 2 people
What you'll see and do
Yulong River
The Yulong River, known as 'the Little Li River', is a tributary of the Li River. It starts in Northern Yangshuo County. Featuring the dramatic karst landscape, silky water, and ancient bridges, the river is a great place for bamboo rafting. The most popular way to enjoy the scenery of the Yulong River is to take a bamboo raft. Even if you have experienced a cruise or bamboo rafting on the Li River, you should not miss this smaller, quainter river. The longest raft route starts at Jinlong Bridge and ends at Jiuxian Bridge. It takes about 1.5-2 hours. Most visitors prefer to choose a this section of the river for a raft ride. Biking past the rice paddies and towering mountains as you explore the countryside around Yangshuo just like Jimmy Carter, the former U.S. President, did when he visited here in 1987. Explore the untouched countryside and enjoy scenery and local flair with your private guide. You will visit Yangshuo, Yima Village, Chaolong Village, Yulong River, Jiuxian Village, Dashi Village, Moon Hill, and Aishan Village in this amazing small group tour. Itinerary: 9:00--10:30: Pick up at Guilin/Yangshuo hotel/Yangshuo Yulong river park gate and transfer to the Yangshuo Countryside. 10:30--12:30: Enjoy the Yulong bamboo boat. 12:30--14: 30: Yangshuo Countryside cycling along the Yulong river/Countryside from Jiuxian bridge area. 14:30--15:30: Lunch at Jiuxian village. 15:30--16:30: Roam down the famous West Street 16:30--17:30: Drop off at the Guilin hotel/Yangshuo hotel/Yangshuo Yulong river park gate/Guilin airport/train station.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Yulong Bridge
Yu Long Bridge lies on the Yu Long River in Yu Long Village of Yangshuo’s Baisha Township. It is the largest single-arched stone bridge in Guangxi Province. The bridge is 36m long, 9m high and 4.2m wide. As one of the famous bridge in Guangxi, Yu Long Bridge is in simple style with strong ethnic characters. The bridge was built in Yong Le Period during the Ming Dynasty (1412). It is a single-arched stone bridge lies on the river like a rainbow. It is said that the Yu Long River was named An Le River and had no bridge before. In the Ming Dynasty, a student went to the capital to take part in the highest imperial examination. When he walked by the river, a monster was here making wild waves that no one could across the river. The student was very nervous and worried. A girl passed by and he told her the monster in the river. The girl wanted to help the student. She flied to East Sea and invited the Dragon King and the Eight Immortals to kill the monster. The Dragon King defeated the monster and the water in Yu Long River became calm. At the same time, there is a golden bridge on the river. The girl is a daughter of the Dragon King. They fell in love and pledge their eternal love. The student took the exam and became the number one scholar. 3 years later, the student came back and found the girl. They lived at the bank of An Le River. For thanking the Dragon King, the student built a bridge on the river, named “Yu Long Bridge” and the An Le River was also changed to “Yu Long River”.
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Departure from Guilin Hotel
This tour can pick you up at Guilin hotel/airport/train station then drop off at Guilin or Yangshuo hotel. Pickup included
Departure from Yangshuo Hotel
This tour can pick you up at Yangshuo hotel then drop off at Yangshuo hotel only. It means we can offer the car for the Yangshuo hotel pick up and drop off if needed. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- cmn, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- happychinatours
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Maximum age is 70 years
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
1 mentionThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
1 mentionTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Food and drink
1 mentionThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Small groups
1 mentionThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
5 verified traveler reviews for 1 Day Yangshuo Countryside Cycling and Yulong bamboo boat Private Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Andy is the best!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
ANDY was the best! Very professional and took care of everything. Even when we changed our plans, he had other ideas of things to do and we had a great time! If you want to really see Yangshuo or Guilin, work with Andy!!
via Tripadvisor
Certainly not worth the money.
We paid £110 each and a further £32 for the raft ride, (I'm sure it would have been a fraction of that if paid locally). Picked up at 9 went on the raft (really good) then onto the bike, after about 2 miles (15 minutes) our driver asked if that was enough, we carried on for a further couple of miles when we were told we were turning back (bear in mind our driver was on a scooter) I'm a keen cyclist and had been looking forward to this ride for it to come to an end so shortly. (34'c no water supplied or towels to dry ourselves) We went for dinner, I asked the driver what was planned for us now and he basically said that was it, I asked about going to Youngshou were he replied, it's full of Starbucks. And KFC and is not worth a visit, so I asked is that it then £252 for 4 hours, he said we'll there's not much else here. That didn't go down well with me and I let him know that, £252 for 4 hours (when it said full day), and he put his meal and beer on our bill. I told him I wasn't happy and thought the value for money for the tour was ridiculous he kept saying he was only the driver. He went off on the phone and when he came back I asked him to take us anywhere, just not back to the hotel, we paid the bill 1st removing his meal. He drove us to Yangshou which was less than 10 miles away (it's well worth a visit), and then turned into a different person giving us a guided tour, then on the way home pointing out places of interest and stopping for photos, he dragged the day out to 5 o'clock and kept asking if I was going to leave a bad review. In all £252 for 4 hours until I well kicked off then it turned into an ok day. If we would have had the full day without mouthing off then it certainly wouldn't be worth the money.
Response from the operator: Dear Daivd, Thank you for your feedback, I will use that to improve my service. Best regards Andy
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful May Day Holiday in Yang Suo
Andy and his team are quite flexible and efficient. We didn’t do homework at home. Only called Andy when we arrived Yangsuo. Andy was busy with his tour. But he still managed to arrange tour on next day for us. Mr Xu is our private guide plus driver. He knows Guilin quite well. With his help, we successfully avoided the crowds and enjoyed the core beauty of Yang Suo. He is extremely reliable. We spent two days and half with him. that’s the highlight of our trip. Can’t wait to be back again:)
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 5+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $29 to $272
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 64
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1 Day Yangshuo Countryside Cycling and Yulong bamboo boat Private Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Guilin.
How much does 1 Day Yangshuo Countryside Cycling and Yulong bamboo boat Private Tour cost?
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Prices start at $29 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Guilin usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 1 Day Yangshuo Countryside Cycling and Yulong bamboo boat Private Tour take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Guilin is not rushed.
Is 1 Day Yangshuo Countryside Cycling and Yulong bamboo boat Private Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 64 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Guilin, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 1 Day Yangshuo Countryside Cycling and Yulong bamboo boat Private Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 1 Day Yangshuo Countryside Cycling and Yulong bamboo boat Private Tour suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 5. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 8-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book 1 Day Yangshuo Countryside Cycling and Yulong bamboo boat Private Tour?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Guilin can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Guilin and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 1 Day Yangshuo Countryside Cycling and Yulong bamboo boat Private Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Guilin within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Guilin?
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On Outty we rank every Guilin experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include 1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver, 1-DAY Private Longji Rice Terraces and Minority Villages Tour, Longji Rice Terraces with Minority Village Private Day Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Guilin?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Guilin?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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