Yangshuo Classic Day Tour: Yulong River, Ten-Mile Gallery & West Street

This private day tour is designed for first-time visitors who want to see the best of Yangshuo in one day without rushing. You will glide along the Yulong River on a bamboo raft, cycle through the Ten-Mile Gallery, and wander the lively West Street. With a private guide and vehicle, the pace is flexible and you can adjust stops according to your interests.

Sample itinerary

• 08:30 Hotel pickup in Yangshuo city area
• 09:00 Yulong River bamboo raft ride (approx. 1.5 hours)
• 11:00 Ten-Mile Gallery cycling or e-bike tour, passing Moon Hill and local villages
• 12:30 Lunch at a local farmhouse restaurant (own expense)
• 14:00 Continue exploring Ten-Mile Gallery or visit a nearby tea plantation
• 15:30 West Street: free time for shopping, cafes and street photography
• 17:30 Return to hotel

Good to know

The bamboo raft ride is suitable for most ages, but participants should be able to step in and out of the raft. Sunscreen, a hat and comfortable shoes are recommended. The itinerary can be customized; for example, you may swap the afternoon Ten-Mile Gallery visit for the Impression Sanjie Liu show in the evening (show tickets not included).

Highlights

• Bamboo raft ride on the Yulong River, one of the most scenic stretches of the Li River basin
• Cycling or e-bike ride through the Ten-Mile Gallery, with views of Moon Hill and the Yulong River valley
• Free time to explore West Street, Yangshuo's historic pedestrian street
• Optional evening show: Impression Sanjie Liu, directed by Zhang Yimou, staged on the Li River

What’s included

• English-speaking guide
• Private air-conditioned vehicle
• Entrance tickets to Yulong River bamboo raft and Ten-Mile Gallery sites
• Bottled water
• Travel insurance

What’s not included

• Personal expenses and gratuities (tips)
• Meals arranged on your own outside the itinerary
• Optional activities and attractions not listed in the itinerary
• Compensation for damage or loss caused by personal reasons

Pickup & meeting point

Hotel pickup in Yangshuo city area, around 8:30 am.