Li River from Xian

Li River from Xian

Visiting the Li River from Xi'an

Are you planning to visit Li River from Xi’an after your visit to Terracotta Army? Let’s see how we can travel to Li River from Xi’an. As Li River is located in Guilin Region, we’d need to get to Guilin first.

As at 28th March 2021, more than 5 direct flights from Xi’an to Guilin is on operation every day. They fly in the morning, afternoon or at night. Therefore, you could take any one of them just based on your schedule.

Elephant Trunk Hill – the best-known landmark in Guilin City, Fubo Hill offering the panoramic views of the city and Diecai Hill all stand at the bank of the Li River for thousands of years. After you get to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport in the day, you could hail a taxi to any of the hills to appreciate the views of the river.

The Li River Cruise is the #1 Activity in Guilin!

If you reach Guilin by air at night, it is suggested that you walk across the Liberation Bridge which has lay over the Li River for nearly 100 hundred years. The night views there are stunning. If you want to admire the night views in a quieter surrounding, it is recommended that you explore the Lijiang Bridge, Nanzhou Bridge or Yushan Bridge all of which spans over the river.

If you prefer to get to Guilin by train from Xi’an, there is only one high-speed train from Xi’an North Train Station to Guilin North Train Station as at 12th September 2020. It departs at 08:07 am from Xi’an and arrives in Guilin at 18:26 pm. Unfortunately, there is no direct bus from Guilin North Train Station to any one of the spots neighbouring the Li River. The only option is to rent a vehicle to them.

Book Li River Cruise Tickets

The Luxury Li River Cruise is the best choice (and most luxurious option) to experience the Li River – available on set dates only and sells out quickly.

CRUISES ON SET DATES.

from
USD $128.00
per person

The Deluxe Li River Cruise operates each day, providing visitors a deluxe experiences with excellent facilities daily.

​CRUISES DAILY.

from
USD $99.00
per person

The Superior Li River Boat Cruise is the 3-star Boat option for experiencing the Li River. It operates on a daily basis with multiple boats daily.

​CRUISES DAILY.

from
USD $78.00
per person