Plan at a glance
The same scenic section, with different cabins and services
The Four-Star Cruise departs from Zhujiang Wharf and arrives at Longtoushan Wharf in Yangshuo. It covers about 60 kilometers of the Li River’s scenic section and takes around four hours. This is a one-way trip and does not return to Guilin. It follows the same broad river route as the Three-Star Cruise; choose the Four-Star option mainly for its cabin, deck, and dining services, not because it follows a different stretch of river.
Check the fare and meal details on your booking
An official written fare list previously gave a reference adult price of CNY 360 for the Four-Star Cruise. The scenic area published a new fare chart image in 2026; check the current product listing for the actual price. Four-Star boats may offer Chinese and Western buffets or customized meals, but the food, whether it is included, and serving times vary by boat and ticket. Do not assume every Four-Star ticket includes the same package.
Tickets and visit details
View visit options for this attraction and confirm the visit date and current arrangements before you go.
Choose your visit
For a more comfortable time on board
The scenic area describes the Four-Star boats as having more spacious cabins and two open deck levels. This suits visitors who want to rest inside and then go outside for views. Seating, tables, and the layout vary by boat. If traveling with older adults, children, or anyone with limited mobility, ask about stairs between decks, seating, and waiting arrangements before booking.
Consider meals and your viewing rhythm together
The scenic area says Four-Star boats can offer Chinese and Western buffets or customized dining, but the service may differ by departure. If meal arrangements matter to you, compare the food listed on the ticket. If photography is your priority, check which open decks are available and plan around meal service. Follow crew directions and avoid crowded periods.
Build your day
Confirm the boat and departure before booking
Use the official “Li River Ticketing” service account to check Four-Star availability, departure times, and real-name booking requirements for your date. Holiday advance-sale periods are announced separately, and regular dates also follow their own release schedule. Before paying, confirm that it is a Four-Star boat departing from Zhujiang and arriving at Longtoushan in Yangshuo, and check whether scenic-area admission and meals are included.
Arrive at Zhujiang Wharf ahead of boarding
Plan your trip from the city to Zhujiang Wharf around the departure time on your booking, leaving enough time for ID checks and boarding. The scenic-area transport page lists buses and dedicated passenger transport to Zhujiang, but services may be limited or change. If you are not using public transport, arrange a licensed ride-hailing car or a drop-off, and confirm the vehicle’s drop-off point in advance.
Continue your trip after landing in Yangshuo
At the end of the cruise, disembark at Longtoushan Wharf and arrange onward transport to town, your hotel, or another destination. The ticket does not include transport back to Guilin. If you plan to return to Guilin that day, check the return services and last departure first. Leave luggage at your accommodation or arrange it with your driver; do not expect luggage storage at the wharf.
Get there
Navigate to Zhujiang Wharf
Enter “Zhujiang Wharf” as the destination for both your map and driver. Do not go to Mopanshan Passenger Wharf just because the Three-Star and Four-Star cruises cover the same broad stretch of the Li River. The scenic area lists separate boarding wharves for the two boat types. Zhujiang is some distance from central Guilin, so allow for live traffic conditions.
Leave from Longtoushan Wharf in Yangshuo
The scenic-area transport information lists buses and dedicated passenger transport from Longtoushan Wharf toward Yangshuo town, but schedules on a static page may not reflect that day’s service. Before boarding or disembarking, confirm the drop-off, luggage arrangements, and return departure time. If arriving late or traveling with someone who needs assistance, arrange a pickup in advance.
Know before you go
Boat layout and dining are not identical on every departure
The scenic area says that layouts differ between boats and photos are for reference. Its Four-Star introduction mentions spacious cabins, two deck levels, and Chinese and Western buffets or customized meals, but does not guarantee the same menu or setup on every departure. If you need a particular meal, seat, or service, confirm it item by item in your booking instead of relying on the “Four-Star” label.
Water-level controls can suspend the route
The scenic area suspended cruises on the scenic section on June 22, 2026, because of rising water levels, then resumed service on June 23. It suspended service again on July 6 and resumed on July 8. These are past notices and do not mean the route is still closed. Check the latest scenic-area notice and passenger-wharf status before booking and departure; if service is suspended, follow the official change or refund rules.
Book separately from the Three-Star and city cruises
The Four-Star scenic cruise boards at Zhujiang Wharf; the Three-Star cruise boards at Mopanshan Passenger Wharf. Both arrive at Longtoushan Wharf, but their boarding ports are different and transfers are not interchangeable. Two Rivers and Four Lakes is a shorter city-waterway cruise; short Yangshuo cruises and bamboo rafts are separate products. Check the name, boarding point, and route length when choosing.