Li River, as one of the most popular attractions in China can be found on every travel itinerary of Guilin. There is a popular saying that the mountains and waters of Guilin are the best under heaven. Li River boasts the largest and most beautiful scenic area in Guilin even in China and attracts thousands of visitors.

Along the river, the rolling peaks, steep cliffs, green hills and clear water constitute a fascinating hundred-mile pictures gallery. The crystal clear Li River is located amid precipitous peaks hung with waterfalls. Among poems singing the praise of its beauty are these tow lines: "He who travels in Guilin hills finds himself in a fairyland", and "He who sails along the Li River finds himself boating in a sweet dream."

By boating along the stretch of 83-km-long waterway from Guilin to Yangshuo, one can best enjoy the charming beauties of the landscape, the green mountains, limpid waters, weirdly formed caves and dazzling stalactites and stalagmites. Moreover, people can enjoy the different beauties of Li River scenery at different seasons and weathers.