TripAdvisor Reviews

If you’re looking for an unforgettable experience in China, the Li River cruise in Guilin is an absolute must-do! Our guide, Alice, made the trip even more special with her patient demeanor and wealth of knowledge about the region’s history, culture, and unique landscape. She ensured we were comfortable throughout the journey, providing insightful commentary that made the natural beauty even more captivating.



The scenery along the river was nothing short of magical. The towering karst peaks, their jagged silhouettes rising majestically from the mist, seemed to float above the river like something out of a dream. The lush rice fields and tranquil bamboo forests lining the riverbanks created a picturesque backdrop, offering countless opportunities to capture stunning photographs.



Every bend in the river revealed a new, awe-inspiring view, and it was a true feast for the eyes. Whether it was the gentle flow of the water reflecting the vibrant green of the hills or the peaceful silence broken only by the occasional splash of a fish, the entire experience felt like stepping into another world.



Overall, the Li River cruise is a must-experience for nature lovers and anyone looking to explore one of China’s most iconic landscapes. Thank you, Alice, for making this trip even more memorable with your guidance and warmth! Less

This review is for the Guilin portion of an 11 day private tour through Marco Polo Tours. Highly recommend Arthur as your guide of Guilin. He has been doing this for a long time and still loves showing off his home town. He speaks English well, and is enthusiastic and courteous. Grateful for the early and frequent communication prior to meeting. He met us at airport very late in evening with excellent driver Mr Tree. They took us to hotel and Arthur checked us in and made sure we were good before saying good night. He picked us up early the next morning and we drove to cruise boat for 4 1/2 boat ride down Li River. It was abdolutely beautiful. We then drove back to Guilin through countryside for photo stops. The evening was to ourselves which perfectly aligned with Lantern Festival fireworks for many hours! The next day Arthur and Mr Tree picked us up late morning and headed to The Reed Flute Cave which was a natural wonder. We then were driven to train station to head to our next China destination. Arthur came through security with us to make sure we knew which gate our train would leave from.

Thank you Arthur, you made Guilin visit great! Thank you Mr Tree.(Hope spelling close). Less

Lily – my personal Thank You for the lovely reception that we received upon our late arrival in Guilin at 11.00 pm and arranging for our rooms to be cooled before reaching our accommodations at the Sheraton Hotel. This gesture was thoughtful, considerate and most welcomed. I wish to express my appreciation that she ensured that the minutest details were also taken care of, resulting in our visit in Guilin to be lovely, pleasant, most enjoyable and memorable.



I especially want to thank Lily for supporting me, and speaking on my behalf to the authorities as there was a perceived recorded error of the expiry date that conflicted with my new passport. Her professionalism, her ‘common sense’ approach to the said misunderstanding, her calm demeanour, her quiet perseverance in explanations to the authorities diffusing the situation, gave me the comfort of knowing that the matter would be resolved amicably. Her composure in handling the problem not only assured me, but that calmness exuded itself to me and at no moment did I feel alone, abandoned nor anxious. I was totally confident in her ability to settle the issue.



Further, I wish to acknowledge and compliment Lily for recommending and arranging the ‘Impression' show by Sanjie Liu. The show was definitely a show stopper and, in my humble opinion, should be one the visits that Guilin has to offer.



Lily is a total credit to the travel agency - Travel China Guide, her professionalism is of the highest quality, setting a high bar for integrity and competency! Less