Guilin's relationship with its surrounding waterways runs deep. Discover why on this atmospheric evening cruise. Glide through the connected river system, see the bright lights of the city come to life, and admire the city's beautiful geographic location as night takes hold.

Board your vessel and head out into Guilin's watercourses, which have been developed over many centuries. Both the Tang and Song dynasties had strong connections with the river, and water tours were popular on its many tributaries and ponds. Nowadays, your tour takes you out on the Li and Taohua rivers, which are linked to the Ronghu, Shahu, and Guihu lakes.

Before sunset, admire the surrounding natural landscapes, dramatic hills, and mountains covered in verdant forest. Then as dusk settles, witness the lights of the city begin to glow and shimmer off the surface of the water. As your tour concludes, it's easy to see how comparisons have been drawn between Guilin and other great waterways of the world, like Amsterdam and Venice.