Top Li River Budget Trips & Packages In 2025/2026

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Premium China
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Beijing, Shanghai, Yangshuo

Highlights

  • Feast on authentic Chinese cuisine during Exclusive Experiences, including a homecooked lunch with a local family in Huizhou and a delicious duck dinner in a Beijing courtyard.
  • Take in the scenery of Yangshuo – with karst hills dotted along Li River, you’ll be surrounded by mountain views, sip on perfectly brewed green tea and take part in a traditional countryside cooking class.
  • Get a sense of the scale of China’s epic history when you come face to face with the Terracotta warriors and visit a lesser-known section of the Great Wall during an Exclusive Experience – this is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, after all!
  • Journey to the peaceful Huizhou villages, home to the quintessential image of white walled, black tiled traditional houses, and enjoy a Feature Stay in a heritage hotel converted from the mansion home of a famous Ming Dynasty poet.
  • Discover the bright lights of modern China in Shanghai and uncover a different side of Beijing as you wander through the city’s hutongs, followed by a homecooked lunch in an authentic hutong house.

Themes

High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"I went on the Intrepid 15 day "Best of Morocco" tour in 2025 and had such an amazing time that I wasn't ready to leave by the time the trip finished! It exceeded my expectations in so many ways: value for money, itinerary, a lot of included activities balanced with lots of rest stops on longer travel days, very caring & attentive local guides, and lots of optional activities. As a company, Intrepid was very easy to communicate with before the trip started (I had sent a few questions about optional activities). The website is also easy to navigate and simple for updating travel & health information. If you are considering doing a tour with Intrepid - make sure you read the Essential Trip Information they have on each tour page. It describes everything in detail so you'll know what to expect. While I LOVED my tour, I can see some people signing up for this without reading the description and then being surprised at some of the 2 star hotels (in this case it was the "Original" tour style). Overall, I am impressed at how this tour managed to simultaneously get us closer to Moroccan culture AND feel like an adventure AND feel like a vacation from day-to-day life back home. I would travel with Intrepid again."

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China Special Value Tour
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3.9/5 Great
19 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Beijing, China's political and cultural centre
  • Visit impressive Tiananmen Square and Tiananmen Square
  • Visit Xian's magnificent city wall and Wild Goose Pagoda
  • See the awesome Shanghai Museum - an ultra-modern repository for 5,000 years of history and culture

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Transformative

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"Quality Service"

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Old Towns and Li River Cruises
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5/5 Excellent
15 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Travel along the Li River on the large Public Boat Cruise
  • Explore the Yulong Valley either by bicycle or foot and admire the spectacular scenery
  • Watch the famous Impression 3rd Sister Liu Show held on the banks of the Li River
  • Walk the old streets and go back in time at Huangyao Ancient Town
  • Board a raft and drift down the peaceful Yulong River whilst admiring Southern China’s beauty
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

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Guangxi Explorer
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5/5 Excellent
15 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Drift along the scenic Yulong River on your own private raft
  • Cycle through the scenic Yangshuo Countryside and Yulong Valley
  • Try local specialties among the hustle and bustle of West Street
  • Take a step back in time with a visit to a local rural market day in Yangshuo
  • See a different bird’s eye view of the natural beauty from the peaks of Xianggong Hill
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

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"We had great three days in Guilin with Sarah!! Thank you! ♡"

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Southern China Scenic Getaway
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5/5 Excellent
15 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Taste the famous Guilin Rice Noodles at a popular local Noodle Shop
  • Climb the peaks of Cuiping Hill and overlook some stunning rural scenery
  • Take a step back in time with a visit to a local rural market day in Yangshuo
  • Cycle through the scenic Yangshuo Countryside and Yulong Valley
  • Drift along the scenic Yulong River on your own private raft
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"We had great three days in Guilin with Sarah!! Thank you! ♡"

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Classic China
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Opportunity to cruise Li River is the essence of landscape
  • Explore Guilin
  • Visit to Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City
  • Discover Shanghai
  • See the amazing Badaling Great Wall
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Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"J'ai utilisé les services de Travel China Guide pour la réservation de trains entre Chongqing, Chengdu et Leshan en mars 2025. Le service est précis, ponctuel, attentif aux demandes du client. Un aspect très positif est que le service n'est pas anonyme et que le nom du (de la) Travel Consultant est connu. Le service rendu par Christina Zhao a été parfait."

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China Splendor
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Visit Beijing an imperial city,
  • Visit magnificent Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world,
  • Where Mao's picture hangs over the rostrum at the entrance of the Imperial Forbidden City
  • The Great Wall of China ranks high on the wish list of many travelers and today's excursion will confirm it is one of the world's greatest travel experiences.

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"Swain Destinations put together a wonderful experience in New, Zealand, Australia, and Fiji. With 9 flights and 8 hotels over approximately 3.5 weeks, this was incredible. The tours booked (small & private tours) made all of the difference and the hotels were fantastic! George Swain provided daily text messages on the drivers or tour operators for the next day. This was very much appreciated as it can be difficult to keep track with so much movement! I would highly recommend Swain Destinations for your travel to New Zealand, Australia, and Fiji!"

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4-Day Guilin and Its Fascinating Nearby Areas
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Longsheng Terraced Field - Jinkeng
  • Visit Yangshuo Countryside Cycling
  • Experience Li River cruise
  • Visit Reed Flute cave
  • Visit Elephant Trunk Hill
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Family Friendly, National Parks, Transformative

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