Day two: drift down the river

In the morning, you can head toward the Yangdi Wharf for Lijiang River bamboo rafting. Enjoy the two-hour cruise down the most beautiful section of the Lijiang River from Yangdi to Jiuma Hill, and then take an electric tourist bus to Xingping.

The Lijiang River. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The Lijiang River begins in the Mao'er Mountains and winds its way for many miles through natural scenic beauty and thick bamboo forests with amazing strange rocky formations. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Beautiful Xingping, the largest town along the Lijiang River, is surrounded by enthralling scenery. Both Mural Hill and Yellow Cloth Shoal belong to this scenic area. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

In the afternoon, you can head to the Silver Cave Scenic Area in Lipu County. It is the biggest cave in Guilin as well as a 4-star national scenic spot. 

Being of typical Karst landform, the Silver Cave runs through 12 peaks and collects diverse stalactites formed in different geologic ages. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

You can spend the night in Yangshuo and get ready for the next day's tour.