Natural Wonder · Guilin, China
Li River
The Li River or Li Jiang (simplified Chinese: 漓江; traditional Chinese: 灕江; pinyin: Lí Jiāng) is the name for the upper reaches of the Gui River in northeastern Guangxi, China.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Guilin, China |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Length | Length: 164 km |
| Coordinates | 24.6301° N, 110.6400° E |
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What Li River is known for
The Li River or Li Jiang (simplified Chinese: 漓江; traditional Chinese: 灕江; pinyin: Lí Jiāng) is the name for the upper reaches of the Gui River in northeastern Guangxi, China.
About Li River
The Li River or Li Jiang (simplified Chinese: 漓江; traditional Chinese: 灕江; pinyin: Lí Jiāng) is the name for the upper reaches of the Gui River in northeastern Guangxi, China. It is part of the Xijiang River system in the Pearl River basin, flowing 164 kilometres (102 mi) from Xing'an County to Pingle County.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Guilin |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) |
| Distance from the airport | 40.2 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
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- Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) · Guilin (Lingui), China · 55.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Li River?
The Li River or Li Jiang (simplified Chinese: 漓江; traditional Chinese: 灕江; pinyin: Lí Jiāng) is the name for the upper reaches of the Gui River in northeastern Guangxi, China.
Where is Li River located?
Li River is in Guilin, China. Its coordinates are 24.6301° N, 110.6400° E.
How do I get to Li River?
The nearest town is Guilin, and the nearest airport is Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL), about 40.2 miles away (straight line).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Li_River — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q334225 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.