Lijiang River welcomes tourists with Spring Festival events

Guilin's Lijiang River Scenic Area has rolled out a variety of horse-themed Spring Festival events and fully upgraded tourism services as the 2026 Year of the Horse nears, greeting a growing stream of visitors with immersive, festive experiences and thoughtful care.

Tourists board cruises along the Lijiang River. [Photo/Guilin Daily]

Festive vibes have already filled the scenic area's ports. On Feb 10, lively lion dances at Mopan Mountain Port amazed both domestic and foreign tourists, with a Mexican visitor praising China's rich culture.

At Zhujiang Port, the "Nine Horses Sending Blessings" banner and horse-themed ring-toss games create a strong New Year atmosphere, where staff in traditional costumes interact with tourists through song and dance.

A string of cultural activities is being held across major ports and themed cruise ships, including festive parades with fortune-themed performances, traditional food fairs, "fu" character rubbing, and ancient poetry appreciation, letting tourists feel the New Year joy amid Guilin's iconic mountains and waters.

Festive folk activities attract many overseas visitors. [Photo/Guilin Daily]

In preparation for the upcoming tourist peak, the scenic area has opened green channels for the elderly and children, increased staff and volunteers for guidance and luggage services, and improved basic facilities.

It has also optimized cruise scheduling, extended online ticket pre-sales, and strengthened cooperation with multiple departments to ensure travel safety and smooth operations. There are nine cruise ships for tourists to choose from, with themes like folk culture, intangible cultural heritage and more.