I'm from Guilin and was meeting up with old friends to take them on a Li River cruise. I originally wanted to buy tickets on the official website, but they didn't distinguish between upper and lower cabins, requiring separate tickets for transportation to the pier. After careful consideration and comparison, I chose Ctrip. After comparing the service details, I chose boat number 4 (the boat numbers represent different agencies; after booking, I learned that number 4 was for the Youth Travel Agency). I chose boat number 4 because it offers a free refund the day before departure and doesn't require me to pick up the tickets myself. The experience was excellent. Our guide, Xiao Pan, was friendly and attentive at the pier. The bus picked us up right outside the hotel, and the local specialty sales along the way were pleasant. My friend was delighted to find gifts for her family. After arriving at the pier, Xiao Pan helped me pick up the tickets, saving me the trouble of heading straight to the pier. The three-star boat was quite comfortable. As for the Li River scenery, it's undeniable—definitely worth a visit!