City: Guilin
Cormorant fishing is a centuries-old traditional fishing technique unique to the Li River basin, where fishermen train water birds to catch fish without nets. This folk culture programme lets international groups witness this ancient fishing tradition that has been passed down along the Li River for more than 1,000 years.
At dusk, your group boards a small wooden fishing boat and heads out on the quiet river. Local fishermen demonstrate how they command trained cormorants to dive into the river and catch fish. Our bilingual guide explains the history of bird fishing, the training process of cormorants, and the traditional river fishing lifestyle of Li River villagers. Students can take photos of the twilight fishing scene and ask fishermen questions about river life. We also add a short lesson on river environmental protection, discussing how local people protect fish stocks and keep the Li River water clean.
PandaStudyTour books fishing boats and professional local fishermen, arrange bilingual cultural guides, and schedule the activity during the golden sunset hour for the best viewing effect. We can add a riverbank bonfire or local folk singing after the fishing show. This authentic folk custom experience offers overseas visitors a rare chance to witness vanishing traditional river culture in southern China.
