The Scenery of Yangshuo Captivates the Heart
by Rocky~Cook
Oct 22, 2025
Yangshuo Travel Guide|Escape the city! Spend a day leisurely among the mountains and rivers~
💚Who understands! Family! Yangshuo really has mastered the saying "Guilin's landscape is the best under heaven"! The green mountains are like ink paintings⛰️, the clear water like silk💧, once you come, you won’t want to leave~ (Address: Yangshuo County, Guilin City, Guangxi)
🚣♀️Yulong River Rafting
👉Must-do activity top 1! Around 150-200 RMB per person
🕘Opening hours: 8:00-17:30
Coming to Yangshuo without riding a bamboo raft is like not coming at all! Recommended section: from Shui’e Di Pier to Gongnong Bridge (about 40 minutes), 180 RMB per raft, fits 2 people~ Drift slowly on the water, with continuous karst landscapes on both sides, every shot looks like a beautiful ink painting🎨 The popular small waterfall is on this route, remember to capture it!
🚴♂️Ten-Mile Gallery Cycling
👉Cycling route length: 10 kilometers
🕘Recommended duration: 3-4 hours
Strongly recommend renting a small electric bike (50-80 RMB/day)! Feel the breeze and sing along while passing the Big Banyan Tree Scenic Area and Moon Hill, and you’ll encounter many Instagram-worthy cafes☕ Recommended: “Silent Home” café, their mango dessert is amazing!
🌃West Street Food and Shopping
👉The busiest street in downtown Yangshuo County
🕘Busiest nightlife hours: 19:00-23:00
Help! The beer fish is unbelievably delicious🐟 Recommended: Master Chef Beer Fish Main Store (about 80 RMB per person), the fish is so tender it melts away! There are also various small bars, recommended: “Xiao Ma’s Sky” bar, the resident singer is super nice🎤
🏞️Xingping Ancient Town
👉25 minutes by car from Yangshuo County
🕘Recommended duration: 2-3 hours
A must-visit spot for photos with the 20 RMB bill background! Best to go at dusk, the sunset shining on the Li River is stunning🌅 Don’t forget to take a photo holding the 20 RMB bill at the viewing platform! In the ancient town, try a bowl of authentic Guilin rice noodles🍜
🏨Accommodation Recommendations
For those who want to lie down and enjoy the scenery!
◆Homestay by Yulong River: 300-600 RMB/night, recommended: “Yangshuo Secret Garden”
◆High-end choice: Yangshuo Sugar House: 2000+ RMB/night, with amazing design (Address: No. 102 Dongling Road, Yangshuo County)
💡Tips:
✔️Book rafting 1-2 days in advance on Trip.com
✔️Best travel period: April to October
✔️Remember to bring sunscreen! UV rays are very strong☀️
✔️Check battery level before renting a bike!
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