Guilin has so much energy, truly deserving the title of "the best landscape under heaven" 🌄

Guilin Yangshuo 3 days 2 nights luxury light travel, carefully selected attractions with no disappointments 💫

This small town surrounded by mountains and rivers is perfect for relaxing.
Pick a few of the most essential spots and take your time to enjoy.
Sunbathe, ride bamboo rafts, eat beer fish...
This is the right way to enjoy a vacation 🌈

🏞️ Must-visit Attractions Special
📍 West Street
The busiest pedestrian street in Yangshuo, even more atmospheric at night.
Both sides of the bluestone road are lined with unique shops and bars.
Recommended to visit in the evening, it feels amazing when the lights come on.
Tips: This area is quite commercialized, remember to bargain when shopping.

📍 Yulong River Rafting (Jinlong Bridge - Old County section)
This is the real way to experience Guilin’s landscape!
A 90-minute bamboo raft ride is super healing.
Buying tickets online in advance is more cost-effective.
Wear slippers for easy boarding and disembarking.
For better photos, remember to wear light-colored clothes.

📍 Guihai Qinglan
A newly popular hidden photo spot.
Large lawns and karst landscapes in one frame.
Perfect for wearing dresses to take great photos.
There is a sightseeing shuttle within the scenic area.
The light is softest after 4 PM.

🎈 Hidden Activities
▪️ Hot air balloon experience next to West Street
An excellent vantage point overlooking the entire Yulong River.
Recommended to ride at dusk.
The light is gentle and you can watch the sunset.
(It only opens in good weather.)

▪️ Ride an electric scooter along the Ten-Mile Gallery
Free mountain and water scenery all along the way.
You can rent a scooter for 20 yuan/day.
Remember to apply sunscreen!

🍲 Food Guide
▪️ Beer fish is a must-try! Recommended old brand Xie Sanjie.
▪️ Snail stuffing and bamboo tube rice are also specialties.
▪️ The chill bars on West Street are recommended, especially "Si Shui Liu Nian."

🏡 Accommodation Suggestions
▪️ Homestays along the Yulong River have amazing views.
▪️ Near West Street is convenient but noisy.
▪️ If budget allows, consider Banyan Tree.

✨ Tips
1. Yangshuo is small, 3 days is enough to cover the highlights.
2. Taking taxis between attractions is very convenient.
3. May to October is the best season to visit.

Post by The Hungry Explorer s Odyssey | Oct 18, 2025

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