3-Day Guilin Travel Guide for the New Year
by PassportAddict_3
Feb 2, 2025
📍Yangshuo Li River|Shoot the "Guilin Scenery is the Best Under Heaven" for 0 yuan! Complete 1-day guide for 20 yuan background + Mirror of the Sky + bamboo raft Vlog
Girls! Stop just chasing West Street! Yangshuo hides "China's Most Beautiful Scenery" — Li River: 20 yuan RMB background, Huangbu reflection, Nine Horses Painting Hill all in one shot, key points reachable by bus + walking, Mirror of the Sky for 0 yuan, bamboo raft prices negotiable! Let’s go! ✨
🌟【Basic Information】
📍Route: Yangshuo High-Speed Rail Station → Bus 805 to "Xingping Ancient Town" → 10 min walk to Li River highlight section (Huangbu reflection + 20 yuan background)
🎫Tickets: 0 yuan! (Li River highlight section free 24h; Xingping Ancient Town free; bamboo raft from Yangdi to Xingping negotiable to 80-100 yuan/person, choose one section for 0 yuan walking photo)
⏰Time: All day; sunrise 06:30-07:00; best Huangbu reflection 09:00-11:00; bamboo raft 07:30-17:30; night lights 18:30-22:00 (ancient town)
🚇Transport: High-speed rail "Yangshuo Station" → Bus 805 20 min to Xingping; self-driving parking at "Xingping Ancient Town Parking Lot" first 2 hours free
📸【Must-Shoot Spots】
1️⃣ "20 yuan RMB background viewing platform"
💰 Official viewing platform free, shoot phone close to ground for "reflection + Yuanbao Hill," one photo gets the "national business card" cover
2️⃣ "Huangbu Reflection Mirror of the Sky"
🌊 Clear river water + Huangbu beach bottom, front light before 09:00, 0.5x wide angle straight out "Mirror of the Sky"
3️⃣ "Nine Horses Painting Hill bamboo raft Vlog"
🚣 Bargain 80 yuan/person Yangdi-Xingping section, record 15s "bamboo raft + karst peaks" original sound, comes with "traveling in a painting" filter
4️⃣ "Laozhai Mountain overlooking First Bend"
⛰️ Free 30 min hike, aerial shot of "Li River First Bend + ancient town," one photo packs the "Guilin cover"
5️⃣ "Xingping Ancient Town night lights"
🏮 18:30 thousands of lanterns light up, wear Hanfu and hold lantern for upward shot, brings "Li River Lantern Festival" vibe
🍜【Food & Shopping List】
▪️ "Xingping Beer Fish": 40 yuan/jin, stewed with beer + tomato, shoot first then eat
▪️ "Huangbu Beach Ice Jelly": 5 yuan/bowl, small stall by Huangbu Beach, pairs well with lake view for photos
▪️ "20 yuan background ice cream": 15 yuan "Yuanbao Hill" shape, shoot first then lick
▪️ "Cup Fresh Fruit Juice": 10 yuan iced kumquat, Yangshuo exclusive, sip while walking
💡【Life-saving Tips】
✅ Best route: 07:00 Laozhai Mountain sunrise → 09:00 Huangbu reflection → 11:00 bamboo raft Vlog → 14:00 20 yuan background → 18:30 ancient town night lights, one line no backtracking
✅ Dress code: light-colored long dress + straw hat = perfect match for Li River; Hanfu + night lights = stunning contrast, flat shoes essential for stone slabs + slopes
✅ Sun protection: no shade by river, hat + sunglasses + sunscreen to avoid "panda arms"
✅ Photography: wipe lens for reflection; use wide angle for bamboo raft; record 10s "bamboo raft + karst peaks" time-lapse, likes will soar
✅ Payment: full support for WeChat/Alipay, cash needed at small stalls, recommend exchanging 20 yuan small bills
✅ Stamps: Xingping Ancient Town free "Li River" passport, 8 stamps (20 yuan background + Huangbu reflection + Nine Horses Painting Hill + bamboo raft + Laozhai Mountain + beer fish + night lights + Mirror of the Sky), collect all for "Guilin Scenery" sticker!
🚶【15min group connections】
• Yangshuo West Street: 15 min drive, continue night tour, perfect ending
• Yulong River cycling: 30 min by bus, continue night tour, keep shooting "Little Li River"
💎【One-sentence summary】
Yangshuo Li River = 0 yuan 20 yuan background + Mirror of the Sky + bargain bamboo raft, rush this week! Get the "Huangbu reflection" cover arranged! 🌊
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