Guilin’s landscape is the best in the world, and Yangshuo’s landscape is the best in Guilin. Karst peaks and forests paint a natural picture.
Yulong River Bamboo Rafting
The most popular way to enjoy the scenery of the Yulong River is to take a bamboo raft. The essence of the Yulong River is between Yulong Bridge and Gongnong Bridge, about 13 kilometers. The landscape is decorated with toothy karst hills, thick bamboo groves, water buffaloes wandering the fields, farmers tending the rice paddies, fishermen gliding along on their narrow bamboo rafts, and village women washing clothes beside the river, kids swimming in the water. Delight in the idyllic scenes of simple rural life, and a few small villages with old buildings set among hillside greenery.
Biking in Yangshuo
Yangshuo is the perfect location for exploring by bike. The breath taking Karst Landscape there has long been reputed as the essence part of Guilin. Biking is one of the best ways to explore this amazing tourist destination. From the best riverside cycling trails along the rippling Yulong River, to the famous Ten-mile Gallery, there are a ton of options for beginners and advanced cyclists to explore Yangshuo by bike. Rural areas offer peaceful country roads where you can cycle through fields and local villages, far from the hustle and bustle of the city. For many people, experiencing the region’s incredible karst mountain view and bucolic scenery by bike is the highlight of their time in China.
Xianggong Hill
Xianggong Mountain is about 28 km from Yangshuo and 57 km from Guilin. At the entrance, there is a row of gray-tiled houses. A wooden plaque hangs just above the central gate, with the four-character Chinese inscription ‘Jin Shou Yan Di’, which means to provide a panoramic view. From these words, you can guess how Xianggong Mountain will entertain you. As you walk through the entrance, you will start climbing stone steps. Along the way, you may think that the scenery pales in comparison to so many beautiful scenic spots in Yangshuo. However, after about 15 minutes, when you reach the top, you will marvel at the magnificent views.
Impression Liu Sanjie
Impression Liu Sanjie show is a must-see for visitors who spend the night in Yangshuo. It is a spectacular night show combining music and light, ethnic songs and dances, using the Li River and surrounding karst mountains as the stage and backdrop.
It is a creative artistic conception of harmony between man and nature. In the grand Red Impression scene, the Li River is dotted with fishing lights, and over 600 actors and actresses sing an antiphony. The most impressive scene is Silver Impression, which reflects a scene of folk celebrations. 200 ethnic minority girls in festive costumes perform on the watery stage, welcoming visitors from all corners of the world. In The Epilogue the fishing rafts depart and the lights are dimmed, and the song of Liu Sanjie echoes around the hills.
