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Guilin & Yangshuo

桂林 & 阳朔

Guilin & Yangshuo

The karst limestone landscapes along the Li River have inspired Chinese landscape painting for a thousand years.

About Guilin & Yangshuo

Guilin and Yangshuo aren't just beautiful — they're the reason Chinese landscape painting looks the way it does. Jagged karst peaks rise from emerald rice paddies, the Li River winds between them, and the whole scene is wrapped in mist that lifts and falls like breathing. Take the river cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, then stay a few days — rent a bike, float on a bamboo raft down the Yulong River, and watch the sunset from Moon Hill.

Top Sights

1.Li River cruise
2.Yangshuo countryside
3.Reed Flute Cave
4.Longji rice terraces
5.Moon Hill
6.Xingping old town

What to Eat

Guilin rice noodlesYangshuo beer fishStuffed Li River snailsLipu taro porkChestnut cake

Local Tips

Li River cruise is 4 hours — book a window seat or upper deck
Yangshuo is better as a base than Guilin
Longji rice terraces: visit May-June (water) or October (gold)
Xingping is the view on the 20-yuan banknote

Quick Facts

Best For
Nature lovers, photographers, slow travelers
Duration
3-4 days recommended
Best Season
April-October (best: September-October for clear weather)
Climate
Subtropical monsoon — warm summers (25-33°C), mild winters (8-15°C)
Getting There
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL). High-speed rail from Guangzhou (2.5h), Beijing (10h).

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