Guangxi, People's Republic of China
Yangshuo and the Li River
The notebook of Yangshuo and the Li River
Seek beauty in the lines of the terrain.
Karst Piton, slow rivers and cultivated countryside surround a village that has become the main rural base of Guilin.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Mountain · River · Countryside · Nature
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Yangshuo and the Li River
Karst Piton, slow rivers and cultivated countryside surround a village that has become the main rural base of Guilin.
The discovery of Yangshuo and Li River revolves around Li River at Xingping, Yulong River and Moon Hill. The stay thus alternates between mountain reliefs, riverscapes, countryside and natural spaces, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Li River to Xingping
- Yulong River
- Moon Hill
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
World Heritage
Karst de Chine du Sud
The Karst de Chine du Sud collects pitons, limestone towers, gorges, caves, natural bridges and rivers. Around Yangshuo and the Li River, the reliefs arise from rice fields and water in very cut silhouettes, particularly legible from a boat or a gazebo.
River
Li River to Xingping
The river flows between limestone pitons on the most famous landscape section. The season, wind and water level greatly alter the experience; it is also necessary to respect the fragile banks and any local restrictions.
River
Yulong River
Ancient bridges, rice fields and small rafts border this quieter tributary of the Li. Season, wind and water level greatly alter the experience; we must also respect the fragile banks and any local restrictions.
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Moon Hill
A large natural arch pierces a top accessible by a steep staircase. Distances, weather and access conditions must be checked before departure; water, adapted shoes and time margins remain useful outside cities.
Practical tips
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