- General Information
- Yangshuo is a small town near Guilin known for karst scenery and rock climbing
- Town has population of about 300,000, mostly locals
- Town is clean and relatively air and noise pollution free
- Most foreign tourists have left since COVID-19, now mostly domestic
- Transportation
- No airport or train station, nearest is Guilin Liangjiang International Airport
- Direct flights from Shenzhen and Kuala Lumpur available
- Taxis cost ¥260-400 within town, better to arrange with hotel
- High-speed trains from GongCheng and Xingping available
- Main Attractions
- Yangdi-Xingping scenic area offers river cruises and bamboo rafting
- Yulong River valley features cycling tracks and stone bridges
- Moon Hill with moon-shaped hole and climbing opportunities
- Big Banyan Tree with 1,400-year-old tree
- Assembling Dragon Cave with stalactites and stalagmites
- Activities
- Over 300 climbing routes available from 5.6 to 5.13 difficulty
- Bike rentals available from ¥15-20 per day
- Yangdi-Xingping walking route offers peaceful river experience
- Swimming possible in Li River during summer
- Bamboo rafting available along Yulong River