You're Going to Love Yangshuo
Yangshou is one of the most popular destinations in China due to its riverboat tours, unique hilly landscape and countryside charm.
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Yangshuo
1. Yangdi-Xingping Scenic Area
Here you can take a leisurely raft trip along the Li River among bamboo tree groves, mammoth sized Karst cliffs and rice fields.
2. Silver Cave
These caves are popular for their unique limestone stalactites and stalagmites and are located 18km outside of the center.
3. Yulong River
Similar to the Li River, in this area you can either travel by the standard bamboo raft or cycle along the waterfront to pass through traditional farming villages.
4. Moon Hill
This hill with the natural moon-shaped cut-out is a perfect spot to view the city of Yangshou from above.
5. Tai Chi
Yangshou is the perfect place to learn martial arts from one of many good Tai Chi schools for foreigners in the region.
When to Visit Yangshuo
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The best time to visit is during the spring after the rainy season, when the weather best accommodates bamboo rafts along the Yulong and Li Rivers.
How to Get to Yangshuo
Plane
The Guilin Liangjiang International Airport is the nearest airport, with connections from other big Chinese cities. One way tickets from London cost roughly CNY4,000.
Train
There are two train stations near Yangshou: Guilin and Xingping. Tickets from Shenzhen cost around CNY212 and the trip takes 3 hours.
Car
The G4, S15 and S55 highways will bring you from Shenzhen in just under 5 hours.
Bus
Long-distance overnight buses from Shenzhen cost between CNY100-CNY250 and terminate in nearby Guilin.
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How to Get Around Yangshuo
Public Transportation
Local buses serve some destinations but are generally unreliable. To explore the region, it's suggested that you either rent a bike or take one of the many guided tours in Yangshou.
Taxi
Taxis in Yangshou are among some of the most expensive in the country, with a ride from 100 meters up to 2 miles costing around CYN25-CYN30.
Car
Motorbikes and cars can be rented from some guesthouses, with daily prices starting at CYN120.
Where to Eat in Yangshuo
MeiJie Restaurant serves fresh-caught Li River fish cooked in the popular beer batter fashion. Meal prices start at CNY100 per person.