Yangshuo Travel Guide

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Pro

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 Breathtaking scenery 


Con

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 A westernised Chinese town.. 


In a nutshell

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 The best scenery in China if not the world! 

 

Explore Yangshuo

Things to Do  

Studying Chinese in Yangshuo

Studying Chinese in Yangshuo, Yangshuo

 chinabravo Says:  Many people still dream of going to Beijing or Shanghai to study Mandarin Chinese. But those big cities are busy, polluted and really expensive . Learning chinese in Yangshuo is a much better alternative : living expenses are really low , and it's one of the most... 

Learn Tai Chi at Yangshuo Tai Chi & Kung Fu School

Learn Tai Chi at Yangshuo Tai Chi & Kung Fu School, Yangshuo

 RoyHanney Says:  The Yangshuo Tai Chi & Kung Fu School is a special place for me since I have been going there for four years now to learn and study Chen Style Tai Chi or Taijiquan as it is more commonly known here in China. The school is run by Master Fu Nengbin who is a very highly... 

Traditional House

Traditional House, Yangshuo

 solopes Says:  We were taken to a traditional house, in the way to the most wonderful natural spot we saw in China. Though clearly performing for tourists, the "actors" really look like natural people, and those who surrounded us trying to sell something were real people. Not pushy, real... 

Cormorant fishing trip in the evening

Cormorant fishing trip in the evening, Yangshuo

 cal6060 Says:  One of the unique characters of Yangshuo is cormorant fishing. We had an evening trip cruising on the Li River to see the local using cormorant (sea bird) to catch fish. The cormorant has a long neck and a distensible pouch under the bill for holding captured fish. Cormorant... 

Cormorant Fishing

Cormorant Fishing, Yangshuo

 solopes Says:  Don't miss it. At 7.30 PM a boat (50 RMB per person) leaves to the river, with a man paddling at its side. Under a strong light, a few cormorants swim and dive, catching the fish attracted by the light. They have a ribbon tied in the neck that allows them to swallow only the... 

Moon Hill

Moon Hill, Yangshuo

 cal6060 Says:  You can see Moon Hill from the South side of Yangshuo. It is a moon shape rock with a big hole in the middle. It looks beautiful during sunset. You can climb the hill for about 8 KM from Yangshuo and the entrance fee is Y15. In Chinese: 月亮山 (yue liang... 

Hotels  

Yangshuo Mountain Retreat

 6 Reviews and 449 Opinions  Yangshuo Mountain Retreat is a wonderful, beautiful oasis of calm away from the hassle of Yangshuo... 

Yangshuo Village Retreat

 1 Review and 103 Opinions  After negotiating my trip through China for 15 days, finding a person who understands exactly what... 

Restaurants  

Don't remember: West Street

Don't remember: West Street, Yangshuo

 solopes Says:  After some days in China, the chance to eat western food was well accepted by all the members of the group. We went to West street where, it seems, most places sell western food and drinks. We were in a hurry to go see the cormorants fishing and ate... something like western... 

Nightlife  

Cormoran fishing

Cormoran fishing, Yangshuo

 SirRichard Says:  This is a classical activity for fishermen in the Li River. Though there are nowadays very few fishermen doing this, you can easily see touristic shows in Yangshuo, where they play the roles for tourists as part of the show.This fishing technique uses cormorans to dive and... 

Lightened mountains

Lightened mountains, Yangshuo

 SirRichard Says:  Even if you don't go to those sound&light shows, the mountains by night are lightened, and it is a nice view, kind of scenic landscape with all those lights. No ticket fee, just walk around the city and enjoy. 

Transportation  

Yangshuo to Guilin by bus

Yangshuo to Guilin by bus, Yangshuo

 jbechak Says:  There are frequent buses all day between Yangshuo and Guilin. The key is to understand and know where to find the 2 different kinds of buses. You have the choice of an express buses or a non-express bus. For an express bus, buy a ticket for 20 yuan at the window in the bus... 

Bus to Xinping

Bus to Xinping, Yangshuo

 SirRichard Says:  Xinping is a little village north of Yangshuo where you can hire bamboo boats to see the river and the mountains. Though there are organised tours to visit it, the simplest and cheapest way is to take a public bus to this cillage. It takes less than 30 minutes and you can... 

Shopping  

West Street: Main Street

West Street: Main Street, Yangshuo

 solopes Says:  Each square centimeter seems disputed by shops, restaurants, and street vendors in West street. The name was given by the cafes and restaurants selling western food, but everything is quite Chinese, even those "western" establishments. Western food is just a detail in a... 

Local Customs  

Long Sleeves

Long Sleeves, Yangshuo

 solopes Says:  In several places we noticed that some people use long special sleeves to drive. I never saw it anywhere, and don't know the idea. Even the electric car that took us from yhe hotel in Yangshuo to the farming area, was driven by a lady wearing... long sleeves. Curious! 

Rice harvesting

Rice harvesting, Yangshuo

 solopes Says:  The landscape is fabulous, but locals have no time to enjoy it: agriculture is a very hard life, and the use of ancient techniques turn it harder. Rice is the main product, and buffaloes the great help. But men have to struggle! 

Warnings and Dangers  

Noise and Crowds

Noise and Crowds, Yangshuo

 mikelisaanna Says:  On weekend evenings, Yangshou's tourist district turns into a very loud party district, rivalling New Orleans' Bourbon Street for noise and crowds. Dozens of bars and discos pump out loud music, which can make it hard to get a good nights' sleep (our hotel provided free... 

Sandals or barefoot for the boats

Sandals or barefoot for the boats, Yangshuo

 SirRichard Says:  When you go to the river Li tours remember to wear sandals or even go barefoot. You (specially your feet) will get wet 100% sure, so better to take precautions. Most of the boats can store your belongings on a plastic bag and hang them to kee them safe. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Yangshuo Basecamp Rock Climbing

Yangshuo Basecamp Rock Climbing, Yangshuo

 jbechak Says:  After living around the Guilin area for a year and a half, I think that this is hands down the best place to go for rock climbing around Yangshuo. I found Yangshuo Basecamp by chance in Fenglou Village just off the main road right before Moon Hill. The mountains we climbed... 

Dragon Bridge

Dragon Bridge, Yangshuo

 SirRichard Says:  This nice bridge is outside Yangshuo, north of Jiuxian. You will probably visit it if you take the cycling tour on the rice fields. It is the starting point of the sailings along the Yulong river. There is a nice bar there where you can stop after the cycling exercise 

Favorites  

Main Street Yangshuo (Jie Xie)

Main Street Yangshuo (Jie Xie), Yangshuo

 SirRichard Says:  The main street in Yangshuo is Jie Xie. You will easily find it as it is a pedestrian street filled with restaurants, bars, shops and hotels. Is the place to be if you wanna meet people in Yangshuo or have some nightlife.But avoid the hotels there if you wanna sleep!! 

The real life

The real life, Yangshuo

 solopes Says:  Though carefully carried from beautiful urban development to beautiful rural display, we could have a side view of real rural life. It looks as hard as expected. China grows at two different speeds, and there are millions far behind the splendours of the progressive big... 

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