The best travel routes in Yangshuo

The best travel routes in Yangshuo

Some people say that Yangshuo is a poem that condenses every place into a scenic spot. I have compiled the best travel routes in Yangshuo, I hope it will be helpful to everyone.

Introduction

Yangshuo County is a county under the jurisdiction of Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. It is located on the west bank of the Li River, 65 kilometers away from Guilin City. "Guilin's landscapes are the best in the world, and Yangshuo is the best in Guilin" highly summarizes the important position that Yangshuo's natural scenery occupies in the world. "Green mountains, beautiful waters, strange caves, and beautiful rocks" are among the four wonders in the world. The tourism resources in the county can be divided into the first ring, the second belt and the fifth scenic spot. The scenery of the Yangshuo section of the Lijiang River is the essence of the entire Lijiang River, and there are also famous scenic spots such as Yulong River, Shili Gallery, Guzhai Stone City, and Xingping Ancient Town. Yangshuo is a place where Han, Zhuang and Yao people live together. Over thousands of years of history, folk customs rich in national and local characteristics have been formed. In Yangshuo, bamboo rafting is one of the most popular and unique ways to travel and should not be missed. Yangshuo is located in the mid-subtropical monsoon zone, with a mild climate and pleasant weather all year round.

It is a typical karst landform. There are many peaks in the territory, and the plains are uprooted. The bamboos and trees on the mountains are luxuriant, and they are evergreen all year round. It is like an art gallery or a natural maze. The water in Yangshuo is so clear and transparent that Han Yu, a famous writer in the Tang Dynasty, described it as "the river is like a green belt, and the mountains are like jade hairpins." Yangshuo Lijiang Scenic Area is the essence of Lijiang scenery, with a total length of 48 kilometers. It is a must-see route when traveling to Guilin. The water in this scenic spot is crystal clear and the Lijiang River, like a Luo belt, winds between the green and majestic mountains. It is known as "a hundred miles of Lijiang, a hundred miles of galleries". Yulong River is the second largest river in Yangshuo County, with a total length of 42.5 kilometers, and merges into the Li River at Shutong Mountain. There are beautiful peaks on both sides of the river. The bamboo trees are green, the water is clear, and the scenery is pleasant. The main attractions include: Rhinoceros Pond, Xiangui Bridge, Yulong Bridge, Guiyi Ancient City Ruins, Han Tombs, Donghuan Rock, Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, etc. Nearly 20 places. Since this scenic spot has ancient stone bridges, pastoral scenery, Song Bridge, Tang City ruins, Han tombs, etc., it gives the scenic spot a layer of antique mystery. In the center of the Big Banyan Tree Scenic Area, there is a big banyan tree that is more than 1,400 years old. It is said to be the place where the Guangxi Zhuang singer Liu Sanjie met her lover A Niu Ge. Some of the exterior scenes of the famous musical movie "Liu Sanjie" were filmed here.

Under the big banyan tree, the Jinbao River flows slowly, as clear as a mirror. The nearby Orangutan Mountain, Water Lion Rock, Camel Peak, and the surrounding villages form a peerless pastoral scenery. The fishing village is located 2 kilometers west of Xingping Town and is one of the famous ancient villages along the Li River. It was built during the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty (15th century AD). The village was in its heyday during the Qing Dynasty, with many officials and wealthy people. Most of the existing buildings were built at that time and are still relatively intact today. In addition to the typical characteristics of ancient southern dwellings, the residential buildings in this village also have obvious class identity characteristics, with strong cultural colors and official residences that pay attention to status standards. Yangshuo enters the Moon Mountain Tourist Scenic Area in Moon Mountain. Along the road, there are beautiful scenery of strange peaks, pastoral beauty, and many rocks with unique shapes that make people daydream. They are poetic and picturesque, and are called Yangshuo Ten Mile Gallery. President Carter of the United States came to Yangshuo for a visit and borrowed several bicycles to roam around the Shili Gallery. To this end, the government built a nearly 10-mile bicycle path, viewing platform, rest pavilion, etc. in 2000 for tourists to freely enjoy the scenery along the way. Local people call it the Carter Scenic Byway.

Arrival and departure: Yangshuo does not have its own airport or train station. Tourists generally arrive at Yangshuo from Guilin. Guilin is only 65 kilometers from Yangshuo. If you arrive in Guilin by plane, you can take a bus to Yangshuo. Taking the train to Yangshuo is the most economical and cost-effective way. You also need to get off at Guilin Railway Station and transfer to the bus to Yangshuo. The journey only takes about 1 and a half hours. You can also take a sightseeing ferry from Guilin Pier to Yangshuo, which takes about 4 and a half to 5 hours.

Type of scenic spot: city

Best season: March to October. The best time to travel to Yangshuo is from March to October. During these months, the weather is sunny and there is less rain, making it suitable for sightseeing and various outdoor activities. Spring in Yangshuo is the best time to experience the pastoral scenery, ride a bicycle and see the golden rapeseed flowers. July and August are the peak tourist season and the hottest time in Yangshuo. It is the best time to go rafting and take a mud bath. Visit ancient towns in autumn and look for folk customs. In winter, Yangshuo is in the dry season and sometimes very cold, so it is not suitable for rafting or cycling. When you go to Yangshuo at this time, you can visit West Street. Those shops and bars are also one of the characteristics of Yangshuo.

Recommended tour: 2-3 days

Tickets: Free Jinshuiyan: 120.00 yuan Big Banyan Tree: 20.00 yuan Butterfly Spring: 75.00 yuan Moon Mountain: 15.00 yuan

Must-visit attractions

Yulong River

The Yulong River is about 16km long, with clear water and slow flow all year round. Compared with the "ladylike" Lijiang River, the Yulong River is "little family jasper". It is one of the most beautiful rafting routes and is known as the Little Lijiang River.

The difference from bamboo rafting on the Lijiang River is that bamboo rafting here relies entirely on artificial hands, and only 2 people can sit on a raft.

There are also 28 dams built by local people to cross the river, which also adds to the fun of rafting.

The main attractions include: Rhinoceros Pond, Wuzhi Mountain, Chaoyang Village, Xiangui Bridge, Yulong Bridge, Guiyi Ancient City Ruins, Han Tombs, Donghun Rock, Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, etc. Nearly 20 places.

It is best to get up early in the morning to float, as there are fewer tourists and the mountains and rivers are clearly reflected on the river, so you can feel the tranquility even more. Standing on the Fuli Bridge in the Ming Dynasty is the best place to take pictures of the beauty of the Li River.

West Street

When you come to Yangshuo, it is absolutely impossible to miss West Street. With a history of more than 1,400 years, West Street is the oldest and most prosperous street in Yangshuo and one of the important tourist attractions in Yangshuo.

But in fact, strictly speaking, West Street should not be included in the attractions. Its definition is a collection of words such as foraging, shopping, and clubbing. And because of its richness and variety, West Street has become a unique and beautiful scenery in Yangshuo.

This street, less than 1km long, is made of stone slabs and has a curved S shape. The houses on both sides are simple and elegant, in the style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in northern Guangxi, with small green tiles, sloping roofs, white walls, and suspended balconies. The streets are filled with all kinds of tourist souvenirs. The hotels, restaurants, Internet cafes, bars, etc. on both sides are a combination of Chinese and Western. Almost all the signboards are in Chinese and English. Even in a small hotel, the waiters can speak fluently. The foreign language service for foreign tourists is slightly better than the three-star hotels in some places.

Tourists in twos and threes wandered leisurely and lazily, and young people of all colors rode bicycles and carried backpacks through the streets of the town. There are various small shops and various snacks on West Street, among which walnut peanut paste and osmanthus and lotus seed soup are the most famous. In addition to specialty snacks, there are also many bars with many foreigners in them. West Street is more lively at night than during the day. If you stay here, it may be noisy.

Lijiang River Rafting

Lijiang River Rafting (Yangdi-Xingping Section) is the essence of the Lijiang River rafting section. It is also especially suitable for tourists with limited time. You can enjoy the essence of the Lijiang River’s essential scenery.

Many famous attractions such as the "Yellow Cloth Reflection" on the background of the 20 Yuan RMB and the "Nine Horses Painting Mountain" are concentrated here. The scenic spots along the way include Halong scenery, the Eight Immortals crossing the sea, carp hanging on the wall, etc.

Yellow Cloth Reflection

Yellow Cloth Reflection is the essence of the Lijiang River. The background pattern of the new 20 yuan RMB Yuanbaoshan is taken from the yellow cloth reflection. The Chinese Embassy in the United Nations Headquarters represents China’s natural landscape. The picture is also taken from the reflection of yellow cloth. Through the clear river water, you can see a large beige stone slab at the bottom of the river, several feet long and wide, bright and eye-catching, just like a brand new yellow cloth spread on the river bed.

The landing area at Xingping Pier is the best angle to appreciate the background image of the 20 yuan RMB.

Yangshuo Shili Gallery

Yangshuo Shili Gallery is located in Moon Mountain, Yangshuo. It is called Yangshuo Shili Gallery because of the beautiful and picturesque scenery along the road. The main sights include dolphins coming out of the water, Flame Mountain, Longjiao Mountain, Qing'e scenery, ancient banyan trees, etc.

The best way to appreciate Shili Gallery is by bicycle. The government has set up quite a few viewing platforms and rest pavilions along the way for tourists to rest. Of course, you can also take the shuttle bus to Gaotian (about 5 yuan, accessible by all shuttle buses to Lipu), then start from Moon Mountain and slowly walk back to Yangshuo County, which is more leisurely than riding a bicycle. In recent years, a large number of homestays have appeared in places such as Lishan and Chuanyan Village near Moon Mountain. Rooms range from 50 to 200 yuan. You can consider experiencing rural life for one night.

In early spring, this is still the best place to see rapeseed flowers.

Popular attractions

Nine Horse Painting Mountain

Nine Horse Painting Mountain is one of the famous landscapes of the Li River in Guilin and is a wonder of nature. Located 4 kilometers northwest of Xingping Town, the mountain is more than 400 meters high and 200 meters wide. It stands near the river. The stone walls are cut and colorful. From a distance, it looks like a huge painting screen. If you look closely, there are only a group of horses in the painting screen, either standing or standing. Lying down, some may raise their heads and neigh, some may raise their hooves and fly forward, they may look back at the sky, or they may look for food leisurely.

According to legend, the nine horses in the painting were originally divine horses from the Heavenly Palace. However, because Sun Wukong, who was serving as "Bima Wen" at that time, neglected to take care of them, they secretly descended to the mortal world and came to the Li River to drink water. Later, he was discovered by a painter on the riverside and was frightened. He strayed into a stone wall and remained in the world forever.

According to the locals, anyone who can see nine horses here must be an extraordinary person. Premier Zhou Enlai is one of them.

Xingping Ancient Town

Xingping Ancient Town is located on the east bank of the Li River, where the Li River twists and turns and flows. The pattern on the back of the 20 yuan RMB is the real scene of Xingping.

After rafting in the essence section of the Li River, you will come ashore and come here. Compared with the bustling West Street, Xingping has gone through many vicissitudes of life and remains quaint. The bluestone slabs that have been smoothed by time show the original flavor of Yangshuo.

The dilapidated streets and alleys are sparsely populated. During the off-season, you can only hear chickens crowing and dogs barking because of the annual floods. Despite this, there are still many villagers who love their homes and people who came from afar to fall in love with this place and settle here, and they always stick to this land where traces of time can be seen everywhere. Suitable for tourists who like nostalgia.

In addition, don’t forget to try Xingping’s famous “pine flower candy” after you come here. The brown-yellow luster of the songhua candy is crispy in quality, with dense grains and no grains. It is sweet and crispy and melts in your mouth. Very popular.

Moon Mountain

There is a naturally formed cave on the top of Moon Mountain that connects the mountain from both sides. From a distance, it looks like a bright moon hanging here, hence the name "Ming Moon". Peak", commonly known as Moon Mountain. The most amazing thing is that if you go up the 800-level bluestone mountain road from the foot of the mountain, you will see the cycle of the Moon Cave from the full moon to the first quarter moon. Finally, we reached the Moon Cave on the top of the mountain and looked for the Jade Rabbit and Wu Gang on the Moon Palace among the fine stalactites. The air on the mountain is fresh and the view is wide. Most foreign tourists prefer camping and rock climbing at the top of Moon Mountain.

To see the panoramic view of Moon Mountain, it is best to look at it from the foot of the mountain. Opposite Moon Mountain is Licun, which is the best place to view Moon Mountain. Generally, tourists will rest here when they are tired from riding, and have a meal while overlooking the distance, which is quite interesting.

As a "pearl" in Yangshuo's rock climbing holy land, Moon Mountain has long been familiar to countless rock climbing enthusiasts and has become a symbol of Guilin rock climbing. Coupled with the good stone quality and the special difficulty of the arch, it is regarded as a rare "temple" by the rock climbing community. Moon Mountain is about 8 kilometers away from the county seat, and the rock climbing site is at the semicircular arch on the top of the mountain. Moon Mountain is the most attractive and distinctive place in Yangshuo, welcoming thousands of "pilgrims" from all over the world every year. Most of the 15 rock climbing routes are on the back of the mountain (facing northwest). Follow the path to the right to get to the bottom of Route 14. This more than 30-meter-long route spans more than half of the arch of Moon Mountain and is by far the most difficult natural rock wall route in China.

Big Banyan Tree Scenic Area

If Yangshuo is a big bonsai, then the big banyan tree is one of the potted plants that cannot be ignored. This ancient banyan tree is 17m tall and has a crown diameter of 7km. Legend has it that it was planted in the Jin Dynasty and is over 1,500 years old. From a close look, the roots are intertwined, the banyan trees fall to the ground to form roots, and the single tree becomes a forest; from a distance, it looks like a huge mushroom cloud rising from the ground.

Rather than the age of the tree, what makes it famous may be that Liu Sanjie threw a love hydrangea to Brother A Niu under the tree. The movie "Liu Sanjie" was shot here.

The fun spots in the scenic area are actually around the ancient trees. The Jinbao River is flowing slowly, and the small river is blocked by a dam. When the water rises, the water rolls over the dam surface. When the water is low, you can take off your shoes and run up to play in the water. The cool river water flows over your feet, which is refreshing. You can also try to ride the self-service bamboo raft, and it is also very fun to be the owner of the raft.

Utopia

Utopia is a newly developed 5A-level scenic spot in Yangshuo. It mainly consists of lotus pond, swallow lake, swallow cave, Dong style and primitive tribes.

The tour methods in the scenic area are divided into water tours and walking tours. Take a boat trip on the wide lake, and you will see the huge water drum car, the wind and rain bridge with unique structure, and the Bronze Drum Tower. Along the way, you will also pass primitive welcomes, sacrifices, hunting, and enjoy folk dances and other customs. Performance.

What you can enjoy on foot is the epitome of the folk villages built by various ethnic minorities in northern Guangxi. You can also review the ancient cultures of winemaking, papermaking, printing, bamboo carving, wood carving, and pottery of Guangxi ethnic minorities. The hydrangea-grabbing game you can participate in also makes the journey more interesting. Suitable for tourists who like photography and ethnic style. Especially in early spring, you can enjoy the crimson and colorful peach blossom forests.

Laozhai Mountain

Although the road is steep, Laozhai Mountain still attracts many photography enthusiasts to climb up. It is more than 300 meters above sea level. Although it is not high, it has more than 1,100 people. a ladder. Looking from the top of the mountain, the Lijiang River turns a corner at the foot of the mountain, and cruise ships pass by. The mountains in the distance are extremely enchanting.

Especially in the evening, the thousands of acres of small alluvial plains on the back of the river that have been formed through many vicissitudes of time on the opposite bank, the continuous mountains are reddish in the sunset, with a little green in the reddish. This is the famous painter Xu Beihong The highly praised sunset in Xingping.

Julongtan

Julongtan is the only cave in Yangshuo that can be visited both on land and water. It is divided into two major caves, the black rock cave and the water rock cave. 1/4 of the way in the cave can be visited by boat. Of course, you can also visit it on foot from the plank road next to it. The countless stalactites in the cave are as vivid as dragons. Moreover, all the stone buds, stone flowers, stalactites, cave beads, waterfalls, sinkholes, underground rivers, etc. that are common in karst caves can be seen here, which is so beautiful.

However, due to the uneven ground and dim light in the cave, it is not recommended for elderly people with poor mobility to visit.

The sound of nature·Butterfly Spring

The symbol of the scenic spot is that you can see a huge "butterfly" flying on the stone wall of a mountain peak by the road. As its name suggests, this is the largest live butterfly viewing garden in China, where you can enjoy a variety of butterflies.

There is also an exquisite cave in the scenic area, the only original suspension bridge in Yangshuo, and the best viewing platform overlooking the pastoral scenery such as Yulong River and Yangjiao Mountain. There are not many things to do in the scenic area, so it is more suitable for taking pictures. More people like to go rock climbing, rappelling, etc. on the peak next to Butterfly Spring.

Fuli Bridge

Fuli Bridge is 56 kilometers away from Guilin City and 12 kilometers away from Yangshuo County. It is 500 meters upstream of the Yulong River. It has a single arch stone structure, 30 meters long and 5 meters wide. , 10 meters high, was built in the Ming Dynasty and has a history of about 500 years ago. It has a beautiful shape and its reflection in the water looks like a full moon. The bridge is the best place to enjoy the pastoral scenery.

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