Travel guide

Yangshuo

Karst peaks along the Li River

🗓️ Best time: April–October💰 Budget · ~$55/day📍 China

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About Yangshuo

A riverside town amid the iconic karst spires printed on China's ¥20 note — bamboo rafting the Li and Yulong rivers, cycling emerald rice fields, rock climbing, and cormorant fishing.

⭐ Things to do in Yangshuo

Li River bamboo raftYulong River cycleXingping ancient townRock climbingImpression Sanjie Liu light showXingping ¥20-note viewpointMoon HillGudong waterfalls

🍽️ What to eat in Yangshuo

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Beer fish (pijiu yu)Guilin rice noodlesStuffed Li River snailsTaro dishes

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Bikes, scooters, and river rafts; bus from Guilin.

💡 Local tip

Cycle the quieter Yulong River rather than the crowded Li for peaceful karst scenery.

🛡️ Safety

Very safe for tourists; set up a payment app and a VPN before arrival as many Western apps are blocked.

🌙 Nightlife

West Street bars and the riverside light show.