CN · Guangxi · 24.78°N 110.50°E

yangshuo

Cycle past karst hills and rice fields, go bamboo rafting, then hit West Street.

Best time
September to November is the sweet spot. Summer is green but hot and very rainy, and in winter the Li River can run low, which sometimes shortens the cruises.
How long
2–3 days
Getting there
Fly from KL to Guilin, about 4 hours. From Guilin it's about 1.5 hours by road, or take a Li River cruise down to Yangshuo, about 4 hours. High-speed trains also stop at Yangshuo station, a bus ride from town.
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Dear group chat,Cycle past karst hills and rice fields, go bamboo rafting, then hit West Street.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingYangshuoCN, Guangxi
KLyangshuo
≈ 2,585 km from KL, as the crow flies
View of Li River from Yangshuo County, in the northeast of Guangxi. Karst peaks are visible in the background.

Photo: Luka Peternel · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

A small town on the Li River surrounded by jagged karst peaks, the classic Guilin scenery from Chinese paintings. Most of the fun is outside town: cycling country lanes, rafting the Yulong River and climbing hills for the view.

Makan

  1. Beer fishRiver fish cooked with beer, tomato and chilli, the town's signature dish.Map ↗
  2. Guilin rice noodlesRound rice noodles with braised meat and crunchy toppings, a breakfast staple.Map ↗
  3. Stuffed dishes (niang)Snails, tofu, chillies and other vegetables stuffed with minced meat, a local speciality.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Li River cruiseDrift past karst peaks between Guilin and Yangshuo, or take a shorter bamboo raft trip near Xingping.Map ↗
  2. Bamboo rafting on the Yulong RiverA slow, quiet float past rice fields and old stone bridges.Map ↗
  3. Cycling the countrysideRent a bike or e-bike and ride the lanes through villages and karst valleys.Map ↗
  4. XingpingAn old riverside town near the view printed on the back of the 20-yuan note.Map ↗
  5. Impression Liu SanjieAn evening show on the river, with the karst peaks lit up as the backdrop.Map ↗

Good to know

  • West Street is busy and loud at night. Go for a look, then head out to the countryside lanes for quiet.
  • Weather changes fast in summer. Carry rain gear and sunscreen when cycling.
  • Most places expect Alipay or WeChat Pay. Link your card to one before you fly and keep some cash as a backup.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.