Yangshuo阳朔

As the saying goes, Yangshuo's landscapes outshine even Guilin's. The Li River offers grand, classic Chinese scenery, while the Yulong River connects karst peaks, ancient bridges, fields, and villages into a quieter, more intimate countryside experience. Yangshuo was also one of the first small towns in China to develop an international backpacker and rock-climbing culture, giving it a character that goes beyond a typical tourist destination — one shaped by the outdoors, freedom, and the possibility of staying long-term.

Nature & Karst Landscapes

A karst landscape you explore physically, not just from a distance.

• The Li River, Yulong River, Ten-Mile Gallery, and karst peaks form the essential Yangshuo landscape
• The best experience is not "see it and leave" but cycling, rafting, climbing, and easy hiking
• The Moon Hill area offers rich climbing routes, with October to April the prime climbing season
• With 65.18% forest coverage, the whole county is one vast outdoor playground

Creative Community

An open-minded atmosphere shaped by over 40 years of backpacker tradition.

• Years of backpackers and climbers passing through have given Yangshuo an open, outdoorsy, international feel that most ordinary tourist towns lack
• Climbing, cycling, and other outdoor activities are the most natural way to meet fellow travelers and long-term residents
• More welcoming than a typical county town, newcomers will have little trouble finding their circle

Slow Travel & Healing

Find your own comfortable travel rhythm surrounded by mountains and rivers.

• Cycling along the river, wandering through villages, or drifting slowly on a bamboo raft—the unhurried pace of life here is itself part of the healing
• The Yulong River area suits quiet stays, while Xingping is great for catching the morning and evening light over the Li River and lingering in small-town life
• Ideal for first-time visitors to China who love nature and light socializing, a good mid-journey resting stop