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Yangshuo Adventure: Karst Mountains & River Trails!

Day 1: Arrival & Yangshuo Town Vibe • Morning: Fly into Guilin Liangjiang Airport (KWL). Take the 1-hour shuttle bus to Yangshuo. Check into your accommodation. • Afternoon: Pick up a rental bike (¥30) and cycle along the scenic countryside trails around the Yulong River. Enjoy the iconic views of the karst peaks. • Late Afternoon: Head to the river for a tranquil paddleboarding session on the glassy water. • Evening: Explore bustling West Street. For dinner, find a family-run stall and treat yourself to the local must-try dish: beer fish. Day 2: Iconic Views & Tranquil Xingping • Morning (Pre-Dawn): Take an early taxi to Xianggong Hill. Climb the short path to the viewing platform to capture the iconic misty sunrise photo of the Li River winding through the peaks (great for the Cover Photo!). • Mid-day: Travel to Xingping Village. Check into a riverside guesthouse for the night (¥200–400). • Afternoon: Take a gentle bamboo raft ride down the Li River near Xingping, famous for the view on the back of the 20 Yuan note. • Evening: Enjoy a quiet dinner in Xingping and appreciate the tranquil riverside views. Day 3: Terraced Fields & Departure • Morning: Take an excursion north to Longsheng (approximately 2.5–3 hours drive) to visit the stunning terraced rice fields (perfect for the Environment Photo). Take a short hike to soak in the aerial views of the villages nestled in the rice paddies. • Afternoon: Travel back towards Guilin. • Late Afternoon: Catch a shuttle or taxi back to Guilin Liangjiang Airport (KWL) for your departure. #guilintravel #yangshuo #discoverguilin #riveradventures #ricefieldhikes #karstmountains #hiddenchina #slowtravelasia #wanderlust
Posted: Oct 20, 2025
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Follow the yellow bloom road! This was at least the fifth time I've been to Yangshuo and every time I see something new. Last year I went during the rainy season, in June, and there was a flood; we had a relaxing day playing cards in the hotel and eating instant noodles. This year we were there at the end of February and it was perfect because the 油菜花 rapeseed flowers were blooming everywhere. Blue skies, green hills, yellow fields. We cycled along the Yulong River to Fuli and it was a perfect day: mild weather, spring blossoms and joyful signs of life everywhere. Yangshuo is always beautiful but this is definitely a good time of year to go, just before the spring rains. #urbanexplorer #油菜花 #花 #春天 #中国 #广西 #桂林 #阳朔 #flowers #spring #friends #weekendgetaway #karst #guangxi #china #guilin #yangshuo #cycling #goodtimes #nofilter

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