Yangshuo Travel Guide
Yangshuo lies to the southeast of Guilin and in the northeast of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Since being introduced by 'Lonely Planet' in 1980, it greets an increasing number of visitors annually.
The rippling Li River traverses the county and brings it breath-taking natural beauty. The county is regarded as one of the most beautiful counties in China and the local scenery is the essence of Guilin. It is also the termination of a Li River cruise.
The special geography gives it amazing beauty while over 1,400 years' history and diverse ethnic minorities bless it with deep traditional and splendid cultures. Keeping their original charater, streets there present the simple and primitive atmosphere of the ancient town. Ethnic groups’ special folk customs represented by their various festivals, and exotic flavors added by foreigners make this town more colorful. The West Street in town is the most popular site, attracting a great number of tourists.
The rippling Li River traverses the county and brings it breath-taking natural beauty. The county is regarded as one of the most beautiful counties in China and the local scenery is the essence of Guilin. It is also the termination of a Li River cruise.
The special geography gives it amazing beauty while over 1,400 years' history and diverse ethnic minorities bless it with deep traditional and splendid cultures. Keeping their original charater, streets there present the simple and primitive atmosphere of the ancient town. Ethnic groups’ special folk customs represented by their various festivals, and exotic flavors added by foreigners make this town more colorful. The West Street in town is the most popular site, attracting a great number of tourists.
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There is no airport in this town. But the high speed trains have connected it with Guilin, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Besides, buses to Guilin, Guangzhou, Nanning, Shenzhen, and Xingping Town are available at the local bus station. Those traveling by air can transfer from Guilin, where you can choose a Li River cruise or take a train or bus to Yangshuo. City-bus and motor tricycles operate within the county. Cycling and hiking are good choices to view the idyllic countryside scenery.
Yangshuo attracts tourists with its delicious specialty foods, such as Beer Fish, Niang dishes and special snacks including rice noodles and various glutinous rice cakes. You can taste them in most streets of the county. The local specialties such as Shatian Shaddocks, kumquats and Chinese chestnuts are worth tasting as well.
If you want to buy some souvenirs, painted fans, embroidered balls, and painted shirts are all good choices. You can buy in tourist spots or pick up some when wandering along West Street. Bargaining is necessary before paying. If you want to buy some local specialties, you are suggested to go to supermarkets like Ninety-nine Supermarket.
Impression Sanjie Liu, a local performance directed by Zhang Yimou, is highly recommended to enjoy at night. It is performed on the Li River as a natural stage and many folk songs and dances are shown. West Street turns into a bar street at night, where one can relax and listen to some pop songs. Many foreigners reside there. Different kinds of clubs and cafes, as well as plenty of snacks in the roadside eateries will leave you with an unforgettable experience.
Basic facts and practical tips are provided to facilitate your trip or living in Yangshuo.
- Area & Zip Code
- Hospitals
- Festivals
- Money & Bank
- Post Office
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- Last updated on Nov. 07, 2024 by Zoey Gong -
Questions & Answers on Yangshuo Travel
Asked by mehdi from IRAN | Nov. 23, 2024 07:01
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Replyweather in late march
My family and I are planning to travel to Guilin and Yangshuo in late March. Is the weather there suitable and is it not too cold?
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Answered by Bonnie | Nov. 25, 2024 00:37
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00ReplyIt's not cold but it you may come across rain in March and April. The high season is May - August, October and February.
Asked by dee from SINGAPORE | Sep. 05, 2024 22:37Reply
ReplyLuggage storage at Yangshuo
Hi, I'm taking Li river cruise from guilin to yangshuo.
Is there any luggage storage near there? similarly I will also need the storage when I'm back to guilin by bus.
Could you advice?
Thank you
Is there any luggage storage near there? similarly I will also need the storage when I'm back to guilin by bus.
Could you advice?
Thank you
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Answered by Lori | Sep. 08, 2024 19:2100Reply
00ReplyYou can walk to the nearby West Street to store luggage at the stores there.
You mean you will also need a storage in Guilin after getting off the bus? There are left luggage at the main destinations in Guilin like guilin or Guilin north railway station, elephant trunk hill, seven star park ...
You mean you will also need a storage in Guilin after getting off the bus? There are left luggage at the main destinations in Guilin like guilin or Guilin north railway station, elephant trunk hill, seven star park ...
Answered by dee | Sep. 10, 2024 06:1400Reply
00ReplyThanks for your reply, Lori.
Is West street near to the pier btw? And do you mean stores along the west street offer this service and I can just go in and ask?
For Guilin, I'll be taking a bus from Longji. So I hope there is luggage storage service at the bus terminal in Guilin.
Is West street near to the pier btw? And do you mean stores along the west street offer this service and I can just go in and ask?
For Guilin, I'll be taking a bus from Longji. So I hope there is luggage storage service at the bus terminal in Guilin.
Answered by Lori | Sep. 11, 2024 00:5100Reply
00ReplyYes, the west street is about 1km away and you can go in and ask. Normally there are places to left luggage at the train stations in Guilin but I'm not sure about the bus terminals.
Asked by Carmen from SPAIN | Jul. 14, 2024 09:41Reply
ReplyYangshuo to Dazhai
Are there direct buses from Yangshuo to Dazhai? I have read there are but not sure of how updated information is
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Answered by Emily | Jul. 15, 2024 18:1700Reply
00ReplyThere are direct buses from Yangshuo Bianliandong Tourist Parking Lot on the west of West Street, departing at 08:00, 10:30 and 13:30.
Asked by Anke from GERMANY | Jun. 22, 2024 02:22Reply
ReplyBus from Yangshuo to Guilin Railway Station in Center
Hello,
hope, you can help us.
On the 21th of July (staying then in Yangshuo)we have to catch the train from Guilin to Shangrao at about 11am. Do you know, which bus we can take from Yangshuo to Guilin Railway Station in the Center (not North or South) and from where in Yangshuo the bus is going?
Unfortunately, we only find varying information on the web and it seems as if we have to go first to Guilin South.
Thank you very much for answering.
Anke from Germany
hope, you can help us.
On the 21th of July (staying then in Yangshuo)we have to catch the train from Guilin to Shangrao at about 11am. Do you know, which bus we can take from Yangshuo to Guilin Railway Station in the Center (not North or South) and from where in Yangshuo the bus is going?
Unfortunately, we only find varying information on the web and it seems as if we have to go first to Guilin South.
Thank you very much for answering.
Anke from Germany
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Answered by Keith | Jun. 24, 2024 01:0700Reply
00ReplyThere are direct buses from West Street of Yangshuo or Tangrenjie Dock of Li River Scenic Area from 07:00 to Guilin Railway Station.
Answered by Anke | Jun. 24, 2024 07:2500Reply
00ReplyThank you very much! Do you also know, where I can find the time table?
Answered by Keith | Jun. 25, 2024 19:4400Reply
00ReplyWell, I found the timetable from the recent online share of a Chinese tourist.
Asked by Richelle from INDONESIA | Mar. 28, 2024 03:43Reply
ReplyGuilin-Yangshuo
I am travelling in May. Is it correct that going to Ten Mile Gallery from West Street also using Bus 801? And is sightseeing bus for the gallery still operating for stopping in every landmark? Is it better to start gallery first, then yulong river or the other way around? How to go from Moonhill to Jima dock if I do not want to go by bike? Lastly, I also want to know how to go to Xingping Fishing village as it is said that Xingping ancient town and fishing village are different. Thank you so much. Sorry for a lot of questions.
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Answered by Lori | Mar. 28, 2024 22:5700Reply
00ReplyYes. The sightseeing bus stops at Moon Hill, Gold Water Cave, Assembling Dragon Cave, Big Banyan Tree and Butterfly Spring Park. It's better to start the gallery first then Yulong River. From Moon Hill, you can take the sightseeing bus to Gongnong Bridge (农科所/工农桥景区), then transfer to the Yulong River shuttle bus to Jima Dock.
Xingping Fishing Village sees the ancient town across Li River. You can take a tourist boat at the Xingping Dock in the ancient town to it.
Xingping Fishing Village sees the ancient town across Li River. You can take a tourist boat at the Xingping Dock in the ancient town to it.