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Guilin / Yangshuo
Karst peaks, the Li River and bamboo rafts at dawn.
Time needed
3-4
Best season
{Nature, photography, couples}
Where to stay
Yangshuo town center or along the Li River for scenery; Guilin city for convenience.
Don't miss
Li River Cruise
Bamboo raft from Yangdi to Xingping through the most iconic karst landscape.
Longji Rice Terraces
Hike the Dragon's Backbone — stunning layered fields best at sunrise.
Yangshuo Countryside
Rent an e-bike and explore rice paddies, rivers and hidden villages.
Reed Flute Cave
Colourfully lit stalactites and stalagmites inside a natural limestone cave.
What to eat
- Guilin rice noodles
- Yangshuo beer fish
- Zongzi
- Oil tea
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