Top 10 Things To Do In Yangshuo - Best Things To Do In Yangshuo
Last Update: 6th November 2019
What are the Top 10 Things To Do In Yangshuo?
Guilin is well-renowned around the world with its amazing natural scenery and spectacular beauty. Just south of Guilin is the picturesque town of Yangshuo, with incredible natural rural scenery. Yangshuo is the place you need to go to see Southern China at its most scenic best! There are a variety of things to do in Yangshuo throughout the year and please see the Top 10 Things to Do In Yangshuo.
Top 10 Things To Do In Yangshuo
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1. Yulong River Bamboo RaftingYulong River Bamboo Rafting is very popular among visitors to Yangshuo. Whatever the weather is like (except in severe flooding!), the Yulong River is endowed with stunning views. The bamboo raft is operated by locals via a bamboo pole.
You will enjoy the karst hills along the river with their reflections in the river on sunny days. The raft will take you across an old bridge. You will also see local villagers doing their farming activities in the fields alongside the river. |
2. Private Li River RaftThe Private Motorized Li River Raft offers a great chance to explore the highlights along the Li River. If you don’t want to share the space with others (e.g. on the large boats), the private motorized raft is an ideal option. On the raft, you will enjoy the stunning views from Xingping to Nine-horse Fresco Hill and spectacular Southern China!
3. Impression 3rd Sister Liu ShowSince the debut in March 2004, the Impression 3rd Sister Liu Show has been spoke highly of among the audience. The show has a 2-kilometers-long Li River as the stage. 12 karst hills are the background. Local villagers present the unique culture of Zhuang people and local culture through singing and dancing. You will admire the cormorant fishing demonstration in the show as well.
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4. Yulong Valley Cycling & WalkingAlthough Yulong River bamboo rafting is a good choice to discover Yulong River Valley, you won’t be able to enjoy other landscape on the raft. However, you could explore the scenic area via a bike or with your foot. Do cycling around the amazing landscape and enjoy walking in the area, which is a quite different experience from rafting on the river. You could find the tiny beauty which won’t be able to be seen on the raft.
5. Xianggong HillXianggong Hill is perfect for those who love nature and enjoy photographing. The Li River winds by the hill and the karst hills nearby make for gorgeous views as well. On the very early morning of fine days, you will appreciate the stunning sunrise from Xianggong Hill. The sea of clouds is covered with golden light with the rising of the sun.
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6. Cuiping HillXianggong Hill is great for enjoying the sunrise whilst Cuiping Hill is ideal for admiring the sunset. Cuiping Hill stands in the countryside in Putao Town in Yangshuo. It is surrounded by plots of farmland and karst hills with different appearances. The natural scenery around the hill varies with different seasons and even different time in one day.
7. Silver CaveThe Silver Cave runs through 12 peaks. The opened section in the cave is 2,000 long. It is decorated with stone pillars, stone curtains, and stalagmite in different shapes. In the lights, they are more charming. The cave is very popular among Chinese tourists. If you would like to explore it, it is suggested that you visit it in the morning.
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8. West StreetWest Street is the busiest and most popular street in Yangshuo. It gathers Chinese and Western hotels, restaurants, cafes, bars and local specialties stores and other types of shops. If interested, you could try local food, such as Yangshuo Beer Fish and much more at one of the local restaurants.
9. Rock Climbing in YangshuoThanks to the unique karst landform, Yangshuo offers many spots for rock-climbing. Yangshuo is well-known as a world-famous rock-climbing destination. Every year, numerous rock-climbing lovers come to Yangshuo to enjoy it. The professional providers in Yangshuo offer different degrees of rock-climbing to experience. When you climb up to the top of the rock, you will enjoy the amazing views.
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10. Cormorant Fishing
If you'd like to get acquainted with one-of-a-kind local culture, it is recommended that you watch the cormorant fishing by the Li River. Local fishermen train cormorants to catch fishes without letting the fishes into the stomach just via a bamboo raft and some voice. If you admire the Cormorant Fishing during the sunset, the views will be incredible with the sun as the backdrop overlooking the karst mountains!
Interested in visiting The Top 10 Things To Do In Yangshuo on a Tour?
Wendy Wei Tours offers a variety of different packaged tours as well as custom tours in Yangshuo, among other cities and areas. To find out more, please visit our Tours page or Contact Us directly to find out more.