Xingping - home to the 20 CNY note viewpoint
Last Update: 4th October 2020
What is Xingping?
Originally built in 265, Xingping is dotted with tens of old buildings in the Ming (1368 - 1644) and Qing (1644 - 1912) Dynasties. The oldest and best-preserved one is the old stage. The Old Street is lined with well-preserved houses. In addition, you can view the panoramic views of the background of 20 RMB Note, Reflection of Yellow Cloth across the Li River at Xingping Pier.
Interested in visiting Xingping on a Tour?
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What to expect at XingpingXingping features the most amazing views of the Li River, such as Reflection of Yellow Cloth, Nine-horse Fresco Hill, etc. Laozhai Mountain in the old town has the stunning sunrise and sunset to admire. You can also appreciate the bird’s eye view of the Li River on the mountain. But the steps on the mountain are steep and slippery, especially on rainy days. It is not recommended that the elder and young children explore the mountain out of security concerns. If you’d like to challenge the mountain, please wear anti-skid hiking shoes and take a flashlight in the very early morning and the very late afternoon!
Some of the old houses in the town are transformed into restaurants, distinctive hotels, handicrafts shops, cafes and local snack stores. Some local restaurants also offer cooked bamboo chicken and bamboo rice which is well-known in Longji Rice Terraces and oil tea. Compared to West Street Yangshuo, Xingping is much quieter, especially at night. You could experience the slow-pace life there through staying overnight for one or two nights there. You could enjoy the private Li River motorized bamboo rafting at Xingping Pier. One raft can just take 4 passengers. It will take you to explore the most breathtaking views along the Li River between Xingping and Nine-horse Fresco Hills. But the elder above 70 years old (70 years old included) and the children below 1 meter tall (1 meter tall included) are not permitted to take the raft. In addition, if the water level in the river breaches the security line, all the private bamboo rafts will be unavailable. Alternatively, you can just hike or enjoy cycling along the Li River in Xingping. |
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Best time to visit Xingping
If you’d like to visit the town for photography purposes, the best time to visit is at sunrise and sunset.
The best months to visit are from April to November.
The best months to visit are from April to November.
How to get to Xingping
If you’re planning to get to Xingping from Guilin, it is suggested that you take a high-speed train. It just takes around 30 minutes to Xingping from Guilin by train.
If you’re going to Xingping from Yangshuo, you can take a direct bus or just rent a vehicle.
If you’re going to Xingping from Yangshuo, you can take a direct bus or just rent a vehicle.
Additional Xingping Advice
- Opening hours: 24 hours.
- As at 4th October 2020, tourists can visit the town for free.
- Please wear comfortable hiking shoes to explore the town.
- It is quiet in the early morning, the late afternoon and at night in the town.
Interested in visiting Xingping on a Tour?
Wendy Wei Tours offers a variety of different packaged tours as well as custom tours including Xingping, among other attractions and destinations. To find out more, please visit our Tours page or Contact Us directly to find out more.