We were initially hesitant about our trip to Yangshuo because we weren't sure if it would be as interesting as Guilin. Upon arrival by way of the Li River Cruise, we found the Zen Garden farther than expected, but the sweeping views, beautiful facilities and knowledgeable, helpful staff made us sure that staying in Yangshuo was a great choice. We borrowed bikes whenever we wanted to bike the few miles to visit the town and rode through surrounding rice fields and mountains. The hotel also called taxis or private cars whenever necessary to go into town, though coming back in the dark it is easy to get a little lost, as for whatever reason, many Yangshuo (and Guilin) taxi drivers are not exceptionally well versed in the geography of their towns. It is very peaceful and slightly removed from the main roads, but very close to the Yulong river and easy access to most activities. It is not a large hotel so the staff is small, but most of the staff could speak good English and were all very helpful whenever we wanted information or wanted to book activities. There was good wifi and on-site food spots, and our stay was comfortable and relaxing and town was still very close. Unfortunately, we made the mistake of only staying in Yangshuo for around 36 hours, and although we were still able to accomplish a lot of activities in that time, the hotel, the town and the surrounding area were wonderful and we definitely would have stayed longer given the chance.