Title: Visit Yangshuo: 2026 Travel Guide for Yangshuo, Guilin | Expedia.com

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# Yangshuo

## Travel Guide

![Yangshuo showing a river or creek and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047730/9ef7e341-2a56-4e6e-b7bc-ee9c8d7679e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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## Visit Yangshuo

Things to do

#### Cycle, hike, rock climb or simply admire the wild mountainous scenery, then sit back and enjoy an extraordinary open-air show.

Nestled between several peaks and the Li River is Yangshuo, a small resort town known for the outdoor pursuits among its mountains and a spectacular theatrical performance under the stars.

Many visitors are drawn to the town by the Yangshuo Light Show. This is a nightly open-air theatrical spectacle with the mountainous scenery as a backdrop. It features traditional singing and dancing to tell a love story of operatic proportions. Approximately 600 performers take part, many of whom are local farmers and tradespeople.

After the show, head to one of Yangshuo’s many bars and restaurants. On Guiha Street you’ll find trendy cafés and bars, while the restaurants on Pangtao Road are loved for their authentic Chinese cuisine.

With many limestone peaks and more than 200 climbing routes, the area surrounding the town has become a draw for rock climbers. There are also several mountain hiking trails with the most accessible peak being Bilian at the edge of Yangshuo.

There are many other ways to experience Yangshuo’s beautiful natural scenery. Cycle through the countryside and rice fields that are still ploughed by using water buffalo. Explore the river on a bamboo raft and pass under the 400-year-old Yulong Qiao Bridge.

Explore some of the many cave systems. Wander through the stalactite- and stalagmite-filled subterranean spaces of the Buddha Water Cave, which runs 3 miles (5 kilometers) into the mountains. Bring your swimsuit with you to relax in its hot mud pools and hot springs.

Yangshuo is approximately 45 miles (73 kilometers) from Guilin where there is an international airport and railway station. From these locations you can reach Yangshuo by bus, taxi, rental car or by a boat ride down the Li River.

While Yangshuo’s wild surrounds and cultural attractions will easily fill your days, save some time for a daytrip to the historic Huangyao village. This ancient village is about 2 hours away by car and has a history of more than 1,000 years. Walk the slab-stone streets and see temples, shrines, pavilions and ancestral halls.

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Banyan Tree Yangshuo

No. 168 Zhendong Street, Fuli Town Guilin Guangxi

$271 nightly

$287 total

Mar 16 - Mar 17

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Book a stay at this luxury resort in Guilin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Yangshuo West Street and Fuli Ancient ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (83 reviews)

Pros: the grounds are beautiful, the location is great and close to many natural sites, and our room was large. Cons: food was pretty bad, service was generally bad, HVAC in our room didn’t work well, and the staff didn’t speak much if any English.

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Yangshuo SugarHouse

102 Dongling Road Guilin 

$289 nightly

$306 total

Mar 15 - Mar 16

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Yangshuo Zen Garden Resort - Yulong River

Jiwodu Village No.122 Guilin Guangxi

$63 nightly

$67 total

Mar 10 - Mar 11

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9.6/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)

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### Popular places to visit

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#### Elephant Trunk Hill

4/5(11 reviews)

Explore an intriguing waterfront rock formation with a fascinating legend and then hike up the hill for panoramic views of Guilin.

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#### Yangshuo Park

4/5(2 reviews)

Relax local-style in this leafy urban park, where residents come to play cards in the shade, practice tai chi and enjoy the stunning city views from the hilltop pagoda.

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#### Seven Star Park

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Guilin’s largest park is encircled by mountains and dotted with historic artifacts. Hike through the green expanse and sightsee its many treasures.

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4/5(12 reviews)

Stalagmites and stalactites are bathed in lights that create a rainbow of color in the majestic underground halls of this Palace of Natural Arts.

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5/5(2 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Yulong River Scenic Area during your travels in Yangshuo. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area. 

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#### Lijiang Folk Customs Garden

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Join the dancing performances and stunts on stage and visit various pavilions that reveal the customs of the people who make up the population of Guilin.

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#### Yangshuo Ruyi peak & round way cable car ticket

$51

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$129

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$130

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$19

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$36

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### Guilin

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### Pingle County

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### Lingui County

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