Xingping Ancient Town

For those who want to go to Guilin recently, really don't look at the previous guides anymore, the previous guides may be a bit outdated, not very timely, these are what I just sorted out from Guilin in January. - 🌈【Attractions Guide】 Day 1️⃣️: 0‍📍Elephant Trunk Hill: Now free admission, recommended to watch 📍Sun and Moon Twin Towers: Recommend to come at night, the night view is more beautiful when the lights are on 📍East and West Alleys: The architecture is quite good-looking, you can stroll and eat 📍Central Square: You can see the lively atmosphere of Guilin ｛❣️ps: Sun and Moon Twin Towers, East and West Alleys and Central Square are very close, you can visit them together｝ - Day 2️⃣️: 📍Yulong River Bamboo Rafting: Remember to park your electric bike downstream 📍Ten Mile Gallery: You can see the scenery along the way, stop and take pictures📸 📍West Street: There are many people at night, suitable for shopping and eating - Day 3️⃣️: 📍20 yuan RMB scenic spot check-in: You can get there in 20 minutes by electric bike 📍Xingping Ancient Town: The streets of the ancient town are quite short, you can finish strolling quickly~ — 💢Precautions💢 ⭐Don't believe any aunt on the roadside, they are all pits🕳️💰 ⭐Laozhai Mountain is very difficult to climb, only suitable for young people, don't go on rainy days! ⭐Don't eat noodles near the scenic area, don't eat signature rice noodles‼️Gold medal rice noodles‼️ ⭐Bamboo rafting is recommended to choose one section, some details are still a bit lacking — Guilin·Guangxi

❤ You should definitely visit Guilin, regardless of the crowd. There are various ways to enjoy it, with so many attractions to choose from, just pick and play. Guilin·Guangxi has the best landscape under heaven, and after all, a scenery that can be written into textbooks is worth more than just one visit. 🌈My five-day itinerary (next time you can stay in Yangshuo·Guilin for five days): 1⃣First day: Arrive in Guilin in the afternoon, replenish energy at East-West Alley with many special snacks, 🌙 and take a night cruise on the Two Rivers and Four Lakes. 2⃣Day 2: Explore Elephant Trunk Hill⛰️ and Sun and Moon Pagodas . 3️⃣Day 3: Head to Xingping Ancient Town to experience the beauty of the Li River . In the evening, don't miss the splendid performance of The Luxury Impression of Sanjie Liu. Afterwards, you can also experience bamboo rafting on the Yulong River, visit West Street, and enjoy delicious food🥩 and shopping. 4⃣Day 4: Visit the Ten-Mile Gallery to appreciate the beautiful landscape painting. Then visit Silver Cave to experience the magic of the karst cave🕳️. Finally, go to Shangri-La🌸 to enjoy the natural beauty and Dong culture. 5⃣Day 5: Visit the Longji Rice Terraces to experience the magnificence of nature. 🏢Accommodation recommendations⭐⭐ 📍City accommodation: In the city, it is recommended to choose hotels🏨 centered around Elephant Trunk Hill or Zhengyang Pedestrian Street, which are very close to attractions and commercial areas, very convenient. 📍Yangshuo·Guilin accommodation: If you like lively places, you can choose accommodation near West Street, so it is convenient to go shopping at night. If you prefer quietness, you can choose places close to the countryside or landscape (Binjiang Road, Bilian Alley, Fuqian Alley, Xianqian Street). 🍜Delicious recommendations: 🐟Beer Fish: Fresh fish from the Li River, fried in tea oil and braised with beer, truly tender and delicious. 🍜Guilin Rice Noodles: A must-try, highly recommended. 🥘Eighteen Stuffings: A Guilin specialty, meat fillings stuffed into various vegetables or shells, worth a try. 🥩Lipu Taro and Pork: A traditional delicacy, fragrant but not greasy. 🥠Water Chestnut Cake: Sweet and tasty, soft and delicious. 🥣Oil Tea: I'm not very used to it, but I recommend trying it. 🍚Bean Paste Glutinous Rice: Sticky and smooth texture, rich aroma.

❗First, let me tell you why it's not recommended It's too crowded! You can't even walk around the Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas in Guilin, a 20min drive in Yangshuo took nearly two hours, West Street is so packed you can't move, and it's very inconvenient with luggage, very commercialized If you want to see the landscape, there's no need to go during the May Day holiday, three days and two nights are really more than enough, the landscape of Guilin is really nice, sunny and rainy days each have their own beauty, all are good-looking 🚅Transport Changsha→Guilin North→Yangshuo: High-speed train 184+22/person Yangshuo→Xingping Ancient Town: Bus 20/person (I think) ⛰️Itinerary ✨Day1 Guilin Arrived in the afternoon, the city is not big, taxis are cheap and convenient 1️⃣East-West Alley + Xiaoyao Tower Free, and Jingjiang Prince's Mansion (charged, not necessary to visit if you're not particularly interested in history) 2️⃣Zhenyang Street Lots of food, opposite East-West Alley, more commercialized, with various places to rent clothes for photos 3️⃣Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas Navigate to Riyuewan Pier, the lighting time is 18:00-23:00 every day, the best view is along the coast of Shanhu Lake and the east side of the lake, there is a fee to climb the tower ✨Day2 Guilin--Yangshuo 1️⃣Elephant Trunk Hill Free, the hill is not high, you can overlook the landscape from the top, the view is quite open, it takes only an hour or two to visit 2️⃣Wandering around the city Guilin is not big, the Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas are really not too crowded during the day, quite quiet, very comfortable, not too hot even during the May Day holiday 3️⃣Xingping Ancient Town Take a bus directly from Yangshuo high-speed train station to Xingping Ancient Town, there's not much to see in the town, it's really crowded, at night when you look up, you think it's the sky, but it's actually the mountains of Guilin, really huge! 4️⃣West Street There's a bus from the ancient town, pay attention to the last bus time, it's as crowded as the New Year's Eve in the center of Changsha, plus a 24-inch suitcase, it's really uncomfortable, heavily commercialized, not worth going ✨Day3 Yangshuo 1️⃣Xianggong Hill If the weather is good, you must go to Xianggong Hill to see the sunrise, this is the place I think is most worth visiting in Yangshuo 2️⃣20 Yuan Renminbi Background Check-in Point Walk upstream along the Li River, if you just want to check in and take photos, spend 20 to take a shot, no need to go to Yulong River and spend three to five hundred to take photos, unless you want to sit on a bamboo raft (about 160), it seems you can take a bamboo raft from Guilin to Yangshuo 3️⃣Nine Horses Painting Hill Walk about 5 kilometers upstream along the Li River to get there, you can rent an electric scooter if you don't want to walk 4️⃣Guilin Landscape Jia Tianxia Monument Take a boat from Mashan Pier (15/person round trip) to cross the river, then walk 2 kilometers (or take a sightseeing car for 10/person) to get there, you can skip it if you're short on time 5️⃣Laozhai Hill I heard the sunset is very beautiful We took a bus from West Street to Xingping Ancient Town for 15/person, and rented a small electric scooter for about 30/day Route: West Street→Gongnong Bridge→Ten-Mile Gallery→Jimah Wharf→Internet-famous Wheat Field→Yulong Bridge 🏨Accommodation 1️⃣Guilin: Shengshi Time Hotel, 422/night Just across the street from Guilin North High-speed Train Station, the room is very big and clean, recommended 2️⃣Yangshuo: Xiangtiya Hotel, 564/night Located in West Street, definitely not worth the price, the room is small, and the bedding is damp, not recommended We booked around 4.29, the price was extremely inflated

This is my third visit to Guilin, and I can only say it's really suitable for those Guangdong tourists who only have a three-day two-night trip. If you don't know where to go, Guilin is a great place to satisfy your travel cravings. 1⃣️ Take the high-speed train directly to Yangshuo Station, then take a Didi or a 5 yuan bus from the nearby station to Xingping County. 2⃣️ Rent a small electric scooter from the hotel's back door; they are everywhere. Be bold and rent one. It's 20-25 for a day, and they generally won't rip you off unless there's serious damage. 3⃣️ Our itinerary today was ⛰️ Laozhai Mountain, in Xingping County of Yangshuo (ask any local shop owner in Xingping Town, they all know). We rode the electric scooter there and back. ❗️ The admission is free, and there's no one guarding it! You just need to be brave! The road along the way is not very good, and there might be some 'immortals'. Just pray for safety, and once you reach the top, you have to climb rocks to get to the panoramic view of the Li River landscape. ❗️ Don't go too late. It's estimated to take an hour and a half to climb up. Make sure to come down before it gets dark. I happened to catch the sunset🌄, and it was a rush to come down. It's safer to hurry and accompany others when descending.

| The Best Drone Spot in Guilin - Xingping Ancient Town Guide|||. As night falls, compared to the bustling West Street in Yangshuo, Xingping Ancient Town, 20 kilometers away, seems particularly quiet. So much so that the magnificent sunset glow of the Li River and the fishing lights along the riverbank (Image 1, 2, 3) attract few onlookers. However, I must say, if you are a pure landscape tourist and photography enthusiast, Xingping is definitely the most worthwhile place in Guilin for you to stay. If you also like drone photography, then you must settle down in Xingping, as it is definitely the easiest spot to capture stunning aerial shots. Guilin's landscape is the best under heaven, and the most beautiful section is in Xingping, especially the famous '20 Yuan Renminbi View'. The 'Xianggong Mountain' viewing platform upstream of Xingping Ancient Town, the 'Laozhai Mountain' viewing platform beside the town, and the 'Daming Mountain' viewing platform downstream are known as the three great viewing platforms of the Li River, well-known to masters who love photographing Guilin's landscape. Xingping Ancient Town is located at a bend in the Li River, where its tributary, Xingping River, also joins, making the best take-off point for Xingping drone photography right at the bend where Xingping River meets the Li River, near the Xiaohubei Village - with the rooftop terrace of the 'Lin Yuan Residence' guesthouse being the optimal choice. From here, flying 4 kilometers upstream will get you near the 'Xianggong Mountain' viewing platform (Image 4 is the view looking back at Xingping from Xianggong Mountain), flying 2 kilometers downstream will take you to the 'Daming Mountain' viewing platform (Image 5 is the view looking back at Xingping from Daming Mountain), and flying towards the Xingping River will allow you to look back and overlook the ancient town and the great bend of the Li River (Image 6). It can be said that you can gain a lot in one fell swoop - this is the absolute advantage of drone aerial photography! The best time for aerial photography in Xingping Ancient Town is undoubtedly early morning and evening, capturing the sunrise and morning mist, and the evening's rosy clouds and fishing lights (on the shallow banks of the river near Xingping Dock). During the day, there's no downtime, with riverboats and bamboo rafts (7), paragliders in the sky (the paragliding base is near Ergendi Village, with the flight route being Ergendi-Xingping Dock round trip)... all are great landscapes for aerial photography! So, my advice to you is: settle down and fully charge your batteries!

For those who are coming to Guilin for the first time and don't know how to enjoy it❓ For those planning to travel to Guilin! Save this super practical 💯 Guilin travel guide right away 📩, and let it take you on a tour around Guilin❗ - ⭕ Transportation Guide ✈️ Airplane: Guilin Liangjiang Airport 🚄 High-speed train: Guilin Station (closest), Guilin North Station, Guilin West Station (farthest) Guilin Station & Guilin North Station 🚇 are both conveniently located in the city, try not to go to Guilin West Station 🚅, it's a bit far away～🙈 🔍 Tips: Generally, Guilin is the central point 🚏, and transportation to and from Guilin is very convenient. It is recommended to take the train 🚅 to and from Guilin. The main attractions are in Yangshuo, and the tour mainly focuses on Yangshuo 🌈 - ⛰️ The main attractions in Guilin are distributed in three areas: Guilin, Yangshuo, and Longsheng, which are quite far apart, so route planning is very important! ⛰️ The essence of Guilin's attractions includes: Xingping Lijiang River, Yulong River, Silver Cave, West Street in Yangshuo, Elephant Trunk Hill, Xingping Ancient Town, Longji Rice Terraces, etc. 🙋🏻‍♀️ If you want to know Guilin a bit more than the average tourist, let me lead you on the local indigenous route♨️, which can help you better understand this charming Guilin with mountains and waters! - ✅ Classic four-day three-night tour itinerary in Guilin 🌟D1: Guilin→Free time/East-West Alley, Elephant Trunk Hill, Guilin City→Stay in Guilin 🌟D2: Guilin→Longji Rice Terraces→Jinkeng Dazhai→Golden Buddha Peak→Stay in Guilin 🌟D3: Guilin→Lijiang River bamboo raft→20 Yuan photo spot→Xingping Ancient Town→Silver Cave→West Street in Yangshuo→Stay in Yangshuo 🌟D4: Yangshuo→Yulong River bamboo raft→Ten-Mile Gallery/Big Banyan Tree→Jingjiang Prince's Mansion/Solitary Beauty Peak→Departure 💘tips: The attractions in Guilin are quite scattered, and there is no convenient direct transportation to the scenic areas. When traveling with parents 👨‍👩‍👦 and children, if you are not familiar with the transportation and attractions, it is recommended to join a local tour group 🎈 to save time and worry (tickets + accommodation + meals are all included) - now it only costs 1k+💰 per person to sign up 💯 - 🌟 Special Highlights 🚌 Transportation: Private car, air-conditioned coach with one seat per person, this is very important because arranging transportation by yourself is troublesome. 🔖 Attraction tickets: All are carefully arranged local essence attractions, no need to queue up to buy tickets yourself. 🏨 Accommodation: Three nights in a comfortable 4-star standard hotel (the hotel is disinfected daily, ensuring no safety hazards) 🍜 Dining: Carefully arranged local specialty cuisine. (Beer fish, bamboo tube rice, authentic Guilin rice noodles, etc.) 👨🏻‍💼 Guide: Full-time experienced guides provide close-up explanations of the attractions - 💓 What should first-time visitors to Guilin pay attention to? TIP1⃣️: Guilin has a lot of rainfall throughout the year, so it is recommended to bring an umbrella, and with many trees around, mosquito bites are not to be ignored! TIP2⃣️: Be sure to buy round-trip tickets in advance, especially during holidays, because tickets for tourist attractions are quite tight! TIP3⃣️: It is recommended to bring digestive tablets, as walking down the West Street in Guilin, there is a seventy percent chance that you will feel uncomfortably full. TIP4⃣️: Bring cash! Bring cash! Because in some scenic areas, there really might be poor signal, and there's no other way!

You should always take a trip to Guilin, to see the ink and wash Li River, misty Guilin Recommended three-day travel itinerary in Guilin: The first stop, Guilin travel itinerary: Elephant Trunk Hill, Twin Towers, Two Rivers and Four Lakes, Liberation Bridge Leave your luggage at the hotel, you can see the Elephant Trunk Hill and Twin Towers from the hotel if you book in advance, it's beautiful to go up and take pictures, then go to Liberation Bridge to see the misty landscape of Guilin, have dinner in the evening, you can take a sightseeing boat to see the night view of Two Rivers and Four Lakes in the evening Take a boat from Guilin to Yangshuo, the journey takes about 4 and a half hours, you can see the scenery along the river, passing by Nine Horse Painted Mountain and 20rmb scenic spot., because the journey passes by the scenic spots are all to the top deck sightseeing. You can bring some snacks on the boat, there are hot tea, scenic spot explanation, photography and Guilin snacks on the boat The second stop, Yangshuo route map: Yulong River - Big Banyan Tree - Ten Mile Gallery - Moon Bay - Stroll around West Street in Yangshuo at night and eat beer fish Scenic spot 1: Take a bamboo raft on the Yulong River; Scenic spot 2: Big Banyan Tree bamboo raft 1. Take a bamboo raft, it's not the rainy season now, it's fun to take a bamboo raft. Scenic spot 2: Ten Mile Gallery bypasses Moon Bay travel navigation, you can see it along the way Scenic spot 3: Stroll around West Street in Yangshuo at night The third stop, Xingping Ancient Town Tourism: Xingping Ancient Town - 20rmb scenic spot - Nine Horse Painted Mountain - Xianggong Mountain, a travel route Scenic spot 1: 20rmb back view, navigate directly to Nine Horse Painted Mountain, passing by 20 yuan scenic area on the way Scenic spot 2: Nine Horse Painted Mountain, need to park and take a ferry for 15 yuan to the opposite side to watch, if you go to Xianggong Mountain you can see below Scenic spot 3: Climb Xianggong Mountain for about 20 minutes Scenic spot 4: Xingping Ancient Town, 10 minutes from Xingping Bus Station, if you have time you can stroll around Xianggong Mountain sunrise, sunset and misty, check the weather forecast and time in advance The most favorite and stunning are the river scenery from Guilin to Yangshuo and the mountain top scenery of Xianggong Mountain. Tips Do you think that traveling now is still the traditional group tour In fact, there is a kind called private customization Suitable for a family or 3-5 friends to travel together, charter a car with a full-time accompanying driver, to take you around Guilin Toll, fuel, parking fees, etc. do not need you to worry about, do not need to drive yourself, distracted driving to avoid too tired, You can concentrate on playing with your family, do not have to get up early and stay up late to make a travel guide to see the map to think about the route, What scenic spots you want to play, the time of playing in the scenic spots is also under your control, This is the private customization of the chartered car Xingping Ancient Town

Here is a three-day tour guide for Guilin: **Day 1:** - **Morning**: Arrive in Guilin and head to Elephant Trunk Hill Park🐘 to experience its unique charm. - **Noon**: Taste local specialties such as Guilin's vinegar blood duck🍲 nearby. - **Afternoon**: Visit Seven Star Park🌳 and appreciate the beauty of nature. - **Evening**: Take a night cruise around Xiangshan Tower🌃 and enjoy the beautiful night view. **Day 2:** - **Morning**: Take a cruise to Yangshuo🎈, admiring the stunning scenery of the Li River🌊 along the way. - **Noon**: Have lunch in Yangshuo🍲, with beer fish recommended. - **Afternoon**: Go to Xingping Ancient Town🏯 and experience the simple charm of the old town. - **Evening**: Watch the live performance of 'Impression Liu Sanjie'🎭. **Day 3:** - **Morning**: Rent an electric scooter🛵 and ride to Moon Hill🌙 to admire its unique moon-like shape. - **Noon**: Enjoy lunch in Yangshuo🍛. - **Afternoon**: Head to Gongnong Bridge🌊 and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yulong River. **Attractions Introduction:** - **Elephant Trunk Hill Park**: A symbolic attraction of Guilin🐘. - **Seven Star Park**: A comprehensive park🌳 that combines mountains and water. - **Xiangshan Tower**: A place with a long history📜. - **Li River**: The mother river of Guilin🌊, with clear water and beautiful scenery. - **Xingping Ancient Town**: A well-preserved old town🏯 with a rich historical culture. - **'Impression Liu Sanjie'**: A large-scale live performance set against natural scenery🎶. - **Moon Hill**: Named for the moon-shaped hole at the top of the hill🌙. - **Gongnong Bridge**: A great place to enjoy the view of Yulong River🌊. **Food Recommendations:** - **Vinegar Blood Duck**: A unique Guilin dish🍲 with a delicious taste. - **Beer Fish**: A Yangshuo specialty🍲 with tender fish meat and a strong beer flavor. - **Snail Stuffed Meat**: A mix of snail meat and minced meat🍲, offering a rich taste. - **Bamboo Tube Rice**: Rice with the fragrance of bamboo🍚, very tasty. - **Water Chestnut Cake**: Sweet and delicious🍰 with a rich water chestnut flavor. **Accommodation Suggestions:** - **Guilin City Area**: Choose hotels near scenic spots or the city center🏨. - **Yangshuo**: You can choose accommodations near West Street or Yulong River🛏️. **Precautions:** - **Book tickets and accommodations in advance🎫** to avoid disrupting your schedule. - **Pay attention to weather changes☔️🧴** and take sun protection and rainproof measures. - **During the tour, pay attention to safety🚢** and comply with the regulations of the scenic area. **You can adjust the itinerary according to your own preferences😉. Which attraction are you most interested in🤔?**

🌳🌊 Hidden in Xingping Ancient Town of Yangshuo, Guilin, lies a heavenly place known as the Yellow Cloth Reflection. Here, the landscape is picturesque with mountains and rivers complementing each other, making it a paradise for photography enthusiasts! The Li River takes a big turn to reach Xingping, where the Xingping River merges with the Fuyuan River into the Li River. Xingping Ancient Town is nestled between mountains and rivers with charming scenery, whitewashed walls, black tiles, and cobblestone alleys, making it the most beautiful ancient town along the Li River. 🏠👉 Xingping Ancient Town has a history of over 1700 years and is famous for its beautiful landscapes. The town, which prospered due to its waterways, has always been a bustling hub for merchants and businesses throughout history. In the deep alleys of the old street, ancient houses from the Ming Dynasty and opera stages from the Qing Dynasty still retain their simple charm. 🚗🗺️ Here comes the travel guide! Departing from the county town of Yangshuo, head north along the bank of the Li River for about 40 minutes by car to reach Xingping Ancient Town. Along the way, you can also enjoy the beautiful rural scenery, which is simply breathtaking! 🏍️🏍️ Electric scooter: It's recommended to rent an electric scooter for sightseeing, with prices around 30/40. When renting, check the battery and the condition of the scooter. ⛱️ Detailed address: Xingping Ancient Town: Xinjie, Xingping Town, Yangshuo County, Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region 🚪 Admission: Free 🗺️ Navigation: To find the best photo spot that matches the background of the 20 yuan note, simply navigate to the opposite of 'Wangwang Delicious Fish Restaurant' and go down the stairs. There are bamboo rafts and cormorants by the river, and if you want to take a photo with them, you need to pay to get on the raft 📸 1️⃣ First option: 300💶 per person You can book a one-hour photo session on the spot or through your hotel, which includes a bamboo raft ride to the middle of the river with props and an old man posing for photos. An extra 20 is needed for a kerosene lamp, and another 20 for casting nets. This is the kind we took with our own camera 👇 2️⃣ Second option: 20💶 per person Walk down the small path to the left of the opposite viewing platform all the way to the river. If there happens to be a bamboo raft by the river, you can take photos with it without going to the middle of the river. 3️⃣ Third option: 50-150💶 per person Book in advance with the old fisherman, then choose a bamboo raft on the water with a good angle. The price is negotiable, so don't get ripped off. 🍜🥤 Don't forget to try the local specialties after your tour. Rice noodles and osmanthus cakes in Xingping Ancient Town are not to be missed. And the refreshing Li Quan beer is the perfect complement to your trip! 'Nine Horses Painting Mountain' is located four kilometers upstream from Xingping. The rock wall stands straight by the river, looking from afar like a huge painting screen. The green trees growing on the rock wall are dense in some areas and sparse in others, with the water erosion marks on the mountains and rivers being mottled and dark. There are images resembling horses with manes, eyes, nostrils, and ears. Patterns look like spirited horses, with white horses, black horses, big horses, and small horses, and up to nine horses can be found, hence the name 'Nine Horses Painting Mountain'. Past the Nine Horses Painting Mountain, the river becomes wider, the water is as smooth as a mirror, and the reflection of the green peaks is breathtaking. Xingping is the best spot for viewing the scenery. The cliffs of Yuanbao Mountain on the opposite bank and the golden sandy beach are reflected in the blue river water, creating a reflection that resembles a long yellow cloth, thus the scene is called 'Yellow Cloth Reflection'. 👀 Want to know more about the wonderful content of Guilin travel? Come and click on my homepage to see more travel tips! 💖✨

Transportation🚗: It is recommended to take the high-speed train directly to Yangshuo, and note that the highlights of Guilin are mostly concentrated in Yangshuo. During the peak season, purchase round-trip tickets at least one week in advance to avoid competing with the 'special forces' of college students. For short-distance travel in between, if you can't get a taxi, you need to bargain with motorcycle taxis and private cars to avoid being overcharged. Accommodation🏠: It is recommended to stay in a riverside hotel on West Street by the Li River, where opening the curtains allows you to be greeted by mountains, with the Li River also within close reach, immersing oneself in nature. If you need to take night scene photos, staying in Xingping is even better. Routes/Check-in Spots💞: After exiting Yangshuo high-speed train station, turn left to the bus station and take a 5 yuan bus to Xingping Ancient Town; search for Wangwang Food Fish Restaurant on Baidu, and go down the steps opposite to experience the Li River landscape that appears on the 20 yuan note during the day. Those who come to Guilin for the first time will definitely be shocked, as if they are in the beautiful scenery from textbooks. After viewing the daytime scenery of the 20 yuan note background, search for Xingping Wharf on Baidu, take a ferry to the opposite wharf, casually find a private motorcycle or sightseeing car, and travel about 10 kilometers up the mountain to reach Xianggong Mountain Scenic Area (entrance ticket 60 yuan). It takes about 15-20 minutes to climb to the viewing platform to appreciate the essence of the Li River and the big bend ❗❗❗This place is a must-visit Return to Xingping from the wharf, go back to the 20 yuan check-in spot (Wangwang Food Fish Restaurant), and take photos of the Li River landscape around 6:20 pm, spending 20 yuan to take a photo with an old man on a bamboo raft, which is very wonderful! If you stay in Xingping, you can come back to take photos of the Li River night scene after 8 pm; if you stay on West Street, you need to get to Xingping bus station before 7 pm and take a 15 yuan bus to Yangshuo County. The next day, starting from West Street, you can rent an electric bike to ride through the Ten-Mile Gallery. Here are two recommended check-in spots—the big bridge at the Comprehensive Wharf and the dam near Jimah Wharf (navigate to Shuangliu Yiduting). If you can get up early (before 8 am), you can also go queue up to take a bamboo raft

01. Natural Scenery 20 Yuan Renminbi Check-in Spot "Gentle breezes and Li River's light boats, with unique peaks lining both banks to greet; Horses leap over painted mountains as people gaze in mirrors, truly the finest views are in Xingping" Yangshuo is a county in Guilin, and Xingping is a town in Yangshuo. On the second day of the trip, we arrived at Xingping Ancient Town around 1 pm. The time was not too late, and the weather changed from overcast to partly cloudy, with the sun occasionally peeking out. The weather in Guilin is indeed fickle. The rain these past two days was not heavy, so the Li River water was green, with clear waters and green mountains, lush bamboo forests, everything complementing each other beautifully. We rented electric scooters to enjoy the scenery along the Li River, then crossed the river to climb Husband Mountain on the opposite bank, overlooking the first bend of the Li River. The weather really did us a favor, and soon, a ray of sunlight shone between the mountains and on the river, as if giving this place a spotlight. This small picture really can't fully show the grandeur and magnificence of the scenery. I will edit it into a video later and release the panoramic photos. Morning Misty Li River That night, a thunderstorm broke out, but fortunately, we had already seen the sparkling Li River during the day, because once there is a heavy rain, the water of the Li River will turn yellow. Listening to the thunder and pouring rain at night, I felt an unexpected sense of security. The thunderstorm that night seemed like the heavens were sentimental that we hadn't seen the misty Li River. On the third morning, we got up early and walked out of the homestay to another visual feast. There were already tourists coming and going on the road, and the locals had started doing business early—renting electric scooters, making fruit juices. We went down to the Li River from a free dock and strolled along the riverbank. On the morning of the third day, we had a Hanfu photo shoot. Tips The ferry car to Husband Mountain is very fast, we called the driver "Autumn Mountain Racing God", hold on tight during the ride; There are many snakes, rodents, and insects in Guilin, we encountered a cobra on the road, so be careful and ensure your safety. The locals say if you don't provoke it, it won't attack you; To visit Husband Mountain, you can choose a foggy morning to see the misty scenery, or the afternoon, because the morning is backlit, and the afternoon light is better; The Hanfu studio we went to is called Lanting Xu, and their service attitude is particularly bad, judging by the accent, they are from the Northeast. The rainy season is suitable for viewing the misty Li River, but if the rain is heavy, the water will turn yellow. Guilin is a place where you can feel freedom, cleanse your soul, and heal the diseases of the city. If you're too busy, travel with Youyou through the clouds during this time.

Take good care of this guide, as it has everything organized for you, including accommodation, transportation, and attractions, which can save you a lot of detours. ✅【Transportation Guide】 Arrive in Guilin by plane or high-speed train, then head to various attractions from Guilin. ✅【Recommended Routes】 🔶Day1: Exploring Guilin City 1️⃣Elephant Trunk Hill (suitable for afternoon to evening visits) 2️⃣Two Rivers and Four Lakes (suitable for evening visits) 3️⃣East-West Alley, Zhengyang Pedestrian Street (great for evening strolls and food) 🔶Day2-3: Head to Yangshuo 1️⃣Xingping Ancient Town (after browsing the commercial street, don't forget the 20 RMB scenic spot, and if the weather is good, watch a romantic sunset🌇) 2️⃣Yulong River (for rafting, it is recommended to choose the section from Jinlong Bridge to Jiu County for the best scenery, and remember to queue up for rafting, so book in advance before arriving in Guilin) 3️⃣Husband Mountain (20 minutes to the viewing platform, suitable for watching the sunrise) 4️⃣Laozhai Mountain (located in Xingping Ancient Town, suitable for watching the sunset) 5️⃣West Street in Yangshuo (a thousand-year-old street, very lively at night, a haven for Guilin's delicacies) 6️⃣Ten-Mile Gallery (can be toured by car, with the beauty of Guilin's landscape in full view) 🔶Day4-5: Head to Longji Terraced Fields 1️⃣Jinkeng Dazhai (this place has large-scale terraces and a cable car, making it the main attraction) 2️⃣Ping'an Terraced Fields (smaller in scale than Jinkeng, but very quiet and leisurely) 🍱Delicacies Master Chef Beer Fish: As a chain, it has stable quality control, no disappointments, and the beer fish is recommended Guai Ge Dingguo Rice: A chicken served two ways, the bamboo chicken is really good, and the soup has a bamboo fragrance... Guilin Rice Noodles/Snail Noodles: These are generally safe choices