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Yangshuo


 

Yangshuo


Yangshuo is located some 90 km south of Guilin, as the final destination for disembarking after a Li River cruise. It is a small village located in the midst of one of the world's most stunning landscapes. Guilin has many luxury hotels but Yangshuo is the cheaper backpacker retreat with many guesthouses and one 3-star hotel.

The best sections of natural scenery along the Li River are near Yangshuo with bicycle and jogging paths along the river. You can take one of the minibuses that leave from Guilin South Railway station (this is where trains from Beijing, Shanghai and all destinations north arrive). The bus should cost RMB5 and this is the most convenient way to reach Yangshuo.

 

Gaotian

This popular scenic spot in Yangshuo boasts spiked peaks, colossal caverns and picturesque rural scenery. Famous attractions include the Ancient Ferry, Tunnel Crag (Chuanyan) and Moon Hill (Yueliangshan).
 

West Street in Yangshuo

West Street in the town center attracts a large number of younger international travelers. West Street is filled with small shops and vendor's stands selling all kinds of souvenirs and snacks. Chinese teenagers mingle with young Western bicyclists and backpackers in Internet cafes, such as Mickey Mao's, Hard Rock Cafe or at Lisa's Cafe eating apple pie, beefsteak French fries, and ice-cream sundaes. These comfort foods from abroad are difficult to find in China. International tourists feel at home here because everyone speaks fluent English with restaurants and bars provide menus in several languages. It is the central place to get back online with Internet service in cafes to connect travelers with their relatives throughout the world.
 

Bright Moon Mountain

This is a natural attraction about one kilometer away from the banyan tree in the center of Yangshuo. Many people are intrigued by the strange hole (with a diameter of 11 meters) half way up the mountain that resembles a full moon. As you move along to view it from different angles, the Moon changes its shape as the real moon does during the night. The view from the hilltop is also breathtaking.