Bamboo Rafting on the Li River in Xingping

I. Basic Overview (1) Specific Location: Xingping Town, Yangshuo County, Guilin City, Guangxi Province, on the Li River (2) Cost: 300 yuan, approximately one to two hours, includes bamboo raft, old man, casting nets, etc. (3) Best Time for Photography: Recommended at sunset (4) Transportation: Self-driving is recommended, there are many privately-built parking lots, very convenient II. What to Photograph📷? (1) Capture the background of the 20 yuan note, near the bamboo raft dock (after taking the photo, you can directly share it on your Moments haha) (2) Capture the mountains and waters, on the Li River you don't need to worry about your photography skills, a casual shot is a magnificent landscape painting! (3) Capture the old man and cormorants, the interaction between humans and animals is particularly colorful in nature (4) Capture the reflections on the water, whether it's people, mountains, or ospreys, the reflections on the river are very atmospheric (5) Capture people, rent a Hanfu on the Li River (or buy one in advance), and you can experience the exhilarating feeling of being in a martial arts novel! III. Little tips: (1) There are many places to rent Hanfu in the old town, take your pick (2) Sunset is the best time for photos, don't miss this prime photography time (3) It's best to book in advance during the peak season (4) You will get wet on the bamboo raft, so it's best to bring an extra set of clothes and shoes (5) If possible, definitely bring a drone, the shots are simply too beautiful!

If Guilin's summer is a tide of clear green waves, a sky where clouds roll and unfold, mountains interlaced with light and shadow under the crimson sunset, and bursts of cicadas in the valleys. Then Guilin's winter is like a misty ink painting, with mountains shrouded in fog, desolate and lonely bare trees, resembling a fairyland. Yoma Beach has a large expanse of undulating green lawns, with the river flowing either rapidly or gently, water buffaloes moving slowly, distant mountains like ink, and the near waters shrouded in mist. This place is particularly suitable for camping, walking, flying kites, daydreaming, and having picnics and barbecues... 📍 Yoma Beach, Zhemu Village, Yanshan District, Guilin City 🎫 Ticket price: 5 yuan per person, includes parking and sanitation management fee

"Guilin's landscape tops those elsewhere, and Yangshuo's landscape tops that of Guilin." Upon arriving in Yangshuo, head straight to the Ten-Mile Gallery. Indeed, the scenery before my eyes is stunning. I can't help but marvel at the great rivers and mountains of our motherland. Here, it is fully embodied. 🌟🗺 The scenery here is winding, with rich natural landscapes and cultural history, and it has also been rated as one of China's most beautiful county towns. ✅ Recommended tourist spots: Fuli Bridge, Yulong River, Ten-Mile Gallery, Li River, Xingping Ancient Town 🎢 Fuli Bridge: The bridge is the best place to enjoy the pastoral scenery. Standing at the bridgehead, you can see the fields, surrounded by green mountains, with clear water winding around the village, river dams with rolling waves, babbling streams, well-ordered fields, and paths crisscrossing. Taking a photo with an old ox on the bridge is like capturing a landscape ink painting, very pleasant. ✨ Yulong River: It is the longest tributary of the Li River in Yangshuo. The entire Yulong River scenic area has no so-called modern buildings, no traces of artificial carving, and no urban noise. Everything is so primitive, natural, simple, and pure, truly the largest pure natural landscape garden in the Guilin area. ⭐️ Ten-Mile Gallery: This is a circular route with beautiful scenery along the way, picturesque, known as Yangshuo's Ten-Mile Gallery. Laozhai Mountain: Opposite to Husband Mountain, this place is more precipitous and less developed, requiring a hike to view the Li River scenery. ⭐️ Xingping Ancient Town: The background for the 20 yuan note photo spot, taking photos here in the evening is even more picturesque, but if you want to take photos on a bamboo raft, there is an extra charge. ⚡️ Li River: There are many tourist routes around the Li River. The Li River is a typical karst landscape area, and the mountains and rivers along the way are like a landscape painting, as if you are entering into it. ✅ Itinerary: day1: Xingping Ancient Town - Li River Scenic Area day2: Fuli Bridge - Ten-Mile Gallery - Yulong River - Laozhai Mountain tips‼️: You can choose to rent an electric scooter for convenience. It is recommended to book accommodation in advance and bring your own food. We visited many free scenic spots, which are great for taking photos. For bamboo rafting, it is suggested to choose a short section. The scenery of Yangshuo is beautiful, but there are still some details that are lacking. Transportation Guide: 📍: Set your location to Yangshuo County Town or Ten-Mile Gallery 🚗: Drive to Yangshuo County Town 🚝: Take the high-speed train to Yangshuo Station, where there are many cars going to various places.

Location of Scenic Area: Guangxi Itinerary Introduction: Day One: In the morning, depart from Guangzhou South Railway Station by high-speed train to Yangshuo Station, which takes about 2.5 hours. Upon arrival at Yangshuo Station, take a taxi to Xingping Ancient Town (about 20 minutes by car). Have lunch in the town at noon. After lunch, climb up Laozhai Mountain, which is over 300 meters high and has more than a thousand steps, some of which are quite steep (everyone should concentrate, watch your step, and return the same way). From the top of Laozhai Mountain, you can overlook the entire Xingping Ancient Town and the scenery of the Li River. After descending the mountain, go for a walk along the Li River, passing by Yuanbao Mountain and the backdrop of the 20 yuan note. Then there are two routes to choose from: Route 1: Take a bamboo raft trip from Xingping Wharf to Nine Horses Fresco Hill. Route 2: Stroll around Xingping Ancient Town, or find a cafe to lazily listen to music and experience the slow life. Xingping, weathered but still quaint, has some special shops in the town where you can buy small commodities, gifts, postcards, etc. Arrive at a hotel near Yangshuo West Street in the evening. At night, you can stroll around the bustling West Street, soak in a bar, and enjoy Li Quan beer. Day Two: Rent a bicycle or electric scooter (bicycle rental costs about 20 yuan per bike, electric scooter about 50 yuan) for an in-depth cycling tour of about 35km, passing through the Ten-Mile Gallery, Yulong River Scenic Area Xiatang Section, Jiuxian Village and Totem Ancient Path, Butterfly Spring, and Moon Hill attractions, taking in the rural scenery of Yangshuo. Have lunch at a farmhouse at noon, and after the meal, continue cycling. After the meal, take a car to Yangshuo Station or Gongcheng Station. Upon reaching Yangshuo Station or Gongcheng Station, take a return trip to Guangzhou.

Come to Guilin with friends on May Day! ||Although many posts tell everyone not to travel during holidays, for workers and students, we only have time during holidays 😥 So to ensure everyone has a pleasant journey～🥳 here are some tips. ⚠️PS: Precautions for holiday travel ① Holidays are peak travel times, so arrange your trip as early as possible ② Don't pay attention to people who come up to you to chat and recommend things ③ Don't buy jade and such on the street ④ When traveling and staying in hotels, you can bring disposable towels, toilet seat covers, etc. 🌤️Dress + Weather 🔸 It starts to warm up in April, generally light clothing is fine, but there is a big temperature difference between day and night, so bring a thin jacket 🔸 There is often light rain in spring, and the scenery after the rain is very beautiful, great for taking photos📸 Remember to bring rain gear and sun protection 🔸 Guilin is known for its landscapes, so bring mosquito repellent and it's best to wear casual shoes👟 for sightseeing - 📝3 Days 2 Nights Itinerary Reference Day1⃣️: The first day you arrive in Guilin, check into the hotel🏨 and enjoy exquisite afternoon tea🍵 with your sisters on the top floor of the restaurant, where you can overlook Elephant Trunk Hill⛰️ and the Li River～ In the evening, you can take a walk along the Li River, take a photo with Elephant Trunk Hill📸 then head to East-West Alley🔥 to stroll, eat, and drink. Day2⃣️: Take a bamboo raft on the Li River🚢 rent a small electric scooter🛵 and drive to the Ten-Mile Gallery💐 The scenery along the way is super beautiful and it's crowded, but worth a visit❗ You can go to Xingping Ancient Town to check in at the 20💰 background photo spot, experience the slow life in the ancient town, very comfortable! In the evening, head to West Street in Yangshuo to taste the special beer fish🐟, listen to folk songs🎶 and have a little drink. Day3⃣️: Yulong River is one of the attractions I most wanted to visit! Check in at Fuli Bridge🌈 it's as beautiful as a painting With your sisters👭 take a double bamboo raft and feel the beauty of boating on the green waves🚣, the beautiful scenery of being in a painting🍃 exciting and fun～ Then take a hot air balloon🎈 to overlook the beauty of Yangshuo from the sky, the two of you can feel a different kind of romance among the lush mountains🏞️, and finally end the pleasant journey beautifully✈️ 👍🏻For the first time visiting Guilin, it is recommended to find a local tour group. Apart from the urban area of Guilin, other scenic areas are quite far, and there are many mountain roads, so self-driving is not safe. I also found a local small group this time. Everyone is young people carpooling together to play, with common topics and getting along very well, having a lot of fun, with food, accommodation, and tickets all arranged, no need to worry about anything, the guide is very enthusiastic about taking photos and introducing local culture, and there is no forced hidden consumption! Next time I will still choose their service...

|||. When you come to Yangshuo, you must first visit Xingping Ancient Town, it's really beautiful|||❤️ Before going to Yangshuo, it is recommended to visit Xingping Ancient Town to tour the Li River. Boating on the green waves, as if you are in a painting, this feeling is too wonderful! I have organized some strategies for bamboo rafting on the Li River and in Yangshuo, 🉑 for reference! 📍Tour route: Xingping Ancient Town→Li River Bamboo Raft→Yulong River Bamboo Raft→Ten-Mile Gallery ✅️Attraction Strategies 📍Xingping Ancient Town: After exiting Yangshuo high-speed train station, buy a bus ticket to Xingping Ancient Town on the left-hand side, 5 yuan per person, the journey takes 15 minutes. In Xingping Ancient Town, you can rent an electric scooter to go to the 20 yuan photo spot + the old man's internet-famous photo spot, you can go down to the riverside to take pictures, and pose with the fisherman grandpa, 20r 📍Li River Electric Bamboo Raft: The electric bamboo raft seats 4 people, you can share a raft, and tickets can be bought at any pier ticket office, there are three routes for the electric bamboo raft Route 1⃣: Zhaoqingshan Pier→Mashan Pier Ticket + bamboo raft 120r, round trip about 50min. This route offers the essence of the Li River: the 20 yuan background and Nine Horses Painting Mountain. You can walk or take a 30r sightseeing car to Zhaoqingshan Pier Route 2⃣: Zhaoqingshan Pier→Yangdi Pier There are both one-way and round-trip options, one-way takes about 90min, 225r. It includes the 20 yuan background, Nine Horses Painting Mountain, Shanshui Peak, Carp Hanging on the Wall, Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, etc. This segment is often crowded with tour groups, long in duration, and can lead to aesthetic fatigue, plus the electric noise and smell of oil, making the experience just average Route 3⃣: Mashan Pier→Yangdi Pier One-way takes about 50min, round trip about 80min, 120r. This segment only has the Nine Horses Painting Mountain as a scenic spot 📍Yulong River Bamboo Raft: Manually operated bamboo raft, you can go over dams, comfortable and thrilling, four essence routes: Route 1⃣: Jimamato Pier→Gongnong Bridge Pier (320r) Double raft, one-way takes about 90min, 9 dams, two sections of scenery, mountains + bamboo forest Route 2⃣: Fuli Bridge→Sanchakou (358r) There are double, triple, and quadruple rafts, round trip about 40min. This segment is a bit far from the county town, quite stable, suitable for families with children and elderly Route 3⃣: Jinlong Bridge Pier→Old County Comprehensive Pier (320r) Double raft, one-way takes about 90min, 9 dams, large drop, suitable for friends who like thrills Route 4⃣: Shui'edi Pier→Gongnong Bridge Pier (200r) Double raft, one-way takes about 40min, there are 4 dams, the scenery is good, this route is quite popular, not too long or too short, and the dam crossing is also enough 📍Ten-Mile Gallery: After taking the bamboo raft from the old county, ride an electric scooter along the Ten-Mile Gallery. Follow the route: Old County Pier→Shuangliuyi Pavilion→navigate to Liangsu, there is an internet-famous dam, the scenery is beautiful and photogenic→Haruki Murakami→Yulong River Swing→Yulong Shuiyun→Gongnong Bridge Sunset ❤️This is 🦌 Shang Dou Dou, a person who loves to eat, play, and share! Join me in exploring the fun of food and attractions!