Sights
Li River:Like a bright pearl in the beautiful land of China. Its a world famous attraction. Li river traverses 83kilometers between Guilin and Yangshuo, like a jade ribbon winding among thousands of kast hills. Along the river, the landscapes are especially spectacular. The rocks and caves are fantastic, the deep pools,springs and waterfalls are wonderful. The reflections of the hills in clear and greenish water are like bright and beautiful pictures. A hundred miles of Lijing river. A hundred miles pictures Gallery.
The most beautiful part of the Li river between Xingping and Yangdi. You will appreciate the landscapes along the both banks, admire this fairyland, taste the joys of touring in the beautiful natural scenery and keep wonderful and unforgettable impression in mind all your life.
Yu Long River:Yulong River is the biggest branch of the Li River in Yangshuo county, The clear water runs smoothly past fields, farmhouses, trees and mountains. Traveling by bamboo raft you will be surrounded by the crystal water and feel relaxed and happy in the arms of the green mountains. Looking from the mountaintops, you can see a vivid panorama of the landscape with the green crystal water flowing through the colorful valley below. Viewers are entranced with the harmonious picture of women washing clothes beside the river, ducks swimming on the river, bamboo rafts ,moving under the old bridge, and farmers working in the fields. Yulong has a different kind of beauty than the Li River.
Yu Long Bridge
Yulong Bridge:
This is the largest stone arch bridge in Yangshuo County being 60 meters long, 9 meters high and 5 meters wide and the span is 18 meters, It was built in the Ming Dynasty A.D1412, You can get here easily on bike taking in villages which are on the banks on the Yulong river. A bike ride along here is one of our favorite days out.
We definitely recommend you come to visit this bridge and incorporate it into a bike ride. There is a very good village road leading from Yangshuo to there. Along the way you will be going through small villages and past rice paddies and then you will be following the banks of the Yu Long River. very special indeed. If you want, you can do a relaxing 4hours bamboo raft trip down the river.
Moon Hill:The Moon Hill,8kilometre from Yangshuo, is also known as the Bright Moon Peak, as there is a 50-metre wide tunnel on the top of the hill which looks like a bright moon when the night falls, Walking on the Admiring the Moon Path, you can see the moonappearing like a crescent moon, or full moon, according to where you stand ,After climbing about 800marble steps, youll arrive at the Moon Cave in which there hang stalactites of various shapes, Some are like Buddhas warrior attendants, some are like jade rabbits; and some are like the goddess of moon, creating the scene of the moon palace in Chinese legends, When you look around , you get the whole view of the surrounding area, the mountains ,rivers ,fields and peasant houses, all of which make it quite a panoramic picture.
Big Banyan Tree:This ancient tree located 7.5km south of Yangshuo, is one of the main scenic attractions of Yangshuo town. It is said that the Banyan was planted in the Jin Dynasty and is now famous for its age and towering beauty.
The banyan tree is now 17 meters high, 7.1 meters around the trunk, and covers an area of 1000 square meters. When we look closely we see that it has beautifully twisted roots and gnarled branches, with a primitive simplicity. Its crown is round with an exuberant growth of branches and leaves. There is a huge branch stretching out straight beginning at 1 meter above the ground. Enduring wind and rain for thousands of years, it is surprising that this branch has not been harmed. The Tall Banyan is on the west bank of the Jinbao River. There is an ancient ferry crossing under the tree, called "Rongyin Gudu". Across the river, there are rocks of varying sizes, fascinating mountains and wonderful caves, setting each other off and forming a pleasing contrast. Surrounded by fascinating peaks, green bamboo, footpaths crisscrossing fabric-like between the fields, along with the local conditions and customs of a mountain village in the South it is a virtual paradise for exploring .
True, the reason why the old Banyan is well-known is that the view nearby is beautiful. But there is one more important reason. It is in this place that part of the movie Liusanjie is filmed. The shot in which Sister Liu threw a ball made of rolled colored silk to Brother Aniu as a sign of love is taken here. That's why lovers and tourists, filled with admiration, will take pictures of each other in front of this old tree.
Butterfly Spring: Butterfly Spring is located on the way to the famous Moon hill and has a unique hanging bridge in Yangshuo. Butterfly Spring area also has natural waterfall, the falling water is echoed among mountains. You can view the beautiful Yulong River and Yang jiao hill here, it has Bee view garden and Chinas biggest Butterfly View garden in the area, You can experience rock-climbing, which is called Ballet on the cliff..It is a place you to feel close to nature.
Shangri-la: Is 16kilometers from Yangshuo .And features a scenic boat tour on a beautiful lake in a rural setting. As your boat passes by dancer from various minorities will greet you with traditional dances of welcome. This is a relaxing introduction to few of the some 56 different minority peoples of China
Silver Cave
Sliver Cave:
The silver Cave is a storied cave penetrating through twelve hills, Nowadays .2km of the cave has been opened to tourists. It consists of three parts. The lower cave, the grand hall and the upper cave, it features stalactites of different geologic ages and many remarkable scenic spots. The Screen of Music, the Keep Moon Palace and waterfalls on Snow Hill are all examples of matchless shots, also the Three Treasures of the Buddha Discussing Buddhist Sutra, the Pearl decorated Umbrella and the Solitay Pillar Propping up the sky,. Experts on karst geology from France praised the cave as The World Limestone Cave Miracle.
Buddha Water Cave: A special cave Buddha Water Cave is not far from Moon Hill. The whole cave is about 3Km long and runs through 3 mountain and comes out on the other side. The water in the cave is 0.5m deep with gentle, flowing mud which is clean and safe.
You will see various stalactites and stalagmites. There are some fossils. Fish and bats can bee seen. You can boat or swim and enjoy a shower under the waterfall. Its also an excellent place for river wading. Be prepared for a wet and muddy experience. A great experience for the more adventurous traveler.
Dont forget to slide down the muddy clay and take a mud bath. A natural mud bath is great fun and also good for your skin. More less known inner caves await the bolder visitors.
View Points
Moon Hill: Moon Hill,8kilometre from Yangshuo, is also known as the Bright Moon Peak, as there is a 50-metre wide opening on the top of the hill which looks like a bright moon when the night falls, Walking on the Admiring the Moon Path, you can see the moonappearing like a crescent moon, or full moon, according to where you stand ,After climbing about 800marble steps, you will arrive at the Moon Cave in which there hang stalactites of various shapes, Some look like Buddhas warriors, some like jade rabbits; and some like the Goddess of Moon, creating the scene of the Moon Palace in Chinese legends, From the top of Moon Hill you get the whole view of the surrounding area, the mountains ,rivers ,fields and peasant villages, This is China atilt best
Green Lotus Peak:This peak on the west bank of the Li river is like a green lotus rising from the water. This peak is the symbol of Yangshuo. From near Zhu Yang hotel There is a small path. 25minutes of climbing will reward you with an amazing view excellent for photos of sunrise on the Li River.
Tv Tower:Is the highest peak in the town, takes 45minutes walking to the top on stone steps. From the top you will enjoy a great view of Yangshuo and surrounding mountains the Li River best for sunset photos.
Xingping (Lao Zhai Shan):On the Li river in Xingping town. There is a pavilion on the top. Climbing half an hour to the top, Gives you a beautiful view of the rural landscape of a karst peak.
Xing ping is a great place for sunset photos. As the sun goes down behind the graceful mountains, Xingping is relatively undeveloped and has a charming street of wooden shops and houses.
Old Villages
Liu Gong village: The village is built among the beautiful karst hills, with many footpaths between farmers fields The typical ancient buildings are preserved in village. Main attractions are Water-flowing Cave, Liugong Three-Pond, Beauty and Peach River, Gold Lion Drinking Water, Eight-immortal Dragging a Horse and the Pavilion on Riverside. The water level of the ponds is equal all year. It is very supernatural.
Jiuxian Village:
BaGua village: Near to the Snow-Lion Hill in Fuli town, the Chinese name is Mushan Village, Bagua in the local language. Fuli Town, with a history of over 1000 years, has become a popular place to have a look at its spectacular karst hills and crystal clear water of the Li river. The Fuli area has a unique culture. |
