Bamboo rafts on the Li River, the Ten-Mile Gallery, and Yangshuo's West Street. A laid-back route built around the most beautiful karst landscapes in China — pure postcard material at every turn.
Itinerary
Li River cruise
- Li River bamboo raftingActivity
Drift past the karst peaks; the stretch near Xingping is the famous 20-yuan-note backdrop.
- Xingping Ancient TownSight
A sleepy riverside town — great for a slow afternoon and golden-hour photos.
Yangshuo countryside
- Ten-Mile GallerySight
Cycle this scenic corridor of peaks, farms and rivers just outside Yangshuo.
- West StreetFood
Yangshuo's lively pedestrian street for dinner, beer fish and people-watching.
Tips
1) The classic 20-yuan-note view is on the Li River near Xingping — take the bamboo raft from there. 2) Rent a bike or e-bike in Yangshuo to explore the countryside and rice fields at your own pace. 3) The 'Impression Liu Sanjie' light show on the water is touristy but genuinely spectacular.