Introducing Yángshuò
Pedalling across the rice fields through Yángshuò’s soaring limestone peaks is often the top experience of travellers in China. If you’re like most, you’ll come to Yángshuò for a couple of days after the Li River cruise but end up staying far longer.
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Yángshuò is more of an international backpacking colony than a Chinese village but it’s an ideal base from which to explore the countryside. It certainly beats Guìlín for the unrivalled opportunity to soak up local flavours on the cheap. The activities and day trips from here could easily fill up a week or more.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Study Chinese in China, personal experience?
by AnaPiranha 31 May 2012
Thank you for the tips! I decided to go with Omeida. It seems like they have a good reputation and I'm excited to hang out in Yangshuo…
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RE: 4 days in Lijiang or Guilin? or maybe another city? what to see? help!
by WingKeung 30 May 2012
I agree Lijiang is over ridden with tourist, but it still worth a visit, four day will be too much if you can’t stand flocking of tourist,…
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RE: 4 days in Lijiang or Guilin? or maybe another city? what to see? help!
by AnaPiranha 28 May 2012
For just a few days, Yangshuo is a good choice. You can fly into Guilin and get a cab into Yangshuo for around 300 RMB (about an hour).…
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