Yangshuo Fuli Bridge

Fuli Bridge is an ancient bridge built in the Ming Dynasty, nearly 2 kilometers away from Jinlong Bridge. It is the roundest single-hole stone bridge in Yangshuo, and together with Yulong Bridge and Xiangui Bridge, it is known as the "Three Ancient Stone Bridges in Yangshuo". The gaps between the stone slabs and stone steps on the bridge are full of green vines. It is an ancient stone bridge that has not been fully developed. Even if you can't go upstream on a bamboo raft, it is worth visiting this secret place.

The official starting point of Yulong River bamboo rafting is Jinlong Bridge, the end point is Gongnong Bridge, and there are several sections in between. Fuli Bridge rafting is illegal for private use, with high fees and short distance. You can read my travel notes, which have detailed introductions to the pitfalls of Fuli Bridge to prevent being deceived!

There is an old tree at each end of the Fuli Bridge, and with the reflection in the water, the bridge looks like a full moon, which is also the most classic angle of the Fuli Bridge. In addition to relying on the boatman to face the bridge hole to take this angle of reflection, I also found a camera position on the shore with the guidance of a local photographer who came to take couple photos to take beautiful photos of the round hole of Fuli Bridge. Of course, my favorite is the bamboo raft camera position, which depends on the stability of the Chengchuang guy.

Fuli Bridge is a very quiet place, suitable for driving here and then strolling around. When I came here before, there was only a bridge, and then there was a sea of flowers. I don’t know what it is like now. Compared with the prosperity, bustle and business of Yangshuo Street, there is more quietness, peace and leisure here. The road to get there is more complicated and difficult to walk. Be careful to drive slowly and not too fast. If you have the conditions, you can feel the nature here. It’s great!

A must-visit place for young artists, very pristine, great for taking photos, both the people and the scenery are very beautiful. When we went there, the government had strict control over bamboo rafts, and the private bamboo rafts at Fuli Bridge were not allowed to operate, so it was very quiet, with only a few tourists, and we enjoyed the rare slow time.

You can go rafting here, four people share a raft, and the ticket price is a little cheaper than other areas, but because this is a private rafting for local residents, sometimes you will encounter water police, which is very troublesome, and you may be driven ashore before you finish the rafting. We took a few photos at Fuli Bridge and left, leaving ourselves in the landscape painting.

The river water is crystal clear and really beautiful, and it also attracts a large number of photography enthusiasts.

A very beautiful and artistic scenic spot.

I think I took the bus first, got off at a place, and then took a taxi.

The ancient bridge of the Ming Dynasty, which was built hundreds of years ago, has a nice view, but one side of the bridge was occupied by a group of village bandits. They laid a few bricks and said they had contracted it, and charged 10 yuan per person. It was really shameless and ruined the view! !

We had a quick meeting and took a few photos in the twilight. The bridge is very beautiful and picturesque, but it is a scenic spot that is more suitable for taking photos than for sightseeing.

The scenery of the return section of the Yulong River rafting is very beautiful.

The best places to take photos are on the dam, under the bridge arch, and on the stone steps. It is best to sit for a while and enjoy the scenery slowly.

The upper part of the Jinlong Bridge Wharf of Yulong River Rafting has not been seriously commercialized yet, and there are relatively few boatmen who paddle bamboo rafts, but the price is not very cheap. Now some travel agencies and hotels highly recommend this place. If you don't like noise, you can choose this place. If you want to experience a mature travel route, then the section from Jinlong Bridge to Jiuxian is recommended

為單拱石橋，橋頭各有古樹一株，兩側藤蔓累垂，古色古香，橋體巍峨壯麗，

高高弓起的橋身倒映在水中，恰似一輪滿月，分外動人！

Fuli Bridge is the source of the Yulong River in Yangshuo. It is currently one of the only free attractions in Yangshuo that has not been fully developed. Because it is far away from Yangshuo, few people know about it. The surrounding scenery remains natural and has not been destroyed by human development. The locals are simple and friendly, and the scenery is beautiful. I personally think this is one of the most beautiful places in Yangshuo, even more beautiful than the Ten-mile Gallery. Fuli Bridge is located 500 meters upstream of the Yulong River. It has a single arch of stone structure, about 30 meters long, 5 meters wide and 10 meters high. It was built in the Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 500 years. The shape is simple and round. If no one disturbs you when you go, the reflection in the water is like a full moon, and the scenery is as beautiful as a Chinese painting.

When I went there, I could also go up the bridge. The water of the Yulong River under the bridge was crystal clear and the bridge was the best spot to enjoy the pastoral scenery on all sides. It was surrounded by green mountains and fragrant orchards, like a paradise.

I was attracted by the view of Fuli Bridge online a long time ago. When I went there during the National Day holiday, I realized that it was the difference between the buyer's show and the seller's show! 😂

The wild drift Fuli Bridge is simply amazing, fully showing the clear water under the small bridge

Fuli Bridge is about 14 kilometers away from Yangshuo County. It takes about half an hour to get there along National Highway 312, through Baisha Town. We went rafting here. This section of rafting was privately contracted. The bamboo raft workers were very simple. We stopped to swim, play in the water, take pictures, and even paddle the bamboo raft ourselves. It was really fun.

Although the Fuli Bridge attraction is small, we had a lot of fun there. I heard from the locals that the government is going to take it back for development, and I wonder if the rafting in this section will still be available by then.

The scenery is really beautiful, it would be even more beautiful if the sky could be a little bluer.

TIP: Fuli Bridge also has bamboo rafting for private use. We didn’t take it for the specific price. If you are interested, you can try it. However, it seems that the route is not very long, but the scenery is really beautiful.

On the Yulong River guide map, you can see that the end point is a place called "Fuli Bridge", but it actually takes half an hour to drive from outside the scenic area. Fuli Bridge is located in a small village and you have to drive around on a country road for a while to reach it.

In fact, it is just a small stone arch bridge, surrounded by green trees and the scenery is relatively pristine. After being discovered by some tourists and photographers, local villagers began to work hard to develop the tourism industry, including bamboo rafts, catering, parking, and small souvenirs. So before getting off the car, middle-aged ladies came up to me and asked if I wanted to take a boat.

I have been obsessed with this place because I saw a photo taken by a young lady here on the Internet. To be honest, when the sky is clear and the sun is shining, the reflection of the small bridge in the water is still very beautiful. Many people come here to take wedding photos. Compared with other popular attractions in Yangshuo, this place is small and quiet. Even if you just sit on the rocks by the river and enjoy the breeze, it is very comfortable.

The moment I arrived at Fuli Bridge, I really wanted to live in seclusion in the countryside, till the fields, and lead a peaceful, leisurely and comfortable pastoral life. I think the enchanting pastoral scenery described by Tao Yuanming is probably just like this.

This is the source of the Yulong River and the only free attraction in Yangshuo that has not been fully developed. However, with the increasing number of tourists, the local food and accommodation costs have obviously begun to rise. Putting aside the slightly rising prices, I still like this place very much. You can also take a bamboo raft here, which is a private raft owned by locals and the price is about the same as that of the Yulong River.

There are bamboo rafts here. The master asked us to take the bamboo raft from Jinlong Bridge to Jiuxian. In fact, the scenery here is also good.

There is no noise from the Yulong Bridge Wharf, but a sense of tranquility with small bridges and flowing water.

A century-old tree at the bridge head guards the ancient bridge. The vines have been clinging to the bridge deck for many years, forming a seamless whole.

Fuli Bridge is one of the few old bridges in Yangshuo with a history of a hundred years. The stone steps on the bridge have been worn out by time and are uneven, revealing the mottled traces of time. There are two big trees at the bridge head. I don’t know how many years they have depended on the stone bridge. In this cool early autumn, the still brilliant branches and leaves form a gorgeous umbrella cover, protecting the bridge and the people passing by from wind and rain.

The past and the people who built this bridge are no longer found, as they have long gone with the passage of time. However, over the past 500 years, the ancient bridge has changed from a new bridge to an old bridge, and people have left footprints on it, which have been wiped away by wind and frost. How many people, how many pairs of feet, have crossed from one shore to the other, the old bridge has witnessed it, and the big trees at the bridgehead have witnessed it, but they can only remain silent, just like the clear blue water under the bridge, flowing without sleep for who knows how many years.

In addition to the two old trees, some tender green vines have grown on the bridge. They absorb the light of the sun and the moon and the protection of the old bridge from the cracks in the bridge, and cling to and hang down, making the bridge look somewhat elegant.

The bridge is a round arch bridge, shaped like a semicircle. Although it has been soaked by the years, it is still as solid as ever. Looking at the bridge from below, the reflection of the bridge in the clear water forms a full moon-like landscape. No matter which angle you look at it, it can beautify life and amaze the world.

Standing on the bridge and looking at it, the bridge is under your feet, steady and silent. The gurgling clear water under the bridge carries the story of the bridge and flows to a distant place with an unknown end. The people in the village cannot tell the exact age of the bridge, but they only know that the bridge was there when they moved here. Generation after generation of people have left, but the bridge is still there. I don’t know if the clear water under the bridge has brought the story of the bridge to a faraway place, and more people have learned about the existence of the bridge and come from thousands of miles away to meet it and express their feelings. The bridge is immortal and calm, and remains silent.

But the bridge is no longer just a bridge for crossing the river. People built a more convenient road upstream of the bridge. The bridge is no longer just for crossing the river, but only as a witness, a landscape, placed on the green fields. People watch the bridge from different angles. People paddle bamboo rafts through the bridge hole. People sit on the bridge, swinging their legs and showing their sweet smiles. People touch the bridge and guess its age. People come and go, go and come again, always with a different face, making it difficult for the old bridge to tell who is who.

The bridge is always there, whether winter turns to spring or you come and I live...

I think it is the most beautiful bridge I have ever seen on the Yulong River, with a sense of age. Moreover, it is located in the upper reaches of the Yulong River. The water under the bridge is very clear, and you can see the stones on the riverbed. Personally, I think it is worth visiting here if time permits.

Fuli Bridge is 30 meters long, 5 meters wide and 10 meters high. The date of its construction is unknown. If you stand on Yulong Bridge and look far away, you can see Jinlong Bridge and Fuli Bridge in the upper reaches, which span the two banks of Yulong River in sequence; and the mountains in the area of Jiuxian Village in the lower reaches are majestic and magnificent, like thousands of horses galloping.

Fuli Bridge was crowded with people at dusk. The stream was shallow, and many people were playing in the water and swimming. The bamboo rafting was still going on, and it was a lively scene.

We were brought here by the driver after visiting Xianggong Mountain because we wanted our son to play in the water. The water is indeed very clear and cool, suitable for children to play in the water. There are private rafts for the elderly and children, but we thought it was dangerous so we didn't take it. It would be a bit boring if we came here just to see the bridge.

My travel notes on Guilin/Yangshuo/Longji Terraces: http://www.mafengwo.cn/i/10065982.html

Fuli Bridge is a relatively remote scenic spot on the Yulong River. It is farther away than the starting point of our rafting, Jinlong Bridge. But when I was making a travel guide, I saw that tourists had good comments about Fuli Bridge, so I decided to go and see it.

It takes about 20 minutes to drive from Shilihualang to Fuli Bridge.

Fuli Bridge is a small arch bridge with vines wrapped around it. The surrounding area is relatively quiet and there are very few tourists riding bamboo rafts on its pier.

There is a small path not far from Fuli Bridge, where you can take photos facing the Fuli Bridge while standing on the path.

There is a very shallow stream near Fuli Bridge where local children are playing in the water. The water is so clear that you can clearly see the pebbles below.

Walking to the Fuli Bridge and looking at the scenery on both sides, it seems quiet and leisurely. I think this is what Yangshuo should be like in my mind.

Fuli Bridge is a single arch with a stone structure. It is 30 meters long, 5 meters wide and 10 meters high. It was built in the Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 500 years. It has a beautiful shape and its reflection in the water looks like a full moon.

Standing on the bridge is a great place to enjoy the rural scenery. Standing on the bridge head, you can see the fields, surrounded by green mountains, green water around the village, and river dam landscape. The waves are rolling, the streams are gurgling, the fields are neatly arranged, and the paths are woven.

Fuli Bridge is about 14 kilometers away from Yangshuo County. Fuli Bridge is located in the upper reaches of Yulong River. It is currently one of the free attractions in Yangshuo that has not been fully developed. The residents here are quite simple and friendly.

Very beautiful! Whether it is the bridge or standing on the bridge, it is very beautiful to look at both sides. There are many children playing in the water on one side🌚

Unfortunately, I didn't see any reflections even after going there twice. It's probably because the water is a bit fast and you can't see them in the summer.

It is worth seeing the ancient bridge. According to local people, this ancient bridge was built in the Tang Dynasty and has never been renovated. It is indeed simple and vicissitudes. The big tree at the bridge head is also old. The bridge hole is very round. The river water under the bridge is clear. It is said to be the source of Yulong River.

The water is crystal clear and you can see the bottom. It is not as popular as Yulong Bridge, so it has just the right number of people.

Located 500 meters upstream of the Yulong River, it has a single-arch stone structure and was built in the Ming Dynasty, with a history of more than 500 years. It has a beautiful shape and its reflection in the water looks like a full moon.

Fuli Bridge, an ancient bridge from the Ming Dynasty on the upper reaches of the Yulong River. The stone arch bridge is in perfect harmony with the landscape, as if a scholar in white is about to pass by the bridge with a folding fan in hand. At the bridge head, two old men are sitting in the shade of a tree, talking, while their fat granddaughters are sleeping soundly in their arms, blowing bubbles from their slightly open mouths. Under the bridge, a little girl is looking at the small fish swaying in the clear river water, but she doesn't know where to catch them, and she keeps calling for her dad in a hurry. Fortunately, it's not a complete failure. The clever little fish can't be caught, but the stupid big snails are always caught accurately.

Fuli Bridge is the source of the Yulong River. It is currently one of the only free attractions in Yangshuo that has not been fully developed. It is a single arch stone structure, 30 meters long, 5 meters wide and 10 meters high. It was built in the Ming Dynasty and has a history of about 500 years. It has a beautiful shape and its reflection in the water looks like a full moon.

I remember that I was cheated when I went there. When I was watching the performances on Taohua Island, a local took me there and said it was the Little Li River. He charged me 150 yuan. When I asked the rowing master on the boat, I found out that it only cost the rowing fee, which was not 150 yuan. But the scenery was beautiful and the water was clear, so I was still very happy.

Here are some pictures from my visit last spring. It was better because there were fewer people.

Fuli Bridge is about 14 kilometers away from Yangshuo County. It is the source of Yulong River and is located 500 meters upstream of Yulong River. It is a single arch with stone structure, 30 meters long, 5 meters wide and 10 meters high. It was built in the Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 500 years. It has a beautiful shape and its reflection in the water is like a full moon. It is currently one of the only free attractions in Yangshuo that has not been fully developed. The people here are quite simple and friendly, and the scenery here is quite beautiful. You can charter a car to go there. We chartered an eight-seat official car for 10 yuan per person for a round trip. Here, you can take an artificial bamboo raft to drift on the Yulong River, with two to six people per raft.

There are fewer people playing here, the water is clearer, the trees are greener, and the mountains are greener.

A bridge and a river make this scenic spot look like a painting~~

2. On February 18, 2017, I rode from Yangshuo to Fuli Bridge, then walked along Yulong Bridge, Xinzhai, Jiuxian, Gongnong Bridge, and returned to Yangshuo.

The scenery is beautiful but there are few people. We paddled downstream on a bamboo raft and rented a tandem bicycle to ride back to Yangshuo. It was very pleasant.

The rafting from Jiuxian to Fuli Bridge is probably the symbol of Yangshuo. It is so beautiful. The boatman uses a long pole to prop up the bamboo raft. It is very comfortable. He also tells us about the local customs. I especially remember the grilled fish by the river... It is still fresh in my memory. It is delicious!

If you want to go rafting, you must come here. The scenery on the bridge is very beautiful!

An antique stone bridge with picturesque scenery.

Fuli Bridge is one of the most beautiful sections of the Yulong River for rafting. Fuli Bridge is also a stone arch bridge with a long history and a long-standing reputation. It is one of the cultural relics and historical sites.

The transportation is not very convenient. You need to go through Yantang Village. The entrance is actually very close to Jinlong Bridge. There is an intersection about 300 meters from Jinlong Bridge to Yangshuo direction. Turn in and walk to the end. It is a little far to walk. It is recommended to drive, or battery car, bicycle. But the scenery there is very beautiful. I think it is much better than Yulong River rafting, because there are too many people in Yulong River now.

You must come here for Yangshuo rafting, that is the upstream section! ! ! The quiet scenery is great, but the rest is not so good... There are people everywhere

A small bridge that you will pass when rafting on the Yulong River. It has a sense of age.

When passing under the bridge, the boatman will talk to the people on the bridge. It feels great to sit on a bamboo raft.

The 500-year-old Fuli Bridge is made entirely of stones without any cement or adhesive, but it can still be used as a passage to cross the river.

Before, when we went to Fuli Bridge, we would add the reverse drifting on top of the first half of the drifting trip. No one mentioned any strategies for going there by land. But starting from the second half of 2015, the reverse drifting was cancelled by the government, so we had to drive to see it.

I drove there and used the navigation system to find Fuli Bridge. I couldn't find it after I arrived. After driving around on the dusty dirt road, I asked a woman who was plucking duck feathers on the side of the road. She told me the route in detail and I finally found it. After I found it, I found that the destination on the navigation system was not right at all! So everyone should be careful.

The specific way to get there is: walk upstream from Jinlong Bridge, and when you see "Yantang Village" (there are three big characters "Yantang Village" written on a stone, and Fuli Bridge written in very small characters below), turn into the small road, and keep driving until you arrive.

If you don't drive yourself, you can ride a bike to get there, or take a bus to Jinlong Bridge first, and then hire a motorcycle to take you there.

Fuli Bridge is in Yangshuo. Now you can't go to Fuli Bridge for Yulong River rafting, so you have to go there by yourself. It takes about 40 minutes to rent a motorcycle and ride it, but you can't go directly to the bridge, but to the village. We stored the bike at a local farmer's house and walked through the fields. It took about 15 minutes to finally reach the bridge. The scenery is very beautiful, highly recommended.

I really like the rafting on the Yulong River. Sitting on the bamboo raft, I really want to sing loudly.

When rafting on the Yulong River, you will pass by this bridge, a delicate little bridge full of historical vicissitudes.

A very quiet little place, suitable for a leisurely walk, the river water is very clear.

When we were rafting on the Yulong River and passing by Jiuxian County, the young people paddling bamboo rafts said that they often played diving here when they were young. It seems that this place was once a place full of youth and vitality.

Fuli Bridge is a single-arch stone structure, 30 meters long, 5 meters wide and 10 meters high. It was built in the Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 500 years. It has a beautiful shape and its reflection in the water looks like a full moon.

The Yulong River was flooded, so we stopped rafting and changed to cycling. Bicycles are convenient. You can go to Jinlong Bridge along the road. When you are almost there, you will see an obvious sign on the right. It is a village road. After passing through a small village, you will reach Fuli Bridge. You will not go wrong. There is no need to tip the raftsmen for drifting against the current. You can stay as long as you want. The ancient stone bridge has a perfect arch shape and no entrance fee is charged.

It is said to be the best place to see the Yulong River, but it is flooded!!! It is raining!!! The water is yellow!!!

A very round bridge. Standing on it to look at the Yulong River, the scenery is really beautiful.

We went there after the summer vacation, which was not the peak season so it was particularly relaxing!

Few people come here, and it is not as lively as Yulong Bridge and Jinlong Bridge, but the mountains here are indeed the best of the three. The sky is so blue, the water is so clear, and the surroundings are so quiet. You can sit on the bridge and quietly appreciate the beauty of it all.

We rode towards Guilin, and then turned to Jinbao Route at Baisha Town. It took us about an hour and a half to reach Fuli Bridge, which also belongs to Yulong River. Once we arrived at Fuli Bridge, it was really beautiful. Ah! Ah. Ah. Ah. Ah. Ah. Ah. Ah. I screamed~~ I really don’t know how to describe and express the scenery here. It can’t be expressed in just one or two sentences. The beautiful scenery taken while standing on Fuli Bridge.

The combination of mountains and water plus the rural scenery is really beautiful. The mountains are so beautiful, and the water is so beautiful. We stayed here for a long time before we were willing to leave! !

When rafting on the Yulong River, you will pass under the Fuli Bridge. Some people choose to ride here to play. The water here is very clear, and some people choose to start rafting here.

There is a quiet little bridge on the Yulong River. It is very beautiful to sit on the bridge and enjoy the breeze without doing anything.

This place is obviously old and a bit disorderly, but Qian's father and I both think it is beautiful, as beautiful as if it were fake, and call it a small fairyland. Or maybe we are in a too good mood.

From the Golden Gate Bridge Pier, it is upstream to the Fuli Bridge, but in fact, there are only one or two sections with fast currents, and the boatman will have to work a little harder. I think the Fuli Bridge is the most beautiful bridge in this bamboo rafting trip. The boatman said that if you wait until the tree is ripe and full of leaves, the bridge will look like a thousand-year-old turtle from a distance. When you arrive at the Fuli Bridge, the boatman will let tourists get off the boat to take pictures. We also bought seasonal kumquats on the shore, which have the effect of relieving cough and reducing phlegm.

Before traveling to Guangxi, I saw many people recommending reverse rafting on the Yulong River online. At that time, I also looked at pictures of the Fuli Bridge online. After seeing the pictures and the fact that the bridge has a history of more than 500 years, I immediately decided to go reverse rafting. Besides, it only costs 20 yuan more. After rafting, I really felt it was worth it! It was a bit cold when we arrived at the Yulong River, and we felt cold when we sat on the bamboo raft, but listening to the stories, history and humanities told by the master, I felt that the cold was worth it. During the conversation, I could already see the Fuli Bridge. At that time, I really felt it was super beautiful, with a quiet river surface and beautiful reflections. The master stabilized the bamboo raft, and I kept taking pictures with my mobile phone. Now I can still remember my mood when I see the pictures! This place is really worth a visit!

The source of the upper reaches of the Yulong River, it is said that this bridge has a history of 1,300 years. Standing on the bridge, you can watch the children playing under the bridge.

Fuli Bridge is beautiful

Old A cooperated very well and helped splash the water, great white legs~~~

Looking at the Yulong River from the Fuli Bridge, it is as beautiful as a painting, or to be more precise, it is like a dream!

Fuli Bridge is a landmark point for rafting on the Yulong River. If you don’t raft on Fuli Bridge, you can’t say you have really been to the Yulong River. However, Fuli Bridge is also telling tourists with its beauty.

The oldest existing stone arch bridge in Yangshuo, Fuli Bridge, was built during the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 500 years. The arch of the bridge is so high that its reflection in the river looks like a full moon, which is magnificent.

This is the end of the reverse drift - Fuli Bridge. There is nothing special about the bridge. The bridges here are probably the same, but the word "ancient" in front of the bridge makes it look particularly interesting. There are small specialty stores on the shore and on the bridge. There are not many things and few people, but it still reminds me of the scene of small vendors carrying goods on their shoulders in ancient times. Somehow, I always fantasize about inserting myself into the scenes of the past. Even if I am a passerby, I can make myself a part of the story.

Fuli Bridge is a stone arch bridge on the Yulong River, 500 meters upstream from the Yulong Bridge. Built during the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty, the bluestone bridge arches into a large semicircle, which is reflected in the water in an egg-shaped shape, just like the bright face of a young girl, very unique.

The Yulong River is really beautiful, and it is cheaper to book boat tickets on Taobao.

When you go rafting on the Yulong River, you must add this section upstream to Fuli Bridge. It is worth it. It is really beautiful. The photos taken are also very beautiful.