2-Day Trip in Yangshuo, China

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Dreaming of exploring Yangshuo—a place where limestone karst mountains meet the Li River? 🏞️🚣♂️ Here’s a relaxing 2-day itinerary to help you enjoy this beautiful Guangxi gem, all from Beijing! ✈️

🌟 Day 1: Beijing → Guilin → Yangshuo ✈️

🌅 Morning: Fly to Guilin

🔹 7:00 AM – Start your day with a quick breakfast (baozi 🥟 or congee 🍚).
🔹 8:00 AM – Head to Beijing Capital Airport ✈️.
🔹 9:30 AM – Flight to Guilin (~3 hrs).
🔹 12:00 PM – Arrive at Guilin Liangjiang Airport! Take a private car or shuttle bus to Yangshuo (~1.5 hrs drive).

🏞️ Afternoon: Explore West Street & the Li River

🔹 2:00 PM – Check into your hotel in Yangshuo 🏨.
🔹 3:00 PM – Stroll around West Street (西街) in Yangshuo—quaint streets full of local shops, cafes, and souvenir stalls! 🛍️ Grab a refreshing iced tea or a local snack! 🍵🥠
🔹 4:30 PM – Head to the Li River for a leisurely river cruise 🚣♂️. Enjoy the stunning karst mountain views, where misty peaks rise above the water—it’s breathtaking! 🌿

🌙 Evening: Enjoy a Local Performance & Dinner

🔹 6:30 PM – Dinner time! Try Yangshuo’s famous beer fish (啤酒鱼) 🐟🍺—a must-try local dish!
🔹 8:00 PM – Watch the famous Impression Liu Sanjie Show (印象刘三姐) 🎤, a stunning outdoor performance set against the Li River backdrop. It’s one of the most famous cultural shows in China, and the lights and scenery are unforgettable! 🌟

🌟 Day 2: Biking through Countryside & Return to Beijing 🚴♂️

🌅 Morning: Countryside Biking Tour 🚴♀️

🔹 7:30 AM – Grab breakfast at your hotel (try egg pancakes or dumplings 🥚🥟).
🔹 8:30 AM – Rent a bike 🚲 and take a countryside cycling tour! Ride through lush green fields, past rivers, and see the karst mountains up close. Stop at traditional villages and take photos of the beautiful scenery! 🌳📸
🔹 10:30 AM – Stop for a break at a local tea house 🍃 and enjoy a cup of Chinese tea.

🍽️ Lunch: Relax & Local Eats

🔹 12:00 PM – Lunch time! Try Yangshuo rice noodles (阳朔米粉) 🍜—a local specialty. You’ll love the mix of spicy, sour, and savory flavors!

🌄 Afternoon: Visit Moon Hill & Depart for Guilin

🔹 1:30 PM – Head to Moon Hill (月亮山), a famous mountain with a moon-shaped arch—you can climb to the top for even better views! 🌕🌄
🔹 3:00 PM – Drive back to Guilin (~1.5 hrs).
🔹 5:30 PM – Explore Guilin’s Two Rivers and Four Lakes area if you have time! 🛶
🔹 7:00 PM – Quick dinner in Guilin—maybe Guilin rice noodles 🍜 before your flight!

✈️ Evening: Flight Back to Beijing

🔹 8:30 PM – Head to Guilin Liangjiang Airport ✈️ for your return flight to Beijing (~3 hrs).
🔹 11:30 PM – Arrive back in Beijing feeling refreshed and amazed by the beauty of Yangshuo! 🌟🌿

✨ Final Tips!

✅ Bring sunscreen and comfortable shoes 👟—you’ll be cycling and walking a lot!
✅ Don’t forget your camera 📸—the views in Yangshuo are picture-perfect!
✅ Try the local snacks—Yangshuo has some of the best street food! 🍢🍡
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