Taking the kids to Mao'er Mountain during summer vacation? This guide is your homework shortcut!
by JANE NEWTON
Sep 2, 2025
💡Why you must go?
The "Best under Heaven" in textbooks is no lie! The Li River is a flowing emerald, Yangshuo is God's spilled palette, and every corner feels like stepping into an ink animation~
🚌 Transportation hacks
✔️ Direct flights to Liangjiang Airport, starting taxi fare to city attractions
✔️ Must rent an electric scooter in Yangshuo! Ride freely through the Ten-Mile Gallery (remember to bargain)
📸 Photo spots that will blow up your social feed
1️⃣ Li River bamboo raft (Yangdi to Xingping section)
20 RMB for the same scenery! Recommended to choose early morning/dusk rafts, when the mist lingers, it looks like a fairy tale drama
2️⃣ Xianggong Mountain sunrise
20-minute climb to conquer the summit, sea of clouds + Li River big bend in one frame, every phone shot is wallpaper-worthy
3️⃣ Yulong River trail
Rainbow road among rice fields! Navigate to "Shuangliu Yidu Pavilion," wearing light-colored dresses matches perfectly with the rapeseed flower fields
🍜 Guilin on the tip of your tongue
✔️ Must-eat: Guilin rice noodles (dry mix plus pot-cooked!), beer fish, Lipu taro with braised pork
✔️ Hidden menu: oil tea with rice crackers in alleys, a local breakfast staple
🏡 Accommodation tips
▪️ Next to West Street in Yangshuo: super convenient for bar hopping at night, but avoid street-facing rooms
▪️ Boutique homestays by the Li River: open your eyes to fishing lights, some have sky mirror photo spots
💡 High-energy activities
▫️ Wear Hanfu and ride a black-awning boat to shoot "Misty Rain on the Li River"
▫️ Explore the undeveloped Damei Mountain (guide required)
▫️ Watch the live show "Impression Liu Sanjie" at night
⚠️ Hard-earned advice
▪️ Don’t trust roadside "guides," official ticketing is more reliable
▪️ Best bamboo raft experience during high water season in May-June
▪️ Bring cash! Some bamboo rafts only accept cash
✨ The ultimate experience of "Boating on emerald waves, traveling inside a painting"
The guide is ready, just waiting for you to say let's go!
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