Yangshuo Li River Family Travel Guide! Practical tips for enjoying the landscape painting with kids
by Isabella Cook@32
Oct 22, 2025
Guilin's landscape is the best under heaven, I want to see what it's all about!
Book a photography studio in advance, shoot the final feeling at sunrise gradually brightening
⚠️ Make sure to book the photography studio ahead of time and confirm the makeup, styling, and photo theme
To get great shots, leave the studio at 2:00 AM for makeup and styling, depart at 3:00 AM to the shooting location, and start shooting around 4:00 AM
Go early when there are fewer people, easier to shoot and get great photos
The old grandpa and bamboo rafts are all arranged by the studio; we just focus on taking photos 📷
Absolutely amazing, every shot has a great artistic vibe
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Here is a one-day tour guide for Xingping Ancient Town:
Transportation
Wake up at 3:00 AM, depart from Yangshuo County, drive to Xingping Ancient Town, which takes about 40 minutes. You can park at the official parking lot in Xingping Ancient Town, such as "Xingping Ancient Town Parking Lot," 10 yuan/day. If you are not driving, you can also book a taxi or ride-hailing service in advance to ensure timely arrival.
Itinerary
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM: After shooting at the 20-yuan photo spot, stroll through the old street of Xingping Ancient Town, capturing scenes of the ancient street, old bridge, and historic buildings, experiencing the tranquility and rustic charm of the ancient town.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Take a bamboo raft to tour the essence of the Li River. The photographer can capture shots of cormorants flapping their wings and reflections of the landscape on the water, recording your beautiful moments on the Li River.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Enjoy lunch in Xingping Ancient Town, tasting local specialties such as Yangshuo beer fish and Li River shrimp.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: If you still have energy, you can choose to hike Laozhai Mountain. Start climbing around 5:00 PM; it takes about 40 minutes to reach the top. Take photos of the beautiful scenery at the summit. The rocks to the right of the pavilion at the top are excellent photo spots.
After 5:00 PM: End the day’s itinerary and return to Yangshuo County or head to your next destination. If time permits, you can also experience the immersive night tour "Fishing Lights on the Li River," where the photographer can capture the exciting moments of fishermen performing traditional cormorant fishing.
The landscape here is very relaxing and wonderful, I will definitely come again next time.
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