Guilin boasts picturesque mountains and waters, making it the best destination for hiking and sightseeing in China. It's perfect for leisurely strolling and enjoying the scenery. Below, the editor also recommends three hiking trails in Yangshuo County, Guilin City. Interested friends, come and play together
Hiking route A
Hiking downstream of the Li River
Hiking route: Yangshuo Bridge - Shutongshan - Mushan - Linjia - Dutou - Fuli - Xinzhai - Lijia - Liugong
Hiking distance: more than 20 kilometers, about 1 day of hiking
Route characteristics: Although the downstream mountains and waters may not have as many famous scenic spots as the upstream, they can still be called beautiful and spiritual. In short, the upper reaches of the Li River in Yangshuo are the Golden Waterway, while the lower reaches are the Diamond Waterway
Physical requirements: Not difficult, anyone with sufficient physical strength is welcome
Hiking route B
Hiking along the Yulong River
You can first take the Yangshuo to Jinbao bus and get off at the entrance of Yulong Village. Enter the village to Yulong Bridge, go down the Yulong River, enjoy the scenery of Jiuxian and Xiangui Bridge, then pass through Xiatang and Chaoyang Village, turn left from Jima and return to the city. Alternatively, turn right from Jima and proceed downstream along the Yulong River via Chaoyang Pier until reaching Gongnong Bridge, where you can have a panoramic view of the Yulong River. If you're tired, it's not bad to find a dock along the way and take a bamboo raft to drift off the Workers' and Peasants' Bridge
Hiking Route C
Hiking Ancient Stone City
Hiking Route: Xingping Dahebei Screw Mountain Sickle Bay Huangnitian Dalingtou Hebao Mountain Daping Ancient Stone City Grape
Hiking Distance: Nearly 30 kilometers, it takes a day to complete the entire journey
Route features: You can feel the leisure and tranquility of walking through the mountains behind the Li River
Physical requirements: The difficulty is relatively high, and there are certain physical requirements for hikers. It is recommended to have experienced hikers and preferably locals lead the way, especially in Gushi City. Special emphasis should be placed on not entering the ancient stone city recklessly after four or five o'clock in the afternoon