"Explore the best of Yangshuo's jaw-dropping karst mountain landscapes and fascinating local culture on a laid back bike tour that hits all the must-see places and things to do. Soak up traditional rural village in a renovated Qing dynasty courtyard hotel, try your hand at Chinese cooking, see the Li River lightshow extravaganza, take a bamboo boat ride on the Yulong River and discover local life on quiet countryside roads and paths by bike." 

Yangshuo is one of China’s most tourist friendly destinations with arguably it’s most amazing landscapes and rural scenery. Any trip to China should ideally include a visit to Yangshuo where you will experience classic Chinese scenery, village culture and local life far from the big cities. This tour takes you right into village life - you'll stay in a beautifully restored Qing Dynasty hotel in the heart of Jiuxian village which is situated in the idylic Yulong River valley.  From here there are plentiful opportunities to explore by foot the surrounding farmland and tiny villages as the locals go about their daily life and we'll guide you throughout the area by bike.  We explore further along the Li River to the small villages of Liugong and and Fuli by bicycle and mix it up with a bamboo boat ride along the Yulong River.  Moon Hill is a favourite mountain to climb and we'll stop to take in the sublime karst mountain views.  The cycling is easy and relaxed and an unforgettable way to experience local life and rural China. We also throw in a cooking class where you will prepare your own local style lunch and, for one of the evenings, we include a visit to the Liu San Jie Light and Sound show that lights up the Li River featuring a cast of hundreds of performers. 

Choose your own dates

This is a private tour and you can book any dates that suit you within the availability period. If you'd like to travel with others, just let us know and we'll open up the departure on our website to allow others to join. You can check in the "dates" section above for departures that others may have already scheduled which you are also welcome to join.

Getting There & Away

This trip starts in Guilin and finishes in Yangshuo, Guangxi Province, China. Guilin and Yangshuo are serviced through the airport in Guilin (Airport Code KWL). It is an international airport with connections across Asia as well as most cities in China. Yangshuo is 85 kilometres (one hour) from Guilin International Airport by car.  Below are some of the main options for flights.

  • Hong Kong (HKG) – China Southern Airlines, Dragon Air
  • Bangkok (BKK) – Bangkok Airways
  • Beijing (PEK) – Air China, China Southern, China Eastern
  • Shanghai (SHA & PVG) – Air China, China Southern, China Eastern
  • Guangzhou (CAN) - Air China, China Southern, China Eastern
  • Kuala Lumpur (LCCT) – Air Asia
  • Macao (MCM) ) - Air Macao
  • Seoul (ICN) - Asiana Airline
  • Singapore (SIN) - Jet Star 

To check flight details, time and cost we can recommend the following website: Ctrip - http://english.ctrip.com/   It is in English, reliable, and you can pay for these flights by credit card. If more convenient you can also book domestic China flights through us at competitive rates (a small service charge applies per ticket). Just let us know when you book.

Trains and buses to Guilin are available from almost anywhere in China. New high speed trains are a great option too with many connections throughout China to both Guilin and Yangshuo station.  Let us know if you need advice if travelling this way.

Transfers

Airport/ train station pick ups and drop offs are included in the tour price.  Please make sure you give us details of your arrival and departure, including flight details, date and time, so we can arrange your transfers.

Tour Info Pack

Once we have recieved your booking and deposit we'll send you a Tour INFO PACK that will include tour notes, training tips, preparation info and joining point instructions.  If you have any questions about the tour at all please don't hesitate to contact us