Li River

Today, you will cycle a total of approx. 20 miles (32 km) beginning with a ride out of the city alongside the bamboo-lined Li River and through the peaceful village of DaXu. See displays of local rural life as you ride along charming old streets. Stop at the village of CaoPing and have lunch at a local restaurant (included) where we'll feast on seasonal local specialities. After lunch we have some climbing to do! The rewards are spectacular as we take mountain roads high over the Li River and surrounding karsts for expansive views. After our intial climb the cycling gets much easier as we fly down newly built roads and along a wide valley of rice fields before emerging in Xingping town. Xingping is an old Ming Dynasty era village and boasts some fine streets worth exploring to see architecture that is rapidly disappearing in China. We stay tonight in a secluded hotel and eat tonight in the old town. Stay: Water & Cloud Inn

Daxu Ancient Town

The Daxu Old Town (大圩古镇) is situated on the east bank of the Li River, 23 km (14.3 miles) southeast of Guilin City. With a history of more than 1000 years, the town was originally built in the early Northern Song Dynasty (960-1126) and ranked No. 1 of the four renowned ancient towns in Guangxi Province as early as 600 years ago.

Yulong River

In the morning, we'll cycle along the Li River as started. Test your endurance on a 3-mile (5-km) uphill climb to reach a high point with picturesque aerial views of the Li River and the sublime karst scenery. Follow your guide for 10 more miles (17 km) to the town of Baisha. Here, visit a local market selling a variety of fresh produce. As you continue toward Yangshuo, ride alongside the striking Yulong River, a small tributary of the Li River, and see the ancient Dragon Bridge and Fuli Bridge. For more adrenaline-filled fun, stop for a 20-minute hike to Moon Hill, featuring remains of a limestone cave, to enjoy wonderful panoramic views of the countryside. Then, cool off with a refreshing dip in the Yulong River. After another 2 miles (4 km), arrive in the riverside town of Yangshuo to end of your 2-day adventure.

Yangshuo County

Yangshuo, a county and resort town in southern China’s Guangxi region, is known for its dramatic karst mountain landscape and outdoor recreation. If you would like to stay a couple of more days after your cycling adventure we can help you with booking more outdoor activities such as rock climbing, kayaking, Via ferrata and more...