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Yangshuo: Beyond the 20 RMB View

5 hoursGuilin & Yangshuo

Why you will love this trip

Discover a classic Yangshuo landscape in one relaxed afternoon. Travel from your Yangshuo hotel to Xingping, board a scenic cruise on a highlight section of the Li River, and pause for photographs at the famous 20 RMB Landscape viewpoint. Continue with a walk through Xingping Old Town, where old lanes, local shops and riverside life offer a grounded contrast to the river scenery. An optional local snack or coffee break can be arranged before the private vehicle returns you to your hotel.

Highlights

  1. 1Travel from Yangshuo to historic Xingping by private vehicle.
  2. 2Cruise a scenic highlight section of the Li River.
  3. 3Stop for photos at the landscape associated with the 20 RMB banknote.
  4. 4Walk through Xingping Old Town and its riverside lanes.
  5. 5Enjoy an optional local snack or coffee break before returning to Yangshuo.

Itinerary

A time-by-time plan from the planner who runs this trip, including transport and meals where arranged.

  1. 13:00–13:45

    Hotel Pickup and Transfer to Xingping

    Meet your English-speaking guide and driver at your Yangshuo hotel and travel by private vehicle to Xingping.

  2. 13:45–14:00

    Arrive in Xingping

    Arrive, follow the guide to the confirmed boarding point and prepare for the cruise.

  3. 14:00–15:15

    Li River Scenic Cruise

    Enjoy a cruise through a scenic highlight section of the Li River, with karst peaks, bends in the water and classic Yangshuo views.

  4. 15:15–15:45

    20 RMB Landscape Photo Stop

    Pause at the viewpoint associated with the 20 RMB banknote landscape for photographs and a short explanation of the scenery.

  5. 15:45–16:45

    Xingping Old Town Walk

    Walk through historic lanes, local shops and riverside streets while learning about everyday life in Xingping.

  6. 16:45–17:15

    Optional Local Snack or Coffee Break

    Take an optional break at a local snack shop or café. Food and drinks are at your own expense unless otherwise confirmed.

  7. 17:15–18:00

    Depart Xingping and Return to Hotel

    Travel back by private vehicle and finish at your Yangshuo hotel.

What is included

In the price

  • Private vehicle and driver
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Li River scenic highlight cruise
  • 20 RMB Landscape photo stop
  • Xingping Old Town walking tour
  • Yangshuo hotel pickup and drop-off

Not included

  • Optional snack or coffee
  • Personal purchases
  • Travel insurance
  • Guide gratuity

Before you book

The practical things worth knowing before you commit.

  • This is an afternoon half-day tour starting around 13:00, with hotel pickup in Yangshuo and a scenic highlight cruise along the Li River.
  • The cruise route, boarding point and sailing arrangements are subject to local operator schedules, water conditions, weather and safety controls.
  • The tour includes a stop at the viewpoint associated with the 20 RMB banknote landscape, with time for photographs and a short explanation of the scenery.
  • You will walk through Xingping's historic lanes, local shops and riverside streets. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
  • The snack or coffee break is optional, and food and drinks are at your own expense unless otherwise confirmed.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. The cruise route, boarding point and sailing arrangements depend on local operator schedules, water conditions, weather and safety controls, so details can change on the day.

The viewpoint is part of the itinerary, but how clearly the karst peaks appear depends on visibility and weather on the day. Your guide will help you time the best photo.

The scenic highlight cruise lasts about 75 minutes, covering a classic section of the Li River with karst peaks and river bends.

Yes. The snack or coffee break is optional and at your own expense, unless something has been confirmed with you in advance.

Yes. The pace is relaxed — a gentle cruise plus a flat old-town walk — so it suits families and most fitness levels.

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Cancellation policy

  • 48 hours before — Full refund
  • 24 to 48 hours before — 50% refund
  • 24 hours before — Non-refundable.

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