Yangshuo town serves as the Li River cruise’s endpoint and a base for exploring surrounding karst countryside that rivals or surpasses Guilin city’s scenery. West Street, Yangshuo’s historic commercial thoroughfare, combines traditional architecture with international cafes, restaurants, and shops catering to the town’s thriving tourism industry. Local Guide China explains that Yangshuo transformed from a sleepy farming village into a beloved destination for backpackers, families, and luxury travelers seeking authentic rural Chinese experiences and outdoor adventures.

Cycling through Yangshuo countryside provides intimate access to rice paddies, fruit orchards, and traditional villages nestled between towering karst peaks. The scenic route from Yangshuo to Yulong River offers relatively flat terrain perfect for casual cyclists wanting to experience rural landscapes without strenuous exertion. Local Guide China notes that renting electric bikes allows less physically active travelers to cover greater distances while still enjoying fresh air, beautiful views, and opportunities to stop at local markets, tea shops, and family restaurants.

Moon Hill, a karst peak featuring a natural arch resembling a full moon, rewards hikers who climb 800 steps with panoramic views of Yangshuo’s dramatic landscape. Rock climbing enthusiasts from around the world travel to Yangshuo to challenge hundreds of routes on limestone cliffs offering various difficulty levels. Local Guide China suggests that evening cormorant fishing demonstrations along the Li River provide cultural experiences where trained birds dive for fish using traditional methods practiced for over 1,000 years in this region.

Best Time to Visit Yangshuo, Guilin, China

The ideal time to visit Yangshuo in Guilin, China, is during the spring months from April to June, and the autumn months from September to November. During these periods, the weather is typically mild and pleasant, with temperatures averaging around 20°C to 28°C (68°F to 82°F), making it perfect for outdoor activities such as cycling, rock climbing, and river cruises on the Li River. Spring in Yangshuo is particularly enchanting as the landscape bursts into life with blooming flowers and lush greenery, plus the rainfall is less frequent, allowing for clearer views of the area’s stunning karst mountain scenery. It is also a great season for photography enthusiasts to capture the ethereal morning mists that often envelop the hills.

Autumn, on the other hand, offers cool and comfortable weather with less humidity and plenty of sunny days, which provides perfect conditions to explore the region’s natural beauty. This is also the harvest season, and visitors will have the unique opportunity to see the golden hues of the rice terraces in the countryside. Moreover, the National Day holiday in the first week of October can be particularly lively in Yangshuo, but visitors should be aware that this is a peak travel time for domestic tourists, which can lead to larger crowds and higher prices. To avoid the crowds while enjoying good weather, late September or late October to early November can be considered the optimal window for visiting Yangshuo.

Monthwise temperature in Yangshuo

Month	Min Temp	Max Temp
January	8°C	13°C
February	10°C	15°C
March	13°C	19°C
April	18°C	24°C
May	21°C	NA
June	25°C	31°C
July	26°C	33°C
August	26°C	33°C
September	23°C	28°C
October	18°C	24°C
November	14°C	20°C
December	9°C	15°C