Yagshuo Bike Riding
Yangshuo is a very beautiful place, and one of the most popular when it comes to bike rides. There are several routes to follow if you’re planning to take a half-day or an entire day of cycling. Visiting these attractive places is a must, but it is also important that you are aware of the best routes to take. All the routes in Yangshuo will start at the West Street, and you could also hire a bike in this particular area.
Taking the Shorter Yulong River Route
If you wish to view different scenic spots, villages, rivers, and hills in one short loop, you may pass by the shorter Yulong river route. There are alternatives for rafting and other types of river activities in this place. This route measures 10 miles or 15 kilometers without other detours or Moon Hill so it would only take you half-a-day to finish the entire route. You’d pass by a small rural road that will eventually lead to the scenic and exquisite Yulong River.
Bike Riding through the Yong Village Countryside
This particular route will get you past numerous tourist attractions close to Moon Hill, and you could also take a closer look at a series of small rural communities nestled along the rice paddies and the hills on the loop back route to Yangshuo. The entire bike ride with a total distance of approximately 26 kilometers will only take half-a-day. On the way, you will view several tourist destinations like the rope bridge and several caves. In addition, you will also view quite a number of bamboo rafts that have finished their regular tours.
Taking the Xingping and Fuli Routes
Now, this route is much longer, but you can view the spectacular mountains that mark the most gorgeous Li River stretch. With a total distance of 55 kilometers or 34 miles, it would take a good biker to finish this route in half-a-day provided he would be biking at an extremely faster pace. On the other hand, if you are planning to take it easy on the pedals, you will certainly be finishing this route in one day.
With all the nice views that you can accomplish while biking in Yangshuo, it is definitely an advantage if you simply hire a sturdy bike, and take the simplest route so you can enjoy your stay in this awesome place.
Enjoying the Best Hiking Routes in Yangshuo
Hiking is also one of the best activities in Yangshuo, and a lot of tourists are interested in this type of activity. It is said that hiking provides the opportunity to get to know the local villager’s daily lifestyle, and to enjoy the magical landscapes in the area. True enough, if you are the type who loves communicating with nature, then you should join several hiking activities in Yangshuo.
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Sally Guo
Travel Advisor