2-Day Small-Group Biking Adventure from Guilin to Yangshuo

Day 1: Guilin - Xingping. Your 2-day biking adventure begins in Guilin, where your guide will be waiting for you with the bikes

1. Li River
   6h · Admission ticket included
   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
2. Daxu Ancient Town
   20m
   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.

Day 2: Cycle from Xingping to Yangshuo. Today we will cycle about 45km along Li river and Yulong river through many villages.

1. Yulong River
   6h
   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.
2. Yangshuo County
   Pass by
   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...

Pickup details

Departure Point: Departs from a location of your choice in Guilin
Upon booking, please contact the local tour operator to provide departure point details (contact info will be provided on your confirmation voucher)
Dates: Daily
Return point: Concludes in Yangshuo town.  Onward travel or transfers can be arranged.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• This cycling tour has a physical difficulty of moderate; stronger riders can be catered for; not recommended for participants with back problems or for children aged 12 and under
• Please wear clothing that is comfortable for extensive cycling; open-toed shoes and flip-flops are not recommend.