Guilin
ASIA · SIESTA · KARST RIVER COUNTRY
The landscape from every Chinese scroll painting: limestone towers over the Li River.
The plan
Li River cruise to Yangshuo
Four hours of karst towers — the 20-yuan-note view included.
Yangshuo by bike
Ride the Yulong river valley between the peaks.
Xingping old town
The fishing village at the river's most famous bend.
Bamboo raft the Yulong
Poled between paddies at water level.
Sunset at Laozhai hill
The climb above Xingping for the full bend panorama.
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