2-Day Small-Group Biking Adventure from Guilin to Yangshuo
Overview
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2 days
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Explore China’s unspoiled countryside as you travel from Guilin to Yangshuo by bike on this 2-day adventure with your own expert guide. Tap into your inner adventurer as you cycle on both dirt roads and paved streets, follow hiking trails through the wild. Visit charming villages and spend a night in the old town of Xingping to experience local life. This tour gives you the flexibility to decide what stops you make and activities you do, with the aid of your adventurous guide.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
Guilin - Xingping. Your 2-day biking adventure begins in Guilin, where your guide will be waiting for you with the bikes
Accommodations
Overnight in Water & Cloud Inn, located near Xingping old town by Li river
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Li River
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
Daxu Ancient Town
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.
Cycle from Xingping to Yangshuo. Today we will cycle about 45km along Li river and Yulong river through many villages.
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Yulong River
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.
Yangshuo County
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...
Options
Tour w/ Double Occupancy
Overnight in a private room with two twin beds in a riverside hostel; two people per room Pickup included
What‘s Included
2-day bike rental: mountain bikes (your choice of four sizes) and helmet
English-speaking guide
Water and snacks during cycling
Breakfast
Gratuities
Dinner and drinks
Hotel drop-off. (The tour finishes in Yangshuo town - onward transfers can be arranged)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This was a terrific trip. It can be...
danishpastry,Oct 29, 2014
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a terrific trip. It can be difficult to get away from city life in China, and these guys are experts at taking you out into the Chinese countryside, to explore a more traditional way of life.
The whole trip was very thoughtfully planned, from which routes we took, to where we stopped and ate, to the hostel we stayed in.
If you're not a regular cyclist, make sure you wear cycling shorts, as the roads can be bumpy. But the guides are brilliant at judging the pace of the group and adjusting things accordingly.
Looking forward to booking another biking trip soon.
A great little trip through a...
Mark E,Mar 25, 2014
- Review from Viator
5.00A great little trip through a rapidly disappearing countryside. We had a wonderful guide named Farmer Tang and he was great with history, culture and local customs. The food stops were really good and there was plenty of water for the ride. Tang was also very perceptive and saw that us sixty year olds were not as spry on the hills as a twenty some rider. We went on a little easier track but still saw plenty of what we came to see. One suggestion would be to request a gel seat if you have a habit of getting saddle sore!
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