Visiting my favorite Yangshuo and Guilin again
This is the second time I have visited Guilin. Although I spent 8 days last time, I didn’t go to many places and it rained again. The most important thing is that my eldest daughter is studying abroad and can’t keep up, so I decided to take advantage of the Easter holiday to spend time with my family. Visit Guilin and Yangshuo again.
Transportation: The original plan was to take the Hong Kong High Speed Rail to Guangzhou South and then transfer to Yangshuo. On the return trip, you could take the Guilin High Speed Rail to West Kowloon. But mainland train tickets are too hard to get, and it happens to be the Tomb-Sweeping Day. Finally, we will go from West Kowloon to Guilin, then transfer to Yangshuo, return to Guilin to Shenzhen North, and then return to Hong Kong via the Lok Mazhou Metro. I went to Yangshuo first because I mainly visited there and the hotels were all booked, so those who want to go should plan their transportation and book their high-speed rail tickets in advance.
Hotel: I was very satisfied with the 2 hotels I booked this time. They were both booked through Ctrip. We stayed at Xitang in Yangshuo, by the river, very close to West Street. There are 2 rooms with 2 bathrooms, which is very convenient. The hotel is clean, the service is very good, and it's cheap. Guilin lives at Jingguan Minglou, with antique decoration, friend-like hospitality, and Ronghu Lake outside. It is a very quiet B&B, but it is not far away.
Attractions: Yangshuo is inseparable from visiting West Street and bamboo rafting on the Yulong River. This time the weather was kind and it rained on the last day, so we could finally go rafting on the famous Yulong River. It is recommended that everyone must play. It is a very good experience. The water is clear and the mountains are beautiful. Give the boatman a small tip and he will find a place to stop and give you time to take pictures.
The hustle and bustle of West Street is beyond your imagination. Restaurants, bars, shops, snacks, everything you need is enough for you to spend a few nights. Guilin's eternal love and paradise are also worth visiting. I went to Yinziyan and Shili Gallery last time, so I didn’t go there again. I didn’t go to Ruyi Peak during this slow tour, but I will go there next time if I have the chance. Xingping Ancient Town is the place where you can see the background pattern of RMB 20, but it has become a commercial ancient town and can be visited. Be careful here. There is a room here. I forgot the name. It is a place where you can visit some ancient opera elements. Some of them will act like fortune tellers, asking you to stop and give you a few words, and finally force you to donate.
The attractions in Guilin are mainly to visit the 2 rivers and 4 lakes. The night view is good. Elephant Trunk Hill Park is now free, so just go in and take photos. Dongxixiang is a very lively place in Guilin. It is also a good place for shopping, snacks and souvenirs. Xinyang Pedestrian Street is another lively spot, similar to other pedestrian streets.
When I came to Guilin this time, I mainly went to the Longji Rice Terraces. I bought a one-day tour on Taobao. Don't take the car by yourself, you will waste a lot of time. First, go to Changfa Village, which is Huangyao Ancient Village, because it is a must-visit on your itinerary. Let’s take a look around, see if you want to eat something, and then recommend you to buy shampoo, that’s it. Next, we will officially go up to the terraces. We bought a ropeway to go up and down. Some people will choose to come down and walk. It depends on whether you have enough time. Because it was a one-day trip, we only went to Jinding Dazhai. Some people said that it would be nice to stay there to watch the sunrise in the morning. If you have time, you can try it. April is actually not a good season to see terraced fields. Most of the terraced fields have not been watered and are dry, but there is no way to accommodate the holiday time. It is best after irrigation or before harvesting, it is the most spectacular and beautiful.
You will definitely ask, why is the Lijiang River not mentioned? To put it simply, if you go in April, the Lijiang River is just a Nijiang River, and I took a boat trip last time and it was really not that good.
When you go to Yangshuo, Guilin, you can’t live without eating. Yangshuo Beer Fish is the most unforgettable delicacy I have ever eaten. Although the master chef is famous, no matter how good Sister Liu is, many restaurants make it delicious. The steel pipe chicken by the master chef is very good, highly recommended. There is a snack on West Street called thumb fried buns. I would like to recommend it. It is really delicious. You can look for it yourself. It is at the first intersection when you walk in. Over there in Guilin, of course I have to try Guilin rice noodles, Laodongjiang, and Chongshan. I have eaten them, and they are really good.
I will go to Yangshuo, Guilin for the third time. It is really a good place for travel and rest. Let me emphasize that it is a tourist city, but things are not like other places. The prices for tourists are relatively reasonable. This is something I appreciate very much. I hope this post can help friends who want to go to Guilin.