Xianggong Mountain, also known as Xianggong Hill, is a hidden gem located in the picturesque landscapes of Yangshuo, China. It has gained fame for its stunning views of the Li River, particularl at sunrise and sunset, making it a popular destination for photographers and nature lovers alike.

Key Features of Xianggong Mountain:

Panoramic Views: Xianggong Mountain offers a breathtaking 360-degree view of the Li River and the surrounding karst landscape. It is renowned for being one of the best spots to capture the essence of Guilin's natural beauty.

Activities: Visitors can enjoy hiking up the mountain to witness the sunrise or sunset, which are particularly spectacular. The hike is relatively short, taking about 15 minutes, and offers beautiful scenery along the way.

Location: Xianggong Mountain is situated on the west bank of the Li River, near Xingping ancient fishing town, approximately 28 km from Yangshuo and 60 km from downtown Guilin.

The Yangshuo Ruyi Peak Cableway Scenic Area is located in Gaotian Town, Yangshuo County, Guilin City, close to National Highway 321 and 5 kilometers away from the Gaotian exit of the Baoma Expressway towards Lipu direction.

As the first mountaintop natural park in Yangshuo, it is composed of natural karst landscapes known as "three peaks and two valleys" (Yuanbao Peak, Ruyi Peak, Necklace Peak, Colorful Stream Valley, and Hundred Flowers Valley), as well as a cableway, Ruyi Cloud Top viewing platform, Ruyi Suspension Bridge, forest walkway, glass plank road, and digital experience hall. Visitors can overlook the unique karst peak forest landscape of Yangshuo from a high altitude in all directions, traverse through the forest, enjoy the scenery of Guilin's landscapes, and also experience the pleasure of walking through the forest!

Learn how to make a Chinese dish and enjoy what youveachieved from this class. This will take about 3 hours. It is an interestingexperience. You may find Chinese dishes are not so difficult at all. Rememberyour favorite one and cook for your families and friends at home.

The show is performed at the worlds largest natural theaterwhich utilizes the waters of the Li River as its stage, with twelve mistshrouded hills and the heavens as its backdrop. Mist, rain, moonlight, thehills and their inverted reflections in the river all become the ever-changingnatural background.

There are over 600 performers, all of whom are local peopleof the Li River. They present the life of the local people through theirprimitive and wonderful performances. The performance also boasts both modernand classical music played by famous musicians of China.

Location: Mountain-Water Theatre, Tianyuan Road, Yangshuo.

Time: 20:00-21:00; 21:35-22:35.

By cycling around the countryside, you will be amazed by thecountryside view with hills, farms and farmers, river, buffalos. The wholeexperience will remain in your memory deeply.

Moon Hill is a hill with a natural arch through it a few kilometers outside Yangshuo. It is so named for a wide, semicircular hole through the hill.It takes roughly 30 minutes to climb to the arch. Vsitors must pay an entrance fee to be allowed to climb the hill. Souvenirs and refreshment vendors often follow climbers up and down the path.

The scenery overlooking the countryside through the half moon, is well worth the trek, which is probably the best you will get in the area.

At foot of the hill lies a tiny village called Moon Hill Village. The village offers a haven for those who would like to stay off the touristy places around Yangshuo. It is a tranquil village free from the pollution, stress and turmoil that plague most of the cities we live. The traditional life style continues as time stands still here.

The Yulong River is a small tributary of the larger Li Riverwhich starts in Northern Yangshuo County near Litang and runs for over 35kilometres (22 mi) through small villages of the Yulong River Valley, includingPutao, Litang, Chaolong, Yima and Gaotian town, before joining the Li aroundthe town of Ping Le.

Unlike the busy Li River, it has no motorized boat traffic and relies completely on bamboo rafts to ferry passengers downriver. This has become a popular tourist activity, with passengers beginning their journey at the Yulong Bridge, a 600-year-old stone bridge. Yulong River Rafting is peaceful and enjoyable.

The highlights of the Li River can be seen along the 84km waterway from Guilin to Yangshuo. Pinnacles covered in deep foliage (shrouded in mist on rainy days), clear water, deep ponds, dangerous shoals, and vistas of idyllic countryside can be seen along the river banks.

The scenery varies according to the weather and season. On sunny days the Li River looks like a bright landscape painting, with clear reflections of green peaks rising straight out of the water. On foggy and rainy days, the Li River is shrouded in mist and appears mysterious and magical.