LAOZHAI MOUNTAIN HIKE: Is Xingping Better Than Yangshuo? | China Travel Guide
We travelled from Yangshuo to XINGPING in this week's backpacking China episode. Our goal, to complete the Laozhai Mountain hike (aka Laozhai Shan or Laozhai Hill) and get to the best view in China.
Xingping is an ancient fishing village that became world famous when Bill Clinton visited in 1999. Xingping is usually a popular day trip from Yangshuo or Guilin, but I wanted to know if it's actually a better place to visit?
Xingping's mountains and Li River views feature on the 20 Yuan Bank Note and you can visit the exact spot from the image just outside the ancient village.
We visited in rainy season, so the mountain hike was not easy - and actually pretty dangerous.
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Travelling from Yangshuo to Xingping by Bus - 0:25
It took one hour for us to travel from Yangshuo bus station to Xingping.
The 20 Yuan Bank Note Spot - 0:32
Probably the most famous thing to see in Xingping. It's a tourist trap, but worth seeing. It's a nice view.
Comparing the towns of Yangshuo and Xingping: What are they like? - 0:49
One is a huge tourist town with nightlife and crowds. The other, is much quieter...
View from This Old Place Hostel - 1:23
The roof terrace of our hostel had some really nice views over the mountains and the Li river.
The Laozhai Mountain Hike - 1:45
Starting from the old town, this is the detailed breakdown of what it is like to climb Laozhai Shan during rainy season. It's a 300 meter climb with over 1000 steps. The views at the top Pagoda is quite nice, but the real view is a little further up. PLEASE BE CAREFUL WHEN DOING THIS HIKE.
The view from Laozhai Mountain - 3:28
No explanation needed. Probably the best view in China.
An overview of the countryside around Xingping - 3:59
Including the 20 yuan spot, the Li River Ferry, the Horse Painting Mountain and the legendary karst mountain views.
Which is better? Xingping or Yangshuo? - 4:25
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Into the Wild - Guilin & Yangshuo / 桂林和阳朔 (GuangXi, China)
A journey into the karst beauties of GuangXi province in China - Yangshuo, Guilin, XingPing, Laozhai Mountain and the nearby areas from multiple angles.
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YANGSHUO: China's Most Beautiful Mountains | Best Things To Do
Your definitive travel guide to Yangshuo, China: The most beautiful mountains I've ever seen.
We'll take a look at Yangshuo's nightlife, climbing to the best viewpoints, the best accommodation and all of the best things to in the national park.
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Here's a detailed breakdown of information as mentioned in the film (a table of contents, if you will):
0:30 - Views from the Train Ride from Hong Kong to Yangshuo
1:14 - Arriving in Yangshuo: What is the town like?
A bit of background on the town and how it might not be the nature serenity you are looking for.
1:35 - How to get to the Yangshuo TV Tower Viewpoint (hard climb)
The best views in Yangshuo are accessible from the town centre, but it's a pretty long climb up to the top of a mountain. We followed the instructions on how to get there by ILP Blog, a really good article. Remember to bring 10 Yuan per person:
3:23 - This is what the TV Tower view looks like
4:03 - The Views from Yangshuo Park (easy climb)
A much less physically demanding climb to some nice views over the town. It's a really nice public park too, definitely worth checking out.
4:28 - Our Accommodation, Sudder Street Guesthouse
Great place to stay, just outside the town centre. An amazing pool, with great views. Dorms are £3 a night and private rooms (en-suite) with a balcony are £18.
4:55 - Yangshuo National Park
This is where you'll spend most of your time and where you will find the famous bamboo rafts that you've seen on Instagram. We rented bicycles to get around, but some people rent mopeds/motorbikes instead. You're going to want the freedom of your own transport.
6:00 - Here's the bamboo rafts
6:26 - Moon Hill, my favourite sunset spot (and favourite part of Yangshuo in general). A natural archway that has featured in one of the Transformers films I think.
And thats it. Any questions, let me know in the comments!
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Drone footage of China, Yangshuo Mountains (Short Compilation)
Yangshuo is a county in southern China’s Guangxi region. The landscape is known for its dramatic karst mountains.
Here's some of the highlights of the drone footage we captured using the DJI Mavic Pro on our trip.
Video features stunning locations including Moon Hill, Li River, Yangshuo River, Xingping and surrounding areas.
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The MOST Incredible Mountains You'll Ever See! YANGSHUO, China
The MOST Incredible Mountains You'll Ever See! YANGSHUO, China
Amazing trip to Yangshuo China,
Xianggong shan, or Xianggong mountain is one of the best places to see in China, sunrise in Yangshuo.
This was my first trip to Xianggong shan or Xianggong mountain, hopefully next time will be sunny, cant wait to go back to Yangshuo ...
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Walking the Mountains of Yangshou - China - Sept 2017
Go pro footage of the Yangshuo Karst Mountain region in China.
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Bike Riding through Yangshuo China - Sept 2017 - Macs Adventures
Yangshuo is a picturesque region in Southern China. Known for its dramatic Karst Mountains and stunning landscape scenery.
The best way to get around the area and national park is by bike.
The cycling is easy on flat roads and winding paths along tranquil rivers.
We booked our 4 day private guided tour with Macs Adventures and it didn't disappoint.
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CHINA: Guilin - Xìngpíng to Yángshuò
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Exploring Xianggong Hill and Xingping Town | Yangshuo, China Day 3
This is the last part of our Yangshuo Vlog! This definitely won't be the last time we visit this amazing place. It's a highlight of our time in China for sure!
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Ancient Xingping - China
What a fantastic adventure as we spent our day in Xingping, with each turn in the road of this ancient fishing village bringing with it new treasures and beautiful people.
When we first arrived, we were quite taken back by the level of road works and destroyed buildings in the town, however we were unaware of the flood that had passed through in 2017. This gorgeous town has come out on top and we were so pleased to be there, eating and buying gifts.
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Tianmen Mountain
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BEST SPOT for SUNSET In XingPing! (Guilin)
After Yangshuo, I really have no words for XingPing, which is an old village just across the river from it. This is my sunset location in XingPing on top of LaoZhai (老寨) Mountain.
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Hiking in Yangshuo, China (20 Yuan Scene & Husband Mountain)
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After getting a good night’s rest, I wake up in Yangshuo and then take a bus to about the half way point between Yangshuo and Guilin, a village named Xingping. The Xingping Warf is absolutely stunning and worth a nice long visit. After exploring the town a little bit, I find the trail head and begin walking north.
I came across the spot on the Li River made famous as it’s the picture on the back 20 RMB note. After taking a ferry across the river once, I still head north. Up and around a giant mountain, I climbed the backside and to the summit of the one of the larger mountains. At the top, I was gifted with the greatest view of the river.
Coming down the mountain, I pass quietly through many farming villages with a lot of citrus groves. After getting back to Xingping, I had to find a way across the Li River, which (by simply waiting for about 30 minutes) a ferry came over a got me.
And yes, I got the picture I wanted of myself in front of the iconic area of the Li River.
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Walking in Yangshuo / Part 3 (广西阳朔3), Guangxi, China
Surrounded by KARST peaks and bordered on one side by the Li River, YANGSHUO, one of the most beatiful places in China, is easily accessible by bus or by boat from nearby Guilin.
Laozhai Mountain Climbing
Situated in Xingping ancient town, 15 km north of Yangshuo town, Laozhai Mountain rises to about 300 meters above sea level. Climbing to the top of the mountain gives a wonderful view of the Li River and surrounding mountains. It's a perfect place to enjoy the sunriseor sunset.
Hiking & Biking Yangshuo, Guilin, China
Took a risk and travelled to Yangshuo and Xingping near Guilin, China during the Golden Week holiday! Managed to escape the crowds by biking along the Yulong River and 10-Mile Gallery and hiking Moon Hill and Laozhai Shan. So beautiful!
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My favorite place on Earth, YangShuo Guilin.
Finally arrived in my promised land Yangshuo near Guilin, the most picturesque area you're likely to ever see. Swimming in rivers and riding scooters through the valleys, with only natural sounds of insects and birds in the background. And if that wasn't enough the night life was .. well actually just ok. But streetscape very colorful during the night. However did spend a bunch of evenings speaking only Chinese so it was a big personal success.