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Yangshuo Bike Rides
Introduction
There are many good mountain bikes for rent. Typically these will cost 30 yuan per day or less. They come with a lock and an optional basket. Tandem bikes are available as are child bikes. Helmets are not, so you may want to bring your own. Cycling can be as easy as a couple of hours along quiet roads to more interesting and challenging routes through the countryside. Whatever you choose, you can be sure we'll make it informative and fun.
Easy bike ride
To Chaolong - When time is short, or for those who are less active, we can ride for 2-3 hours out of Yangshuo through the villages of Yima (ee ma) and Chaolong. This takes us along flat roads with little traffic. We won't cover much distance - most of your time will be spent learning about the countryside, people's ways of life and taking photos. We can extend the trip a little and visit the gentle Yulong River. You may even be tempted to take a Bamboo Raft downriver to a point where we can continue back to Yangshuo. (Bikes go by tractor separately). Otherwise we can have a meal in the village, or you can take a Cooking Lesson.
Moderate bike ride 1
To Aishan, Moon Hill and the Yulong River - On this 4-5 hour ride we exit Yangshuo by one route and return by another. Along the way we will use mostly country lanes rather than surfaced roads. Expect to get right up close to all aspects of the farming life and to get amazing views of our stunning mountains. You get the option to climb Moon Hill and to eat or drink along the way. You may even opt for a swim.
Moderate bike ride 2
To Liugong (with transfer back) - This ride takes you down along the banks of the Li River past the town of Fuli (on the other bank - option to take a ferry over and back) to Liugong. This can take as little as 2 hours but usually ends up taking more like 4 depending upon your interest. We can arrange to return to Yangshuo by bus or, more interestingly, by boat.
Advanced bike ride
To Liugong and back via Moon Hill For the hardy ... we take the same route as above but return by bike. The total time will probably not increase much as you will almost certainly complete the cycling more quickly. We allow the full day though so that you can stop and enjoy whatever takes your fancy. Climb Moon Hill for that bonus view back down and all around to see just where exactly you have been.
Testimonials
Heather from USA travelling with Jeffrey
(in Yangshuo from 20 to 24 March, 2010)
said:
We had a wonderful time visiting to the Yangshuo region. Thank you for helping us have a great vacation! You made trip planning easy! Our tour guide Lisa was fabulous. She was a lot of fun and very profesional. She played with our kids and was a terrific hostess.
Philip from Canada travelling with Pegi and Beth
(in Yangshuo from 15 to 16 March, 2008)
said:
Thanks. We had two wonderful days - on the river and on bikes. Having Lisa as our guide was wonderful as well. She was enthusiastic and made the trip enjoyable for all of us. Having an English-speaking guide makes all the difference - as we were able to understand much more.
Yangshuo Updates
Qing Ming Festival
Zhang Faye, 28 March, 2010
Qing Ming Festival is a tradition throughout China often known as the grave-sweeping festival. Although marked as 5 April on the calendar, actually this is a period of two weeks during which the family pay their respects to their ancestors by cleaning up the graves and offering sacrifices.
Li River Cruises: Low Water Warning
Zhang Faye, 28 March, 2010
Guangxi is part of the drought-stricken area of south-west China which is currently a top news item nationally.
At the moment the Li River water is very low, so the cruise boats can't start from Guilin nor finish in Yangshuo. Until normal water levels return, the cruises will start from Yangti and finish in Xingping.
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