Allow enough time for the transfer and cave route
Silver Cave is in Maling Town, Lipu, and usually takes some time to reach from Yangshuo town. The main cave route takes about 1-1.5 hours, so with transport it works better as a half-day trip.
Choose practical transport
From Yangshuo, you can use a scenic shuttle, hired car, taxi, or self-drive. An e-bike gives more freedom, but the ride is long, and the return can be tiring in summer, rain, or after dark.
Follow the one-way cave route slowly
The cave route mostly does not backtrack. There are steps, damp ground, and darker sections, so just follow the main path and avoid turning back repeatedly for photos.
Treat the shopping area as an exit buffer
After leaving the cave, you pass through a commercial area. It is fine for buying water or taking a short rest, but you do not need to spend much time shopping there.
✦The cave floor can be wet and slippery, so avoid slippers or very flat-soled shoes.
✦If you are sensitive to stuffy spaces, think carefully before going. A constant cave temperature does not always mean it feels cool when crowded.
✦Do not block the walkway for long photo sessions inside the cave.
✦Photo services and exit-area products are optional. Do not assume you need to buy more just because a small photo is offered.
✦If you have already visited many large caves, place Silver Cave after Li River and Yulong River in priority.
遇龙河
All Ages
Admission
Common two-person raft prices include CNY 320 per raft for Jinlong Bridge-Jiuxian and CNY 200 per raft for Shui’edi-Wanjing; use the live booking page for final route prices.
Typical Visit
2-4 hours including transfers
十里画廊
All Ages
Admission
The scenic corridor is free; stops such as the Grand Banyan Tree, Moon Hill, and Butterfly Spring charge separately.
Typical Visit
Half day; 3-5 hours for a relaxed ride
阳朔西街
All Ages
Admission
Free entry; food, shops, bars, and nearby experiences cost separately.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours; longer for dinner or nightlife
兴坪古镇
All Ages
Admission
Free entry to the old town; bamboo rafts, parking, ferries, sightseeing vehicles, and nearby sights charge separately.
Typical Visit
Half day; full day with Xianggong Mountain or river routes
相公山
All Ages
Admission
Common entrance ticket is CNY 60; transfers and day-tour products may charge transport separately.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours, plus transport time
漓江风景名胜区
All Ages
Admission
Guilin-Yangshuo cruise tickets commonly list CNY 215 for three-star adult seats and CNY 360 for four-star adult seats; Yangshuo-area rafts, transfers, and day tours are sold separately.
Typical Visit
Half day to full day depending on cruise, raft, and Xingping stops