Decide whether you are here for the town or the Li River
Xingping Ancient Town itself is small, and the old street is easy to walk. Many visitors come mainly for the CNY 20 banknote view, Li River bamboo rafts, Nine Horses Mountain, and Xianggong Mountain. Decide the main goal first, and the route becomes clearer.
Put the CNY 20 view first
After arriving in Xingping, go to the CNY 20 banknote viewpoint first, then return to the old town for food or a walk. Going earlier means fewer people and cleaner light.
Choose Li River bamboo rafts carefully
Li River bamboo rafts around Xingping are not the same experience as Yulong River rafts. The Li River ride is more about broad river scenery and connecting sights. When buying, confirm the pier, route, and whether transfer is included.
Leave time for Xianggong Mountain or Nine Horses Mountain transfers
Xingping combines well with Xianggong Mountain and Nine Horses Mountain, but moving between these places still requires vehicles, ferry transfers, or riding.
✦The old town is free to enter, but bamboo rafts, parking, ferry rides, sightseeing vehicles, and nearby sights cost extra.
✦Yangshuo Railway Station is closer to Xingping than to Yangshuo town, which can help with route planning.
✦The CNY 20 viewpoint is crowded during holidays. Arriving early helps more than trying to fix photos later.
✦If renting an e-bike for river roads and villages, ask clearly about battery, deposit, and return location.
✦Do not casually attempt Laozhai Mountain if your fitness is average. The route is steep and riskier than a normal viewpoint.
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
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
九马画山
All Ages
Admission
Viewing from public riverside areas can be free; Li River rafts, boats, ferries, sightseeing cars, and transfers are charged separately.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours if visited from Xingping