In the center of the Yangshuo, the West Street (Xi Jie) attracts so many tourists from all over the world that it is called the 'Global Village'. People from different countries manage stores, cafes and restaurants creating an exotic flavor in the street. Along the Li River that winds across the town, there stand hills of various sizes. The most famous are the Green Lotus Peak (Bilian Peak) and the Shutong Hill (Schoolboy Hill), named according to a ten meters (33 feet) high stone representing a figure of an ancient school boy on the hill. The Shutong Hill is the most exquisite and delicate hill along the Li River.
Countryside Scenery around Yangshuo
Countryside Scenery around Yangshuo
Li River Scenery in Yangshuo
Li River Scenery in Yangshuo
Moon Hill Scenic Area
To the south of Yangshuo County, there is a romantic place where you can see the wax and wane of the moon (refers to a moon-like hole on the top of the Moon Hill). Various locations in close proximity to one another allow the sight to be viewed from different angles. Such a location and atmosphere is perfect for enjoying the love story of the fairy singer Sanjie Liu. The opportunity also exists to sit under the 1, 400 year old Big Banyan or to take a mud bath in the Moon Village. Between the Moon Hill and the Big Banyan, three large limestone caves wind along three stone hills and converge at a deep pool. It presents the image of three dragons assembling to drink in the pool, hence the pool's name 'Assembling Dragon Cave'. Two miles from the city, the Butterfly Spring Park provides the opportunity to view thousands of kinds of butterflies. A magnificent place for the butterfly enthusiasts.
Xianggong Mountain, Yangshuo
Xianggong Mountain, Yangshuo
Dusk at Xianggong Mountain
Dusk at Xianggong Mountain
Above-water Scenic Area
Along the lower reaches of the Li River lies the Sanjie Liu Above-water Park, where the film 'Sanjie Liu' was made. This is a picturesque environment consisting of pure water, green hills and farm houses. You can roll a bamboo raft and catch fish in the water, or you can act as Brother Aniu and sing a musical dialogue with the performer of Sanjie Liu. This area also provides you the opportunity to enjoy the famous performance 'Impression Sanjie Liu' that takes the natural environment around the Li River as its backdrop.
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