Yangshuo

Karst Countryside Beyond Guilin

The Li River's finale — a town ringed by karst cones where bamboo rafts drift the Yulong, climbers scale Moon Hill, and West Street's cafes watch the mist roll through. The countryside here is the postcard; the town is the base camp.

Best time to visit: April–October, clearest April–June

Visas: Australian passport holders currently enter China visa-free for up to 30 days — an arrangement scheduled to end on 31 December 2026, so confirm the rules for your travel dates.