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Karst Climbing: 6 Days, Yangshuo
Limestone sport climbing on Yangshuo crags, with a river or bike day between climbing days and every night in Yangshuo.
- Duration
- 5 nights / 6 days
- Pace
- Active (3 of 4)
- Cities
- Yangshuo
- Best for
- Beginner to intermediate sport climbers
Who this route is for
This trip suits newer and intermediate climbers looking for guided crag mileage without roughing it. A raft or bike day between climbing sessions keeps forearms fresh, and staying in Yangshuo throughout means no hotel changes. Guilin is only the arrival and departure point. The pace is active outdoors with relaxed evenings in town.
Reference prices
Price checked: 31 October 2026
- Independent
- From $1,600per person
- Private Guided
- From $2,600per person
Reference prices for 2027 trips · reference price for 2 travelers sharing · international flights not included
Season, hotel level and group size change the price; your consultant quotes the exact trip.
Compare what each level includesThe route
- 1. Yangshuo5 nights
Day by day
01
Arrive and transfer to Yangshuo
Yangshuo
Morning
Arrive at Guilin Liangjiang International Airport or Guilin station and meet your driver for the private transfer to Yangshuo, about an hour and a half.
Afternoon
Check in at your Yangshuo hotel and rest after the journey.
Evening
An easy walk through town to stretch your legs before climbing begins.
02
First crag session
Yangshuo
Morning
A relaxed breakfast, then meet your licensed local climbing outfit for a briefing.
Afternoon
Your first sport climbing session with a licensed local climbing outfit. Their guide and safety gear are included, and routes are matched to your level.
Evening
Unwind at a quiet cafe or riverside spot in town, resting your arms after the initial session on limestone.
03
Yulong River rest and water
Yangshuo
Morning
Take a bamboo raft along the Yulong River with a licensed operator, whose guide and safety gear are included, season and river levels permitting; if the river is not suitable, ride a bicycle along the rural lanes instead.
Afternoon
Rest at your hotel or take an easy walk through quiet village lanes among the karst fields, letting your muscles recover between climbing days.
Evening
Relax in town with a casual meal, keeping physical exertion low ahead of tomorrow's crag day.
04
Full climbing day on limestone
Yangshuo
Morning
Head to a different limestone crag for a climbing session with the licensed local outfit, including their certified instructor and safety gear, working on routes suited to your ability.
Afternoon
Continue climbing or belaying under the guidance of the licensed local instructor, breaking for lunch in the shade of the valley.
Evening
Dinner in town, resting your arms after a full day on the rock.
05
Rest day and Xianggong Hill
Yangshuo
Morning
A slow morning off the rock, with time for a café or a gentle walk through the village lanes.
Afternoon
Rest at your hotel, then drive out to climb the stone steps of Xianggong Hill for sunset over the Li River.
Evening
Head into West Street for a farewell dinner, browsing the market lanes.
06
Depart from Yangshuo
Yangshuo
Morning
A slow breakfast and time to pack, with a last look at the karst peaks from town.
Afternoon
A private transfer of about an hour and a half takes you from Yangshuo to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport or Guilin station.
Evening
Board your flight or train home, or onward to your next destination.
Reference prices for 2027 trips
Two ways to take this route.
Your final price depends on hotels, car arrangements and what you ask for — usually a little above this, sometimes more.
Independent
From $1,600
per person · reference price for 2 travelers sharing · international flights not included
- Guide
- No full-time guide; add a guide for set times or sights
- Car
- On request
Private Guided
From $2,600
per person · reference price for 2 travelers sharing · international flights not included
- Guide
- English-speaking private guide throughout
- Car
- Private car throughout
Included on both
- Hotels selected by us, confirmed by you, usually with breakfast
- Transport inside China: high-speed rail, domestic flights and transfers, including 12306 handling
- Entrance tickets for the sights in your itinerary
- Restaurant bookings made ahead where China requires it
- 24h WhatsApp / WeChat support while you travel, plus the LocalKey app
Not included
- International flights — we can book them on request, quoted separately
- Visa fees — many passports can enter China visa-free. Check your passport
- Personal spending and shopping
- Travel insurance
Tipping is not customary in China. There are no tips in your price, and you do not need to tip anyone who looks after you during your trip.
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