Xingping Town

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Xingping Town Overview & Map Weather Transportation Information

Located on the east bank of the Li River, Xingping Town is 63 kilometers from Guilin and 27 kilometers from Yangshuo. Xingping is an ancient town with a long history of over 1,300 years. It is the largest town along the Li River in ancient times as well as one of the four most famous ancient towns in Guangxi Province.

History

Xingping Town was built over 1,300 years ago and in the Northern and Southern Dynasties (420 - 589). It was the seat of Xingping County. In 590, Xingping County was incorporated into Yangshuo County. The present Xingping remains under control of Yangshuo County.

What to admire

Xingping Town, situated between mountains and the Li River, is well known for its limpid water, grotesque peaks, steep cliffs, and fantastic landscape. The peaks here rise like so many needles, while the rivers are like ribbons. Peaks seem to be floating on the water and are dotted with cottages, fields, trees and bamboo groves. The Li River passes through the town with a length of 20 kilometers, in which Mural Hill, Snail Hill, Lotus Cave, and Fishing Village, are the most attractive spots along the entire Li River cruise. Moreover, the picture on the 20 yuan bill is also in the village.

Landmarks

Fishing Village

The old streets are paved in rocks, and the houses are made of stones with gray tiles; this is the Fish Village. It is an age-old complex survived from over 500 years ago. Although some courtyard buildings have weathered through ages, the simple but elegant flying-eaves, roofs with colorful paintings, lattice windows and unique timber structures present the folk residence from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The villagers have the same surname of Zhao, so it is rumored that they are descendents of the imperial family in the Song Dynasty. Both Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the pioneer of China's democratic revolution and US president Clinton paid a visit to the village on their visits to Li River.

Lotus Cave

It is famous for the 108 calcium carbonate stone lotus basins. In the world there are only two countries that have this kind of unique landscape, 8 lotus basins in Yugoslavia and 108 in Xingping, China. The Chinese geologist, Sun Daguang, once visited here and wrote "the Wonder in the World."

Feel the local life

The local market for local every 3 days, on the market day, young and old people, men and women gather here from rural areas several miles around, with bamboo pole and baskets to sell their farming produces, buy oils, salts, daily necessities back their home. It is very crowded with people talking, hawking and haggling.

How to get there

There is minibus service between Xinping and Yangshuo. They are leaving when the driver thinks it's enough with passengers. Highly recommend you to take a bike ride from Yangshuo to Xingping, stops at the mud brick homes of local farmers, and enjoy pretty pictures of rice paddies and countryside life. Or you might take public bus from Yangshuo Bus Station to Yangdi Village, and trekking along the bank of Li River to Xingping.

Attractions around » Yangshuo, Guang Xi

Natural Scene

• Moon Hill
• Schoolboy Hill
• Green Lotus Peak

Historical Site

• Xingping Town

Cultural Site

• Moon Hill
• Schoolboy Hill
• Big Banyan Tree

Shopping & Leisure

• West Street

Xingping Town Highlights

Ancient City & Town in Great China

• Lijiang Old Town
• Ancient Town of Zhouzhuang
• Shuhe Naxi Village
• Jiaohe Ruins
• Ancient Town of Wuzhen
• Pingyao Ancient City
• Tunxi Ancient Street
• Xidi Village
• Hongcun Village
• Yangliuqing Town
• Old Town of Xitang
• Cuandixia Village
• Zhujiajiao Old Town
• Phoenix Town
• Loulan Ancient City
• Qiuci Capital Ruins
• Baidicheng
• Fengdu
• Shibaozhai Temple
• Mallikurwatur Ruins
• Tangyue Archway
• Dali Ancient City
• Qingyan Ancient Town
• Zhenyuan Ancient Town
• Stone Drum Town
• Gaochang Ancient City
• Furong Town
• Qibaozhen Ancient Town
• Tongli Town
• Daxu Ancient Town
• Jingzhou Ancient City
• Nanping Village
• Xingping Town
• Longli Ancient Town
• Ancient Sanlu Temple Street
• Shiban Street
• Ciqikou Old Town
• Tunbao Cultural Village
• Kashgar Old Town
• Subashi Ancient City
• Gyangtze Old Town
• Lhatse
• Jinli Street
• Langzhong Ancient City

Xingping Town FAQ & Travelers's Tips

  Weather

1. How is the climate of Guilin?
2. What is the best time to visit Guilin?

  Food

1. What should I pay special attention to in term of food and drink in Guilin?
2. Can I find western food in Guilin and Yangshuo?
3. What tour meals will be supplied?

  Shopping

1. Need I catch any cash?

  Travel

1. May I know more about Li River cruise?
2. What about the lodging in county-level scenic areas around Guilin City?
3. Will the shift between different scenic spots take a lot of time?

  Customs

1. Is there any taboo I need to pay attention to during my trip?

  Other Hints

1. What should be prepared about my apparel during the sightseeing of Guilin's mountains scenery?

• What is the best time to visit Guilin?

  Generally speaking, the best time to visit Guilin is between April and October, when Guilin exhibits her immortal beauty.

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• How is the climate of Guilin?

  Guilin has a subtropical monsoon climate. The most important thing to know about Guilin (and Yangshuo) weather is that it can get very hot, humid, and it rains a lot! The rainy season begins from April in Guilin City, so please carry rain gear with you. The average temperature for the year is 19.3 centigrade with a July average temperature of 28.3 degrees. The average rainfall for the year is 192.6 cm per month.

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• What should I pay special attention to in term of food and drink in Guilin?

  The local field snails are tasty and renowned. However, this snack fails to agree with everyone. Additionally, Malatang or chuanchuanxiang (a kind of spicy hot snack, somewhat like hot pot) is delicious but it should be avoided by tourists suffering intestinal tract disease.

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• Can I find western food in Guilin and Yangshuo?

  Can I find western food in Guilin and Yangshuo?

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• What tour meals will be supplied?

  Sour and spicy food dominates the tour meals provided by us and the rice serves as the main food. If you want to make some special requests, please make it clear beforehand.

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• Need I catch any cash?

  Yes. Sometimes you had better catch some cash because you can not get cash from your account through your bank card somewhere. You can ask help from the guides of our agency.

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• May I know more about Li River cruise?

  The low water period of Li River occurs from December to February of the year ensuing. During this period the Li River cruise usually starts from Yangdi to Xingping or begins with Yangdi to Dashuang and then return Yangdi.

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• What about the lodging in county-level scenic areas around Guilin City?

  The county-level scenic areas such as Yangshuo, Longsheng and Sanjiang are different from the Guilin City in term of the lodging places. The hotel accommodation is relative moist and is in a small scale, but the rooms are neatly.

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• Will the shift between different scenic spots take a lot of time?

  These scenic spots of Guilin are relatively near to another one, so you need not waste much time on the way and your sightseeing is leisurely. If you pay a visit to Yangshuo, Longsheng or Sanjiang area, it will take you more time on the way. However, you can feat your eye on the charming scenery.

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• Is there any taboo I need to pay attention to during my trip?

  The guides will inform you of the customs of ethnic groups inhabited in those scenic areas. Please respect the life and belief of the local people and avoid any conflict with them.

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• What about the lodging in county-level scenic areas around Guilin City?

  The county-level scenic areas such as Yangshuo, Longsheng and Sanjiang are different from the Guilin City in term of the lodging places. The hotel accommodation is relative moist and is in a small scale, but the rooms are neatly.

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• What should be prepared about my apparel during the sightseeing of the Guilin's mountains scenery?

  When visiting in Longsheng you may experience a mountain climbing. It is suggested that you choose a pair of suitable and comfortable and skidproof shoes. Moreover, you should climb according to your strength.

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