Trip Notes:
- Hiking Length: 15km (9.3 mile)
- Physical Challenge: ****
- Departs: Hotel in Guilin
- Returns: Hotel in Guilin
- Duration: 10 Hours
- Meals: Lunch
Many people would feel pity that Li River Hiking from Yangdi to Xingping section is prohibited for the reason of environmental protection and government control. Now we have to seek another way for remedy. Pick up at your hotel in Guilin at 8AM, and takes 1 1/2 hours drive to Xianggong Mountain in Putao Town, start the trip from climbing up Xianggong Mountain, this is a hotspot that photographer vying for shoot the panoramic view of Li River bend surrounding by endless towering karst peaks. The trekking starts from the foot of Xianggong Mountain, along with the unpaved way to until you sees the Li River on your left-hand side (1 hour), you will expected to see jagged karst peaks loom over rural scenes of lush greenery along way.
Another 30 minutes later arrive to the famous spots of Nine Horse Fresco Hill, let’s play a game, counted out how many horses you can see with your imagination. Continue hike ahead to Lengshui Ferry (30 minutes) after a short break at Nine Horse Fresco Hill, take a ferry cross the Li River, and continue trekking through the river bank path way to Xingping Town (1 1/2 hours). Lunch on a local restaurant near Xingping Old Town. Then take your private car back to Guilin (2 hours), or transfer to your hotel in Yangshuo base on your tour schedule.
