Xingping Ancient Town in Shuoyang, Guangxi | A picturesque riverside of the Li River

⛩️ Xingping Ancient Town is a dazzling pearl on the Li River, known for its beautiful landscapes and being the best under heaven. It is also an ancient town with a history of more than 1,700 years. Today, the ancient town still retains ancient streets, bridges, stages, temples, and other scenic spots. ⛰️ The town of Xingping has nine major scenic areas and 24 scenic spots, including Nine Horses Painting Mountain, Screw Mountain, Lotus Rock, Tianshui Fort, Lingbao Pavilion, Xingping Ancient Street, Laozhai Mountain Friendship Pavilion, Presidential Fishing Village, Huangbu Beach, Luotian Big Rock, Xitang Heavenly Lake, Songping Dragon, Tengjiao Nunnery, Dayuan Forest Farm, and the scenery of the Great River Back which is the background of the 20 yuan RMB note. 🌟 Nearby activities 1⃣️ Stroll through Xingping Ancient Town: The old street is not big, but it is less commercialized compared to West Street in Yangshuo. You can dress up and take photos 📷 (59 yuan for unlimited time with decorations) 2⃣️ Xingping Wharf - Nine Horses Painting Mountain Li River Essence Tour 🚢 There is a guide on the boat who will explain and guide you to appreciate the various forms of the mountains ⛰️ 3⃣️ Viewing Platform Opposite Xingping Ancient Town, about 500 meters to the left after crossing the bridge, there is a viewing platform where you can see the scenery on the 20 yuan RMB note. There are also bamboo rafts and cormorants for photo opportunities with the old grandpa. 4⃣️ Laozhai Mountain Sunset When the weather is good, go watch a sunset. However, Laozhai Mountain is a bit wild, and when I went there in August, I saw a small snake. There are no railings on the mountaintop, so be careful. 5⃣️ Husband Mountain Sunrise 🌄 If you get up early enough, you can spend 5 yuan 💰 to take a boat to the opposite shore to watch the sunrise over Husband Mountain. If you're lucky, you might encounter a sea of clouds. 6⃣️ Ancient Town Coffee ☕️ If you have enough time, have a cup of osmanthus latte in the ancient town, which has the taste of autumn in Guilin. Small tips: The tranquility of the ancient town in the early morning and the sunset in the evening are the most beautiful. Consider getting up early or returning late to avoid the peak of the crowd. There are many mosquitoes by the Li River, remember to bring mosquito repellent. The ancient town has many handicrafts and shops, suitable for picking up souvenirs. 🏠 Accommodation: Rosewood Hotel The location is particularly good, right at the entrance of the ancient town, only a 2-minute walk from Xingping Wharf. The room booked was a duplex, which was big and clean. 🥘 The first floor is the hotel's restaurant, which gets very busy during meal times, but the food is served quickly. Had beer fish 🐟 there, a must-order when in Yangshuo, which tasted especially good and was a generous portion. 🚗 Self-driving: Carpool from Yangshuo for 25 yuan per person 5 minutes from the high-speed train station to Xingping Ancient Town 🚌 Bus: 40 minutes per trip from Yangshuo to Xingping 🛵 It is not recommended to rent electric scooters in the town