Yangshuo County
Guangxi · China
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Yangshuo County
Welcome to Yangshuo County, a geographical marvel located in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of southern China. As we stand here, surrounded by these dramatic limestone peaks, you are witnessing one of the most celebrated…
Listen in the app2West Street — A Millennium of Cultural Synthesis
We now find ourselves at the vibrant heart of the town: West Street, or Shee Jyeh. This pedestrianized thoroughfare is the oldest street in Yangshuo, boasting a history that spans over one thousand four hundred years. …
Listen in the app3Yulong River Valley — The Serene Tributary
Transitioning from the bustling town, we arrive at the Yulong River Valley, often referred to as the Little Lee River. Stretching for approximately twenty-six miles through Yangshuo County, the Yulong is a peaceful tributary of…
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South of the main town lies one of Yangshuo's most iconic geological landmarks: Moon Hill, or Yue-liang Shan. Part of the larger Guilin mountain system, this arched mountain is famous for the massive, semicircular hole that…
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On the west bank of the Jinbao River, we encounter a living relic of the Tang Dynasty: the Big Banyan Tree. Estimated to be over one thousand four hundred years old, this tree is more than just a piece of flora; it is a central…
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Traveling northeast from the town center, we reach Xingping Ancient Town, a settlement that predates much of what we see in Yangshuo, with a history stretching back to two hundred sixty-five AD. Despite its popularity with…
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Beneath the surface of Yangshuo's karst peaks lies a hidden world of equal splendor: the Silver Cave, or Yin-zi Yan. As the largest karst cave in the Guilin area, it serves as a pure example of the typical cave systems found in…
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As evening falls over Yangshuo, the landscape is transformed into a stage for one of the world's most unique cultural performances: Impression Liu Sanji. Directed by the world-renowned Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou, who also…
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As our journey through Yangshuo County comes to a close, we return to where we began, perhaps with a deeper understanding of why this landscape has captured the human imagination for so long. We have traversed the ancient stones…
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What is Yangshuo County?
Yangshuo County is a place in Guangxi · China with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Guangxi · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 24.7782, 110.4965 |
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