Guangzhou to Yangshuo: 4 places to see on a China route
The route covers 3,510 km across China from Guangzhou to Yangshuo. The journey includes strolls through the ancient streets and temples of the city center, visits to Buddhist complexes, and an introduction to local cuisine and traditions.
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- Start
- Buddhist temple in Guangzhou
- End
- Tianmen Mountain
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Stops on this route
- Buddhist temple in Guangzhou — An ancient Buddhist temple with a rich history, showcasing traditional Chinese architecture and spiritual practices.
- Gestures in China — A system of non-verbal communication in which gestures have cultural meanings that differ from Western interpretations.
- Yangshuo County — A picturesque area among karst mountains and rice fields, famous for its natural beauty and tranquility.
- Tianmen Mountain — A sacred mountain with dramatic natural formations and historical significance in Chinese culture and mythology.
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- The high-speed train in China is very smooth and almost silent, it can accelerate to 350 km/h. The Guangzhou-Yangshuo route takes 2.5 hours.
- Timing
- Wake up at sunrise in Yangshuo to see the city without the crowds and enjoy the atmosphere. The streets fill up with people as the sun rises.
- Food
- In the Daf Buddhist temple in Guangzhou, twice a day they cook a full meal for 10 yuan (about 100 rubles) - rice with vegetables and soup.
- Avoid
- In China, English is not known everywhere. Be prepared to speak fingers or use the services of a guide who speaks Chinese.
- Tip
- Learn gestures to indicate numbers in China: five fingers - 5, index finger bent - 6, three fingers fish - 7, eight is written as V - 8, hook - 9.
- Where to stay
- Use the promo code OTPUSK15 on Cian Daily for a discount of up to 15% (maximum 1500 rubles) when renting accommodation. Valid until 31.07.2026.
- Tip
- The gray-blue tiled roofs of Yangshuo absorb moisture, which is important for southern China. Traditional tiles were laid hot and required rain to cool.
- Food
- On the streets of Guangzhou, exotic snacks with spices are prepared. The smell of spices can be felt on the tourist streets. There are much fewer spices in the temple dining room.
- Transport
- The subway in Guangzhou is not very deep, utilitarian, without architectural excesses. The diagram is only in Chinese, it is easy to get lost without knowing the characters.
- Tip
- Locals in China throw garbage on the streets not out of sloppiness: it is believed that this gives work to cleaners. They really quickly restore order.
- Transport
- To travel around Yangshuo, rent a scooter. It's a convenient way to explore the karst hills and viewpoints around the city.
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