Yangshuo
Lodging Yangshuo 4 min read
Boutique stays in the karst
Where to sleep among the peaks — riverside boutique guesthouses that take foreigners and serve real Guilin rice noodles.
Where to base
Stay upriver of West Street — same karst views, half the noise, and the peaks are lit by dawn rather than neon. The riverside villages (Jima, Chuanshan) have the best boutique guesthouses.
What you get
- Riverside rooms with peak views from ¥300-600/night
- Real Guilin rice noodles for breakfast
- Bike rentals and raft bookings sorted by the host
For non-residents
Confirm the guesthouse is licensed for foreign guests (most along the Li River are). Many are cash or WeChat only — bring ¥500 as backup. Passport required at check-in.
Locals' Tip
Stay upriver of West Street — same views, half the noise, and the karst is lit at dawn, not by neon.
Locals' Crowd