Xingpeng

From Yangshou we left for Xingpeng, but the gov bus for that 20km ride was RMB 20/pax and the touts driving cars were not budging and asking for the same price of RMB 20/pax for a colectivo. Not willing to give in to the touts, I suggested DIDI which was like Uber in China and between me and Zaine, spend RMB 25 each to reach Xingpeng.

Xingpeng Hi Grey hostel was RMB 40 a night and it was a good proper international hostel unlike those smoking hostel in China. Zaine had not experience any of the smoking hostel so far in China, so he tought hostel for RMB 40 was expensive. I for one know that a good proper hostel for RMB 40 is actually well worth the money.

Xingpeng Old Town

Xingpeng River Cruise

Xingpeng was suppose to be the heart of Guilin tourism. Everyone comes to Guilin to go to Yangshou to actually end up going to Xingpeng to see the famous Karst Mountain formation along the Li river which is most scenic along Xingpeng and a standard picture behind the RMB20 note

Walking Map of Xingpeng

Zaine and Me did this part the cheap way. By walking along the river for the whole day. Xingpeng was really small, 30 minutes and we covered the whole town. Touristy but not large enaugh to spend more days beyond 2 nights. 

Maybe if I was not rushing due to Visa running out, I would have camp there another 2 more night but such is the nature of travel Visa.

The Famous View of Xingpeng

Xingpeng

Xingpeng

Local ferry boat Xingpeng

Traveled on: Dec 2023