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Yangshuo Through the Lens of @coffee_with_marie

A visual journey through Yangshuo's karst peaks, rice terraces, and hidden countryside cafes, shared by travel photographer Marie.

Published July 20264 min read@coffee_with_marie
By: VisitYangshuo.com: Independent Yangshuo travel guide, verified against official local sources. About this site
Last Updated:August 1, 2026

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Highlights: Yangshuo at a Glance

  • The best way to experience Yangshuo's countryside is by e-bike or scooter along the rural roads winding between rice fields and karst peaks.
  • Countryside cafes and boutique hotels along the Yulong River offer panoramic terraces overlooking the limestone mountains.
  • Infinity pools and reflection pools at local resorts provide some of the most photogenic perspectives on Guilin's karst formations.
  • The Yulong River Valley combines farmland scenery with limestone peaks found in this form almost nowhere else in the world.
Refreshing cocktail and sunglasses on wooden table overlooking green rice fields and karst mountain peaks in Yangshuo China
A refreshing cold drink with panoramic views over Yangshuo's green rice paddies and limestone mountains. Photo by @coffee_with_marie, used with permission.
Panoramic countryside view of green rice fields and dramatic limestone karst peaks framed by a traditional rain chain in Yangshuo China
Traditional rain chain framing the iconic limestone peaks of Yangshuo, Guilin. Photo by @coffee_with_marie, used with permission.
Girl sitting by a crystal-clear reflection pool with views of limestone karst mountains in Yangshuo resort
Serene reflection pool in a Yangshuo boutique hotel with karst mountain backdrop. Photo by @coffee_with_marie, used with permission.
First-person view of riding an electric scooter along rural paths in Yangshuo under a pink rain umbrella
Cruising through Yangshuo's lush countryside roads on an e-bike under a pink umbrella. Photo by @coffee_with_marie, used with permission.
Outdoor wooden deck with sun loungers and traditional ceramic jar overlooking green rice paddies and karst mountains
Wooden terrace lounge overlooking vibrant green rice paddies and karst peaks. Photo by @coffee_with_marie, used with permission.
Bohemian outdoor cafe bench with fringe umbrella overlooking green rice fields and limestone karst mountains in Yangshuo
Magical moment at a rustic countryside cafe in Yangshuo. Photo by @coffee_with_marie, used with permission.

About Yangshuo & the Yulong River Valley

Yangshuo is a county in the Guilin prefecture of Guangxi, China, known for its distinctive karst mountain formations and the Yulong River, which winds through the valley surrounding the town. The area draws visitors for its combination of rural rice fields, river journeys, and the dramatic limestone peaks that define the landscape.

Yangshuo, Guilin, Guangxi, China

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