Major city · China
Xingping兴坪
Spend a half‑day in Xingping for the river views and pavilion climb; add a night if you want cheap hostel stay.
Xingping is a small riverside town on the Li River, 27 km upstream from Yangshuo. Its Karst scenery and the Bird's View Pavilion are reachable on foot in 10–15 minutes. With a hostel and cheap boat trips, a half‑day covers the main sights; an overnight adds a relaxed pace and night‑time river ambience.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, occasional rain)
- Airport
- KWL
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Xingping110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Xingping, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyWatch for traffic on rural roads and heat on the pavilion climb; stay hydrated and protect valuables.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire · 120 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKWL Guilin Liangjiang International.
- Getting aroundWalk the town centre (15 min loop).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet food snack¥10–¥30 (≈ US$2–5)
- BeerLocal beer¥4–¥5 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personCN¥30 (≈ US$5)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomCN¥200 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomCN¥350 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · Mid CN¥300 (≈ US$45) · High CN¥500 (≈ US$70)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KWL Guilin Liangjiang International
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Care
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Care
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
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17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Xingping: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk the town centre (15 min loop). Bicycle hire available near the bus station; inspect bikes before use. Local Li River boat trip (2 people) ¥80, about 1.5 h (check).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Yangshuo
goDoor to door: ≈30 min (check)
Boat from Yangshuo to Xingping, ¥80 (≈ US$12) for two people
Popular for nightlife; easy return to Xingping.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
This Old Place Hostel
Dorm beds from ¥30; double rooms higher; near waterfront.
Xingping Our Inn
Guesthouse in Dahebei Village; ferry ¥1 from pier.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥150–250 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥250–400 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × CN¥30 | CN¥30 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥150 | CN¥150 |
| Li River boat trip (2 people)1 × CN¥80 · check | CN¥80 |
| Bike hire (half‑day)1 × CN¥15 · check | CN¥15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥28 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥303 per person per day, bed included | CN¥303≈ US$45 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and high‑speed rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Li River boat trip (2 people) | ¥80 (≈ US$12) |
| Bike hire (half‑day) | ¥15 (≈ US$3) |
| Street food snack | ¥10–¥30 (≈ US$2–5) |
| Local beer | ¥4–¥5 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bicycle rentals often need repair; inspect before use.
- The pavilion climb has uneven steps; avoid in rain or midday heat.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Xingping兴坪
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My bed tonight
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请到这个地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US consulate in Guangzhou; check address before travel.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Yangshuo → Xingping: ¥5 (≈ under US$1), about 20 min
- Li River boat (2 people): ¥80 (≈ US$12), 1.5 h
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the bathroom? (xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Xingping. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, occasional rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at This Old Place Hostel for a relaxed river sunset.
- Combine with a Yangshuo bike loop for a full‑day Karst tour.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Xingping
- secondaryWikivoyage: Xingping, revision 5076566 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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