Cities > Yangshuo County
Overview
Chinese Name: 阳朔县English Name: Yangshuo County
Climate Conditions: Subtropical monsoon climate
Train Station: Yangshuo Station
Background
Yangshuo County is under the jurisdiction of Guilin City in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, located in the northeastern part of Guangxi. It lies south of Guilin City, east of Gongcheng County and Pingluo County, south of Lipu City, west of Yongfu County and Lingui District, and north adjacent to Lingchuan County and Yanshan District. The county seat is 65 kilometers from the city center of Guilin, covering a total area of 1,436 square kilometers with 20,000 hectares of arable land and home to 11 ethnic groups, including Han, Zhuang, Yao, Hui, among others.Climate
Yangshuo County has a typical subtropical monsoon climate with abundant warmth, plentiful rainfall, ample sunshine, and a mild and humid environment with distinct seasons. The karst region and low-elevation areas have long summers and short winters, while the high-altitude areas in the northeast and southwest experience long winters and short summers, with moderate spring and autumn temperatures. The climate is heavily influenced by monsoons, leading to significant variations in drought, flooding, cold, and heat throughout the year. In 2020, Yangshuo County recorded a total annual rainfall of 1,929.1 millimeters and an average annual temperature of 20.0°C.
Culture
Yangshuo County is an important settlement for Hakka people. It is a place where multiple cultures converge, with Hakka culture intersecting with Lingnan culture, immigrant culture, revolutionary culture, and Sino-Western culture. This multicultural fusion endows Yangshuo's Hakka culture with a unique charm, preserving the core qualities of Hakka culture, such as unity, friendliness, and hard work, while also absorbing elements from other cultures, resulting in a richer and more diverse representation in language, architecture, food, and customs. The Hakka people primarily reside in Jinbao Township, with a minority scattered in Gaotian and Baisha Towns, totaling over 10,000 individuals.Attractions
Tianlai Butterfly Spring: The Totem Ancient Path is located in the famous "Ten-Mile Gallery" of Yangshuo. It’s not far from Guilin, showcasing prehistoric life scenes with stone tools, pottery, natural totem poles, ancient bows and arrows, and wild and enticing body language. It recreates the historical lifestyle, religion, hunting, and zengpi culture of Guilin's ancestors from 12,000 to 7,000 years ago.Moon Mountain: Moon Mountain is located at the end of the Ten-Mile Gallery scenic area in Yangshuo County, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. At the summit, there is a natural large stone archway that is open on both sides, resembling a bright moon hanging in the sky from a distance. The shape of the arch varies when viewed from different angles. When driving to appreciate Moon Mountain, the arch looks like a crescent moon that gradually transforms into a half moon, then a full moon, and back into a waning moon. Moon Mountain is renowned as one of the world’s famous mountains, known as a celestial and spiritual mountain. It has a marble-paved climbing path with 800 steps leading to the Moon Palace, which is about 50 meters high and wide, adorned with many stalactites resembling the Moon Goddess and jade rabbits, in harmony with the myth of the Guanghan Palace.
Local Specialties
Songhua Candy
Songhua candy originated from a private kitchen in the former residence of Li Zongren, President of the Republic of China, located in Liujang Town of Lingui District in Guilin. It was invented by a chef from Li Zongren's household. Over nearly a century of transmission and innovation, its flavor has become increasingly enticing, sweet but not cloying, melting in the mouth without sticking to the teeth, and is popular in northern Guangxi, originating from Yangshuo and Xingping.The name “Songhua” has various explanations; one suggests it is named for its golden grains resembling pine flowers; another posits that it comes from the candy’s “crispy sweetness melting in the mouth,” which is a mispronunciation of “crispy sugar.” It is also said to symbolize the New Year wish for “spending money easily” as a traditional festive food from Liujang Town in Guilin. Songhua candy is also a specialty food of Yangshuo Xingping.
