When to Go

Yangshuo's climate is subtropical and monsoon-influenced. The coldest time isJanuary with an average temperature of about 9C (48F) whilethe warmest months are July and August with an average temperature of about 28C (82F). The best time to visit is from April to October when it is relatively mild and pleasant and the scenery is more lush and beautiful. Yangshuo is famous for its many unique festivals that take place from early May until the end of the year. Details of the festivals appear on the following pages.

Tips: 1. From March to August, especially in May and June, bring an umbrella because rain is frequent.
2. During the Chinese traditional holidays especially Labor Day from May 1st to May 7th and National Day from October 1st to October 7th, tourists are outin droves. This means facilities may be crowded and rates for accommodations,transportation and other travel essentials will be higher than usual.

Fast Facts

Yangshuo in brief:
Location: in the northeast of Guangxi Province and to the south of Guilin City
Area: 1428 square kilometers (352, 866 acres)
Population: 300,000
Nationalities: totally 13 including ethnic groups such as Yao, Hui and Zhuang
Postcode: 541900
Dialing Code: 0773

Useful numbers:
Fire alarm: 119
Police: 110
Ambulance: 120
Transportation Accidents: 122
Telephone Number Inquiry: 114
Weather Forecast: 121
Consumer complaint: 12315
Tour Information Consultation: 0773-8827944

Medical Care
Yangshuo People's Hospital: No. 28, Chengzhong Road, Yangshuo Town

Addresses of Post Offices
N0. 28, Pantao Road, Yangshuo Town
North Town Street, Fuli Town
No. 6, Rongtan Street, Xingping Town

Money
In Yangshuo, you can find many kinds of banks including Bank of China, China Construction Bank, Agricultural Bank of China as well as China Industrial and Commercial Bank. With the credit cards issued by these banks, you can draw money from the ATMs 24 hours a day. For currency exchange, you will need to go to the Bank of China.

Addresses of some branches of Bank of China in Yangshuo County
No.11, Binjiang Road
No. 117, West Street

Communication
Along West Street, there are many public telephones available. The signal for mobile cellular phones is quite clear in the county and along the Li River. However,in the mountain and valley areas, the signal can be poor. It's a good idea tocarry a supply of phone cards.

Internet bars are densely scattered in and around the county, especially the West Street. The charge ranges from CNY2 to CNY5 according to the facilities and locations of the bars. For example, the bars on West Street often charge more than those outside of the street. You also have access to the internet inmany hotels and cafes in the county.

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