Yellow Cloth Shoal
Yellow Cloth Shoal |
Landscape on Banknote CNY 20
Enchanting Reflections
On a sunny day these seven fairy maidens show visitors their true appearance. The reflections of the seven peaks are so vivid that you may not be able to tell the real peaks by the river from the reflections in the water. You will have the feeling that you are sailing on top of the peaks. Early in the Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1911 AD), the poet Yuan Mu wrote the following poem to express his astonishment when he saw this stunning scenery: ‘What’s on the water looks just like real hill tops, but if it is true, then how come there is a boat sailing on it?’ We suggest that you come here to see the sunrise or sunset, which will be very different from the one you have seen from the mountain top. When the setting sun shines on calm water, the surface shows dim reflections, looking like a wash painting created by nature.
Nevertheless, not everybody is lucky enough to enjoy this enthralling sight, for on a wet day the reflection will be broken up by raindrops, while on a foggy day the reflections will be shrouded in mist. However, many believe that it has a distinctive flavor when it is rainy or foggy.
Photography Tips
Early morning around five o'clock and a higher place will make a better photo, and if you want to shoot the sunrise, you had better visit between May and October. To get a good shot of the first light of the day a number of photography enthusiasts get up early before the break of dawn and wait to seize the right moment. But it is worthwhile because the beautiful landscape will never disappoint you.
How to Go to Yellow Cloth Shoal
Or you can take a bus from Guilin South Bus Station Qintan Bus Station to Yangdi Lukou first, taking CNY 20 and one hour, and then take a taxi to Yangdi Dock where you can hire a bamboo raft to Xingping Town, which costs CNY 225. You can go ashore to take pictures of the shoal and then continue your journey. The Guilin to Yangdi buses depart from 07:00 - 18:20 with an interval of 5-15 minutes.
From Yangshuo: Take buses from Yangshuo Bus General Station to Yangdi Dock, which takes about an hour and costs CNY 20. The buses depart from 07:20 - 16:00 with an interval of 20 minutes. Then walk to Xingping Dock to rent a bamboo raft to go upstream to the shoal or hike the whole way in one hour.
Admission Fee | Note: Some best spots or platforms for photography are enclosed by local people, and usually charge CNY 5 - 10 per person. |
Opening Hours | The whole day |
Next: Xingping Town
- Last updated on Feb. 26, 2024 by Gabby Li -