Yangshuo Rock Climbing
Guilin and Yangshuo in southern China become the most popular rock climbing destination among rock climbing lovers. It is famous for its karst landscape which offers a great opportunity for rock climbing. The county can be easily reached by coach with a one-hour and a half journey from Guilin city. It is a place that suits both rock-climbing lovers and professional workers.
Due to its natural karst landscape, Yangshuo not only offers easy routes from 5.8 to 5.10 for travelers who want to experience a rock climbing journey but also has some excellent routes for professional rock climbers. Famous rock climbers such as Todd Skinner and Christ Sharma separately conquered a 5.13 route and a 5.14b route in beautiful Yangshuo. With a short distance from West Street in Yangshuo, the rock climbing sites have attracted numerous climbing lovers to Yangshuo. Find all the top rock climbing sites in China.>>
Popular Rock Climbing Places in Yangshuo
The White Mountain (白山)
The White Mountain is a great site for experienced rock climbers. With a 200-meter length and a 60-meter height, it has steeper crags in the area. Chu Kaiwai, a famous Hong Kong climber, conquered a 5.14 route at White Mountain in 2008.
With about 35 different routes, it also has easy routes for climbing beginners. The average length of the routes is about 30 meters long, so enough stamina is a must. And it is convenient to get to the White Mountain by taxi from the Yangshuo center.
- Add: Address: Baishandi Village, Yangshuo County, Guilin (桂林市阳朔县白山底村)
Moon Hill (月亮山)
As the most popular destination to take rock climbing in Guilin and widely known by rock climbers in China, Moon Hill is a great choice for a climbing journey for local people or tourists. The hill has the best bird's view of Yangshuo County's karst landscape.
Its natural arch became the first official rock climbing site in 1990. There are 15 routes such as 8 routes on the arch wall with different levels to meet climbing lovers' needs. The climbing is held in Moon Hill Scenic Area, so travelers have to pay the entrance fee of 25 RMB first.
- Add: In Moon Hill Scenic Area, 321 National Road, Yangshuo County, Guilin(桂林市阳朔县321国道月亮山景区)
Wine Bottle (酒瓶山)
Wine Bottle got its name because its shape looks like a wine bottle. It is one of the most popular Yangshuo climbing sites offering easy and high-quality routes. It is one of the bases that hold Yangshuo Climbing Festival every year. The cliff is vertical so the climbing needs more skills rather than stamina. Wine Bottle has routes with difficulties from 5.6d to 5.11d.
- Add: In the opposite of Yangshuo Butterfly Spring（蝴蝶泉对面）
Tips for Rock Climbing
The Best Time to Climb
Autumn is the best time to take part in rock climbing activities, especially from late September to November. Comfortable weather and less rainfall in autumn offer great opportunities for your rock climbing journey.
Winter is cold and wet, however, you can also go rock climbing if you don't mind cold weather. Showers happen quite often in Guilin during the summer time but some crags won't be wet even in the heavy rain. Hats and sunblock are a must when you climb the rocks in summer. Spring from mid-March to mid-May is not a good season to climb because of the monsoon.
Tour Idea:
Tips
- Level 5.0-5.7 is suitable for most rock climbing beginners.
- Level 5.8-5.9 is a good choice for someone who has some climbing skills, however, it's not so difficult for experienced rock climbers.
- Level 5.10 is the highest one for rock climber lovers who are not professional climbers.
- Level 5.11 to 5. 15a are professional climb routes that need a lot of skills and talent.
Excellent Professional Climbing Companies
How to find an excellent professional climbing company to make your climbing dream come true? Here China Travel selected the best climbing companies in Yangshuo to offer you a wonderful and safe climbing journey. The companies provide travelers with climbing guides and their own routes and equipment.
Karst Climber founded in 2000, is one of the rock climbing pioneers and one of the best climbing companies in Yangshuo. X-Climber and Terratribes with great climbing teams are great choices as well. Insight Adventures specializes in school group climbing and Spiderman Climbing is good at half-day and day climbing tours for beginners and experienced climb lovers.
Travel in Yangshuo
Guilin has the best karst landscapes in China, however, Yangshuo's landscapes are the best in Guilin. Yulong River, Big Banyan Tree, and West Street are popular places to visit. Besides, travelers can ride a bike to explore Yangshuo's countryside life to experience a quiet and peaceful journey among the karst hills. You can also learn Taichi and learn to make Chinese dishes on West Street. West Street is the best place to stay and enjoy nightlife in Yangshuo County.
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