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Fuli Ancient Town Tours and Activities

The history of Fuli Ancient Town, beside the Li River, dates back more than 1,000 years. A picturesque scene set amid some of Yangshuo’s most famous karst formations, many of the town’s cobbled roads and old stone houses remain intact. The village is known for its intricate painted fans, handmade from bamboo and delicate tissue paper.
The Basics
As one of the best-preserved ancient towns in Guilin, Fuli is well worth a visit during your stay in Yangshuo. A popular way to reach the village is by bicycle, and guided bike tours typically include a pedal along the Li River with stops in Fuli, as well as Dutou and Liugong to take in the spectacular views of the surrounding scenery. Those looking to purchase painted fans will find them along the aptly named Fan Street, running through the heart of town.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Head to Fuli Ancient Town to pick up a unique souvenir and enjoy the countryside.
- Give yourself at least an hour to explore the streets of the ancient town.
- Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking over uneven surfaces.
How to Get There
Fuli Ancient Town is located about 5 miles (8 kilometers) east of Yangshuo. Taking the bus from the main bus station in Yangshuo takes about 20 minutes, but the most scenic way to get there is on a bicycle via the small village roads along the Li River.
When to Get There
The best times to visit Fuli Ancient Town are from April to June and September to October, when temperatures are mild and comfortable for enjoying the outdoors. In the summer, plan to visit early in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid the midday heat. Days ending in 2, 5, and 8 are traditional market days—another good time to visit.
The Fans of Fuli
The handmade fans created in Fuli Ancient Town range from small handheld fans intended for everyday use to huge pieces of art, which, when hung up, will cover a whole wall. Prices vary according to the size and level of detail incorporated in the fans. But while they range from cheap travel fans to exquisite pieces of art worth hundreds of dollars, they all show intricately painted flowers, the karst landscape of Yangshuo, birds, insects, and Chinese women in traditional outfits.
Address: Fuli Ancient Town 542706, China
8 Tours and Activities to Experience Fuli Ancient Town
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1-Day Yangshuo Car Tour
Discover many of Yangshuo’s scenic highlights in just one day, and enjoy a seamless and comfortable way to explore, on this private car tour. Meet your guide directly at your hotel in the morning, and hop aboard. You’ll see famous local landmarks like the Fuli Bridge; will visit a series of picturesque, centuries-old villages; will embark on a ferry trip; and will otherwise admire the region’s characteristic scenery, including soaring karst mountains, mist-draped hills, and vibrant rice paddies.
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5-Day Yangshuo Family Adventure: Biking, Caving, River Cruise and Cooking Class
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Looking to keep the whole family entertained while exploring Yangshuo’s idyllic landscapes? This action-packed 5-day tour offers something for all ages and abilities, and includes accommodation. Enjoy guided bike rides, cruise down the Dragon River on a bamboo raft, hike through limestone caves, and swim in secret underground pools. You also have the opportunity to discover Chinese culture as you stop by local villages; try your hand at traditional fan painting; and get hands-on with a Chinese cooking class.
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4 Day: Yangshuo and Guilin Private Tour from Yangshuo (with Hotel Pickup)
Visit highlights of Guilin including Guilin airport/train station pick up, Yangshuo Xianggong hill, Yulong bamboo boat, Liusanjie show, Silver cave and Xingping old town,Daxu old town,Yao mountain and Elephant hill with this 4 days private tour from Yangshuo hotel.
You will be picked up from your Guilin airport/Yangshuo hotel and dropped off at the Guilin/Yangshuo hotel/airport/train station.
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5-Days Private Guilin and Longji Tour from Yangshuo Hotel
Visit highlights of Guilin including Guilin airport/train station pick up, Yangshuo Xianggong hill, Yulong bamboo boat, Liusanjie show, Silver cave and Xingping old town,Daxu old town,Yao mountain, Elephant hill and Longji Rice Terraces with this 5 days private tour from Yangshuo hotel.
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GUANGXI-GUANGDONG TRIP (CANTON): Cantonese Culture and Pearl River 6 days SOLOCHOFER
This route is specially designed as an extension to the classic visit to the karstic landscapes of the Li river in Guilin / Yangshuo.
From Yangshuo, a bamboo boat navigation begins along the low course of the Li River, permanently flanked by the karstic landscape, and then embark on the immersion to Cantonese lands: the idyllic town of Huangyao anchored in the past, the open city of Wuzhou and historical knot of commercial interconnection along the old waterways, the broad Pearl River Delta and its arms along Canton until it flows into the South China Sea, the area of the Kaiping Region and its bizarre air fortress buildings Diaolou semicoloniales, and finally arrive at the beating heart of Canton, its capital Guangzhou, and more dynamic and intense megapolis in the south of the country.
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1-Day Yangshuo Chinese Culture and Bicycle Tour
Become entranced with Chinese culture on this 8-hour tour of Yangshuo by bike with an included Chinese culture class. First, choose from a variety of classes, such as cooking, Chinese language, tai chi, painting, and calligraphy. After, depart on a biking adventure all around Yangshuo, and visit Dutou and Fuli.
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8-Day Private Tour from Yangshuo to Kaili
Visit highlights of China including the Guangxi Yangshuo,Guilin, Longsheng,Sanjiang and Guizhou Zhaoxing, Kaili,Zhenyuan with this private 8 days tour from Yangshuo.
You will be picked up from Yangshuo hotel and dropped off at Kaili/Zhenyuan.
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7-day Yangshuo Adventure Trip (students, families or individuals)
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Terratribes ’staff includes an eclectic mix of international and Chinese guides, trained and certified in wilderness first responder, advanced wilderness first aid (Wilderness Medical Associates), and climbing guide (Australian PACI and China Mountain Develop Institute), among many others. Our program leaders have 4-degrees or higher in outdoor education, equivalent fields of study, or have qualified field experience and are responsible for the success of our programs.
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