Yangshuo Mountain Retreat

executive summary by darmansjah

SIMPLE,  AUTHENTIC, and SUSTAINABLE are the leading qualities behind this locally owned ecolodge surrounded by limestone karst peaks, located about an hour’s drive, and a world away, from the bustling tourist city of Guilin. You won’t find TV or telephones here, but you will spot water buffalo bathing amid emerald paddies as farmers till their fields by hand. Though the fairytale landscape has inspired Chinese poets and artist for centuries, it is also popular with today’s backpackers, who are eager to tap into outdoor pursuits such as rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, and river-rafting on bamboo rafts, along with visiting traditional villages. The lodge supports local initiatives such as a school for children with physical disabilities. 30 rooms; from$60