Day three: Guilin landscape tops any others, and Yangshuo landscape tops that of Guilin.

Your Yangshuo morning starts at the Yulong River, and features bamboo rafting. Unlike the petrol engine boats on the Lijiang River, the bamboo rafts of the Yulong River are worked by boatmen. For that reason, they only carry two people. 

Sitting on the reclining chair on the raft, you can enjoy an all-around view of the natural, rural life down the river. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Around Yulong River there are many fancy spots such as Aishan Men and Swallow Lake. Aishan Men is a small village with many inns. The village is very peaceful and far away from modern society. Both spots are easily accessed by raft.

Swallow Lake is a man-made lake built like the Outer Heaven that Tao Yuanming wrote about. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

In the afternoon, be ready to catch your flight / train to your next destination. (Note: make your arrangements in late afternoon or early evening.)