Shiwai Taoyuan (Shangri-La)
世外桃源
A pastoral scenic area inspired by Tao Yuanming's 'Peach Blossom Spring.' Take a small boat through a cave to see a water-side Dong village, a wind-and-rain bridge, and Zhuang song and dance.
Shiwai Taoyuan (Shangri-La) lies about 15 km northwest of Yangshuo town, near Baisha Town, beside the Guiyang Highway. It is a 4A-rated scenic area. Visitors first ride a wooden boat along Swallow Lake, pass through a rock cave, and enter the 'Peach Blossom Spring.' Along both banks are Dong wind-and-rain bridges, drum towers, water wheels, and folk song and dance performances. A walk along the pastoral trail follows. Tickets cost about 75 yuan, and the visit takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. Buses between Yangshuo and Guilin pass the entrance. The area is highly commercialized, but it suits a relaxed outing with elderly parents or children.
Opening hours
08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Fuli Bridge
- Putao Karst Peak Forest
- Yulong Bridge
- Jiuxian Village
- Xianggong Hill
- Guilin Romance Park (Qianguqing)
- Nine Horse Fresco Hill
- Langshi Village