# Shangri-La Scenic Area (Shiwai Taoyuan) (世外桃源景区)

Yangshuo, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region · South China, China · Guidebook rating: 3/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** ¥60
- **Opening hours:** 8：00—17：30
- **Time needed:** 1–2 hours
- **Getting there:** Take a bus from Yangshuo Bus Station to Shiwai Taoyuan (Shangri-La Scenic Area), about 20 minutes' ride, around ¥2
- **Good for:** Hiking & Outdoors, Photography, Nature

## About Shangri-La Scenic Area (Shiwai Taoyuan)

Just hearing the name conjures up the leisurely life described in Tao Yuanming's “A Peach Blossom Spring.” Although the scenery here is enticing, Guilin has no shortage of picturesque landscapes. The views at Shiwai Taoyuan are rather artificially landscaped and cannot compare with the Li River or Yulong River in their natural state. Still, some recommend that after the upstream boat trip and landing, you visit Xiuqiu Tower across the hills to sing mountain songs and toss embroidered balls, which adds a distinctive flavour.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 2444. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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