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What is the best time to visit Guilin & Yangshuo?
Reviewed 2026-09-19 · Conditions and policies can change
Direct answer
April-October (best: September-October for clear weather) is generally the best period to visit Guilin & Yangshuo. The right choice still depends on your tolerance for weather, crowds and seasonal scenery.
What to know
- ●Typical conditions: Subtropical monsoon — warm summers (25-33°C), mild winters (8-15°C).
- ●The destination is especially well suited to nature lovers, photographers, slow travelers.
- ●Li River cruise is 4 hours — book a window seat or upper deck
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