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Guilin & Yangshuo  ยท  English-speaking certified local guides since 2012

Climb, paddle and explore
the real Guilin & Yangshuo karst

Internationally certified local guides (WMAI ยท LNT ยท UIAA) lead small groups onto the real karst โ€” rock climbing, caving, via ferrata, kayaking, canyoneering and more. Off the tour-bus trail, with the intensity dialed from a 4-year-old's first scramble to an expert's hardest pitch.

13+
Years Experience
3
Int'l Certifications
9
Outdoor & Cultural Experiences
100%
Safety Record
WMAI
WMAI CertifiedWilderness First Aid
LNT
LNT InstructorLeave No Trace
UIAA
CE
UIAA & CE EquipmentInternational Safety Standards
Group paddleboarding on the Yulong River with karst peaks in the background, Yangshuo China
2012
Est. in Yangshuo

Local guides who put you on the karst โ€” not just past it

Most visitors see Yangshuo from a bus window or a bamboo raft. We take you into it โ€” onto the rock, through the caves, down the canyons, along trails no tour group books. English-speaking, internationally certified, and local since 2012.

Yangshuo's outdoor scene was built from the early 2000s by long-resident Western climbers and guides. We trained in that lineage โ€” so you get genuine technical and safety competence and the local knowledge to reach the routes and viewpoints most travelers never do.

  • Internationally certified, English-speaking local guides (WMAI ยท LNT ยท UIAA)
  • 9 guided adventures โ€” from a 4-year-old's first scramble to an expert's hardest pitch
  • Small groups โ€” maximum 8โ€“10 per guide
  • Guiding the Guilin & Yangshuo karst since 2012
Our Story โ†’

Nine real adventures, one karst playground

Half-day trips, fully equipped and led by certified local guides โ€” from a 4-year-old's first scramble to an expert's hardest pitch. Group prices shown below; private & full-day on request.

All Levels
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Rock Climbing

From $40โ€“$65Age 4+

Scale China's iconic limestone karst towers โ€” one of the world's premier climbing destinations with hundreds of established routes.

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Guided Only
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Cave Exploration

From $50โ€“$85Age 6+

Venture into China's spectacular karst cave systems โ€” underground rivers, crystal formations, and total silence found nowhere else on earth.

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Beginner Friendly
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Kayaking

From $60โ€“$80Age 6+

Glide along the Yulong River in a sit-in kayak beneath towering karst peaks. Morning mist, bamboo groves, and no motor boats in sight.

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Beginner Friendly
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SUP

From $60โ€“$95Age 8+

Stand-up paddleboard the calm, clear Yulong River past towering karst peaks โ€” easy to learn, stable boards, and a genuine core workout.

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No Experience Needed
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Via Ferrata

From $55โ€“$75Age 8+

Traverse suspension bridges, iron rungs, and zip-lines fixed into karst cliff faces. The thrill of climbing without years of training.

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Half Day
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ATV Off-Roading

From $55โ€“$75Age 8+ ยท 16+ to drive

Tear through mountain trails and China's rural countryside on all-terrain vehicles. Pure adrenaline, zero technical skill required.

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All Levels
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Hiking

From $45โ€“$75Age 6+

Trek ancient stone trails through karst countryside, traditional villages, and mountain ridges with panoramic views of the landscape.

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All Ages
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Local Culture

From $60โ€“$89All ages

Go beyond the scenery โ€” village visits, traditional crafts, local cooking, and cormorant fishing on the Li River at dusk.

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Thrill Seekers
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Canyoneering

From $70โ€“$95Age 10+

Descend hidden slot canyons carved into the karst โ€” swimming, jumping, and scrambling through crystal-clear mountain streams.

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One guide. Age 4 to expert.

Same certified local guide, intensity set to you โ€” whether you're bringing the kids or chasing your hardest line.

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Bringing the family

Kids from age 4. Gentle first climbs, easy river paddles, cave walks and village days โ€” fully equipped, certified guides, intensity kept comfortable. The kind of adventure the whole family remembers.

Family adventure guide โ†’
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Serious about adventure

Multi-pitch karst climbing, wild caving, slot-canyon descents. Real routes with internationally certified guides who climb at your level โ€” and push it when you're ready.

See the hard stuff โ†’

Safety. Expertise. Authenticity.

In a destination full of tour operators, here's what sets us apart.

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Local Expertise

Based in Yangshuo since 2012, we understand how Western travelers think, plan, and travel โ€” shaped by decades alongside the international community that has called this place home.

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Small Groups Only

Maximum 8โ€“10 participants per guide. You get real instruction, not a crowd to manage. Your safety is never diluted by group size.

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Everything Included

All equipment is provided and UIAA/CE certified โ€” harnesses, helmets, ropes, paddles. Just show up in comfortable clothes.

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Intensity Dialed to You

Same certified guide, your pace โ€” an easy guided walk or a multi-pitch climb, a first canyon or a hard one. We set the challenge to match your group, kids included.

Meet Our Team

Years of combined experience designing real adventures in Guilin & Yangshuo โ€” not packaged tours.

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Tony Li

Co-Founder & Lead Instructor
"Proper training is what lets us say yes โ€” to a kid's first harness and a climber's hardest line."
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David Zhao

Founder & Outdoor Guide
"The best paths are the ones no one has paved for you yet. We spend our time finding them."
Meet the Full Team โ†’

Ready for Your China Adventure?

Tell us your dates, group size, and experience level. We'll build the perfect day โ€” or week โ€” around your interests.

๐Ÿ’ฌ WhatsApp:+86 177 7738 5667
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