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Stand-up paddleboard along one of China's most beautiful waterways — the Yulong, in the heart of Yangshuo. Karst towers reflected in still water, bamboo groves along the bank, and no motor boats in sight.
The Yulong River winds for 43 kilometres through the Yangshuo karst landscape, passing between hundreds of limestone peaks before joining the famous Li River. Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) gives you the best possible view of this scenery — you’re standing at full height, eye-level with the bamboo groves and karst towers that line the banks of the Guilin & Yangshuo region.
The Yulong is ideal for SUP beginners. The current is gentle, the water is clear and shallow (typically 0.5–1.5 metres), and the wide, inflatable boards are designed for stability. Your guide will teach balance and paddle technique in the first 15–20 minutes, and most people are standing and gliding with confidence well before the first bend.
Morning sessions are particularly magical — early mist rises off the water between the karst peaks, local fishermen pole their bamboo rafts past, and the river is nearly empty of other craft. Full-day tours include a riverside lunch break at a local village.
We reply within 4 hours (9am–6pm CST).
🚐 Hotel pickup available — mention your accommodation when booking.
Wide, stable inflatable SUP boards suited to flat-water paddling. Stand-up paddleboarding gives a better view of the karst landscape and a great core workout.
CE-certified buoyancy aid fitted before launch. High-quality single-bladed paddles adjusted to your height.
Experienced guide with water safety training leads the session, provides technique coaching, and knows every bend of the river.
Return transfer from West Street 114 to the river launch point. Equipment transported by vehicle.
Full-day tours include a simple riverside lunch at a local village. Half-day tours include water and snacks only.
Waterproof dry bag provided to keep your phone, wallet, and camera safe during the session.