Jiuxian village is a famous ancient village near Yangshuo Town. The village under the sun is especially beautiful and peaceful. With this kind of nostalgic style, it is so nice to walk into this village, have a look of an old brick with carvings on, talk to an aged villager who is smoking with his pipe and listen to the stories happened here dating back to hundreds of years old. There are many ways to access this village, including cycling, walking, or taking a bamboo raft. Some stunningly beautiful hiking trails have been developed around this area in these recent years. Most of the trails are along the Yulong River, which is a crystal-clear tributary to the Li River. Different from many ordinary villages, it has many unique ancient buildings and old houses, which are well preserved today. It is not noisy, not commercial, quietly kept at the Yulong River side, like a picture of nature, history, and might an arcadia. When you walk into the Jiuxian Village, a kind of natural feeling swept over you. Fresh wind and green scenery let you feel walking in wonderland. The villagers here are very warm-hearted and friendly. So, if you’ve got an opportunity to hike by, please do not miss Jiuxian Village.
