Shiwai Taoyuan Tourism Area (Xanadu)
桂林世外桃源景区
About Shiwai Taoyuan Tourism Area (Xanadu)
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Food & Lodging
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Tickets sold by villagers outside the scenic area are NOT valid for entry—please be aware. If anyone forcibly charges you, call 110 (police).
📅 Best Time & Crowds
Best season: Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-October)
🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.
⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.
Location
View on interactive map →Buying tickets as a foreign visitor
• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.
• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.
• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.
External booking links. Prices may vary.
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Open all day (ticket office 08:00-16:30)
Yangshuo County, ~15 km NW of town; Guilin–Yangshuo shuttle bus stops at Shiwai Taoyuan.
Advance booking recommended; call 0773-8775666 for groups.
Peak season CNY 80 (≈ $11), off-season CNY 50 (≈ $7.0)
Guilin City Yangshuo County Baisha Town Wulidianguiyanggong Road Shiwaitaoyuan Scenic Area
桂林市阳朔县白沙镇五里店桂阳公路世外桃源景区
Guilin City Yangshuo County Baisha Town Wulidianguiyanggong Road Shiwaitaoyuan Scenic Area
25.2727, 110.2949
Tip: Google Maps may be inaccurate in China — use Amap for navigation.
