The Yangshuo Mountain Retreat is a pioneer in eco-tourism in China and a Winner of Trip Advisor's 2010, 2011 and 2012 Traveler's Choice Awards. Built among terraced rice fields on the banks of the Yulong River (Dragon River), and surrounded by towering karst limestone peaks, the Yangshuo Mountain Retreat has become the premier travel destination in China for discerning visitors who value environmental sustainability. With 30 magnificent rooms, the Yangshuo Mountain Retreat is unique among Yangshuo hotels in its attention to sustainable practices and support for the local community. Open year-round, the Yangshuo Mountain Retreat receives visitors from all over the world who come to enjoy the Retreat's proximity to winding trails, river rafting, caving and some of the best sport climbing in the world. Just 10 km outside of the town, the Yangshuo Mountain Retreat is located in the pristine Yulong River Valley, with access to trails right outside the front door. With no TVs or phones in the rooms, and spartan but comfortable locally decorated guestrooms, the Yangshuo Mountain Retreat is a favorite getaway for expats and their families from around Asia.