# Yangshuo Climbing Academy 2026

> 270 climbers learn advanced skills at China’s limestone crags in Arc’teryx’s 2026 event.
- Title: Yangshuo Climbing Academy 2026 · Climbing | Shortify
- Summary: 270 climbers learn advanced skills at China’s limestone crags in Arc’teryx’s 2026 event.
- Keywords: yangshuo, arc'teryx, climb academy, limestone, 2026, climbing, chinese mountaineer, route development
- Source: Climbing — https://climbing.com/community/the-ephemeral-global-climbing-school-amid-chinas-epic-limestone
- Author: Corey Buhay
- Published: 2026-11-13T22:24:35+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: yangshuo, arc'teryx, climb academy, limestone, 2026, climbing, chinese mountaineer, route development, sports, travel
## 2026 Yangshuo Arc’teryx Climb Academy
270 climbers gathered in China’s limestone arches for the 2026 event.
## Global Climbing Education
Arc’teryx offers advanced mountain education through international climbing schools.
## 2026 Course Expansion
2026 added beginner trad clinics, bolting workshops, and big wall masterclasses.
## Yangshuo’s Limestone Landscape
Yangshuo has 74 crags with nearly 2,000 climbing routes across limestone cliffs.
## Climber Perspectives
Peng Zhou completed his first 5.12 and 5.14 routes in Yangshuo.

> I completed both my first 5.12 and 5.14 routes here, and it has left me with many wonderful memories.
## Community Connection
Climbers share meals and stories at Chinese-style round-table dinners.

> We always have a big, Chinese-style, round-table dinner with all the instructors before the event.
## Cultural Exchange
International climbers learn from Chinese counterparts as much as locals learn from global pros.
## Key takeaway

270 climbers gained climbing skills at Yangshuo’s limestone crags during Arc’teryx’s 2026 Climb Academy.