Guilin Travel Guide

Guilin Travel Guide

‘East or west, Guilin landscape is best!’ Located in the northeast of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in south China, Guilin is considered to be the pearl of China’s thriving tourist industry on account of the natural beauty and historic treasures. Covering an area of about 27,800 square kilometers (10,734 square miles), the city is rather compact when compared with other major travel destinations in the country. The stunning landscape in which the city is situated has a kind of magic that is all its own. The strangely shaped hills or karsts, with the verdant vegetation ranging from bamboos to conifers together with crystal clear waters and wonderful caves make the city such an appealing destination. It is an important cultural city with a history of more than 2,000 years, and has been served as the political, economic and cultural center of Guangxi since the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127).

Tourist Attraction

Li River

Elephant Trunk Hill

Yangshuo

Reed Flute Cave

Longji Rice Terraces

Two Rivers & Four Lakes

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Travel Planning

The soul of Guilin is hidden between the landscape, 2-3 days is enough to touch the classic: take a bamboo raft rafting Li River, see both sides of the mountain peaks like spring up, in the Nine Horses Painted Mountain guessing the stone steed, in the yellow cloth reflection in the frame of the “RMB” landscape; stroll Guilin city of the four lakes of the two rivers, at night to see the lights lit up the outline of the Elephant Trunk Hill, listen to the evening breeze of the ancient South Gate; do not forget to get into the East and West Alley green stone road to find the mottled wall shadow of the Ming and Qing dynasties architecture and modern literature and art collision. Don’t forget to enter the green stone road of East-West Alley, and look for the collision of Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture and modern art and culture in the mottled wall shadows.
If you want to unlock more secrets of the landscape, the neighboring itinerary adds more surprises:
Yangshuo: Ride along the Yu Long River, see the idyllic fields and karst peaks and forests, and stroll through the bustling West Street at night, or take a fishing boat to see the sunset on the “First Bay of the Li River” in Xingping Ancient Town.
Longji Terraces: See the sparkling water in spring, appreciate the golden rice waves in autumn, hike along the curve of the terraces, encounter the dangling footstools of Zhuang and Yao villagers, and feel the harmonious coexistence of man and nature.
Whether you are on the Li River, or on top of the terraced rice paddies, a well-planned trip to Guilin will allow you to understand the true meaning of “the world’s most beautiful landscape”. 365 China Travel Service is ready to customize an itinerary for you!>>>apply now

Transportation

Guilin is a well-traveled city with convenient transportation, you can enter Guilin by plane, train, coach or ship, or take a bus, cab or bike to explore the city.

Meals

Guilin’s local cuisine is heavily influenced by Cantonese, Sichuan, Hunan, Zhejiang, Jiangxi and Fujian cuisines. In recent years, Sichuan and Cantonese cuisines have become the most popular. From upscale restaurants to specialty snacks, visitors from all over the world are sure to find something beyond their imagination. Some of the most popular local snacks include rice vermicelli, nun noodles, chestnut dumplings, duck with white fruit, duck with lotus leaf and ginger duck.

Entertainment

The local nightlife is as fascinating as its natural beauty. From modern nightclubs and romantic night tours to the Li River Folklore Center, visitors can enjoy themselves or completely relax.

Recommended ethnic performances: Impression – Liu Sanjie (Yangshuo), Turtle Mountain Beauty (Turtle Mountain Hotel) ……

Popular nightclubs: Karaoke Bar at Guilin Plaza Hotel, Reed Flute Cowboy Bar at Guilin Hotel, VIP Nightclub at Guilin Hotel ……

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