Located in the northeast corner of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin is hailed by many as the most picturesque city in China. The city has been a famous destination for over centuries and is world renowned for its breathtaking landscape.
Any trip to China is not complete with out a visit to picturesque Guilin. The serene landscape, Karst lime stones formations, bamboo groves and mist-covered hills together with wonderful caves make Guilin such an attraction for tourists.
The name of the city is derived from the cassia tree called ‘Guihuashu’ in Chinese. 1 can see the green cassia trees standing at the most roadsides in the town. When the autumn comes, the fragrance of the blossom fills up the air making passengers refreshing and relaxed. In addition, the golden flowers are extremely pleasing to the eyes.
Li River is absolutely the gem of Guilin. The remarkable landscapes of Li River make you feel as though you have stepped into a living traditional Chinese painting. Along the Li River, visitors are inspired by the picturesque mountains, peaceful green fields, crystal-clear water, lush bamboos and villages with water buffaloes. Guilin also is the home to a lot more than ten ethnic groups, such as Han, Zhuang, Miao, Yao, Hui and Dong. The Longji Rice Terraces is the best location to get a face to face touch with ethnic people and their customs.
Splendor water-mountain scenery: The scenic 4 hours Li River cruise will carry you away from the bustle of city life and into a peaceful and relaxing world. The Reed Flute Cave, known as as “Art Palace of the Nature”, is full with a myriad of stalactites and stalagmites formulating various bizarre scenes. The Elephant Trunk Hill, symbol of Guilin, looks like a giant elephant with a lengthy trunk drinking along the Li River.
Shopper’s paradise: A wide array of beautifully local arts and crafts fills the street markets and luxurious stores around the city, such as: landscape paintings, pottery, porcelain, wood and bamboo sculptures, hand-painted folding screens and embroidered balls, etc.
Hopping nightlife: At night Guilin is specially lovely when the lights are lit. The night life in Guilin has a unique glamour. The Two Rivers and Four Lakes Scenic Area is 1 of the favorite locations to stroll in the evening for visitors and residents alike. The two rivers refer to Li River and the Peach Blossom River. The four lakes refer to Mulong Lake, Gui Lake, Rong Lake and Shan Lake. There are cruises readily available at night. The evening experience in Guilin just brings anybody fun and possibly a little surprise!
Delicious local snacks and dishes: Being home to several ethnic groups, Guiilin has a selection of ethnic local delicacy. Guilin Rice Noodle is a famous local delicacy and can be served as most local’s breakfast. The other famous local dishes are: Modest Carp in Brown Sauce, Steamed Sliced Pork the Local Taro, Li River Fish cooked in Beer, Ginkgo and Old Soup, etc.
Recommended Guilin tour:
- Day 1: Arrive in Guilin. Be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
- Day 2: Go to Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, Seven Star Park.
- Day three: Day trip to Longi Rice Terraces.
- Day 4: River Li Cruise to Yangshuo, and the Third sister Liu impression in the evening.
- Day 5: Totally free at leisure until to be transferred to Guilin airport for your next destination.