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Guilin

🇨🇳 Guilin

China · Natura · Asia
🌤 Subtropical 📅 Best time: April-October 🌡 19 ⏱ 3-4 days 💰 Mid-range ~€60/day
⭐ 9.3/10
Climate
🌤 Subtropical
Best time
📅 April-October
Temperature
🌡 19
Ideal stay
⏱ 3-4 days
Budget
💰 Mid-range · ~€60/day
Continent
🌍 Asia

📍 About Guilin

The karst mountains over the Li River and Yangshuo are the most iconic Chinese landscape. The Longji rice fields.

🗺️ What to do & see in Guilin

  • Take a cruise on the Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo
  • Explore the rice fields and peaks of Yangshuo by bike
  • Watch the nighttime show Impression Liu Sanjie on the river
  • Explore the illuminated Reed Flute Cave
  • Climb to the viewpoints of the karst hills
  • Visit the spectacular terraced rice fields of Longji

🏛️ Must-see attractions in Guilin

  • Li River
  • Elephant Trunk Hill
  • Reed Flute Cave
  • Longji terraced rice fields
  • Twin Pagodas of the Sun and the Moon
  • Xingping Town

🍽️ Local cuisine in Guilin

  • 🍴Guilin rice noodles with broth and meat
  • 🍴River fish stewed with local beer
  • 🍴River snails sautéed with spicy spices
  • 🍴Beer chicken, a typical dish of Yangshuo
  • 🍴Osmanto tea, a fragrant flower of the region

💡 Travel tips for Guilin

  • 💡The best time is from April to October, with greener landscapes in spring
  • 💡Book the Li River cruise, it's an essential experience
  • 💡Yangshuo is a good base to explore the countryside at ease
  • 💡The morning mist over the peaks creates spectacular photos
  • 💡Wear comfortable shoes to walk among rice fields and caves

📍 Map location

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Guilin, China
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