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Things to Do in Guilin, China

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NOT BUSYJan9°5d rain
MODERATEFeb11°6d rain
MODERATEMar15°8d rain
BUSYApr20°12d rainBEST
BUSYMay24°16d rain
VERY BUSYJun27°18d rain
VERY BUSYJul28°16d rain
VERY BUSYAug28°15d rain
BUSYSep26°13d rain
MODERATEOct22°9d rainBEST
MODERATENov16°6d rainBEST
NOT BUSYDec11°4d rain

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Most popular attractions in Guilin, China

Reed Flute Cave

1. Reed Flute Cave

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体验光影交织的地下世界,感受自然雕刻的奇幻石景。走进色彩斑斓的石林,探秘大自然的艺术杰作。

Elephant Trunk Hill

2. Elephant Trunk Hill

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独特的象形山体近距离感受自然奇观。游走水月洞,赏月光映水的梦幻画面。

Seven Star Park

3. Seven Star Park

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风景独特,七星奇峰令人赞叹。穿越溶洞与瀑布的奇妙体验等待你探索。

Li River Cruise

4. Li River Cruise

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感受山水画卷般的自然风光。体验船上鱼鹰捕鱼的独特风情。

Yangshuo West Street

5. Yangshuo West Street

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这里是体验多元文化美食和手工艺的天堂。热闹夜市和古韵灯光,带你感受独特的东方风情。

Fubo Hill

6. Fubo Hill

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See sweeping views from an iconic hill. Experience a legendary stone turtle and river vistas that feel straight from a fairy tale.

Longji Rice Terraces

7. Longji Rice Terraces

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风光绝美的层叠梯田,如画卷般展开。沿着山路探索,亲眼见证水田倒影和金秋稻浪。

Guilin Two Rivers and Four Lakes Scenic Area

8. Guilin Two Rivers and Four Lakes Scenic Area

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水上环城游享别样风情。感受古桥灯影中流淌的故事与浪漫。

Guilin National Forest Park

9. Guilin National Forest Park

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感受浓郁山水气息,探索奇特岩峰和神秘洞穴。让你的视觉和呼吸一起清新畅快。

Traditional Sweet Dishes

Sweet Osmanthus Jelly

Sweet Osmanthus Jelly

Sweet Osmanthus Jelly is a fragrant dessert made from the Osmanthus flower, popular in Guilin for its light floral aroma and refreshing taste. It is often enjoyed chilled, making it a perfect treat during warm weather.

Guilin Rice Noodles with Sweet Red Bean Paste

Guilin Rice Noodles with Sweet Red Bean Paste

This unique combination features Guilin's famous rice noodles paired with a sweet red bean paste, blending savory and sweet flavors in a delightful way. It showcases the versatility of rice noodles beyond savory dishes.

Sugar-coated Hawthorn Fruit

Sugar-coated Hawthorn Fruit

Sugar-coated Hawthorn Fruit is a traditional street snack in Guilin, known for its tangy and sweet flavor that awakens the palate. The hawthorn berries are skewered and dipped in a shiny sugar syrup glaze, creating a crunchy texture.

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Most popular day trips

Yangshuo

65 km 1.5h by car

Scenic town known for karst mountains and river views.

Longsheng Rice Terraces

100 km 2h by car

Famous terraced fields with stunning landscapes and minority villages.

Detian Waterfall

180 km 3h by car

Spectacular transnational waterfall on the China-Vietnam border.

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Getting there

Train stations

Guilin Railway Station

High-speed trains to major cities like Guangzhou, Beijing

Guilin North Railway Station

High-speed trains to Shanghai, Shenzhen

From Guilin Airport, take the airport shuttle bus or taxi to downtown, about 40 minutes.

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Useful information for Guilin, China

Shopping locationsZhenyang Pedestrian Street, Lijiang River Shopping Mall
Nightlife locationsWest Street, Jiefang Bridge area
Popular casual restaurantsLocal noodle shops, Street food stalls
Popular fancy restaurantsRong Lake View Restaurant, Guilin Cuisine Hall
Popular coffee shopsStar Coffee, Cafe del Sol
Tap water safe to drinkNo
Digital nomad visaNo
Best taxi appDidi, Meituan
Taxi price / km$0.5
Tourists / year10000000
Population500000
Mobile internet speed50 Mbps
Unemployment percentage5.5 %
Poverty percentage0.6 %
Average income / month$700
Average cost of living / month$600
Hotel price / night from$30
Beer price from$2
Coffee price from$1.5
Street food price from$1
Restaurant meal price from$5
Local currencyCNY
Power plug typesA, C, I
ReligionsBuddhism, Taoism, Chinese folk religion
Spoken languagesMandarin, Cantonese, Zhuang
EthnicitiesHan, Zhuang, Yao
Political orientationcentrist
Population density300 /km²
Geographical area5500 km²
Possible natural disastersFlood, Earthquake, Typhoon
Dangerous animalsSnakes, Scorpions
Locations for a nice walkReed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, Seven Star Park
Public transportationsBus, Taxi, Bike
AirlinesChina Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
Suggested vaccinationsHepatitis A, Typhoid, Japanese Encephalitis
Architecture typeTraditional Chinese, Modern, Karst limestone
Average beer consumption per person / year30 l
Average wine consumption per person / year2 l
Tipping cultureNot customary
Coworking / day$15
Airbnb / month$400
1BR rent / month$200
Gym / month$25
Daily budget (backpacker)$20
Daily budget (mid-range)$50

Overview for Guilin, China

English proficiencyBad
Traffic safetyAverage
Friendly to foreignersAverage
Freedom of speechBad
Public transportationAverage
HealthcareAverage
EducationAverage
Power grid reliabilityGood
Crime safetyGood
WalkabilityGood
NightlifeAverage
Food sceneGood
LGBTQ+ friendlyBad
Startup sceneBad
Noise levelAverage
CleanlinessAverage
Nature accessGood
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