Guilin
China · Guangxi · 150 m
Description
Guilin (桂林) and Yangshuo (阳朔) are among China's most celebrated scenic regions, renowned for their spectacular karst landscape along the Li River. Towering limestone peaks, winding waterways, rice paddies, and traditional villages have created a landscape that has inspired Chinese painters, poets, and travelers for centuries. Highlights include the classic Li River cruise between Guilin and Yangshuo, the tranquil Yulong River with its bamboo rafts, and the iconic Moon Hill. North of Guilin, the breathtaking Longji Rice Terraces add another dimension to the region's natural beauty. Combining some of China's most iconic scenery with rich rural culture and abundant outdoor activities, Guilin and Yangshuo remain among the country's premier nature destinations.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 6 days (optimal 4 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: April – May or September – October
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Li River Cruise
- Yangshuo Karst Landscape(Day trip)
- Longji Rice Terraces(Day trip)
- Elephant Trunk Hill
- Yulong River Bamboo Rafting(Day trip)
- Moon Hill(Day trip)
- West Street (Yangshuo)(Day trip)
- Yangshuo Countryside Cycling(Day trip)
- Reed Flute Cave
- Seven Star Park
- Folded Brocade Hill
- Fubo Hill
- Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas
- Riyue Shuangta Cultural Park
- Ludi Scenic Area
- Xingping Ancient Town(Day trip)
- Xianggong Hill(Day trip)
- Nine Horse Fresco Hill(Day trip)
- Silver Cave(Day trip)
- Yinziyan Scenic Area(Day trip)
- Longsheng Hot Springs(Day trip)
- Daxu Ancient Town(Day trip)
- Gudong Waterfall(Day trip)
- Crown Cave(Day trip)
- Impression Liu Sanjie(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- KWL
- Train stations:
- Guilin Railway Station
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry