Guilin
Famed throughout the world for its incredible natural beauty of Karst Landscape, Guilin sits on the banks of the Li River, in the north Guangxi and the south of China. Guilin literally means 'Osmanthus Grove' and the sweet smelling osmanthus trees can be seen throughout the city.
Guilin has an impressive history. In 111 BC, during the Han Dynasty, the Shi An County was established. This is considered to be the beginning of the city. In 507 AD the city was renamed Guizhou, which means . During the Ming Dynasty, the city started its imperial connections when a Prince Palace was built for the Emperor’s son to watch over the south of China. In the 1920’s, Guilin became a headquarters for the Northern Expeditionary Army, which was lead by Dr. Sun Yat-sen. In 1940 the city received its current name Guilin.
Guilin is a scenic town and one of the best-known tourist destinations in China. There are many scenic places within short traveling distance of Guilin. These include Longsheng with its famous Longji rice terraces; the Lijiang River, a scene of which is printed on the back of ¥20 bank notes; Yangshuo, a small county downstream from Guilin; Li River cruise, hiking, biking, caving, rafting, ballooning, earth bathing, cooking course and fantastic impression Liusanjie show and much more. This makes Guilin an excellent base for exploring the northern end of Guangxi Province.
Guilin is a beautiful city. The town center is surrounded by two rivers and four lakes and studded with sheer sided karst mountains. Outside the city center, the buildings are less well kept. The main industry in the city is tourism so the city is much cleaner than other Chinese cities.
Guilin itself is like most other medium size Chinese cities, other than that it has a large number of western-style hotels, tourists and is relatively free of air pollution. Many Chinese domestic tourists also flock to this area. What makes it special is its proximity to many picturesque limestone mountains and formations.
No visit to China is complete without visiting Guilin. The best way to see Guilin scenery is taking a cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo along the Li River, which passes by ancient villages, bamboo groves, fire fishing, rural fields, and the incredible scenery. It is said that traveling through Guilin is like stepping into a traditional Chinese painting of mountains and rivers.
Guilin cuisine is famous for its Beer Fish, Guilin Rice Noodles and the use of spices. The cooking process used in cooking the Beer Fish has been used to cook a variety of other meats including duck, pork, and even snake. The rice noodles of Guilin are famous throughout China and Guilin Rice Noodle restaurants can be seen across the country.
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Longji Terraced Rice Fields
This is the most amazing terrace in China, the Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces.It is said, 'Where there is soil, there is a terrace', be it in the valley, with swift flowing river to the mountains summit with its swirling cloud cover, or from bordering verdant forest to the cliff walls. Even though the Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces is large, it is made up of numerous patches no more than 1 mu (it is a traditional unit of area in China, currently call shimu) (about 0.16 acres).
The Big Banyan
The Big Banyan is a famous attraction in Yangshuo. It is under this tree that The Third Sister Liu declared her admiration to her lover The A'niu.
Seven Star Park
Seven Star Park (Qi xing Gongyuan), is located on the eastern side of the Li River, 1 kilometer from the city center. Deriving its name from a cave called Seven-Star Cave. Seven-Star Park covers an area of 40 hectares. Being the largest comprehensive and most beautiful park in Guilin , it features fantastic hills, rivers, caves and rocks. Located in the center, Seven-Star Hill consists of Putuo Hill with four peaks and Crescent Hill with three peaks. The southern entrance straddles the ancient Floral Bridge . Dragon Retreat Cave near the southern gate houses great numbers of stone tablets.
Fubo Hill
Fubo Hill(Wave-Subduing Hill) is 120 meters long, 60 meters wide and 213 meters high. It stands solitarily in the northeast of the city and on west bank of Li River with half of the hill stretching into the river. Waves run back wherever they meet the blocks, hence the name "wave-subduing Hill".
Shangri-la
Yangshuo Shangri-la theme park is located on the side of road. Shangri-La is an ideal world presented for display but it also includes the real world of the enchanting Yangshuo County mountains water, fields and traditional customs. Visitors can forget temporarily the hustle and bustle of busy city life, relax and enjoy themselves in the setting of a traditional Chinese agricultural society.
Li River Cruise
Cruising on Li River is always a pleased thing. You can breathe the fresh air, feel gentle breeze and appreciate the fabulous landscape on both sides of Li River. In spring, tourists may stand on the front of a boat and let the mizzle falls onto their faces. It is really a wonderful experience.
Yulong River
Yulong River, also called Little Li River, rises in Lingui County inYangshuo. The river is about 43 kilometers (26 miles) long, with a drainage area of approximately 158 square kilometers (39,043 acres). The part of the river that stretches from Yulong Bridge in Baisha Town, to Gongnong Bridge near Big Banyan, is known as the Yulong River Scenic Area, and includes some spectacular scenic views along each river bank.
Impressions of Liu San Jie
This is the world largest natural theater which utilizes the waters of the Li River as its stage, with twelve mist shrouded hills and the heavens as its backdrop. Mist, rain, moonlight, the hills and their inverted reflections in the river all become the ever-changing natural background. Its auditorium is housed on the natural islands of the river with the audience standing on the designed terraces, surrounded by green plants.
Reed Flute Cave
Reed Flute Cave, known as "the Palace of Natural Arts", is located in the northwest of Guilin City , 5 kilometers away from the center of the city. It is a cave on the southern shoulder of the Guangming Hill (Bright Hill) and is one of the most extraordinary scenic spots in Guilin.
Diecai Hill
Situated in the northeast of Guilin by the Li River, Diecai Hill(Folded Brocade Hill) is one of the most popular local attractions, a place known for its amazing scenery and stone carvings. It gained its name because of the resemblance of its rock formations, piled up layer upon layer on each other, to folded brocade.
Yangshuo Biking
Are you bored of the hustle and bustle of city life, or want to have a breath of natural fresh air, or are you curious about diverse cultures and exotic flavors in China? Please come to Yangshuo, a small county in southern China full of what you want. In the 1980s, many foreign backpackers were drawn here by the introduction of the county in the 'Lonely Planet'. Now, the county greets its guests with more charms and attractions.
San Jiang Village
The ancient village still retains its ancient architecture and the local Dong Minority people maintain their centuries old traditions and culture. Wearing their traditional clothing, the locals go about life as they have for generations. Mostly a farming society, the village is surrounded by picturesque rice paddies.
Elephant Trunk Hill
Elephant Trunk Hill stands majestically in the downtown area of Guilin city, at the junction of the Li River & the Peach Blossom River. The name was chosen because the hill looks like a giant elephant dipping its trunk into the river. The green water of Li River in front of it and the clear spring at the foot make Elephant Trunk Hill one of the most famous hills in Guilin City .
Merryland Theme Park
Merryland Theme Park is fun for all ages, and has something for everyone. The park has many themed areas. Each themed area’s architecture, employees’ costuming, shows, and food are designed to match their respective areas.
Longsheng Hot Spring National Forest Park
Situated in Longsheng, a multi-ethnic autonomous county in Guangxi Autonomous Region, Longsheng Hot Springs National Forest Park is 132 kilometers (about 82 miles) northwest of Guilin. Covering an area of 260 hectares (about 642 acres), the park boasts a dense primeval forest, various rare animals and plants, as well as its famous hot springs. The weather here is very pleasant with an average year round temperature of 17C (about 63F) providing a nice escape from the summer heat.
Taohua River
Taohua River is the main tributary of the Li River, where the atmosphere is tranquil and beautiful. Cruise on Taohua River especially at night will show you the colorful river scenery of Guilin.
Yinshui Dong Village
Situated 1.5 kilometers (0.9 miles) west of Longsheng County, Guilin City, Yinshui Dong Village is a typical Dong village with a picturesque scenery. It is built in a valley, and the mountain slopes are very steep. The waterfall is like a silver chain hanging off the mountain slope, hence the attractive name of Yinshui: 'Silver Water'.
Yangshuo West Street
West Street, with a history of more than 1,400 years,is the oldest street in Yangshuo, Guilin. it is Situated at the center of Yangshuo County. Since the 1980's, West street has become a window of eastern and western culture and the biggest 'foreign language center' in China. It is the most flourishing district in Yangshuo, and each year, about100,000 foreigners come here for travel or to attend advanced studies. Visitors are attracted to West Street by its unique mix of cultures.
Moon Hill
The Moon Hill in Yangshuo is a huge slice of rock with a round hole in its center. There is a 800 steps marble paved mountain path, in which visitors can reach the hill top. At various angles it resembles from the new moon to a full moon. The rock measures approximate 380 m (height) by 400 m (length) by 220 m (width).
Daxu Village
Daxu Ancient Town is situated at the east bank of the Li River, 23 km (14.3 miles) southeast of Guilin City. Having a history of more than 1000 years, the town originally formed in the early Northern Song Dynasty (960-1126) and was the leader of four renowned ancient towns in Guangxi Province as early as 600 years ago.
Butterfly Spring Park
Butterfly Spring Park is located in the best traveling place of Moon Hill Scenic Area in Yangshuo, occupying an area of 36,000 square meters (8.9 acres). It is named after a butterfly-like stalactite found in a grotto of this beautiful park. As a locale which brings together both a unique landscape and a rural setting, it is a typical representative of ecotourism sites in Yangshuo.
Guilin Merryland Golf Club
Guilin Merryland Golf Club is an American hilly course located in Xing'an county of Guilin, with 27 international standard holes and a total fairway length of 10,554 yards.
Silver Cave
when you visit silver cave (or Yinzi Cave), you will be greatly impressed by its high hollow sky, deep underground river, impending waterfall and dense stalagmite, all these kinds of wonderful sights will make you acclaim:"The silver cave is really a fairyland, it is one of the best scenic caves in China".
Dazhong Hot Spring Holiday Hotel
Opened in 2010, the Dazheng Hot Spring Holiday Hotel is the first hot spring theme hotel in Guilin. This hotel is beside the Nanxishan Park, about 1.5km to Guilin Railway Station, 3km to the city center and 28km to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport. The Dazheng Hot Spring Holiday Hotel includes 310 guest rooms. Each room features safe box, mini bar, refrigerator along with free broadband Internet access. Domestic direct dialing and iron are also available. As for dining, the Chinese restaurant, western restaurant, cafe, tea house, bar and lobby in the hotel provide guests with a variety of dishes and drinks. For recreation, the hot spring area covers about 10000 square meters. Fitness center, night club, outdoor swimming pool, children's ground and sauna are available. Other facilities in the hotel include business center, meeting room, parking lot and wireless Internet, among others.
Sheraton Guilin Hotel
The Sheraton Guilin was opened in 1988 and refurbished in 2008. The hotel ideally located on the west bank of the Li River within minutes' walk from the Elephant Trunk Hill and Fubo Hill. It is 2km away from the Railway Station and 30km away from the Guilin International Airport. The Sheraton Guilin boasts 408 modern well-appointed rooms, including 17 suites, some with views of the Li River and the hotel garden. All rooms feature the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper (SM) Bed, individually-controlled heating, free broadband internet access and air-conditioning, flat screen LCD TV sets, and personal computer outlets. All Deluxe Rooms and Club Floor rooms feature bathtub with separate shower cubicle. The Sheraton Guilin Hotel has a Roman style lobby and traditional Chinese pavilions and terraces. From the top floor of the hotel, there are impressive views over the city.The hotel features four different Chinese and Western restaurants and a bar, which serve Cantonese, Sichuan, Korean, Guilin and foreign food. In addition, there is a small coffee shop. The hotel is furnished with conference halls, a business center, a recreation center, a beauty salon, a swimming pool, a water massage pool, a fitness center and a karaoke room. Fitness center and swimming are free of charge. Guests who reserve superior can upgrade to deluxe room for free. Free cake is available for guests' birthday during stay.
Guilin Park Hotel
Guilin Park Hotel opened in 1990 and refurbished in 2006. The hotel located between Lake Guihu and Mount Laoren in the city center. Guilin Park Hotel commands some of the most picturesque views in Guilin and contrasts finely with the famous Duxiu peak, Diecai Hill and Fubo Hill. 266 tastefully decorated rooms and suites, all equipped and furnished well with modern guest amenities. The elegant Chinese Restaurants and Western Restaurant proide a variety of finest Cantonese food, local food, specialities and European offering. In Guilin Park Hotel, the guests can enjoy their time in fitness center, sauna, outdoor swimming pool and massage.
Shangri-La Hotel Guilin
Opened in 2010, the Shangri La Hotel Guilin is an international five-star luxury hotel located on the banks of the picturesque Li River. It is just 10 minutes' drive from Die Cai Mountain, as well as the city center and the famous pedestrianised tourist street. Guilin Liang Jiang International Airport is 35 minutes away. The Shangri La Hotel Guilin boasts a total of 449 elegantly-appointed guestrooms and suites, including wheelchair-accessible rooms and non-smoking rooms, all with beautiful views of the Li River or the htoel's lush landscaped gardens. For guests requiring the highest levels of personalised attention, the hotel's Horizon Club accommodation includes a private Horizon Club Lounge, dedicated purser services and a range of exclusive guest privileges. For recreation and relaxation, fully-equipped health club, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and outdoor tennis courts are available. Other facilities in the hotel include Internet Lounge with complimentary internet access, meeting rooms, banquet halls, gift and retail shops and underground parking lot, etc. Apart from these, the Shangri La Hotel Guilin also provides service such as complimentary shoeshine service, IT butlers, babysitting and laundry and valet service and so on.
Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel
Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel opened in 1976 and refurbished in 2001, It is located in the downtown area of Guilin City ,the artificial waterfall that rushes down from its top matches the picturesque ambience of the hotel, with Shanhu Lake glittering right down in front, Lijiang River flowing on the east, Elephant Trunk Park neighbouring on the south ,and Duxiu Hill and Diecai Hill towering on the north. Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel is equipped with 646 rooms in total, including 1 presidential suite, 22 deluxe suites, 20 deluxe single rooms, 62 executive room, and 541 standard rooms. All rooms are provided with free broadband internet access and so on. Four restaurants, one tea-house and 20 private dining rooms creat a spacious and comfortable dining space for the guests. Meanwhile, the indoor swimming pool, a roof-top garden fitness center and a set of sauna rooms are available for your relaxation and body-building. Fitness center and swimming pool are free of charge. Free fruit is available for guests.
Guilin Plaza Hotel
Opened in 1990 and refurbished in 2005, The Guilin Plaza is located at Lijiang Road. Neighboring Guilin International Conference Hall, the Guilin Plaza is only 35 minutes by car to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport and 6 minutes to the railway station. The Guilin Plaza boasts a total of 282 contemporary rooms equipped with central air-condition, IDD, mini-bar, sound system, satellite TV, wide band for internet, safety box, balance lift, in-house movies, separate bathroom with complete facilities. The Bamboo Chaguan is a restaurant offers Cantonese food and Sichuan Food. Western foods can be tasted in the Early Bird Restaurant. Sports facilities include Fitness rooms, table tennis rooms, and outdoor swimming pools.
Guilin Bravo Hotel
The Guilin Bravo Hotel was opened in 1987 and refurbished in 2006. It is located at the city center and near the Banyan Lake. It is about 1.5km from Guilin Railway Station and 28km from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport. The Guilin Bravo Hotel boasts 329 tastefully decorated guest rooms and suites, Non-smoking rooms and Handicapped rooms. All rooms and suites are comfortably furnished and well-equipped with air-conditioning and heating, safety deposit box, minibar, ADSL Internet access, IDD/DDD phone, private bathroom, TV and free-in house movie channel. The LiJiang Restaurant, Seven Star Restaurant and Skylight Bar in the hotel offer local dishes, specialties and drinks. Moreover, swimming Pool, health club, gym, sauna, steam bath, massage service, mahjong and hair-fressing salon are also available in the Guilin Bravo Hotel. The Bravo Hotel has flower for honeymoon guests and birthday card and small gift for guests' birthday during their stay. Free drinks is available for guests.
Yangshuo Mountain Retreat
Situated at the foot of magnificent limestone karst peaks and on the grassy banks of the Dragon River, the Yangshuo Mountain Retreat is a countryside Yangshuo hotel promoting sustainable tourism in china through its business practices. It offers an authentic China travel experience and is a perfect getaway from city life. It is about 100km from the airport and about 60km from the Railway Station and Guilin City. Yangshuo Mountain Retreat is unique among Yangshuo hotels in our commitment to sustainable tourism in Yangshuo. Yangshuo Mountain Retreat consulted with Feng Shui experts in designing retreat, giving guestrooms a harmonious but simple feeling. With locally grown handmade bamboo furniture to support the local economy. It reflects the simplicity of local life and tranquillity of the Yangshuo landscape. The Yangshuo Mountain Retreat's menu is filled with wonderful local specialties and Yangshuo county’s distinct cuisine and cooking flavors make it a culinary delight for all lovers of food. The kitchen team of Yangshuo Mountain Retreat carefully buys fresh ingredients every day, which come from nearby villages. We have several recommendations and have included some of our famous recipes, just click on either the link in the left navigation bar or on the title of the dish and bring the taste of Yangshuo into your kitchen.
Yangshuo Aiyuan Hotel
The Yangshuo Aiyuan Hotel is opened in 2002 and refurbished in 2008. It is located at the foot of the Green Lotus Hill in the prosperous center of town, facing the West Street Center Garden Square. It is 65km away from the Guilin Railway Station and 90km away from the Guilin International Airport. The Yangshuo Aiyuan Hotel offers a total of 72 rooms, suites of different styles and more than 16 hill-view rooms, each room is attentively maintained and carefully cleaned. The hotel has Western and Chinese restaurants, the Chinese Restaurant can hold over 300 people and offers various favorites from Cantonese, Hunan, and Yangshuo Cuisines. As for recreation, the guests can enjoy time in Karaoke and Dancing Hall in the Yangshuo Aiyuan Hotel.
Guilin Osmanthus Hotel
The Guilin Osmanthus Hotel was opened in 1987 and refurbished in 2002, it is located right in the center of the city and near the Li River and the Peach Blossom River bank. The biggest shopping mall in Guilin City and the Elephant Trunk Hill are also only minutes' walk away. The Guilin Osmanthus Hotel boasts a total of 212 exquisitely decorated and well appointed guestrooms. All rooms and suites are comfortably furnished and well-equipped, different restaurants will let the guests tast delicious and tasting food. Other facilities in the Guilin Osmanthus Hotelinclude fully equipped business center, beauty salon and commercial department and karaoke and so on.
Guilin Royal Garden Hotel
Guilin Royal Garden Hotel opened in 1987and refurbished in 2003, It's located on the bank of the Li River, faces the famous Fubo Mountain and Piled Silk Hill, the Guilin Royal Garden is about 3 kilometers from the railway station, 32 kilometers from the airport and 10 minutes walk from downtown. Guilin Royal Garden Hotel offers 333 rooms with a perfect view of Guilin magnificent scenery. There are Sichuan , Cantonese, Western, Japanese food and local style cuisines. also the garden cafe provides all kinds of food and the Ginza presents Japanese dinning. Its tennis court, swimming pool, fitness and sauna is a good place for guests' relaxation and body-building, Garden Night ,a show of Chinese minority nationalities provides the guests a really wonderful time.
Top Chinese Restaurants in Guilin & Yangshuo
With the finest restaurants and bars in the city, dining at Guilin & Yangshuo, is a culinary experience to savour.
Learn Kung Fu, Martial Arts & Taiji in Yangshuo
In Yangshuo, China, the great option to relax you is to learn martial arts with the masters. You can include martial arts lessons in your personal Yangshuo tour package.
Yangshuo Hot Air Ballooning
Hot Air Ballooning offers a overlook of Yangshuo's karst scenery, which is spectacular from the ground, but nothing compares to floating above it. You will be delighted by the hundreds of vertical sided hills, rivers, traditional villages and the patchwork of small farms.
Transportation in Guilin
There are many ways to get to Guilin. by air, train and bus are available from all the Chinese popular tourist destinations and abroad. Here is the guided information for visitors’ reference, help to decide the most convenient and cost-effective way from their home to Guilin.
Top Things to do in Guilin
Although famed for its incredible landscape, Guilin has much more to offer visitors. It has unique cultures and cuisines that cannot be found anywhere else in China. Guilin is also home to many Ethnic Minority Groups and their colorful traditions add to the already startling beauty of Guilin.
Shopping in Guilin
Famous internationally for its river and mountain scenery, mysterious caves and grotesque rocks, Guilin has enjoyed the reputation of having China's most beautiful scenery for hundreds of years. Guilin's local products and handicrafts include China sea pearls, Chinese landscape paintings, fermented bean curd, medicinal materials, paper umbrellas and artistic pottery and porcelain.
Guilin Cuisine & Food
What to Eat in Guilin? Apart from being one of the most picturesque cities in China, Guilin's local cuisine and snacks are also quite special. Guilin rice noodles must be referred firstly.
Guilin Nightlife
Guilin is well known for its natural beauty. However, this picturesque city is even more charming at night. Guilin nightlife combines the romantic ambience of such noted destinations as Paris with its own unique, idyllic and tranquil atmosphere. As night falls on Guilin, the diverse nightlife of this unique city comes alive. Travellers can choose to enjoy themselves in modern bars and nightclubs, or relax on a romantic night cruise on the Li River. They could also peruse the delights of the Folk
Yangshuo Nightlife
Starting out as a backpackers's paradise in the late 90's with cosy little cafes and hostels over the last few years Yangshuo's West Street turned into a chinese club street, with quite noisy chinese-style-discos, very often with live music of questionable quality and dancers.
Guilin Facts
Famous around the world for its incredible natural beauty, Guilin is located in northern part of Guangxi Province in the south of China. The city is located on the banks of the Li River. Guilin means “Osmanthus Grove” and the sweet smelling osmanthus trees can be seen throughout the city. No visit to China is complete without visiting Guilin and taking a cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo on the Li River.
Climate & Weather in Guilin
Guilin’s is located in a sub-tropical area. Spring is warm and humid. May and June are Guilin’s wettest months and it can rain daily for a week at a time. The summer is hot and humid. The Autumn is much more comfortable as the weather cools in preparation for winter. It is a great time to visit because the rice in the fields have turned gold colored and farmers can be seen harvesting their crops. Longsheng at this time is particularly beautiful. The winter is cold and humid. It very rarely gets below freezing and snow is very rarely ever seen. The humidity combined with the cold makes proper clothing essential.