Overview
Guilin, you just cann't miss here as the saying goes"the hills and rivers are the best on earth". It is a prefecture-level city in the northeast of China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The city has long been renowned for its scenery of karst topography.
Guilin is one of the biggest tourist destinations in China due to its many lakes, rivers and lush green scenery. This area is well equipped for visitors, with many upscale hotels and tour excursions available. Here is also home to Elephant Trunk Hill, the stunning Reed Flute Cave, the Li River and Yangshuo Town.
What can you see?
1. The Elephant Hill. It just looks like a giant elephant standing in the river.
2. Li River. It is always an icon to take a cruise from Guilin down to Yangshuo town.
3. Yulong Bamboo Raft
4. Longji Terrace Rice Field
5. Silver Cave
6. Xianggong Hill
How to make a plan?
The Guilin trip always with another town Yangshuo. The first day at Guilin leaves you to have a rest and explore the Elephant Hill if you stay in the city center. The second day start with taking a cruise to Yangshuo in the morning on the Li River. The view is gorgeous. In the afternoon, the amaizing Silver Cave will give you special memory. In the evening, you can walk around the West Street where you find restaurants and unique night life. The second day ,you can explore Yangshuo by taking e-bicycle and bamboo raft in the morning and drive to Xianggong Hill to see the view from above in the afternoon.
Some Important Things to Know Before Your Guilin Trip
(1) Guilin is situated in the south western of China and suitable for travelling all year around even the winter is not cold. (2) Guilin enjoys the 72-hour transit visa free policy, the visa could not be needed if your destination is only Guilin. For more details obout the visa free policy, please visit here.
