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Guilin Travel Guide

Guilin Travel Guide

Written by Ruby ZhaoUpdated Nov. 21, 2023

Guilin is reputed as being one of the world's most beautiful places with its karst landscapes, clean rivers, idyllic countryside, majestic rice terraces, and ethnic minorities.

Guilin is in South China's Guangxi Region, close to Hong Kong and Guangzhou to the southeast, and now only 6.5 hours' ride from Chengdu by train.

Top Things to Do in Guilin

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Top Private Guilin Tours

5-Day Guilin Family Tour
5-Day Guilin Family Tour
  • A Relaxing Hike along the Li River
  • Witness Amazing Terraced Rice Fields
3-Day Guilin and Yangshuo Tour
3-Day Guilin and Yangshuo Tour
  • Explore Guilin's best cave
  • Enjoy panoramic views of the Li River
5-Day Dynamic Guilin and Yangshuo Tour
5-Day Dynamic Guilin and Yangshuo Tour
  • SUP on a Beautiful River
  • Drive with an All-Terrain Vehicle
4-Day Guilin Scenic and Ethnic Discovery
4-Day Guilin Scenic and Ethnic Discovery
  • Discover the Rural China
  • Explore centuries-old lifestyle
5-Day Picturesque Guilin Biking Tour
5-Day Picturesque Guilin Biking Tour
  • Cycle on Less-Traveled Routes
  • Discover the Rural China
5-Day Guilin Tour with Moderate Hiking
5-Day Guilin Tour with Moderate Hiking
  • Climb to the Top of a Karst Hill
  • Have Fun while Kayaking
5-Day Guilin Off-the-Beaten-Path Tour
5-Day Guilin Off-the-Beaten-Path Tour
  • Explore a Wild Limestone Cave
  • "Taste" Guilin City at Night
11-Day Beijing – Xi'an – Guilin – Shanghai Tour
  • The best choice for first-timers
  • Discover the picturesque rural China 
12-Day Summer Vacation: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Shanghai
  • Enjoy sunset at the Great Wall
  • Stroke stalactites in a authentic karst cave
2-Week Beijing– Xi'an–Zhangjiajie– Guilin–Shanghai
  • The best choice for nature lovers
  • Witness the Hallelujah Mountains
11-Day Beijing- Xi'an-Guilin- Shanghai
  • Top family itinerary
  • Experience China's countryside life together
2-Week Private Tour: Beijing–Xi'an–Lhasa-Shanghai
  • The best choice to fulfill Tibet dream
  • Pay your respects at the pilgrim's holy palace.

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