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The 32 Guilin attractions listed are predominantly scenic, with the Li River’s karst vistas famous worldwide. Elephant Trunk Hill is the emblem of Guilin. There are countless imaginatively named hills to climb, caves to explore, and rivers and lakes to cruise. The Longsheng rice terraces are a magnificent demonstration of man working in harmony with the landscape.
Merryland, with its theme park rides makes a great children’s day out, and nearby Yangshuo caters for the Western tourist well. Guilin is a great place to experience countryside life, with many minority and rural themed attractions. See our Guilin tours for some typical ways to combine Guilin’s best sights.
Tourist Attractions in Guilin
Water Cave 5/5
Longmen Water Cave was a recently opened sight, in Longmen village, 3 km from Moon Hill. It is the largest and one of the most exciting natural caves to explore in Yangshuo. Running through 3 mountains, the cave is about 3km long. The water 0.5m deep flows gently through. Used as refuge by the local vi... more about Longmen Water Cave
Longji Terraced Field 4.91/5
Longji's terraced fields offer some of the most fantastic scenery in Guilin or indeed China. Beautiful when the sun reflects in the water of the paddy fields and glowing with yellow ears when the harvest is ripe, Longji (Dragon's Back) is a feast for the eyes. The Longji Terraced Fields are located in Longsh... more about Longji Terraced Field
Li River 4.83/5
Is this the most beautiful scenery on the planet? The well-known Chinese saying asserts that ‘Guilin’s mountain and water scenery is the best under heaven’. The Li River is an artist’s dream, attracting poets, painters and famous people through the centuries. Accolades As one o... more about Li River
Two Rivers and Four Lakes 4.75/5
The Two Rivers and the Four Lakes (Liang Jiang Si Hu) form a continuous picturesque waterway through the centre of Guilin City. Cruise boats carry sightseers around the route daytime and evening. The 1.5-hour cruise is well worth the price as it offers a chance to view Guilin’s tranquil mountain and wat... more about The Two Rivers and the Four Lakes
Reed Flute Cave 4.74/5
Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan) is a fascinating gallery of natural sculpture (limestone cave formations), now enhanced by multicolored lighting, which has been one of Guilin’s many interesting attractions for over 1200 years. It rates as one of the top four tourist sites in the city. Reed Flute Cave is sit... more about Reed Flute Cave
Crown Cave 4.65/5
The Crown Cave is a giant subterranean river cavern by the Li River. Taking the shape of an gold crown of ancient emperor, the cave is 12 km long and consists of three parts. Views inside were fantastic, stalactites and stalagmites in all strangle shape illuminated by lights glittering a golden glow. An under... more about The Crown Cave
Jiangtou Village of Jiuwu Town 4.62/5
Accolades This rustic village near Guilin shows what life was like about 50 years ago near Guilin. The village had a reputation for producing good scholars for the Qing Dynasty government. You can see old houses, many of which originally date from the Qing Dynasty era (1644-1912), and hike around the village... more about Jiangtou Village in Jiuwu Town
Daxu Ancient Town 4.61/5
Located to the southwest of Guilin, on shore of the tourist-beaten Li River. Daxu is a time-honored town with well preserved traditional Chinese architecture and shiny stone-paved streets. First built in the Qin Dynasty, over 2,000 years ago, Daxu Town began to flourish during the Ming Dynasty when it became ... more about Daxu Ancient Town
Banyan Lake and Cedar Lake 4.47/5
Banyan Lake (Rong Hu) and Chinese Fir Lake (Shan Hu) are the two largest and most famous of the lakes on the Two Rivers and Four Lakes cruise. They are located in the very center of Guilin City, either side of Zhongshan Zhonglu (Sun Yatsen Middle Road). The origin of both parks dates back to the Tang Dynast... more about Banyan Lake and Cedar Lake
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Folded Brocade Hill 4.47/5
Folded Brocade Hill (Diecai Shan) is one of Guilin City’s most famous and frequented parks. It offers a short steep climb on stone steps, various pavilions, fantastic views of the city and surrounding mountains, ancient inscriptions and a cave that goes all the way through the mountain. Towering over t... more about Folded Brocade Hill
Hi Phua Ah Saw,
I am afraid there is no vegetarian restaurant around your hotel in Guilin.
Actually there are little of vegetarian restaurants in Guilin. One is located at NO.1 Chongshan Road,Xiangshan District, its name is ENDIAN HALAL RESTAURANT. (广西省桂林市象山区崇山路1号 恩典清真餐吧)
Hope it helps.
Hello Maureen Wartski,
Permission for climbing Cat Mountain (Maoer Shan) is obtained by applying to the Maoer Shan Environmental Protection Management Office. I am currently in the process of applying to climb myself (I'm from the UK.). Contact me in 2 months if you still want to climb Maoer Shan and I will tell you how it went.
All the other mountains in the Guilin region, and indeed in the Guangxi Region, can be climbed without permission, as far as I know. I would recommend the mountains of Longsheng in the county just west of Cat Mountain. They are almost as tall, with rice terraces and minority villages.
Gavin Van Hinsbergh
gavin@chinahighlights.com
Hi Raymond,
It is still Winter in Guilin in January, the temperature will be around 0 to 3 centigrade, but it is no problem to do the Li River Cruise, but water volune of the River is the lowest in the year.
There are many good food in Guilin like Beer Fish, mutton, Bamboo rice, hot pot, etc. And you could do some shopping in Yangshuo west street or Wayao wholesaler market.
Have you booked tour from us? We always provide the authentic local restaurants, so you do not need to find them by yourself or concern being taken to the tourists restaurant.
You could contact me for a tour package inquery any time, and we have a promotion untill November, which you could get 5% discount or $150 cash back by paying via PayPal.
my email: william@chinahighlights.net.
William Huo
Travel Advisor
Hello. There is no sand at the Moon Hill. It is mainly rocks, peculiar shaped rocks, and the steps are rather steep, though the hill is not very high.
Dear Marini,
You can take a taxi to the scenic spot, it takes about 20 minutes and it costs about CNY20 （US$3) per car. Or you can take a bus at Yang Bridge Bus Station which is near Guilin Department Store and it's located at Zhongshan Middle Road. You can walk there from your hotel, it takes about 5 minutes. It takes about 40 minutes by bus and it costs CNY1 (US$0.16) per person. Sometimes there are a lot of people in the bus and there is no air-conditioner. It's not comfortable to take a bus.
Hello Hendro, thank you for your question. Crown Cave is a Karst formation cave located in the south of Guilin which will takes 1 hour to get there from the city.The cave is keeping 20 degree centigrade constant temperature all the year round, so it is very comfortable to visit. it located in the half way of Crown Hill, there are three way transfer you to the entrance of the cave,by slide, golf car, or walking up from the riverside, it will takes 1.5 hours to visit by your own. The cave has modern sightseeing facilities, including an elevator, small train, boats and sightseeing roller coaster, and totally no extra charge for these.
Hi Colleen,
I guess you are talking about the electric cart in Yangshuo, Guilin. There are many routes in Yangshuo for electric carts, but the theme is the same--countryside views. The relaxing electric cart trip will ensure you fantastic views of orchards, fields, buffaloes, chickens and farmers on the way. By following the link below, you will see how it is like in the countryside, I will email you separately with a picture of the cart.
http://www.chinahighlights.com/community/video/yangshuo.asp
Hi Ong
There are must see sights in Guilin as following:
Li River
Is this the most beautiful scenery on the planet? The well-known Chinese saying asserts that ‘Guilin’s mountain and water scenery is the best under heaven’. The Li River is an artist’s dream, attracting poets, painters and famous people through the centuries.
Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan)
It is a fascinating gallery of natural sculpture (limestone cave formations), now enhanced by multicolored lighting, which has been one of Guilin’s many interesting attractions for over 1200 years. It rates as one of the top four tourist sites in the city.
Longji's terraced fields
It offers some of the most fantastic scenery in Guilin or indeed China. Beautiful when the sun reflects in the water of the paddy fields and glowing with yellow ears when the harvest is ripe, Longji (Dragon's Back) is a feast for the eyes.
Elephant Trunk Hill
It also known as Elephant Hill, is located at the confluence of the Li River and Peach Blossom River in the south central area of Guilin City. It looks like a huge elephant stretching its trunk and drinking water, hence the name. Elephant Trunk Hill is the symbol of Guilin and its karst landscape.
More details you could check：http://www.chinahighlights.com/guilin/
I am tour advisor in Guilin, I could customize a 3 days Guilin tour for you. You could feel free to contact me: William@chinahighlights.net
William
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