Top Things to do in Guilin

With a saying, ‘scenery in Guilin is the best under heaven’, Guilin is famous for its unique and charming natural beauties especially. Today, more and more tourists come to Guilin for a visit, no matter nationwide or worldwide ones. Then, what to do in Guilin? Are there some top things suggested to do in Guilin? Would you please go on your reading.

Li River Cruise

Li River in Guilin is the largest and most beautiful karst landscape scenic resort all over the world. Centred with Guilin downtown area, it starts from Ling Canal of Xing’an in north and to Yangshuo in south. There are many attractions within this scenic zone, and the most representative essence includes Li River, Reed Flute Cave, Seven Star Cave as well as Duxiu Peak, Fubo Hill and Diecai Hill.

For a Li River cruise, firstly, we should transfer to the local pier. Zhujiang Pier is the most commonly used one which is about 32 kilometers from Guilin downtown. And the waterway is about 83 kilometers. Generally speaking, it takes around four to five hours. Around half past nine am, the cruise begins, including lunch and arrives at Yangshuo around half past two pm. Upon arrival, you can stroll around the West Street or do some other things.

Reed Flute Cave

Located six kilometers northwestern Guilin city centre, Reed Flute Cave is a must visit one for a Guilin tour. It is most well-known for the stalactites in various forms. These caves are so much like a grand and splendid underground palace built by gem, coral and jade etc. Hence, it is honored as ‘the palace of Nature’s art’.

Elephant Trunk Hill

Elephant Trunk Hill got its name for it is shaped like a huge elephant drinking river-water by its trunk. It has been the landmark and symbol of Guilin.

Guilin Two Rivers and Four Lakes Resort

Guilin Two Rivers and Four Lakes Resort is regarded as Guilin’s card. It is a water system around Guilin City. ‘Two Rivers’ refers to the Li River and Taohua River while ‘Four Lakes’ refers to Ronghu Lake, Shanhu Lake, Guihu Lake and Mulonghu Lake. They together form a water system which can be compared favorably with the world famous Venice in Italy. The most outstanding feature of Guilin Two River and Four Lakes Resort is thought to be the bridge, which is large in number, with 19 ones in total and are all modeled after these world-famous ones. Hence, it is honored as ‘an exhibition garden of bridge’. Today, Two Rivers and Four Lakes Resort Cruise becomes more and more popular and is chose by more and more tourists, especially at night, with colorful lights.

West Street in Yangshuo

West Street of Yangshuo is very close to the local bus station. Strolling around here, tourists can enjoy its ancient architectures with unique local style, buy kinds of souvenirs and taste the special snacks etc. And the West Street at nighttime has another kind of unique charm. Walking around here, tourists can find people in different languages, which makes West Street be called as ‘a Global Village’.

Cycling in Yangshuo Countryside

Yangshuo is regarded as the quintessence of Guilin scenery, which is also extremely charming for its countryside sceneries. Cycling here, tourists can relax freely, and enjoy its unique peace and natural beauties.

Longji Rice Terraces

Longji Rice Terraces are in Longsheng County, which is around two hours’ drive from Guilin. Built into the hillsides, the Longji Rice Terraces are very much like a vivid and shining huge dragon while seeing far away. The best time to visit and take photoes here is around April 15 based on Chinese lunar calendar. In addition, during the Chinese mid-autumn Festival, it is fine too. Besides, there are ethnic minority villiages here, such as the Zhuang Village in Ping’an, Yao Village as well as the Miao etc. They are the largest three ethnic minority groups in Longji, with their own colorful customs.

Impression Liu Sanjie

Impression Liu Sanjie is the largest natural theater all over the world. This show is directed by one of the most famous Chinese director-Zhang Yimou, who is also the director of opening ceremony for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. The show usually takes around 70 minutes, and there are three different scenes. With Li River as the stage, this show offers tourists a memorable enjoyment of colorful lights, unique music and also local folk songs etc.

Enjoy Guilin Rice Noodle

Guilin Rice Noodle is the most popular snack in Guilin, no matter for breakfasts, lunches or dinners. It ranks one of the must taste food in China, with its unique and fragrant taste, which is also very easy to find in Guilin.

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