All Places in Guilin

The Li River in Guilin is known for its natural beauty, emerald green waters, towering karst mountains, farmers tending to their fields, water buffalo grazing, and traditional fishermen, inspiring poets and artists for centuries.

Longji Rice Terraces, also known as the Dragon's Backbone, are agricultural terraces that climb steep mountains in curved steps, showcasing human ingenuity and offering insights into local ethnic cultures.

The Sun and Moon Pagodas are twin towers located in Shan Lake, known for their beautiful reflections on the water, especially at night. Visitors can climb to the top for panoramic city views.

Reed Flute Cave is a limestone cave featuring stalactites, stalagmites, and rock formations illuminated with vibrant LED lights. It has been a source of wonder for centuries, with inscriptions dating back to the Tang Dynasty.

Rui Peak features a glass bridge offering views of mountains, ravines, and rivers. The mountain also offers walkways and photo spots.

Elephant Trunk Hill, resembling an elephant drinking from the Li River, has been a symbol of Guilin since the Tang Dynasty, offering great photos and panoramic views from the Pukian Pagoda.

Rong and Shan Lakes are tranquil lakes featuring arched bridges and pagodas that mirror beautifully on the water, offering a peaceful atmosphere.

Yangshuo is a scenic area known for its beautiful landscapes, particularly the Lijiang River and surrounding mountains, which are best viewed outside of the winter season when the river is not dried up.

Longjee, also known as the Longsheng Rice Terraces or Dragon's Backbone, features undulating terraces showcasing centuries of agricultural innovation and offering breathtaking views.

Sevenstar Park is a large park featuring wildlife, gardens, and historical artifacts, including the Stone Carvings of Seven Star Cave.

Folded Brocade Hill offers panoramic city views and features layers of rock resembling stacked silk brocade, along with ancient inscriptions.

Daxu Ancient Town is a living museum of traditional Chinese culture and architecture, featuring well-preserved Qing dynasty buildings and a vibrant marketplace.

A popular spot offering panoramic views of Guilin's skyline and landscapes.

The Sevenstar Zoo features an impressive collection of wildlife.

The Two Rivers and Four Lakes scenic area offers peaceful boat rides and illuminated night views, blending urban and natural beauty.

Daxu Ancient Town is a living museum of traditional Chinese culture and architecture, featuring well-preserved Qing dynasty buildings and a vibrant marketplace.

A famous hill in Guilin that resembles an elephant drinking water, offering hiking and boat tours.

A scenic area in Guilin featuring interconnected lakes and rivers, popular for leisurely walks and views of pagodas.

One of the four lakes that makes up the Two rivers and Four Lakes scenic area, near Guilin South Gate.

A lively pedestrian street in Guilin with street food, souvenir shops, restaurants, and fashion shops.

A traditional Chinese-style pedestrian street with oriental buildings, souvenir shops and food stalls.

A city for which travel ebooks are available.

A city for which travel ebooks are available.

Twin pagodas located on a lake, illuminated at night and accessible for a fee.

Tea Cozy Hotel in Yangshuo is mentioned as an awesome accommodation option.

Wing Hotel Guilin Central Square is a 4-star hotel praised for its location with access to food and shopping, and its separate shower, toilet, and wash basin.

Guilin Good Food Street is a food court where the reviewer ate steamed rice rolls with shrimps and porridge due to a cold.

Riyue Shuangta Cultural Park features the Sun and Moon Pagodas on Shanhu Lake, with minzu costume rentals and photo shoots available.

Shanhu Lake is where the Riyue Shuangta (Sun and Moon Pagodas) are located, offering a leisurely trail around the lake.

Da Long Yi is a hotpot restaurant in Central Square known for its private corners, tea service, shrimp paste, and tomato soup, with an affordable price for a meal for six people.

Xiangbishan (Elephant Trunk Hill) is a landmark where people leave wishes and blessings and is a popular spot for minzu costume photoshoots; it also contains handicraft stores.

Xing Ping Gu Zhen is a town where exotic fruits, including 'Chicken Feet Fruit,' are sold en route to Yangshuo.

Lijiang River Scenic Area offers views of the Lijiang River and surrounding mountains, though the river may be dried up in winter.

West Street (Xi Jie) in Yangshuo offers shopping, rest stops, and dining, including a restaurant where the Singapore President or Prime Minister supposedly dined, and features grilled durian and locally made perfumes.

Moon Hill is a location where a minzu performance was scheduled; the reviewer skipped the viewing platform due to a cold.

Xianggong Mountain is a popular lookout point offering unparalleled views of the Li River's dramatic bend and the surrounding karst landscape, especially stunning at sunrise.

Yulong River, often referred to as the Little Li River, offers crystal clear waters and breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, best experienced through bamboo rafting.

A street in Yangshuo known for its fusion of Western and Chinese culture, and as a popular nightlife spot.

Guilin is a city in the Guangxi region of China, famous for its unique limestone mountains and caves.

Gangshe Hotel is a hotel in Guilin.

Riverview Hotel is a hotel in Yangshuo, located by the river.

Long Tou Shan (Dragon Head Mountain) is a pier in Yangshuo where people take transport to their hotels.

Ruyi Peak is a viewpoint with glass walkways and sky bridges, offering views of jungle-covered karst mountains and serving as a geological research site.

The Sun and Moon Pagodas are twin towers on Shan Lake in Guilin, representing the harmony of the sun and moon and offering scenic views of the city.

Shingping Ancient Town is a beautiful and well-preserved old town with stone streets and traditional architecture, featured on China's 20 yuan banknote.

A cliff face that resembles a mural with images of horses, viewed during the Lijiang River cruise.

A landmark in Guilin shaped like an elephant drinking from the river.

A historical area that dates back to the Ming and Qing dynasties, near Zhengyang Pedestrian Street.

A historical royal complex that served as the residence of 14 princes.

A tower reconstructed in 2016 with a history dating back to A.D 621, offering panoramic views.

A hotel near Zhengyang Pedestrian Street and the Two rivers and Four Lakes scenic area.

A waterway loop in downtown Guilin made by two rivers and four lakes.

A river where the video creator took a cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo.

One of the two rivers that makes up the Two rivers and Four Lakes scenic area.

Shan Lake in Guilin is a popular and touristy area, especially beautiful at nighttime when the Sun and Moon Pagodas are illuminated.

One of the four lakes that makes up the Two rivers and Four Lakes scenic area.

One of the historic gates of the ancient Guilin city wall.

A popular street in Yangshuo with many shops, restaurants, and milk tea spots.

A park with a hill with a hole in the middle and another hill with a pagoda on top, visible from Elephant Hill.

A place with many eateries where the video creator had Char Siew with Roast Goose Rice for lunch.

Lauren Hill in Guilin offers amazing views of the city after a climb that involves some rocks and no clear path, making it unsuitable for rainy days or those faint of heart.

The Sun and Moon Pagodas on Shan Lake are beautifully illuminated at night, making it a pleasant place to visit in Guilin.

Moon Hill is famous for its large semicircular arch that cuts through the rock, a remnant of an ancient limestone cave, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding carsted hills and countryside.

Not mentioned explicitly but implied as a scenic spot in the Guilin area.

A scenic area in Guilin city, home to the Sun and Moon Pagodas and an 800-year-old banyan tree, serving as a recreational park popular among locals and tourists.

The oldest and busiest pedestrian street in Guilin, with a history of over a thousand years, surrounded by Han and Tang Dynasty buildings, filled with Guilin's best street foods.

The village of the long-haired Red Yao women, known as the world's longest hair village according to Guinness World Records.

An ancient town offering one of the best viewpoints of the 20 yuan view of the Li River.

A park highlighting the rich cultures of Guangxi's ethnic groups, including the Jang, Yao, Tong, and Meow, with traditions and daily life showcased.

A cave with stalactites, stalagmites, and colorful lighting, revealing a dramatic underground world.

A hotel known for a massive waterfall that pours down from its top floor at around 8:00 p.m.

Home of the Tuang people, as well as Quailing's famous Long terraces.

A park with butterfly and avatar themes, offering a night show that covers the cultures of the Tong and Meow people.

A hotel in Yangshuo converted from a former sugar mill, retaining some of the original elements and located a short distance from the city.

A long-running show performed on the river with mountains as a backdrop, directed by the same person who directed the 2008 Beijing Olympics opening ceremony.

The Ten Mile Gallery is a scenic stretch along the Yulong River in Yangshuo known for its stunning landscape, resembling a Chinese landscape painting, where visitors can enjoy bamboo rafting.

The Long G Rice Terraces are vast rice terraces covering steep mountains in Longsheng County, offering views of layered fields and traditional villages.

Wuzhou City is where the Li River joins the Pearl River.

Furong Lake is a lake where the Sun and Moon pagodas are located.

Yangdi Pier is a place to head to for bamboo raft rides on the Li River.

Ching-Ping is a town along the Li River where you can stop and explore during a bamboo raft ride.

Longsheng County is where the Long G Rice Terraces are located.

A cave in Guilin showcasing nature's artistry with colorful stalactites and stalagmites.

An ancient town featuring cobblestone streets and temples, offering a glimpse into life from hundreds of years ago.

A night cruise offering city lights reflecting off the water and beautiful mountain views.

Set in a charming Song Dynasty building near South Lake Park, the Guilin Art Museum showcases beautiful paintings from famous artists and contemporary pieces.

Seven Star Park is named after the seven peaks that rise through the park, featuring the Seven Star Cave, Puo Mountain, and Flower Bridge.

Sevenstar Cave, a fascinating limestone cave known for its stunning stalagmites, stalactites, and other unique rock formations inside Sevenstar Park.

The Stone Bridge is located in Seven Star Park and offers great views of the park.

Guilin Two Rivers and Four Lakes Scenic Area features illuminated bridges, pavilions, and buildings creating a dreamy scene reflected in the water during an evening cruise.

The Guilin Museum features exhibits on local art, ancient artifacts, and cultural relics, providing insight into the region’s rich heritage.

The journey typically begins at the historic Yu Long Bridge, a 400-year-old stone bridge and lasts about 2 hours.

Yangdi is the start of a peaceful 1 and a half-hour bamboo rafting trip to Shingping that lets you fully appreciate the river's beauty.

The Longji Rice Terraces are located in Guin's Lang County.

Solitary Beauty Peak, often called the pillar of the southern sky, is one of the tallest peaks in the city and is named for its sharp solitary shape.

The striking Red Bell Tower, which stands 57 ft tall and draws many visitors in Jungyang Pedestrian Street.

Dashi ancient town on the eastern banks of the Lee River is one of Guangshi province's four ancient towns, boasting a rich history dating back to 200 AD.

The Sun Pagota, crafted entirely from bronze, stands 134 ft tall, and is the highest bronze pigota in the world, located in Riyuangta Cultural Park.

West Street in Yangshuo is a lively old street known for its diverse food options, souvenir shops, and vibrant nightlife.

Yangshuo Romance Park is recognized by its large, three-headed woman statue and offers shows and beautiful scenery.

Yitian West Street Hotel is a recommended lodging option in Yangshuo.

Xitang River View Holiday Hotel is a recommended lodging option in Yangshuo.

Four Seasons Yunqi Resort is a recommended lodging option in Yangshuo.

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport is the arrival point in Guilin from Shanghai.

Elephant Trunk Hill Park in Guilin is a scenic area featuring the iconic Elephant Trunk Hill.

The Sun and Moon Pagoda are prominent pagodas in Guilin.

Lijiang National Park is a scenic park in Guilin.

Mingfeng International Hotel is a hotel in Guilin.

New West Street Hotel in Yangshuo features a rooftop pool and is the location of a walking tour.

Yangshuo City Park is a park in Yangshuo.

Temple on Tooth Hill is the destination of a hike offering views of Yangshuo and the Li River.