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No scenery under heaven can rival that of Guilin
Guilin boasts magnificent natural beauty and many precious cultural relics. Every visitor going there will be enchanted by the unique karst landscapes, which are embodied in the verdant hills along the Li River and various caves decorated by colorful lights.
If you want to explore the Guilin top attractions in downtown only, one or two days are enough. The Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave, Seven-Star Park, Silver Cave, and Folded Brocade Hill are the top picks of most travelers.
However, most tourists will extend their trip to Yangshuo by a Li River cruise to fully enjoy the sceneries en route. As the ship sails down the river, you will encounter the most breathtaking part of your Guilin tour at the section from Yangdi Village to Xingping Town.
In addition, it will be a great idea to spend one or two days at the Longji Rice Terraces, a paradise for shutterbugs and ethnic culture lovers.
A must see during your Guilin vacation for the fascinating karstlandscapes.
As it sparkles in the sunlight, the river meanders through lushmountains like a liquid jade belt.
A Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo is the best way to take inthe sceneries,
The Yellow Cloth Shoal along the Li River is where the backgroundof the CNY20 banknote was taken.
One of the most beautiful towns in China where you can feel therustic charm of China’s countryside.
Li River presents its glamour to the best in Yangshuo. Take abamboo raft ride on the river is the most-favored way for visitors torelax.
Cycle along the Ten-Mile Gallery to visit a series of impressivetourist sites including the Big Banyan Tree, Moon Hill, and AssemblingDragon Cave
The West Street with a history of over 1,400 years, aka theForeigners’ Street, is filled with bars, restaurants, and cafes
A landmark in downtown Guilin and also a highlight of the Li River.
lt vividly looks like a giant elephant drinking water from the river, awonder created by nature.
At moonlit night, the semicircular Water Moon Cave between theelephant’s legs and trunk will form a bright moon together with itsreflection on the water, which is very impressive.
On the top of the hill stands the Puxian Pagoda in the shape of abottle.
One of the most famous karst caves in Guilin and even in China.
Merely 5 km (3 mi) from the city center and can be easily accessedby public transport.
Abundant in stalactites and stalagmites of various shapes, likelions, pagodas, forests and waterfalls.
Walking in the colorful cave makes you feel like you are inside of afairy crystal palace.
About 80 km (50 mi) from Guilin.
Vast rice terraces reveal the original rural scenery of Longsheng.
Not only can you view the splendid natural scenes, but also have aglimpse of genuine folk life and culture of the Zhuang and Yao ethnicgroups.
The two most popular sites are the Ping’an Zhuang VillageTerraced Fields and the Jinkeng Terraced Fields in Dazhai Village.
Located in picturesque Guilin City, Two Rivers and Four Lakes Scenic Spot refers to the landscape located around the city which includes part of Li River within the city, Taohua (Peach Blossom) River, Mulong Lake, Guihu Lake, Ronghu Lake and Shanhu Lake. After years’ of development, it can be also divided into Mulong ancient water way scenic area reflecting city culture, Guihu Lake Scenic Area featured by natural beauty and rustic charm and Ronghu-Shanhu Lake Scenic Area showing the elegant demeanor of the landscape ecology city.
If China has a flowing millennium painting,
That must be Guilin.
Here, the water of the Li River is green silk,
The mountains in karst are like hairpins of indigo,
Every scenery tells the legend of ‘the world’s top’.
The charm of mountains and waters, a fairyland on earth,
Rafting on the Li River is the most poetic way to open up Guilin.
From Yangdi to Xingping, ride a bamboo raft downstream,
Look at the strange peaks on both sides of the strait, like bamboo shoots, reflecting on the jade like surface of the river.
The cliffs of Jiuma Huashan hide a thousand year old legend,
The reflection of Huangbu Beach makes the fishing boat seem to be swimming in the clouds.
When the sun sets in the west,
It is the most classic “Guilin’s scenery is the best in the world”.
Brayden
07-01-2025 at 09:36The mountains and waters of Guilin have a way of healing the soul.
Dominic
20-01-2025 at 05:36It’s truly unbelievable. The scenery in Guilin is more beautiful than anything I could have imagined.
Aria
12-02-2025 at 17:37Scenery so magical it feels like a fairy tale.
Maxwell
06-03-2025 at 21:32I’m completely captivated by Guilin. The dreamlike beauty there feels like walking into a painting.
Wesley
07-05-2025 at 22:37The beauty of Guilin is truly soul-stirring. That pure, untouched natural wonder has me completely captivated.
Colton
04-06-2025 at 11:36I suddenly feel the urge to pack my bags and go right now.
Xavier
12-06-2025 at 19:35Guilin has some of the most enchanting scenery in the world. It’s a beauty that feels completely natural and untouched.
Sawyer
24-07-2025 at 03:37This scenery has me completely mesmerized. The natural charm of Guilin is just so powerful.
Emmett
21-08-2025 at 14:32The scenery in Guilin is truly like a painting come to life.
Micah
14-09-2025 at 16:32This feels just like paradise.