Travel guide

Guilin

Karst peaks on the Li River

🗓️ Best time: April–October💰 Budget · ~$60/day📍 China

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About Guilin

The dreamy karst landscape on China's 20-yuan note — a Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo passes 80 km of sugarloaf peaks rising from rice paddies.

⭐ Things to do in Guilin

Li River cruise to YangshuoReed Flute CaveLongji Rice TerracesYangshuo bike along Yulong RiverElephant Trunk HillXianggong Hill (the postcard view)Moon Hill rock-climbingFubo Hill cave

🍽️ What to eat in Guilin

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Beer fishGuilin rice noodlesStuffed snailsOsmanthus tea

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Bus to scenic spots; rent a bike in Yangshuo; bamboo rafts.

💡 Local tip

Skip the standard Li River cruise — bamboo raft from Yangdi to Xingping is way better.