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Guilin travel guide

Guilin, land of surreal karst peaks, offers China's most celebrated landscapes along Li River. This scenic city provides gateway to Yangshuo and otherworldly limestone scenery.

Language

Mandarin

Currency

Chinese Yuan (CNY)

Timezone

CST (UTC+8)

Best time

April to October

Budget/day

CNY 200-500/day ($28-70)

When to visit

Jan

2–8°C

Feb

3–10°C

Mar

6–14°C

Apr

10–18°C

May

14–22°C

Jun

18–27°C

Jul

20–30°C

Aug

19–29°C

Sep

14–22°C

Oct

9–16°C

Nov

4–11°C

Dec

1–7°C

Very High season High season Moderate season Low season

Safety

safe

Guilin and Yangshuo are very safe tourist destinations. Watch for overpriced boat tours and bamboo raft scams on the Li River.

Women travellers

Guilin is a very safe tourist destination. The Li River cruise, Reed Flute Cave, and Longji Rice Terrace areas are all safe for solo women. River tours are on licensed boats with tourist police presence.

Culture & etiquette

Casual outdoor.
  • + Take river cruise
  • + Explore Yangshuo by bike
  • + Try local specialties
  • - Don't skip Yangshuo
  • - Do not point at religious icons or sacred objects

Food to try

Beer Fish

Yangshuo specialty

Guilin Rice Noodles

Local breakfast

Stuffed Snails

Local delicacy

Hidden gems

Yulong River bamboo raftingMoon Hill at dawnLongji Rice Terraces off-seasonLi River cormorant fishing at sunsetPu Bo ancient Zhuang village
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Details are indicative and may change. Verify visa, safety, and entry requirements before travel.