General Introduction
Guilin is located in the north of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It is one of the most popular travel destinations in China. Guilin is famous for its beautiful landscape and scenery. Famous attractions in Guilin are the Li River, Yangshuo, Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, Seven Star Park and the Two River and Four Lakes. There are thousands of tourists from home and abroad attracted by the natural beauty of Guilin.
GuilinTransportation
Guilinis just a small city. One can get around the city in many ways. Bus, taxi, motor bike and bike are the most popular ways for getting around the city. The taxi fee is much lower than for other big tourist cities. The taxi price is from 7 yuan (plus 1 yuan fuel supplement). It is 1 yuan to ride a public bus. There are some routes with free buses.
Guilin Weather Tips
The best time to visit Guilin is from May to October. If you want to avoid the hot summer, you can visit Guilin in May or June. The summer heat lasts from June to October. You can also visit after October, but the weather will get cold in November and December. Winter lasts from November to March in Guilin. During the autumn season particularly, there is lots of wind.
What to see in Guilin
There is much to see in Guilin. Tourists often spend one day in the city and one day on the Li River Cruise. In the city, you can visit Seven Star Park, Reed Flute Cave, Fubo Hill and Elephant Trunk Hill. The best landscapes of Guilin can be seen during the Li River Cruise. If you have more time, you can visit the counties of Guilin Prefecture, including Yangshuo, Ziyuan and Longsheng. The terraced fields in Longsheng are a worthwhile attraction to visit. Guilin is a beautiful city and an ideal place for sightseeing. There was an old saying that said that the landscape of Guilin is the best under heaven. You will not be disappointed if you see the landscape of Guilin with your own eyes.
Where to Stay in Guilin
Guilinis a tourist city. There are many luxury hotels and cheap hostels. Famous luxury hotels are Lijiang Waterfall Hotel, Sheraton Hotel Guilin, Guilin Bravo Hotel, Guilin International Hotel and so on. If you are a budget traveler, you can choose a hotel located in the residential areas. There are many private hotels opened by house owners.
What to Eat in Guilin
In Guilin you will easily find restaurants on both sides of most streets. Rice noodle is the most popular food for breakfast. Most local people choose eating rice noodles in the morning for its fast service and low price. It will cost you about 3 yuan to eat a bowl of rice noodles. Don't forget to put some chili in it. It will taste better with some chili.