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Quick summary
Country
China
Continent
Asia
Airport
KWL
Currency
Chinese yuan (renminbi)
Time zone
UTC+8
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Scenery first
Guilin, a landscape before anything else
Guilin is a prefecture-level city in north-eastern Guangxi, on the west bank of the Li River and right next to Hunan. Its pull is the scenery: limestone peaks, caves and an emerald river. The Li even appears on the fifth-series 20-yuan banknote, with the view taken just outside Xingping Town.
A city shaped by its river
A first settlement is recorded on the Li in 314 BC, and in 214 BC the Lingqu Canal was dug to link it with the Xiang River. In 1981 China's State Council named Guilin one of four cities where heritage and scenery protection is a priority.
Li River
The Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo
83 km of karst, with millions of visitors a year
The river runs 164 km in total, dropping from 141 m at Guilin to 103 m at Yangshuo. The cruise between the two towns covers about 83 km and draws millions of visitors every year. The scenery comes from about 2,600 m of Devonian and Carboniferous limestone, and cormorant fishing is often associated with the river.
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In the city
Caves, hills and pagodas in Guilin itself
| Site | Why go |
|---|---|
| Reed Flute Cave and Seven-Star Cave | Two of the caves listed among the city's main sights |
| Elephant Trunk Hill | A well-known landmark on the river in the city |
| Sun and Moon Pagodas | Twin pagodas standing on Shanhu Lake |
Guilin has older roots than its tourism suggests: the county of Shi'an was set up here in 111 BC, and in the Second World War the population jumped from about 70,000 to more than 500,000 by 1944.
Extend your trip
Yangshuo and the Longsheng rice terraces
Yangshuo
The southern end of the Li River cruise and the other half of most Guilin itineraries, in the same karst landscape.
Longsheng
The Longsheng rice terraces (Ping'an) are the other great landscape of the area.
Back to the coast
High-speed trains take about 2 to 3 hours to Guangzhou, about 9 hours to Shanghai and about 13 hours to Beijing.
Local flavours
Chili, rice noodles and the Three Treasures
Guilin cooking blends Cantonese and Zhuang styles and leans on chili. The local Three Treasures are chili sauce, Sanhua Jiu (a rice liquor) and pickled tofu.
Rice noodles
Guilin rice noodles have been a breakfast staple, said to go back to the Qin dynasty. The traditional local version includes horse meat, which you can ask to leave out. Zongzi, glutinous rice dumplings, are also popular.
Seasons
When to visit Guilin
Spring
Overcast and often rainy. About half of the year's rain falls from April to June, the plum rains, and floods are possible.
Summer
Rainy but the sunniest season. July is the warmest month, at an average of about 28 C.
Autumn
Sunny and dry.
Winter
Starts dry and gets wetter. January averages about 8 C.
Getting to Guilin
Liangjiang airport and high-speed rail
Guilin Liangjiang
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, roughly 27 to 28 km from the centre. Guides give about 40 to 50 minutes by taxi and 50 to 60 minutes by shuttle bus to Guilin railway station.
Guilin is also served by high-speed rail, through Guilin North, Guilin West and Guilin stations, with a new station in Lingui District.
In pictures
Guilin in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Guilin
Which airport serves Guilin?
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL), roughly 27 to 28 km from the centre. Allow about 40 to 50 minutes by taxi.
What is the Li River cruise?
A trip of about 83 km between Guilin and Yangshuo through limestone peaks. It is the signature experience of the region.
When is the best time to visit Guilin?
Autumn is sunny and dry. Spring is often overcast and rainy, with about half of the year's rainfall between April and June.
What is there to see in Guilin itself?
Reed Flute Cave, Seven-Star Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill and the Sun and Moon Pagodas on Shanhu Lake.
What should I try to eat in Guilin?
Guilin rice noodles, the local breakfast staple, and the chili sauce and pickled tofu of the Three Treasures.
How much does a flight to Guilin usually cost?
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