The cute town of Guilin, northeastern China, is within striking distance of the Lijiang River, Flute Cave, Yaoshan Hill Park, and, best of all, Longsheng town and Longji Village and its rice-field terraces. Find the perfect hotel with HotelTravel.com.
Just like Beijing or Xian, Guilin is one of the must-see cities of China. Situated in the south-eastern region of the country, Guilin is famous for its stunning natural scenery which has attracted visitors, poets and artists for thousands of years. The limestone karsts which jut from the lush valley floor provide the perfect backdrop for the placid Li River which flows through the city and out into the countryside. The harmonious combination of natural features rarely fails to impress visitors, making it well worth the trip to this corner of China.
The otherworldly landscape of Guilin, with its limestone towers and green tranquil rivers make this one of the most magical regions of the world. Children should find the natural beauty of the area enough to keep them amazed, in particular the animal and marine life parks. If they hanker for something even more exotic, there are a number of colourful indigenous tribes that call the surrounding hills home. Thanks to Guilin’s extensively developed tourist infrastructure, there shouldn’t be any trouble finding things to do with your kids.
New Year’s Day: not to be confused with the much more raucous Chinese New Year, this Western day of celebration is observed none the less.
As one of the most popular tourist destinations in China, Guilin has both a wealth of amazing natural sights and consistent hoards of Chinese visitors. When the sea receded some 200 million years ago, it left behind a land of jutting limestone karsts which rise up from the patchwork of rice paddy fields and rivers like searching fingers. There are a number of famous hills, caves and waterways to explore, as well as a handful of cultural relics such as the Tombs of Prince Jingjiang. To add colour to the natural landscape are more than a dozen ethnic minority groups which have survived Chinese Han assimilation.
Liangjiang International Airport is the main air travel hub for both international and domestic flights into Guilin. Located 28kms to the south of the city, it services some 50 airlines which operate direct flights to more than 30 cities around China and eight international destinations. The primary international routes include Hong Kong, Seoul, Taiwan, Macau, Bangkok and Fukuoka.
Banks: 08:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00, Monday to Saturday
Post Offices: 08:00 to 18:00, Monday to Saturday
Department Stores and Shops: 09:00 to 18:00 daily, some stay open later
Museums: 09:00 to 16:00, Tuesday-Sunday
Business offices: 09:00 to 18:00, daily
The Hotel rooms and hallways are long overdue for refurbishment. The walls and furniture are showing signs of years of wear and tear. However they were kept clean. The breakfast buffet was good but no...
