Things to do in Guilin
A real day-by-day plan, the places travellers rate highest, and one button to make it your own.
Guilin, formerly romanized as Kweilin, is a prefecture-level city in the northeast of China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It is situated on the west bank of the Li River and borders Hunan to the north. Its name means "forest of sweet osmanthus", owing to the large number of fragrant sweet osmanthus trees located in the region. The city has long been renowned for its scenery of karst topography.
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Highlights travellers rate highest
Guilin Two Rivers & Four Lakes Scenic Area
Riyue Shuangta Cultural Park
Longji Jinkeng
Yangshuo West Street Scenic Spot
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport is an international airport serving the city of Guilin in South Central China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It is located in Liangjiang Town, about 28 km (17 mi) southwest of the city center.
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport is an international airport serving the city of Guilin in South Central China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It is located in Liangjiang Town, about 28 km (17 mi) southwest of the city center.
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6 days in Guilin, planned day by day
Built from real, bookable activities — flights, stays and experiences included at around €1,067.
- 1
Arrival & Old Town stroll
Land in Guilin, settle into the guesthouse, and ease in with a riverside evening walk.
- 2
Li River Cruise to Yangshuo
The signature all-day river cruise through karst scenery, ending in Yangshuo.
- 3
Longji Rice Terraces day trip
Full-day excursion to the dramatic Dragon's Backbone rice terraces.
- 4
Bamboo raft & countryside bike tour
Gentle bamboo rafting on the Yulong River paired with a scenic cycling loop.
