GuilinThings To Do

01

Li River

attraction
SIGHTSEEING
Maps

The Li River moves through Guilin like a clear green ribbon. Tall limestone peaks rise close to the water, often softened by mist. Bamboo, small boats, and quiet villages appear between the bends.

Li River feature
Li River view 1
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02

Reed Flute Cave

attraction
SIGHTSEEING
Maps

Reed Flute Cave opens into a cool limestone world under Guilin's green hills. Colored lights wash over stone curtains, pillars, and still pools. The path feels quiet and damp, with shapes rising like frozen waves.

Reed Flute Cave feature
Reed Flute Cave view 1
Reed Flute Cave view 2
03

Elephant Trunk Hill

attraction
SIGHTSEEING
Maps

This massive limestone rock stands gracefully at the edge of the blue Li River. The stone formation looks like a giant elephant drinking water from the flowing stream. Lush green trees cover the top of the hill and create a peaceful scene. Golden sunlight reflects off the calm water and lights up the ancient stone walls.

Elephant Trunk Hill feature
Elephant Trunk Hill view 1
Elephant Trunk Hill view 2
04

Longji Rice Terraces

attraction
SIGHTSEEING, HIKING
Maps

Longji Rice Terraces fold across steep green mountains north of Guilin. Stone paths pass wooden Zhuang and Yao houses, then open to wide views of curved fields. In spring they shine with water, while autumn turns the hills into bands of gold.

Longji Rice Terraces feature
Longji Rice Terraces view 1
Longji Rice Terraces view 2
05

Seven Star Park

attraction
SIGHTSEEING
Maps

Seven Star Park spreads along Guilin’s Li River with green lawns and karst peaks. Stone paths lead past Flower Bridge, quiet streams, bamboo shade, and cave mouths. The air feels calm, with water sounds and cliffs rising close by.

Seven Star Park feature
Seven Star Park view 1
Seven Star Park view 2
06

Yangshuo West Street

attraction
SIGHTSEEING, SHOPPING
Maps

West Street winds through the heart of Yangshuo as a 500-meter cobblestone lane. Old whitewashed walls and sloped Ming dynasty rooftops line both sides. Red lanterns glow above doorways at dusk. Jagged karst peaks rise just beyond the rooftops in every direction.

Yangshuo West Street feature
Yangshuo West Street view 1
Yangshuo West Street view 2
07

Silver Cave

attraction
SIGHTSEEING
Maps

Silver Cave opens into a cool world of tall chambers and quiet stone paths. White stalactites hang overhead and catch the lights like frost, glass, and flowing silver. The air feels damp and still, and every turn reveals new shapes in the rock.

Silver Cave feature
Silver Cave view 1
Silver Cave view 2
08

Folded Brocade Hill

attraction
SIGHTSEEING, HIKING
Maps

Folded Brocade Hill rises above Guilin in green layers of limestone and old trees. Stone paths climb past quiet pavilions, shaded caves, and sudden views over the Li River and the city roofs.

Folded Brocade Hill feature
Folded Brocade Hill view 1
Folded Brocade Hill view 2
09

Two Rivers and Four Lakes Scenic Area

attraction
SIGHTSEEING
Maps

Green water loops past stone bridges, willow trees, and bright pagodas in the heart of Guilin. Karst hills rise behind the lakes, and lights ripple across the surface after sunset.

Two Rivers and Four Lakes Scenic Area feature
Two Rivers and Four Lakes Scenic Area view 1
Two Rivers and Four Lakes Scenic Area view 2
10

Yulong River

attraction
SIGHTSEEING, WATER ACTIVITIES
Maps

The Yulong River winds quietly through a valley of sharp limestone peaks in southern China. Ancient stone bridges arc over its clear green water, worn smooth by centuries of village life. Bamboo groves line the banks, and water buffalo wade in the shallows.

Yulong River feature
Yulong River view 1
Yulong River view 2
11

Moon Hill

attraction
HIKING
Maps

Moon Hill rises from Yangshuo’s green karst countryside like a stone screen. Near its top, a round arch cuts through the limestone, framing pale sky, bamboo, and fields below. The climb feels shaded, quiet, and close to the rock.

Moon Hill feature
Moon Hill view 1
Moon Hill view 2
12

Daxu Ancient Town

attraction
SIGHTSEEING
Maps

Daxu Ancient Town sits quietly on the banks of the Li River near Guilin. Narrow streets paved with worn bluestones lead past traditional wooden houses and ancient workshops. Dark tiled roofs and carved doorways reflect centuries of history along the water. The atmosphere feels peaceful and frozen in time compared to modern cities nearby.

Daxu Ancient Town feature
Daxu Ancient Town view 1
Daxu Ancient Town view 2
13

Lijiang Folk-custom Garden

attraction
SIGHTSEEING
Maps

Lijiang Folk-custom Garden sits beside the Li River in old Guilin. Wooden drum towers, wind-and-rain bridges, and village-style stages rise among trees and stone paths. The river light softens the roofs, while karst hills appear beyond the water.

Lijiang Folk-custom Garden feature
Lijiang Folk-custom Garden view 1
Lijiang Folk-custom Garden view 2