The mountains and rivers of the world outline a beautiful Chinese picture. Floating on the Li River on a bamboo raft is like being in a Baili Gallery, full of poetry and painting. Go to Guilin to experience the strong scenery of mountains and rivers ~
Recommended routes Guilin Mountains and Rivers Classic 3-day TourDay 1 Xiangshan Park Seven Star Park Diecai Mountains Two Rivers and Four Lakes
The next day, the Li River met the Dragon River, the Moon Mountain, the Big Banyan Tree, the Shili Gallery, the West Street
Day 3 Long Sheng
Must-see attraction Xiangshan ParkTour time: 1 hour
Transportation: Take No. 2, No. 16, No. 23, No. 57, Tourist Line 1, and get off at Xiangshan Park.
Tickets: 75 yuan
Characteristics: Elephant Trunk Mountain in the park is the most famous. It can be said to be a symbol of Guilin's mountains and rivers. The scenic area is a collection of strange mountains, beautiful waters, strange caves, and beautiful stones. There are also rich cliff stone carvings, Buddha statues and many historical and cultural relics.
Main attractions: Elephant Trunk Mountain, Shuiyue Cave, Samxian Tower, Elephant Eye Rock, Sheli Pagoda, Love Island, Yunfeng Temple.
Travel tips: Elephant Trunk Mountain must be seen across the river to see it fully. In dry season, you can stand in the shallow water by the river and take photos with Elephant Trunk Mountain, and the reflections will complement each other.
Seven Star ParkTour time: 1-2 hours
Transportation: Take No. 2, No. 57, and Tourist Line 1 and get off at Jiefang Bridge Station.
Tickets: 75 yuan
Characteristics: The largest and most beautiful comprehensive park in Guilin City is the epitome of the essence of Guilin's mountains and rivers. It consists of the four peaks of Tianshu, Tianxuan, Tianji and Tianquan on Putuo Mountain and the three peaks of Yuheng, Kaiyang and Yaoguang on Yueya Mountain.
Main attractions: Qixing Rock, Qixia Temple, Camel Mountain, Guihai Stele Forest, Half Moon Pavilion.
diecai mountainTour time: 1-2 hours
Transportation: No. 2, take the No. 1 Tourist Line and get off at Diecaishan Station.
Tickets: 35 yuan
Characteristics: It consists of Mingyue Peak, Xianhe Peak, Siwang Mountain and Yuyue Mountain. The rocks and rocks are stacked layer upon layer, and there are many cultural relics and scenic spots on the mountain. Diecai Mountain is deeply loved by photography enthusiasts and is the best place to view and photograph the scenery of Guilin and the sunrise.
Main attractions: Diecai Pavilion, Mingyue Peak, Xianhe Cave, Guilin City style.
two Rivers and four lakesTour time: 2 hours
Transportation: Take No. 2 and get off at Lequn Crossing Station.
Tickets: Free, night cruise ship 190 yuan.
Characteristics: Two rivers and four lakes refer to the Lijiang River (urban part), Taohua River, Shanhu Lake, Ronghu Lake, Gui Lake, and Mulong Lake. The "Two Rivers and Four Lakes" scenic spots in Guilin are the ring-city scenic spots composed of these ring-city water systems.
The main attractions: Sun and Moon Twin Towers, Glass Bridge, Beidou Bridge, Famous Flowers, Famous Wood, Mingting, Mingqiao Expo Park, Taohua River Exit Gate Dam.
Travel tips: The two rivers and four lakes have different charms during the day and night. If you want to take a boat trip at night, it is recommended to take the 7:20 boat. You can not only see the beautiful four lakes at night, but also view the various famous mountains before dark. Friends who want to travel economically can also enjoy the dazzling beauty of the night by walking around the Li River after dinner.
LijiangTour time: 1-2 hours (elite tour)
Transportation: Take the shuttle bus from Guilin to Yangshuo at Guilin Railway Station Square, get off at Yangdi Crossing, and then change to a mini bus from Yangshuo to Yangdi Wharf at the intersection. You can take a boat at the dock.
Tickets: Free, 100 yuan for a cruise ship.
Features: One of the largest and most beautiful karst landscape tourist areas in the world, there is an 83-kilometer water journey from Guilin to Yangshuo. The Li River resembles a Qingluo Belt, winding among thousands of strange peaks. The scenery along the river is beautiful, the green water lingers, and the reflections of the strange peaks. It is known as the "Hundred Miles Li River, Hundred Miles Gallery".
Main attractions: Yellow cloth reflection (RMB background), nine horses painted mountains, Xialong scenery, Eight Immortals crossing the sea, carp hanging on the wall, scenic scenery of the ancient town.
Travel tips: Recommend the section from Yangdi to Xingping, which takes a short time and allows you to enjoy the essence of the essence of the Li River's scenery. The Lijiang River is sparsely populated and quiet in the morning, so it is the best time to appreciate the reflections. There are cruise ships that go directly to Yangshuo in Guilin, but they cannot disembark or non-stop on the way, and there are no return ships from Yangshuo to Guilin.
Yulong RiverTour time: 2-3 hours (half)
Transportation: Take the minibus to Jinbao at Yangshuo Bus Station, and get off at Jinlong Bridge to see the dock; after arriving in Yangshuo, you can rent bicycles to various attractions and enjoy the scenery along the way.
Tickets: Free
Characteristics: Compared with the Li River, which is a "big family and beautiful", the Yulong River is a "small family jade" and the longest tributary of the Li River in Yangshuo. It is also known as the "Little Li River". The mountains on both sides of the river are in various shapes, and the green bamboos are piled on the river, which fully shows the poetic and picturesque scenery.
Main attractions: Xiangui Bridge, Yulong Bridge, Fuli Bridge, Xiniotang, Wuzhishan, Chaoyangzhai, Guiyi Ancient City Ruins, Han Tombs, Donghalo Rock.
Activity items: Bamboo raft rafting is an experience that must not be missed. It is divided into the first half, from Jinlong Bridge to Jiuxian, the second half, from Chaoyang Wharf to Gongnong Bridge, and retrograde rafting, from Jinlong Bridge to Fuli Bridge. Each section is unique, and tourists and friends can choose their own route.
Yueliangshan Da Banyan Shili GalleryTour time: 2 hours
Transportation: Just ride a bicycle along the road and enjoy it.
Tickets: Moon Mountain 30 yuan, Big Banyan Tree 20 yuan.
Features: There is a naturally formed stone cave on top of Yueliang Mountain that connects the mountain from both sides. From a distance, it looks like a bright moon hanging here. If Yangshuo is a big bonsai, then the big banyan tree is one of the potted plants that cannot be ignored. The ancient banyan tree is 17 meters high and the crown diameter is 7 meters. It is more than 1500 years old. Shili Gallery has beautiful and picturesque scenery along the road, making it a must-see place for self-guided tours.
Main attractions: Ancient banyan trees, Moon Cave, Stalactites, Yangjiao Peak, Chuanyanfeng Peak, Golden Cat Chuandong Mountain.
West StreetTour time: 2 hours
Transportation: West Street is near Yangshuo Bus Station. You can walk or ride there.
Tickets: Free
Characteristics: The houses and buildings are antique and have strong local characteristics. There are all kinds of tourist souvenirs and snacks on the street, as well as bars, restaurants, Internet cafes, handicrafts and painting shops, etc., and the exotic night view is full of customs.
Main attractions: local characteristic buildings, exotic customs, romantic atmosphere, leisure shopping.
LongshengTour time: One day
Transportation: There is no direct shuttle bus to Longsheng in Yangshuo. It is recommended to participate in a travel agency's one-day tour or charter a car there; or take the bus back to Guilin's Urban area first, and then take the shuttle bus from Guilin to Longsheng County.
Tickets: Free
Characteristics: The Longji Terrace has smooth lines, smooth and smooth, majestic scale and magnificent momentum, and is known as the "crown of the terraced fields in the world". The wooden buildings of the village are built against the mountains. From a distance, the entire village is just located above the waist of the dragon. It is simple but has a pastoral charm that makes people feel more leisurely.
Main attractions: Longji terraces, Dazhai.
Other attractions recommendedJingjiang Wangcheng, Guanyan, Gudong Waterfall, Reed Flute Rock, Yinzi Rock, Huadi Spring, Liu Sanjie Landscape Park, Duxiu Peak, etc.
Practical travel information Best seasonsApril to October every year is the best time to visit Guilin, and the National Day is the peak tourist season. In Longsheng, you can watch the grand spectacle of line drawing on terraces. In the half month after April 15th of the lunar calendar, the watery Longji terraces are another spectacle. The Longsheng Red Dress Festival in early April and the Miao Year in October have many festivals, each of which is lively and exciting. On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the "Double Moons on the Lijiang River" on Elephant Trunk Mountain is even more beautiful and attracts many tourists.
traffic travel1. Aircraft: Guilin Liangjiang International Airport has buses to and from the city. You can take them at the Civil Aviation Building in the city, which takes about 45 minutes. In addition, a round-trip civil aviation bus line from the airport to North Railway Station has also been opened.
2. Train: Guilin Railway Station (Guilin Station) is located in the center of the city. It is currently the main passenger station in Guilin. The surrounding transportation and accommodation are also very convenient, and it is bound to various large, medium and small cities inside and outside the district. Guilin North Railway Station is in the renovation stage and will operate as the main station of high-speed rail in the urban area in the future.
3. Bus: There are 3 bus stations in Guilin City, namely Bus Terminal (Guilin Bus Station), Guilin North Bus Station (Beimen Bus Station), and Qintan (Chengnan) Bus Station. The bus terminal is the largest bus terminal in Guilin.
4. Internal transportation: The buses in Guilin City are beautiful and have well-developed routes. They are basically unmanned ticketing vehicles. Change needs to be prepared. Many of them are double-decker buses, which are very suitable for sightseeing along the way. It is a good idea to rent a bicycle for sightseeing in Guilin City or Yangshuo. The rental points are mainly in major hotels and nearby major roads. There are two types of charges: by the clock and by the day.
Accommodation in GuilinThere are many types of hotels, hotels, family hostels, etc. in the urban area of Guilin. Accommodation points are mainly concentrated in the city center. The inner ring road with the diameter of Zhongshan Middle Road is very suitable for accommodation. The prices of budget hotels and youth hostels are basically between 100 and 300 yuan, while the prices of star-rated hotels are higher, above 4,500 yuan. To stay in Yangshuo, you can choose a family hotel that has both personality and warmth. Prices range from 50 to 150 yuan in the off-season. In the peak season, especially during the Golden Week, it will be full, so reservations must be made in advance.
Guilin cuisineGuilin's food is well-known across the country. The local flavor is unique, combining hot and sour Hunan cuisine with light Cantonese cuisine. Famous specialties include beer Lijiang fish, Lipu taro braised pork, eighteen brewed, vegetarian stir-fried Lijiang shrimp, shredded taro, steamed pork with lotus leaf flour, lotus leaf duck, roasted suckling pig, etc. The specialty snacks are mainly Guilin rice noodles. Guilin rice noodles alone include lettuce powder, beef brisket powder, three delicacies powder, original soup powder, stewed vegetable powder, hot and sour noodles, horse meat rice noodles and other categories. In addition to rice noodles, Fenli, Horseshoe Cake, Guilin Pine Cake, and Guilin River snail are also delicious delicacies that cannot be missed.
Shopping in GuilinGuilin has many famous local specialties, such as Shatian pomelo, Lipu taro, grosvenori, water chestnut, osmanthus tea, tofu bamboo, etc. Handicrafts include cinnamon embroidery, combs, paper umbrellas, hand-painted screens, bamboo and wood carvings, landscape calligraphy and painting, paper fans, paper umbrellas, Zhuang brocade backpack, etc., as well as the most famous "Guilin Three Treasures": Sanhua wine, fermented tofu, Guilin chili sauce.