Guilin Prefecture

General Overview

The city of Guilin is famous throughout China and the Chinese-speaking world. So many famous people from Chinese history have visited Guilin and remarked upon its outstanding natural beauty that the name is now very much associated with the enchanting peaks and delightful rivers that are to be found here. There is even a saying:

The Scenery in Guilin is the finest under Heaven ...

... but Yangshuo's scenery is better still

Travel

Guilin has a small but busy airport (Airport code: KWL). This has very good connections within China and a limited number of international connections such as to Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur.

Guilin has two train stations though most visitors need not concern themselves with Guilin Bei (north) station.

There is a bus station that serves long distance routes as well as local services such as to Yangshuo.

Attractions For Visitors

The city itself has plenty of sites to interest visitors:

Li River

Elephant Trunk Hill

Reed Flute Cave

Seven Star Park

Folded-brocade Hill

Wave-stopping Hill

Excursion further afield can take you to:

The Ling Canal

Ancient towns

The following can be visited from Guilin in a day but are best enjoyed as overnight stays, or longer:

Yangshuo

Longsheng Rice Terraces

We offer the following itineraries within Guilin Prefecture:

• Guilin Review
• Beyond Guilin: Longsheng Rice Terraces
• Beyond Guilin: Yangshuo

The following China Journeys include a stay in Guilin:

• Minority Rapport
• The Meridian Line