Guilin, located in the northeastern part of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in China, is renowned for its unique karst landscapes and is often praised as having “the best scenery under heaven.” Guilin's picturesque natural beauty includes majestic peaks, the winding Li River, and enchanting cave formations. The Li River is the heart of Guilin, offering boat cruises that reveal stunning scenery such as Elephant Trunk Hill and the Reflection of Yellow Cloth. In addition to its breathtaking landscapes, Guilin boasts a rich history and cultural heritage. Since the Qin Dynasty, it has been a key transportation hub and cultural center. Historical landmarks like the Ancient South Gate and Jingjiang Princes’ City stand as witnesses to its past. The local cuisine, such as Guilin rice noodles and horse meat rice noodles, offers a unique taste of the region. Today, Guilin is a premier tourist destination in China, attracting numerous domestic and international visitors each year. Its harmonious blend of pristine natural environments, modern urban facilities, and traditional culture makes it an ideal travel destination.
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Lijiang
The Li River originates from the Yuecheng Mountains in northern Guangxi, the "First Peak in South China", and is located in the eastern part of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in South China. The Li River is a national 5A-level scenic spot and a national key scenic spot, and is the essence of Guilin's scenery. The Lijiang River Scenic Area is the largest and most beautiful karst landscape tourist area in the world. The Lijiang River has four unique features of "green mountains, beautiful water, strange caves and beautiful stones", as well as "green continents, dangerous beaches, deep ponds, and flying waterfalls". Victory. The main attractions of the Lijiang River include Yangdi Yanyu, Rolling Stone Wonderland, Jiuma Painting Mountain, Elephant Trunk Mountain, Xingping Jiajing, etc.
elephant trunk Hill
The Elephant Trunk Mountain is named for its resemblance to an elephant stretching its nose to drink water, and the clear Li River surrounds it like a green ribbon. It is the iconic scenic spot of Guilin landscape, and the city emblem of Guilin is the Elephant Trunk Mountain.
Recommend Trips
![[Wind and waves and waves, and you are there. Yangshuo Dragon Ridge on the 5th] Four-star boat Lijiang River + Yinziyan + Yulong River bamboo raft + Yinziyan + Longji terraces + Yangshuo hot air balloons + Fuli Ancient Town Intangible Cultural Heritage Painting Fan Production](//cdn1.6renyou.cn/sight/2024_11_22_1732245337510846384.jpg)
[Wind and waves and waves, and you are there. Yangshuo Dragon Ridge on the 5th] Four-star boat Lijiang River + Yinziyan + Yulong River bamboo raft + Yinziyan + Longji terraces + Yangshuo hot air balloons + Fuli Ancient Town Intangible Cultural Heritage Painting Fan Production
5 days
Four-star boat tour panoramic view of the Lijiang River
This scene only exists in Tianshan Mountain, but now it is in Guilin on earth
Enjoy the world's largest terraced landscape--Longji Terrace
![[Secret Lijiang River·Guilin Entry 6th] Duxiu Peak Royal City + Xianggong Mountain + Longji Terrace + Intangible Cultural Heritage Rubbing Experience + Fishing Boat Singing Evening + Big River Hiking + Welfare Ancient Town Painting Fan](//cdn1.6renyou.cn/sight/2021_4_28_1619597360564333813.jpg)
[Secret Lijiang River·Guilin Entry 6th] Duxiu Peak Royal City + Xianggong Mountain + Longji Terrace + Intangible Cultural Heritage Rubbing Experience + Fishing Boat Singing Evening + Big River Hiking + Welfare Ancient Town Painting Fan
6 days
Xianggong Mountain, hiking on the back of the river, and singing on the fishing boat at night will take you to experience a different kind of secret land on the Li River
Stone rubbings, welfare ancient town fans, learn about intangible cultural heritage through the event experience
Enjoy the world's largest terraced landscape--Longji Terrace
![[Poetry Tour Landscape Light Luxury and Slow Playing·Guilin Yangshuo 5-Day Tour] Lijiang Bamboo Raft + Elephant Trunk Mountain + Duxiu Peak Jingjiang King City + Dongli Ancient Village + Dahebei Hiking + Yulong River Bamboo Raft + Guihai Qinglan Afternoon Tea + Impression of Sister Liu](//cdn1.6renyou.cn/sight/2020_8_13_1597286729805764008.jpg)
[Poetry Tour Landscape Light Luxury and Slow Playing·Guilin Yangshuo 5-Day Tour] Lijiang Bamboo Raft + Elephant Trunk Mountain + Duxiu Peak Jingjiang King City + Dongli Ancient Village + Dahebei Hiking + Yulong River Bamboo Raft + Guihai Qinglan Afternoon Tea + Impression of Sister Liu
5 days
Guilin's mountains and rivers are the best in the world, and rafting on the Li River is like swimming in a painting ~
Li River Peninsula-Hiking behind the big river, be a rare visitor to the Li River ~
Just this green, paint a poetic landscape painting--Yulong River Bamboo Raft
![[Enjoy the golden autumn persimmon Ruyi·Guilin Gongcheng Lingchuan Autumn Festival on the 5th] Lingchuan Ginkgo + Gongcheng Persimmons + Dongli Ancient Village + Ruyi Peak + Lijiang Bamboo Raft + Fishing Boat Singing Evening + Guilin Rice Noodle Making + Persimmons + Taste Gongcheng Camellia oleifera](//cdn1.6renyou.cn/sight/2021_11_29_1638172249713956358.jpg)
[Enjoy the golden autumn persimmon Ruyi·Guilin Gongcheng Lingchuan Autumn Festival on the 5th] Lingchuan Ginkgo + Gongcheng Persimmons + Dongli Ancient Village + Ruyi Peak + Lijiang Bamboo Raft + Fishing Boat Singing Evening + Guilin Rice Noodle Making + Persimmons + Taste Gongcheng Camellia oleifera
5 days
Autumn is a sight to Guilin. It is advisable to stay healthy and visit friends, and to find poetry and distance.
In Lingchuan Haiyang Township, meet autumn in the name of ginkgo
Gongcheng is known as the "Hometown of Persimmons in China." The autumn colors attract the fragrance of persimmons. Go to Gongcheng to see the persimmons all over the mountains and fields
![[Health Care Selection| Sitting in the mountains and rivers to relax and watch the clouds rise·Guilin Yangshuo 7-day Zen Healing Tour] Lijiang River Four-Star Cruise Ship + Yulong River Bamboo Raft + Impression of Sister Liu + Painting Fan Making](//cdn1.6renyou.cn/sight/2024_3_23_1711182732188321303.jpg)
[Health Care Selection| Sitting in the mountains and rivers to relax and watch the clouds rise·Guilin Yangshuo 7-day Zen Healing Tour] Lijiang River Four-Star Cruise Ship + Yulong River Bamboo Raft + Impression of Sister Liu + Painting Fan Making
7 days
Just this green, paint a poetic landscape painting--Yulong River Bamboo Raft
Stone rubbings, ancient town fan painting, learn about intangible cultural heritage through the event experience
Find peace between heaven and earth, listen to the wind and rain, the mountain language, and the Zen language
![[Wind and waves and waves, and you are there. Yangshuo Dragon Ridge on the 5th] Four-star boat Lijiang River + Yinziyan + Yulong River bamboo raft + Yinziyan + Longji terraces + Yangshuo hot air balloons + Fuli Ancient Town Intangible Cultural Heritage Painting Fan Production](http://cdn1.6renyou.cn/sight/2024_11_22_1732245337510846384.jpg)
![[Secret Lijiang River·Guilin Entry 6th] Duxiu Peak Royal City + Xianggong Mountain + Longji Terrace + Intangible Cultural Heritage Rubbing Experience + Fishing Boat Singing Evening + Big River Hiking + Welfare Ancient Town Painting Fan](http://cdn1.6renyou.cn/sight/2021_4_28_1619597360564333813.jpg)
![[Poetry Tour Landscape Light Luxury and Slow Playing·Guilin Yangshuo 5-Day Tour] Lijiang Bamboo Raft + Elephant Trunk Mountain + Duxiu Peak Jingjiang King City + Dongli Ancient Village + Dahebei Hiking + Yulong River Bamboo Raft + Guihai Qinglan Afternoon Tea + Impression of Sister Liu](http://cdn1.6renyou.cn/sight/2020_8_13_1597286729805764008.jpg)
![[Enjoy the golden autumn persimmon Ruyi·Guilin Gongcheng Lingchuan Autumn Festival on the 5th] Lingchuan Ginkgo + Gongcheng Persimmons + Dongli Ancient Village + Ruyi Peak + Lijiang Bamboo Raft + Fishing Boat Singing Evening + Guilin Rice Noodle Making + Persimmons + Taste Gongcheng Camellia oleifera](http://cdn1.6renyou.cn/sight/2021_11_29_1638172249713956358.jpg)
![[Health Care Selection| Sitting in the mountains and rivers to relax and watch the clouds rise·Guilin Yangshuo 7-day Zen Healing Tour] Lijiang River Four-Star Cruise Ship + Yulong River Bamboo Raft + Impression of Sister Liu + Painting Fan Making](http://cdn1.6renyou.cn/sight/2024_3_23_1711182732188321303.jpg)
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