Guilin, a world-famous scenic city and historical and cultural city located in the northeast of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, borders Hunan Province in the north and neighbors Guangdong Province. Guilin is the overarching tourist city in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous
Region. Its typical karst landform offers it a unique landscape of thousands of peaks, a river embracing the city, and peculiar caves and rocks.
Li River
Flowing serenely through the heart of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern China, the Li River is celebrated as one of the planet's most breathtaking natural landscapes. Its most famous stretch winds approximately 83 kilometers (52 miles) from Guilin to Yangshuo, passing through a mesmerizing panorama of sheer karst limestone peaks draped in lush greenery, reflected perfectly in the river's jade-green waters. The quintessential way to experience the Li River is via a leisurely scenic cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo. Bamboo rafting on calmer sections near Yangshuo provides a more intimate encounter.
Yu Long River
Immerse yourself in the tranquillity of the Yu Long River, a hidden gem in the heart of China. Glide along its crystal-clear waters, surrounded by stunning karst formations and lush greenery. Whether you choose to float on a bamboo raft or explore its banks on foot or by bicycle, the Yu Long River offers an unforgettable experience filled with breathtaking landscapes and serenity. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike, this natural paradise awaits with its unique charms and panoramic views that will leave you in awe. Come and discover why the Yu Long River is the perfect destination for your next getaway.
Longji
Rice Terraces
Nestled in the dramatic mountains of Longsheng County, roughly two hours from Guilin in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, southern China, lie the breathtaking Longji Rice Terraces. Known poetically as the "Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces" due to the sweeping, scale-like contours that resemble a dragon's spine cascading down the slopes, this is one of the world's most magnificent and ancient agricultural landscapes.More than just stunning scenery, Longji is a profound testament to human ingenuity and harmony with nature.
Elephant
Trunk Hill
Elephant Trunk Hill, Guilin's iconic natural monument. Its striking limestone formation resembles a giant elephant drinking water, with a curved "trunk" dipping into the river to form the poetic Water Moon Cave. When moonlight pierces the arch, the reflection creates an ethereal "moon floating on water"—a scene celebrated in ancient Tang Dynasty poetry and engraved on modern China's 20 RMB note. Visitors can paddle beneath the trunk on bamboo rafts, explore millennium-old cliff inscriptions, or ascend to the Ming-era Puxian Pagoda. This 55-meter karst marvel embodies Guilin's legendary landscape, where nature's sculpture and human history intertwine at dawn mist or dusk glow.
Guilin