2025 Yongfu Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in October)

#backpackeressentials Guilin has absolutely captivated me, and for any fellow backpackers eyeing this incredible destination, here are my top essentials after exploring the Li River Scenic Area, admiring the Sun and Moon Pagodas, and delving into the enchanting Reed Flute Cave! First off, comfortable walking shoes are non-negotiable. You'll be doing plenty of strolling, from riverside paths to the vastness of the cave. Second, a portable power bank is your best friend. My phone was constantly out for photos and navigation, especially with the stunning views along the Li River cruise and the illuminated pagodas at night. Don't miss capturing those moments! I also highly recommend a lightweight, quick-dry towel – super handy for unexpected rain showers or just to freshen up. And while the scenery is breathtaking, remember a small bottle of insect repellent, particularly for evenings or early mornings near the water. Lastly, a small daypack for water, snacks, and souvenirs from your adventures is crucial. Guilin truly is a backpacker's paradise; pack smart and get ready for an unforgettable experience! Stepping into Shanke Chain Hotel after a long journey is always a little slice of heaven. That feeling of fresh sheets, a quiet room, and knowing everything is taken care of... pure bliss. Time to relax and recharge!

The scenery in Guilin really shocked me The karst topography is just too amazing Little hills can be seen everywhere on the road Driving through felt like entering a vast mountain range, very healing- - ⏰ The next three months of June, July, and August are the best time to visit Guilin. I've been to Guilin before and visited all the classic spots. This time I specifically went to some lesser-known places and successfully avoided most of the crowds during the peak season. - 🗺️ Recommended 2-day, 1-night Guilin itinerary D1: Qifeng Village➡️ Dabie Mountains➡️ Zhuangyuan Bridge➡️ Yongfu Sinkhole➡️ Stay at a homestay near Yulong River➡️ West Street D2: Homestay➡️ Mandarin Duck Cave➡️ Chaotian Rock - ✅ Qifeng Village 🧭 Navigation: Entrance of Dongshan Village (bus station) It's a hill behind the village, with wild paths trodden by people. It takes about 20 minutes to climb up, and it's a great place to watch the sunrise. I was also lucky to capture the Tyndall effect here. - ✅ Dabie Mountains Stopped here suddenly during a self-drive trip. The lonely tree combined with the mountain backdrop has an animated beauty. - ✅ Zhuangyuan Bridge Zhuangyuan Bridge is a great place to take photos with the vast Guilin mountains. You can stand on the bridge to take pictures, or cross the bridge and stand on the grass. - ✅ Yongfu Sinkhole Ticket🎫: 50 The innermost part is a unique sinkhole formed under the Guilin karst topography. The scenic area is well-developed, with stairs leading all the way down. There are also many stalactites to see along the way. You can use a wide-angle lens to take a photo of the sinkhole and people from below. - ✅ Yulong River Scenic Area Stay at a homestay near the Yulong River Scenic Area in the evening. It feels really special to live inside the vast mountains, and I watched a sunset that belonged to the karst landscape here. - ✅ Mandarin Duck Cave Navigation: Xiningge Inn Near the homestay, it's a cave entrance that only locals go to. Because it connects two caves, locals call it Mandarin Duck Cave. Follow the path behind the inn up the hill, and you'll reach it in 15 minutes. You can take photos with the vast mountains. - ✅ Chaotian Rock 🧭 Navigation: Chaotian Rock It takes about 20 minutes to walk from the parking area. The cave is very slippery, and it's a very large sinkhole. At noon, the light can shine directly into the cave entrance and form the Tyndall effect. - 🌟 After visiting Guilin again, I still marvel at the unsurpassed beauty of Guilin's landscape. Every place is so beautiful, and the unique karst topography makes this land filled with difference.

Travel to Guilin recommended period would be 2 Days 1 Night or More ( if u want to ) Guilin is about 2 and a half Highspeed Train Ride ( 160~180 Rmb ) from Guangzhou You can combine your trip to Guilin together with Yangshou ( The infamous 20 Rmb scenery , and the Mountains ⛰️ over-there are pretty similar with the ones from Hanoi , Halon Bay ) Guilin to Yangshou Train - around 25~ 40 rmb ( 30 minutes Train Ride ) Here Starts my Recommendations for One day Guilin Trip !!! Attractions in Guilin are clustered together in one region and another Here is one region for your one day trip. 1. Start with “ 象鼻山 ” Elephant Trunk Mountain , It’s a background scenery of former 50RMB Notes It’s a very good huge garden with mountain and water , you can spend around 2-4 hours there. Entrance Fee - Free ( Remember to take your ID everywhere ) 2. 日月双塔 - Sun Moon Twin Tower , there you can ride a tour boat ⛴️ in the lake or enjoy the garden / take a photoshoot with traditional Chinese Dresses ( You can also enjoy some Unplug Music at Night in the Garden ) 3. 逍遥楼 - The Ancient Building dating back to the Dynasties towering over the town is the best for Night City View and from there you can walk over to the 4. 东西巷 - a walking street with many souvenir shops and photo spots. ( if you have a friend attending Guanxi University , you can visit the 王府 a little bit faraway from their Campus since they’re now sharing the same Compound , otherwise you would be paying entrance fee And if you’re interested in traditional Opera Drama , you can also enjoy Guilin 千古情 ) Since its an autonomous region , you will probably be seeing more military drills in the area than in other 1st Tier Cities like Guangzhou , Shanghai . #chinatravel #guilin #guilininaday #guilinchina

newnew🗺️🗺️ [Itinerary] Day 1:Xuwen Day 2:Liuzhou Day 3:Yongfu Tiankeng-Elephant Hill Scenic Area-Looking for rice fields homestay (Guilin Liangjiang Sihu Ludi Scenic Area) Day 4:Longji Rice Terraces-Longji Terraces Yuyang Galaxy Panorama Inn Day 5:Huaihua Grand Canyon-Huaihua Qisu Hotel Day 6:Yunshe Scenic Area-Wenxi Hotel Day 7:Red Fruit Tree Scenic Area-Zunyi Yusu Aesthetic Space Homestay Day 8:Southem Sichuan Bamboo Sea-Longchang 📍📍 [Must-Visit Attractions] 1.Xuwen 2.Liuzhou 3.Yongfu Tiankeng 4.Elephant Hill Scenic Area 5.Longji Rice Terraces 6.Huaihua Grand Canyon 7.Yunshe Scenic Area 8.Red Fruit Tree Scenic Area 9.Southem Sichuan Bamboo Sea 10.Longchang 🥘🥘 [Must-Try Food] 🏠🏠 [Accommodation ] 1.Looking for rice fields homestay (Guilin Liangjiang Sihu Ludi Scenic Area) 2.Longji Terraces Yuyang Galaxy Panorama Inn 3.Huaihua Qisu Hotel 4.Wenxi Hotel 5.Zunyi Yusu Aesthetic Space Homestay 📷📷 [Photo Spots] 📣📣 [Tips]

#springitinerary The Sun and Moon Pagodas built in the 1990s, the towers reflect a blend of modern engineering and traditional Buddhist architecture. The Sun represents masculinity (yang), and the Moon represents femininity (yin), following traditional Chinese philosophy. Sun Pagoda (日塔 / Sun Tower): Height: About 41 meters (135 feet) Material: Constructed of bronze, making it the tallest bronze pagoda in the world. Stories: 9 stories Contains an elevator — rare for a pagoda. Moon Pagoda (月塔 / Moon Tower): Height: About 35 meters (115 feet) Material: Made of glazed tile Stories: 7 stories

#springitinerary The Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas, also known as the Twin Pagodas of Guilin, are iconic Buddhist towers situated in the middle of Shan Lake in downtown Guilin and these two pagodas are a major attraction, especially at night when they are beautifully illuminated, reflecting off the water. The pagodas are connected by an underwater tunnel, allowing visitors to move between them without returning to shore.

There are also Western restaurants in the surrounding counties of Guilin! It's opened from the city! The viewing environment is too good! The key is that it's affordable! Affordable! There are also promotional activities during the March 3rd holiday… Bring the kids and go! It's so great! ✅Original Cut Black Pepper Steak (Black Pepper Flavor) Steak + black pepper, a classic combination! The steak is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a rich taste and a satisfying taste! ✅Black Pepper Spaghetti The spaghetti is very elastic, with a rich black pepper flavor and a large portion. ✅Spicy Potato Grids Crispy and elastic, with a rich spicy flavor, you'll want to lick your fingers after eating... 🎉🎉Tips: March 3rd Event 1. Get a random sachet for every purchase in the store, limited quantity, first come first served 2. Members who deposit CNY 300 will receive CNY 100 and a chance to win a cash prize, with a maximum prize of CNY 88 Event time: March 29 to April 6 (applicable to all three stores) 🏠Store: Hawaii Post Station · National Western Food (Yongfu Lianjiang Road Store) 📍Address: Fushou Square, No. 2 Lianjiang Road, Yongfu Town (Old Tree Coffee Shop)

#GetDiscountsWithoutLuck Day trip in Guilin: - Start by walking around the Guihua Museum. During the hot afternoon, we can escape the sun at the Guihua Museum. This museum may not have English subtitles, but there are still some English displays. Understanding it is not difficult. In addition, the layout of things in the museum allows you to take beautiful pictures. - Then in the afternoon before sunset, try to climb a hill. At a not-too-distant height, we recommend Diecai Hill. From this hill, you can see the Elephant Track Hill and Guilin City from above. It is also not far from the city. You can take a taxi, walk, or ride a bicycle. - Before the sun sets, try to visit the Twin Pagodas and the Elephant Trunk Hill. You will get 2 atmospheres before sunset and after the sun sets and the lights are on. Just like that, you will have a beautiful day trip to Guilin.

The Silver and Gold Pagodas are one of the most prominent landmarks in Guilin. They are located in the middle of Shanhu Lake, part of the Two Rivers and Four Lakes, and are particularly beautiful at night when the lights reflect on the water. ⸻ History and Highlights • Sun Pagoda (日塔) • 41 meters high (9 stories) • Made entirely of bronze (The world's largest) • There is an elevator inside that can go up to see the view of Guilin city • Represents the sun and Yang energy (阳) • Silver Pagoda (Moon Pagoda, 月塔) • 35 meters high (7 floors) • Made of silver-glazed tiles • Represents the moon and Yin energy (阴) • Underwater tunnel • Connects the Golden Pagoda and Silver Pagoda • One of the highlights of the visit ⸻ Opening-closing time ⏰ 08:00 - 22:00 (daily) ⸻ Entrance fee 💰 35-70 yuan (depending on the package and time) ⸻ How to get there 🚇 From the center of Guilin • Take a taxi or bus to Changshan Park (象山公园) • Walk for about 5-10 minutes to Sanhu Lake 🚄 From Guilin Railway Station • Take a taxi (about 15 minutes) ✈️ From Guilin Liangjiang Airport • Take the airport bus into the city, then take a taxi ⸻ Best time • At night - the most beautiful because the lights reflect on the water • During sunset - the atmosphere is romantic ⸻ Recommended activities • Take a boat trip to see the lake and river around the city • Take a photo of the reflection of the pagoda in the water • Take the elevator to the Golden Pagoda for a panoramic view The Silver Pagoda and the Golden Pagoda are important tourist attractions in Guilin that should not be missed, especially in the evening when the lights make this place especially charming #TravelChina #PlanTravelChina #Guilin #SosaengTravel #TravelRichTravelAndTour

📌Flowering period Late January to early February Early cherry blossoms, mountain cherry blossoms, and hikan cherry blossoms Early February to around February 20 Yaezakura and Fuji cherry blossoms Late February to around March 20 Yoshino cherry blossoms and perfume cherry blossoms 📌Route Entrance 1 - Taiyuan Pavilion - Taipin Tea House (fee to go upstairs) - Cherry Blossom Train - Fangfei Terrace 📌Tickets Full price: 50/person, Discount ticket: 25/person Zhangping household registration: 2/person 💡Tips The early cherry blossoms are entering their final countdown! If you go now, you can still see the yaezakura in full bloom. Wear light-colored clothes for better photos. Remember to bring a portable charger as they are difficult to borrow in the scenic area. Remember to take a ride on the small train in the park, 30 per person, super photogenic. 1️⃣ It's still a bit cold and windy on the mountain, so remember to wear more layers. 2️⃣ Check the weather forecast, sunny days are better. 3️⃣ There are no restaurants in the scenic area, so remember to bring your own food.

My friend from Xinjiang said that Guilin is very similar to Xinjiang, but I think it's more like the Dolomites in Italy. Cows and sheep roam the lush green grasslands, and it's only 1 hour's drive from the city center. It's still a hidden gem, so I recommend busy city dwellers come and enjoy the pastoral scenery. 📍Address: Yongfu Jinjijiang Reservoir - Navigate to Hebei Village. You can drive down after passing the village, but I don't recommend driving to the water's edge as you may get stuck. 🚗 Note‼️: Be a responsible traveler, don't damage the grass, and don't litter. 🚮

Longsheng Hot Spring 🌿 Nestled amidst the pristine Pengzuping Nature Reserve, Longsheng Hot Springs is a slice of heaven on earth. Surrounded by a lush forest canopy and rich biodiversity, the springs emerge from 1200 meters below the earth, offering a therapeutic embrace with temperatures ranging from 45℃ to 58℃. Immerse yourself in the mineral-rich waters and let the natural "oxygen bar" rejuvenate your spirit. A hike through Crab Gully and a taste of the local spring water chicken will make your visit unforgettable! 📍Longsheng Autonomous County, Guilin Yanjing Hot Spring 💧 Escape to Yanjing Hot Spring Scenic Area for a day of relaxation and tranquility. The air quality is top-notch, providing a cozy experience in both summer and winter. Perfect for team activities, barbecues, and retreats, the springs offer a restorative getaway from the hustle of work life. With a picturesque setting and a high value for money, it's a must-visit for self-driving tourists and friends alike. 📍Daxijiang Town, Quanzhou County, Guilin Xianjia Hot Spring 🍃 Dive into the therapeutic waters of Xianjia Hot Spring, part of a comprehensive leisure resort in Pingle. With its stunning Deqing Waterfall and multiple natural spring eyes, the resort offers a rich blend of wellness, water park fun, and dining experiences. The crystal-clear, mineral-infused waters are a rare treat for the body and soul. Don't miss the chance for a serene escape to this hygienic and revamped destination. 📍Pingle, Guilin Yongfu Hot Spring 🌤️ The Yongfu Hot Spring, cradled in the arms of the lush Jinzhong Mountain, provides a soothing sanctuary with its high-temperature waters brimming with essential minerals. Although it's an older establishment, the natural quality of the water is unparalleled. While the operating hours can be unpredictable, the experience is worth the wait, complete with fish therapy pools and complimentary snacks. Revel in the longevity of the locals while soaking in these restorative springs. 📍Jinzhong Mountain Tourist Resort, Luojin Town, Yongfu County, Guilin #Guilin #GuilinAttractions #China #ChinaTravel

Upon passing by the bustling Jianghai Square, I discovered the source of the commotion - the newly opened Xie Er Liang! 🆕 Their specialty is authentic Guilin rice noodles and snail rice noodles 🍜 I came here with my family, including the little one 🧒. Surprisingly, the place was teeming with patrons, many of whom also brought their children. Seeing everyone relishing their meals, I couldn't help but chuckle 😆. The food must be exceptionally good. Their signature Guilin rice noodles 🍜 are served in a unique way - you can add soup to your liking. Personally, I prefer a wetter texture, so I added some soup. You can also choose the level of spiciness according to your preference, and the staff will kindly inquire about it 🙋. Additionally, we added some pig intestines and volcanic stone grilled sausages. The taste was full-bodied, with a perfect balance of saltiness and umami 🈴️. My family couldn't stop singing its praises. The snail rice noodles 🍜 were generously topped with pot roast, char siu, and braised beef. All were freshly prepared and sliced upon order 🔪. Through the transparent window, you can watch the chefs at work, which is reassuringly clean and safe 👍. I'll definitely be back for more 😜😜.

Guilin Yongfu aquatic flower wetland, a river that blooms ||| Not only Erhai Lake has aquatic flowers (water poplar), Guilin also has. The 'all seem to swim in the void with nothing to rely on' mentioned in Liu Zongyuan's 'A Record of the Little Stone Pool' and the water lilies in Monet's paintings are all realistic, the clear river with flowers reflected in the water, taking a boat up, it's really unspeakably beautiful. 1️⃣ The picture was taken around 1 pm on February 11, 2024, which can be used as a reference. You must choose a good sunshine time to go, it will appear particularly clear, it is personally suggested to wear a skirt, it will look good. 2️⃣ No tickets are required, because this is not a formal scenic spot, the river is the stream that the nearby villagers rely on for their livelihood, but the water quality is very good, the villagers have bamboo rafts, twenty yuan per person. 3️⃣ If you are driving by yourself, the approximate navigation position is Yongfu Baishou Wushi?

Chongshan ancient residential houses are located in the northeastern part of Yongfu County, Guilin City, Guangxi, about 20 kilometers away from Yongfu County. The village is mainly composed of the old residential buildings of the Li family in the village. The history of the ancient houses can be traced back to the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, including the old residence of the Li family, the ancestral hall of the Li family, etc., which is the hometown of the famous plum painter Li Jishou in the late Qing Dynasty. The old residence of Li Jishou is composed of six courtyards, which are neatly arranged. The whole courtyard is based on the longitudinal axis, symmetrical layout, and there are moon gates and lanes between the six houses, and the ground is paved with bluestone slabs. In the whole layout, the ancient houses all face south and north, implying the meaning of 'looking up and worshiping the homeland' (the Li family moved from Jingzhou, Hubei). The planning of the old residence of the Li family is grand, the main structure of the house is well preserved, and it has been inhabited by the descendants of the Li family. The descendants of the Li family advocate calligraphy and painting, and the ancient style remains. It is a representative settlement of ancient houses in Yongfu County that integrates history and culture.

Guilin Yongfu Tundu Reservoir skylight group Direct navigation to Tundu Reservoir, the reservoir has no water and has become a valley. People come to take pictures and check in. It's pretty good to hang out here for a day. Hiking Outdoor Climbing Photography Reservoir Yongfu Niche Play Niche Scenic Spot Niche Photography Location Niche Play Location Surrounding Tour Surrounding One Day Tour