Guilin Revisited: I Really Don't Recommend Going Between April and June Because...

Guilin Revisited❗❗I really don't recommend going between April and June😭😭 because it's just too~~~ Guilin in April to June is simply too beautiful!! For those of you planning a trip to Guilin, you must check out this 4-day, 3-night in-depth travel guide to Guilin | An average of 1,500 RMB to enjoy the best scenery in the world!! As someone who just finished a trip to Guilin, I'm sharing a nanny-level guide based on my real experience, teaching you how to enjoy the essence of Guilin with a high-cost performance budget, avoid crowds, and cover everything from food and accommodation to transportation! Reasons to visit: The climate in Guilin from April to June is mild and humid, with an average temperature of 20–28°C, making it the golden season for sightseeing. At this time, the banks of the Li River are lush with greenery, the Longji Rice Terraces form a spectacular "sky mirror" after being filled with water, and the Yangshuo Ten-Mile Gallery is covered with wildflowers, perfect for hiking, cycling, and photography. Compared to the summer, there are fewer tourists at this stage, so you can avoid the peak crowds and experience the karst landforms and ethnic minority culture in depth. Transportation Guide: External Transportation Plane: Guilin Liangjiang International Airport is about 30 km from the city center. Airport Bus Line 1 (CNY 20/person) goes directly to Guilin Station, or a taxi costs about CNY 80. High-speed train/train: Guilin Station (near the city center) is the preferred choice, followed by Guilin North Station, and Guilin West Station is far from the city center. City Transportation Bus/Light Rail: City attractions are covered by buses, but Yangshuo and Longji Rice Terraces require chartered cars or special line buses. Taxi/Ride-hailing: The starting price is CNY 9. It is recommended to use DiDi to avoid unlicensed taxis. Car Rental/Cycling: Electric cars can be rented in Yangshuo Ten-Mile Gallery (CNY 20/day), and chartered cars are required for Longji Rice Terraces (CNY 400/day). Cross-regional transportation Guilin → Yangshuo: Li River Four-Star Cruise (3 hrs, CNY 210/person) or high-speed train to Yangshuo Station (30 mins, CNY 25). Yangshuo → Longji Rice Terraces: Direct bus from Guilin Bus Terminal to Jinkeng Dazhai (CNY 50/person, 2.5 hrs), or chartered car. Itinerary: Day 1: Guilin City · Preliminary Exploration of Landscape Morning: Elephant Trunk Hill Scenic Area (free, reservation required in advance) → Jingjiang Prince City (climb Duxiu Peak, entrance fee CNY 100). Afternoon: Two Rivers and Four Lakes Night Tour (boat ticket CNY 210, passing through Sun and Moon Twin Towers, light show of 18 bridge caves). Evening: East-West Alley Night Tour (eat Nuoxiang Station Oil Tea Baba, Jinshunchang Osmanthus Cake). Day 2: Essence of Li River · Yangshuo West Street Morning: Li River Four-Star Cruise (Guilin → Yangshuo, check in at Nine Horses Painting Mountain, Yellow Cloth Reflection, CNY 20 Renminbi background). Afternoon: Yulong River Bamboo Rafting (Shuie Di → Gongnong Bridge section, double raft CNY 255) → Ten-Mile Gallery Cycling (check in at Fuli Bridge, Gongnong Bridge sunset). Evening: West Street Nightlife (eat Master Fu Golden Award Beer Fish, Xie Sanjie Bamboo Tube Chicken). Day 3: Longji Rice Terraces · Yao Ethnic Customs All day: Longji Rice Terraces (Jinkeng Dazhai, entrance fee CNY 80) → Jinfo Top Viewing Platform (overlooking the "Nine Dragons and Five Tigers" terraces) → Yao Ethnic Culture Experience (take photos in Yao ethnic costumes). Transportation: It is recommended to charter a car or take a special line bus. For the return trip, you can choose a direct bus from the terraces to Guilin city center. Day 4: Karst Cave Wonders · Return Trip Morning: Reed Flute Rock (state guest-level karst cave, entrance fee CNY 90) → Dongqing Water Village (Dong ethnic silver jewelry forging craft experience). Afternoon: Guilin Cake Making Experience (Osmanthus Culture Experience Hall) → Return trip. Must-see attractions: Elephant Trunk Hill: Guilin City Emblem, the mountain shape resembles a giant elephant drinking water. Enter from Gate 3 and exit from Gate 1 to avoid crowds. Li River: Representative of Guilin's landscape, take a four-star cruise to enjoy the Nine Horses Painting Mountain and Yellow Cloth Reflection, and check in at the CNY 20 Renminbi background. Yulong River: Known as "Little Li River", bamboo rafting is recommended in the section from Shuei Di → Gongnong Bridge, with picturesque pastoral scenery on both sides. Longji Rice Terraces: One of the world's largest terraced fields, forming mirror-like terraces after being filled with water from April to June. The Jinfo Top Viewing Platform is the best. Two Rivers and Four Lakes: The night tour light show is stunning, and the photo spot after the Sun and Moon Twin Towers are lit is the Zhiyin Pier. Ten-Mile Gallery: There are no traces of artificial carving along the way. Cycle to check in at Fuli Bridge and Gongnong Bridge sunset. Yinziyan: Karst cave, running through twelve mountain peaks, with stalactites of various shapes. Jingjiang Prince City: Ming Dynasty Prince's Mansion, climb Duxiu Peak to overlook the panoramic view of Guilin, and participate in the imperial examination experience. Food Map: Guilin Rice Noodles: Lao Dongjiang Main Store (two taels of rice noodles + pot roast + marinade, CNY 5). Beer Fish: Master Fu Golden Award Beer Fish (CCTV recommended, average CNY 80). Oil Tea: Xin Guo Ji Oil Tea (bitter and fragrant, with fried rice noodles). Eighteen Stuffs: Stuffed snails, stuffed eggplant (Yao ethnic characteristics, pork and vegetables mixed and cooked). Snails and Duck Feet Pot: Local people's favorite, a perfect match with fried snail noodles. Osmanthus Cake: The most authentic around Elephant Trunk Hill Park, choose the white one. Night Market Snacks: Zhengyang Pedestrian Street (Jiang Jun Grilled Wings, 88 Beef Intestine Sour). Accommodation Recommendations: Guilin City: Lijiang Boyin Hotel (Liangjiang Sihu Xiangshan Scenic Area Store, intangible cultural heritage experience, lakeside beautiful residence). Guilin Taiwan Hotel (near Elephant Trunk Hill, retro style, parent-child theme room). Yangshuo West Street: Yangshuo West Street Molan Mountain House (quiet homestay, walk to West Street). Boyin · Yinianjian Hotel (Internet celebrity check-in point, terrace overlooking West Street). Longji Rice Terraces: Longji Yunya · Qinqi Homestay (terraced field view room, watch the sunrise the next day). Avoid Pitfalls Guide: Transportation Pitfalls: There are many unlicensed taxis at the airport/station. Choose the airport bus or a taxi from a regular platform. Bargain the price of renting an electric car in Yangshuo to CNY 20/day, and check the brakes and battery level. Attraction Pitfalls: The bamboo raft and water gun projects in Elephant Trunk Hill Scenic Area can be omitted. The exterior view of the Sun and Moon Twin Towers is free, do not buy tickets. Liu Sanjie Grand View Garden is an artificial attraction with many shopping stores, so enter with caution. Consumption Pitfalls: The silver jewelry and jade in the scenic area are deep, do not buy. Choose chain stores with clearly marked prices for beer fish, and ordering a la carte is more cost-effective. Do not believe in "low-price boat tickets" scalpers, 100% fake tickets. Travel Tips: Clothing Recommendations: Comfortable sneakers are essential. The temperature difference between morning and evening in Longji Rice Terraces is large, so bring a thin coat. Photography Tips: Choose upper-level seats on the Li River cruise, wear waterproof shoe covers for Yulong River bamboo rafting, and occupy a seat 1 hour before sunrise in Longji Rice Terraces. Cultural Etiquette: Respect Yao customs, do not take photos of villagers at will. Itinerary Optimization: If time is tight, Longji Rice Terraces can be changed to a 1-day tour, or choose Ping'an Zhuang Rice Terraces (closer distance).