You must visit Guilin to see the landscapes from your textbook

Here is the ultimate guide to traveling in Guilin: Attractions • Lijiang River: Take a bamboo raft from Guilin to Yangshuo to enjoy the picturesque scenery. The background of the CNY 20 note is located in this section of the river. • Yulong River: Take a bamboo raft and leisurely enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the river, experiencing the wonderful feeling of "rafting in the water and people walking in the painting". • Elephant Trunk Hill: Guilin's city emblem and symbol. The mountain shape resembles an elephant trunk drinking water. Admission is free, and you can make a reservation directly on site. • Solitary Beauty Peak & Prince City Scenic Area: Tour the Ming Dynasty Prince's Mansion and climb the peak to overlook the city of Guilin. • Longji Rice Terraces: The lines are like flowing clouds and water, layered and magnificent. Food Recommendations • Guilin Rice Noodles: Guilin's signature dish, smooth rice noodles with delicious gravy and rich side dishes. • Beer Fish: Yangshuo's specialty dish, the fish is tender and has a light beer flavor. • Quanzhou Vinegar Blood Duck: The duck is tender, the vinegar blood is rich in flavor, spicy and appetizing. • Lipu Taro Pork: A traditional famous dish with soft and glutinous meat, sweet taro, and not greasy. Accommodation Recommendations • Guilin City: It is recommended to stay near the Two Rivers and Four Lakes, which is convenient for travel. There are many surrounding attractions, and you can also enjoy the night view of the Sun and Moon Twin Towers at night. Such as Lijiang Boyin Hotel, SYYF Poetry and Distance Lijiang Courtyard Hotel, etc. • Yangshuo: You can choose to live near West Street or the Lijiang River. Such as Yixuan Hotel, when you go out you will see the Lijiang River, close to West Street, Impression Liu Sanjie and other attractions. Travel Route Planning • Day 1: Arrive in Guilin, check in to the hotel, visit the East-West Alley, taste Guilin rice noodles and other special snacks, and feel the historical and cultural atmosphere of Guilin. In the evening, stroll along the Two Rivers and Four Lakes and enjoy the night view of the Sun and Moon Twin Towers. • Day 2: Go to Yangshuo, take a bamboo raft on the Yulong River, and enjoy the scenery along the way. Then ride a bicycle along the Ten Mile Gallery and check in at popular attractions. In the evening, stroll along West Street and experience the combination of Chinese and Western nightlife. • Day 3: Depart from Yangshuo to Xingping Ancient Town, check in at the background of the CNY 20 note, and stroll around the ancient town. In the afternoon, go to Yinyan Cave to see the unique stalactite landscape. • Day 4: Go to Longji Rice Terraces to enjoy the spectacular terraced fields and learn about the local ethnic minority culture. • Day 5: Return to Guilin City, visit the Solitary Beauty Peak & Prince City Scenic Area, feel the historical charm, and then prepare to return. Transportation Guide Guilin's urban transportation is convenient, and you can choose buses, taxis, shared bicycles, etc. To go to surrounding attractions such as Longji Rice Terraces, you can choose a local tourist bus or join a tour group. From Guilin to Yangshuo, you can choose to take a bus, cruise ship or bullet train. Travel Tips Guilin has a lot of rainfall throughout the year, so prepare an umbrella, and the trees are lush, so pay attention to prevent mosquito bites. The signal may be poor in some scenic spots, so prepare cash. Buy round-trip tickets in advance, especially during holidays.