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WALTER FLETCHERUnited States

Guilin's scenery is the best in the world.

You'll feel sorry for your Chinese textbook if you don't visit Guilin! This guide will help you explore like a local foodie and eat like a professional gourmet. [Must-see Attractions] 1. Li River Rafting: Sit on a bamboo raft and pretend you're the fisherman in the background of the 20 RMB note (remember to bring a 20 RMB note to take a comparison photo). It is recommended to choose the Yangdi to Xingping section. The scenery is so beautiful that even your phone can't help but take a few more photos. 2. Elephant Trunk Hill: The emblem of Guilin. It looks like an elephant drinking water from a distance, and it still looks like an elephant drinking water up close. It is recommended to go in the evening. The mountain looks like it's plated with gold foil in the sunset. 3. Longji Rice Terraces: Layers upon layers like a matcha mille-feuille cake. It is most beautiful when the rice is golden in September and October. Remember to wear non-slip shoes, and don't fall like I did and become a "terraced field rolling dragon." [Food Guide] 1. Guilin Rice Noodles: Find a small street stall. You can eat your fill of braised noodles for CNY 5. The secret is to mix it dry first and then drink the soup. That's how the locals eat it. 2. Beer Fish: Made with freshly killed Li River fish. The fish is so tender that it melts in your mouth. I recommend the old shop on Yangshuo West Street. Remember to order "sword bone fish." 3. Oil Tea: A dark dish of the Dong people. It tastes like Chinese medicine at first, but then you'll get hooked. Eat it with fried rice and peanuts. The refreshing effect is comparable to coffee. [Tips to Avoid Tourist Traps] - Don't believe the "free photos" on Yulong River rafting. You'll know what "sky-high souvenirs" are when you get the photos. - Just look at Moon Hill from a distance. If you climb up, you'll find that... it still looks more like the moon from a distance. - The prices in the bars on West Street double after 12 o'clock at night. If you want to get drunk, do it early. Finally, a reminder: Bring enough memory cards! The scenery here will make your phone run out of battery. The beauty of Guilin is so great that even filters feel superfluous. ~
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Posted: May 2, 2025
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