A trip to Guilin will instantly turn you into a fairy, with landscapes that truly top the world

There's always a ray of light in this world to fulfill the dreams in your heart. Come to Guilin, see the mountains, waters, and the world, and find the poetry and distant horizons in your heart~ This super-detailed 4-day, 3-night Guilin travel guide is yours to keep—no thanks needed! 🗺️ Itinerary Day 1: Elephant Trunk Hill Park → Dongxi Lane → Two Rivers and Four Lakes 📍 Elephant Trunk Hill Park: The symbol of Guilin, resembling an elephant drinking water. Enter from Gate 3 for a panoramic riverside photo or take a boat for a closer view. 📍 Dongxi Lane: A charming historic alley blending food, shopping, and leisure. Stroll through to soak in the history and savor local delicacies like Guilin rice noodles and snail noodles. 📍 Two Rivers and Four Lakes: Comprising the Li River, Peach Blossom River, Banyan Lake, Fir Lake, Gui Lake, and Wooden Dragon Lake. Take a daytime cruise to admire bridges, pavilions, and historic sites, with even more enchanting night views. Day 2: Li River Highlights Rafting (Yangdi-Xingping section) → Xingping Ancient Town → Yangshuo West Street 📍 Li River Highlights Rafting: Drift on a bamboo raft past iconic sights like Nine Horses Fresco Hill and Yellow Cloth Reflection. After disembarking, visit the 20 RMB bill viewpoint to witness Guilin’s "landscape tops the world" beauty. 📍 Xingping Ancient Town: A 1,700-year-old tranquil town where you can embrace slow living. 📍 Yangshuo West Street: A bustling commercial street known as "China’s largest English corner," lined with cobblestones, bars, and shops. Don’t miss the beer fish! Day 3: Yulong River Rafting → Ten-Mile Gallery Cycling → Impression Sanjie Liu 📍 Yulong River Rafting (Jima Dock-Comprehensive Dock): Glide through idyllic scenery on a bamboo raft—pure poetry. 📍 Ten-Mile Gallery Cycling: Rent an e-bike or bicycle to explore landmarks like Gongnong Bridge and Moon Hill, with breathtaking views all along. 📍 Impression Sanjie Liu: A spectacular open-air show set against the Li River, blending ethnic culture with the legend of Liu Sanjie. Day 4: Longji Rice Terraces (Jinkeng Dazhai) 📍 Longji Rice Terraces: Vast terraced fields winding from foothills to summits. Visit viewpoints like Thousand-Layer Ladder and Xishan Shaoyue. Take the cable car to save energy and enjoy aerial views. 🍱 Food Recs Guilin Rice Noodles: A must! Try Chongshan Rice Noodles (Zhongshan Middle Road) or Shi Ji Rice Noodles (Jiefang West Road)—flavorful broth, chewy noodles. Beer Fish: Tender fish with rich beer aroma. Master Fish Beer Fish (Yangshuo West Street) and Sister Liu Beer Fish (Yangshuo) are top picks. Stuffed River Snails: Unique mix of snail and pork. Lipu Taro Pork Belly: Soft taro with melt-in-your-mouth pork. Oil Tea: Gongcheng’s version is famous—try it at Phoenix Hill Spotted Fish Restaurant for a robust, health-boosting brew. 🚗 Transport Guide ✈️ To Guilin: Fly to Guilin Liangjiang Int’l Airport or take a train to Guilin/Guilin North Station. 🚕 Local Transport: Buses, DiDi, or taxis for city sights. In Yangshuo, e-bike rentals offer freedom. To Longji, charter a car or take a direct bus from Guilin Qintan Bus Station. 🏠 Stay Recs Guilin Downtown: - Lijiang Waterfall Hotel (prime location) - Vienna Int’l Hotel (Zhongshan Road, budget-friendly & clean). Yangshuo: - Sugar House (instagrammable design) - Huashan Yunshu (luxury B&B with Li River views). Longji: - Longji Panorama View Hotel (peak vistas) - Tiantouzhai Homestay (farmstay experience). ❗ Tips - Summer heat: Pack sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, and stay hydrated. - Wear life jackets during Yulong River rafting; secure belongings. - For caves (e.g., Silver Cave, Crown Cave), wear anti-slip shoes and follow guides. - Book Li River cruises and Impression Sanjie Liu tickets 3–5 days ahead.