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Guilin Budget Trip for Students: Youth Travel

Perfect for: Students/Backpackers, Budget under ¥1500 Highlights: Public transport, free attractions, local snacks 💰 Expense Breakdown Accommodation: Hostel bed ¥50/night x4 = ¥200 Food: ¥30/day x5 = ¥150 Tickets: Student discount (Li River bamboo raft ¥140 + Yulong River ¥125) 🚌 Itinerary Tips Day 1 Free fun: Elephant Trunk Hill (reservation required) + Xiaoyao Tower night view Day 2 Bus to Yangdi (¥15), hike Li River's highlight section (Yangdi-Nine Horses Fresco Hill) Day 3 Yangshuo cycling (rental ¥30): Ten-Mile Gallery + Moon Hill distant view Day 4 Longji Terraces shuttle (¥50 round-trip), visit Ping'an Village only (no cable car needed) Day 5 Slurp ¥5 rice noodles + explore Shijiayuan Market (buy passionfruit ¥5/jin!) 🍢 Snack Attack: Nuoxiang Station (¥4 sticky rice), Haitian Rice Rolls (¥6 with chili sauce) ⚠️ Pitfall Guide: Avoid unlicensed taxis! Use DiDi or buses Noodle shop red flags: Ask price first, skip if over ¥6 West Street bars: Check menu, cocktails average ¥35 > Final reminders: > ① Sunscreen! Guilin feels 40°C+ in summer; > ② Rainy season (Jun-Jul) bring waterproof shoe covers; > ③ All tours bookable with local Trip.com guides.
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Posted: Jun 18, 2025
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