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My social media blew up with this essential Guilin travel guide to avoid tourist traps!

Guilin is perfect for spontaneous trips! The saying "Guilin's scenery tops the world" isn't an exaggeration - the karst mountains and crystal-clear Li River create picture-perfect views everywhere you look 📸 📝 Must-visit attractions: 1️⃣ Elephant Trunk Hill Park As Guilin's city symbol, you must take photos with this iconic hill! Enter through Gate 3 for a 10-minute walk to the best viewing platform. Address: 1 Minzhu Road, Xiangshan District 2️⃣ Li River Cruise The 4-hour cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo showcases highlights like Nine-Horse Fresco Hill and the 20-yuan bill scenery (Huangbu Reflection). Book tickets in advance! 3️⃣ Yangshuo West Street This vibrant pedestrian street comes alive at night with unique shops and bars. Try the local beer fish - Master Chef Beer Fish is highly recommended! 4️⃣ Silver Cave China's only special karst cave featuring stunning silver calcium carbonate formations with magical lighting effects (bring a jacket as it's chilly inside) 5️⃣ Longji Rice Terraces These world-famous terraces (2 hours from Guilin) offer different seasonal views. Stay overnight in a local guesthouse for sunrise over sea of clouds. Don't miss the bamboo-tube rice! 🍜 Food guide: - Guilin rice noodles: A must-try! Chongshan Rice Noodles (main store on Jiefang West Road) is the best - Lipu taro with pork belly: Super tender local favorite - Gongcheng oil tea: Unique traditional snack with savory flavor - Osmanthus pudding: Sweet dessert made with local osmanthus flowers 🚗 Transportation tips: Use taxis or shared e-bikes in downtown Guilin. Take cruise ships or buses to Yangshuo. Don't forget sunscreen and sunglasses - Guilin summers can be quite sunny!
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Posted: Jun 29, 2025
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