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Guilin (桂林)

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Area & Population

Area: 27,809 km²
Population: 4.9 million

Name Origin

Guilin (桂林) means "Osmanthus Forest". Famous since Tang Dynasty poetry as the most beautiful landscape under heaven.

Happiness Index

7.4/10 — A small city with world-famous scenery — residents enjoy riverside walks, rice terraces, and a laid-back lifestyle.

Metro & Transport

No metro

Universities

Guilin University of Technology, Guangxi Normal University

Natural Resources

Li River, Karst mountains, Reed Flute Cave, Longji Rice Terraces, Yangshuo countryside, Seven Star Park, Yao Mountain, Daxu Ancient Town.

Attractions in Guilin

Li River cruise, Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave, Longji Rice Terraces, Yangshuo West Street, Fubo Hill, Seven Star Park, Two Rivers and Four Lakes.

Popular Routes

Day 1: Li River cruise to Yangshuo → West Street; Day 2: Longji Rice Terraces Ping-an or Dazhai; Day 3: Reed Flute Cave → Elephant Trunk Hill → Two Rivers and Four Lakes.

Food & Dining

Guilin rice noodles mifen, Beer fish from Yangshuo, Stuffed Li River snails, Lipu taro pork, Oil tea, Rice dumplings, Yangshuo chestnut cake.

Shopping

West Street Yangshuo, Zhengyang Pedestrian Street, Guilin North Station commercial area, Longji Rice Terraces handicrafts, Reed Flute Cave souvenir shops, Sanli shop.

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