Guilin Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
prefecture-level city in Guangxi, China
About Guilin
Separated from the center of China and the Yangtze River basin by the Nan Mountains, Guangxi has always been distinct from the rest of China. The Han Chinese empire first expanded into Guangxi in the 3rd century BC. The Ling Canal was cut around the time, allowing small boats to transit from the Yangtze to the south flowing Xi River via the Xiang River. Trade grew along the canal and river routes. Guilin was founded as a trading post in the 1st century BC on the West bank of the Kuei River. During the Ming dynasty, a garrison was set up in Guilin and the surrounding area gradually civilised with the development of farmland. The city had a population of over two million at the time of the Second World War, but was utterly destroyed during the war. The population slowly recovered with post-w
Top Attractions in Guilin
Explore the best things to see and do in Guilin:
- ★Black Hill Botanic Garden
- ★Butterfly Cave
- ★Central Square
- ★Chucun
- ★Crown Cave
- ★Daxu Old Town
- ★Diecai Mountain
- ★Dreaming on Li River Show
Where to Eat in Guilin
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Hao Heng Shi Jia
- 🍴Islam Restaurant
- 🍴Jufulin
- 🍴Rosemary Cafe
- 🍴Wada Bar @ Wada Hostel
Where to Stay in Guilin
- 🏨Dozycat Hostel
- 🏨Eva Inn
- 🏨Fu Yuan Hotel
- 🏨Grand Link Hotel
- 🏨Guilin Bravo Hotel
- 🏨Guilin Central Hostel
Guilin Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 14 sections including: