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Highest River&Mountain Charm
In the hearts of many people, Guilin is the highest state where mountains and rivers meet, the best portrayal of paradise, and a place that one must visit once in one's life. The landscape of Guilin is the most vivid expression of Oriental charm that makes it the most popular destination for overseas tourists. With the most outstanding representative of "Chinese-style Karst", the beautiful view in Guilin you can’t find in other places in this world.
In Guilin City, you can feel the great beauty of it, which is "the city is in the scene, the scene is in the city, and the scene is the city".Many Karst peaks are sitting along with the city buildings harmoniously. Liu Kezhuang, a famous poet of the Southern Song dynasty, praised Guilin is a dream place of "thousands of mountains surrounded the land, one river embraced the city".
If you go further into the countryside, Yangshuo and Longsheng have some spectacular river views and incredible rice terraces. Also, Guilin is a place where more than ten different ethnic groups live, making it a hotpot of various interesting cultures and customs.
Top things to do in Guilin
1.Meet the Li River
For sure, Li river, is a must visit and during each visit you will be inexplicable moved and every time the feeling is different.
Karst landforms of different sizes are distributed in Li River basin. Lijiang river area is the largest and most concentrated area of Karst landforms. Guilin Karst has a unique position in the world Karst landform, especially peak forest landform.The world experts and scholars recognize Guilin as the pearl on the crown of the world Karst. And this give Li River a unique charm of blending，like a jade belt string this Chinese ink picture.
2.Visit Reed Flute Cave
Flute Cave, full of beautiful stalactites and their reflection on the clear dark river. This mysterious deep tunnel is really dizzying and eye-opening.
3.Watch Elephant Trunk Hill
Elephant Trunk Hill is the city emblem.As early as in the Tang and Song dynasties it already became a famous tourist resort which has more than 1,000 years of tour history. It is a tall solitary peak, shaped like an elephant, enjoying the sweet water of the lijiang river. The nose is the most similar to elephant’s nose, it is thick and big, curved, naturally formed a hole.
4.Admire Jingjiang Prince City
Jingjiang Prince City is located in around Duxiu Peak at the Guilin city center. Duxiu Peak is the "king of mountains" in Guilin and Jingjiang Prince City of Ming dynasty has the best preserved Ming dynasty wall and the best protected Ming dynasty Prince mansion.
5.Take a night walk in Guilin City（sun&moon tower）
The Guilin City water ring system is composed of Lijiang river, Taohua river, Ronghu Lake, Shanhu Lake, Guihu Lake and Mulong lake.The project was first formed during the Northern Song dynasty (960-1127), when Guilin was already filled with boats and tourists.
Best activities you can not miss in Yangsuo and Longsheng
1.Take a bamboo boat cruise in Yulong River
The Guilin City water ring system is composed of Lijiang river, Taohua river, Ronghu Lake, Shanhu Lake, Guihu Lake and Mulong lake.The project was first formed during the Northern Song dynasty (960-1127), when Guilin was already filled with boats and tourists.
2. Do a cycling tour along the river bank in Yangshuo
It is very friendly area for cycling. Not just for the wide lanes, but mostly is for the unforgettable scenic and fresh atmosphere.
3.Watch Yangshuo Impression Show
It is very friendly area for cycling. Not just for the wide lanes, but mostly is for the unforgettable scenic and fresh atmosphere.
4. Climb Xianggong Mountain to take a sunset picture
This is an once in a lifetime experience. You can get a precious picture for this one of the best places on earth. Definitely well-paid for a early morning wake-up and a harsh climb.
5. Visit Longji Rice Terrace in Longsheng
Many international tourists set Longji Terrace as their first priority in Yangshuo. AbsolutePanda absolutely agree. Longji Rice Terrace has the most magnificent view among the world and has a long history with unique ethnic culture involved.
6. Visit local ethnic minority village
People there have been living with their customs for thousands of years. Their wisdom and diligence make life strive in this beautiful land.
