Guilin Travel Guide

Guilin is regarded in China as the country's most picturesque city and it has a high honor in the world. Richard Nixon, the late former U.S. president, had a visit in Guilin and had a high cried up the scenery of Guilin ," I have visited more than 80 countries and over a hundred cities. I have found that no city can surpass the beauty of Guilin." and he said that "Guilin is really a bright pearl in China".

Located in the northeast of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin is considered to be the pearl of China's thriving tourist industry on account of the natural beauty and historic treasures. Covering an area of about 27,800 square kilometers (10,734 square miles), the city is rather compact when compared with other leading cities in the country. However, situated within this area one may find green mountains, crystal clear waters, unique caves and beautiful stones. Major attractions include Elephant Trunk Hill, Li River, Reed Flute Cave and Seven-Star Park that boasts a Stone Museum where amazing geological finds are displayed. Believe that each of these places and many other attractions will leave you the lasting memories.

Guilin is also an important cultural city with a history encompassing more than 2000 years. The city has been the political, economic and cultural center of Guangxi since the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). Solitary Beauty Peak is considered to be the oldest place of interest and the history of it could back to the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). The prosperity enjoyed by the city during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) is epitomized by the Tomb of Prince Jingjiang.

There are many ethnic minorities represented here enrich the cultural life of the city. Each minority has its own unique customs and festivals and this means that they are much more abundant here than in many other places elsewhere in China. Guilin is a well-developed tourist center with convenient transportation, communication and accommodation facilities.