China Travel Navigator & Toolkit
All-in-one resources: Essential tools, curated destinations, & local insights for your China journey.
All-in-one resources: Essential tools, curated destinations, & local insights for your China journey.
The Longji Rice Terraces, a UNESCO-recognized agricultural heritage, resemble dragon scales cascading down mountains (300–1,180m altitude). Built 650+ years ago by Zhuang and Yao minorities, they offer stunning seasonal views: water mirrors (spring), emerald waves (summer), golden harvests (autumn), and frosty layers (winter).
The Guilin Official Tourism Website is the government-endorsed portal for Guilin travel, offering multilingual (8 languages), authoritative info on attractions, tours, and services. It integrates real-time data, cultural insights, and trip planning tools, aligning with Guilin’s UNESCO-listed karst landscapes and "Belt and Road" tourism initiatives.
The Lingqu Canal, built in 214 BCE, is one of the world’s oldest artificial canals, linking China’s Yangtze and Pearl River systems. A UNESCO-recognized marvel, it combines ancient hydraulics (e.g., "Three-Seven"分流铧嘴) with military, trade, and cultural legacy, still irrigating 40,000+ acres today.
Duxiu Peak & Royal Palace Complex, a 5A-rated national cultural site in downtown Guilin, combines an iconic karst peak (Duxiu Peak) with the remains of a Ming Dynasty princely estate (Jingjiang Palace, built 1404). The peak features the legendary inscription '桂林山水甲天下' (carved 800 years ago), while the palace complex houses 600-year-old royal relics – representing a unique blend of geological and historical heritage.
Silver Cave, a 4A-rated karst wonder in Guilin, dazzles with silver-glowing stalactites and expansive multi-peak chambers. Famous for its "Three Treasures" (Buddha Preaching, Sky-Piercing Pillar, Mystic Pearl Umbrella) and "Three Wonders" (Musical Stone Screen, Snowy Waterfall, Fairyland Pool), it is a geological marvel blending myth and nature.
Xingping Ancient Town, a 1,730-year-old riverside gem, is famed for its Ming-Qing architecture, 20 RMB backdrop scenery, and presidential visits. Nestled along the Li River, it blends karst panoramas, cobbled lanes, and authentic fishing culture into a timeless escape.
The Two Rivers and Four Lakes is a picturesque urban water system in Guilin, connecting the Li River, Taohua River, and four lakes (_Ronghu, Shanhu, Guihu, Mulonghu_). This 5A-rated scenic zone blends karst landscapes, Song Dynasty history, and night cruises, epitomizing Guilin’s "city within landscapes" charm.
Elephant Trunk Hill, Guilin’s iconic landmark, resembles a giant elephant drinking from the Li River. Famous for its "Water-Moon Cave" (a moon-shaped arch) and Ming Dynasty pagoda (Puxian Pagoda, built 1410), it is a key component of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "South China Karst – Guilin Karst" and an iconic representative of Guilin's karst scenery.
The Yulong River, nicknamed _"Little Li River"_, is a serene tributary of the Li River in Yangshuo. Famous for its emerald waters, ancient stone bridges, and idyllic karst landscapes, it offers bamboo rafting, cycling trails, and untouched rural charm, making it a must-visit for nature lovers.
West Street is the vibrant heart of Yangshuo, blending 1,400 years of history with a global village vibe. This 800m marble-paved S-shaped street fuses Lingnan architecture, international cafes, and lively nightlife, attracting travelers worldwide for its unique mix of culture, cuisine, and karst scenery.
The Li River is the soul of Guilin’s landscape, famed for its karst mountains, crystal-clear waters, and poetic scenery. The 83km stretch from Guilin to Yangshuo is a UNESCO-listed masterpiece, offering breathtaking views like Nine-Horse Fresco Hill and Yellow Cloth Shoal (featured on China’s 20-yuan note).