Guilin
Guilin is a city in southern China known for its dramatic landscape of limestone karst hills. At its center are 2 lakes, Shanhu (Cedar) and Ronghu (Banyan), remaining from a medieval-era moat that once surrounded the city. Boats travel through these and other lakes via connected rivers. On Shanhu Lake's shore, twin pagodas, the Sun and Moon, light up the sky at night.
Top Attractions in Guilin
Li River
The Li River is a river in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. It flows 83 kilometers from Guilin to Yangshuo and serves as the main transportation route in the region. Its karst scenery is a major tourist attraction, with the 83 km river trip from Guilin to Yangshuo being one of the most famous river trips in China.
Reed Flute Cave
The Reed Flute Cave is a landmark and tourist attraction in Guilin, Guangxi, China. It is a natural limestone cave with multicolored lighting and has been one of Guilin's most interesting attractions for over 1200 years. It is over 180 million years old.
Elephant Trunk Hill
Elephant Trunk Hill is a hill, landmark and tourist attraction in Guilin, Guangxi, China. It is not only one of the symbols of Guilin, but also a wonderful sight to see when visiting the city. The name comes from its shape which is said to resemble an elephant drinking water with its trunk.