Guilin Travel Guide

Two Rivers and Four Lakes - Scenic Spots and Night Cruise Tips

The Two Rivers and Four Lakes scenic area is located near the center of the picturesque city of Guilin. Rivers and mountains are definitely the highlights of Guilin. During an evening, taking a cruise and seeing the scenery at night from one of the rivers is the most enjoyable experience. What are the Two Rivers and Four Lakes? The Two Rivers: the Li River and the Taohua River (the Peach Bloom...

Xiongcun - a Small Ancient Village That Few People Know About

Changing through the ages, many ancient Chinese towns and villages have either been reduced to ruins or rebuilt into a modern appearance. It's rare to see a thousand-year-old village, but Xiongcun is one of them. Surrounded by green hills and wide fields, Xiongcun is ancient, beautiful, and pure. Xiong village What Are the Differences from Other Ancient Chinese Towns and Villages? Although a t...

Fuli Ancient Town - a Traditional and Original Small Town in Guilin

Over 1,200 years ago, during the Tang Dynasty, Fuli Ancient Town had many inhabitants. Because it linked Guilin in the north and Wuzhou in the south, it was a small but busy town. Plenty of lychees were planted at Fuli and the pronunciation of "lychees" is similar to the Chinese pronunciation of "fuli", hence the town’s name. Fuli ancient town Features of the Small But Classic Fuli Ancient Tow...

Daxu Ancient Town - a Small Village That Allows You to Step Back in Time

Built over 2,000 years ago, Daxu Ancient Town is seen as a lively book of Guilin's history because it has witnessed all the changes from the Qin Dynasty (221–206 BC) to today. Go there to understand more about the culture and lifestyle of Guilin. What Is Daxu Ancient Town? "Xu" is an ancient Chinese word, which means "bazaar". "Da" means "large". So, in ancient times, Daxu meant a large bazaar. ...