2–3 March: 3 days and 2 nights in Guilin, with a perfect itinerary!

Planning to visit Guilin in March? Check out this guide! It includes attractions, transportation, food, and a great itinerary. Save it now! Attractions Guilin City - Elephant Trunk Hill: A landmark of Guilin, the hill looks like an elephant drinking water. Free entry. Enjoy the unique karst landscape. - Two Rivers and Four Lakes: Take a boat tour to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Guilin. The night view is stunning. Tickets are around CNY 210. - Reed Flute Cave: Known as the "Palace of Natural Art", the cave is full of colorful stalactites. Tickets are CNY 90. - East and West Alleys: A historic district with many local snacks and traditional handicraft shops. Free entry. - Zhengyang Pedestrian Street: The most prosperous commercial street in Guilin. Shopping, food, and entertainment. Free entry. Lingchuan County - Li River 3-star Cruise: Take a 3-star cruise to enjoy the picturesque scenery of the Li River. Tickets are CNY 245. - Gudong Forest Waterfall: The only waterfall in China that can be climbed. Tickets are CNY 70. Enjoy a unique water experience. Longsheng County - Longji Rice Terraces: A spectacular terraced landscape. In March, the terraces are filled with water and shine in the sunlight. Tickets are CNY 80. - Longsheng Hot Spring: A hot spring rich in trace elements. Relax your body and mind. Tickets are around CNY 110. Yangshuo County - Yulong River Bamboo Raft: Take a bamboo raft on the Yulong River and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Tickets for a double raft are around CNY 100. - Ten-Mile Gallery: A scenic route. Rent a bike and enjoy the scenery for free. - West Street: A street with exotic charm. Bars, restaurants, and shops. Free entry. - Ruyi Peak: Take a cable car to the top and enjoy the view of Yangshuo. Tickets are CNY 260. Transportation Plane Take the airport bus to the city center. CNY 20 per person. The bus goes directly to the Civil Aviation Building. A taxi costs around CNY 80–100. To get to Yangshuo, take the airport bus from Terminal 2. The bus goes directly to West Street in Yangshuo in 2.5 hours. High-speed Train - Guilin Station: Take bus 11 or 100 to Elephant Trunk Hill, East and West Alleys, or Central Square. - Guilin North Station: Take bus 100 or 18 to Central Square or Elephant Trunk Hill. - Yangshuo Station: Turn left and take the Yangshuo Express to West Street in Yangshuo. The journey takes 1 hour. Food - Guilin Rice Noodles: A must-try. Smooth and chewy rice noodles with delicious brine and various side dishes. CNY 10–20 per bowl. - Yangshuo Beer Fish: Fresh fish from the Li River stewed with beer. The fish is tender and the soup is rich. Around CNY 80 per person. - Lipu Taro and Pork: Taro and pork belly. Fat but not greasy. Melts in your mouth. Around CNY 50 per person. - Gongcheng Oil Tea: Unique flavor. Filling and refreshing. Served with various snacks. CNY 15–30 per person. 3-day Itinerary Day 1: Explore Guilin City - Morning: Arrive at Guilin (North or West) Station or Liangjiang Airport. Go to the hotel and check in. Rest. - Noon: Try authentic Guilin rice noodles in the city center. - Afternoon: Visit Elephant Trunk Hill and enjoy the natural beauty. Then go to East and West Alleys, stroll along the ancient streets, and explore the history. - Evening: Have dinner on Zhengyang Pedestrian Street. Then enjoy the night view of the Sun and Moon Twin Towers. Day 2: Explore the Li River - Morning: Take a 3-star cruise to enjoy the panoramic view of the Li River. - Noon: Have a simple meal on the boat and enjoy the river view. - Afternoon: Go to Silver Cave and enjoy the magical karst landscape. In the evening, go to West Street and enjoy the nightlife. Day 3: Explore Yangshuo - Morning: Take a double bamboo raft on the Yulong River and enjoy a relaxing time. - Noon: Try farmhouse dishes in Jiuxian Ancient Village. - Afternoon: Rent a sidecar and ride along the Ten-Mile Gallery. Enjoy the scenery. Then go to the riverside for afternoon tea and enjoy the sunset. - Evening: Watch the Guilin Romance Show or Impression Liu Sanjie Show. Enjoy the unique culture.