Guilin｜This is all you need for a perfect trip to Guilin!

Who can understand!! The scenery in Guilin is so beautiful that it leaves you speechless!! After coming back, 99+ people were chasing me for the travel guide... I stayed up all night to organize this. Follow this guide and you won't go wrong, every casual shot is like a Chinese ink painting! - • Travel Itinerary: 📅 D1: Morning: Elephant Trunk Hill + Two Rivers and Four Lakes-🛶 Afternoon: Li River Bamboo Raft Essence Tour D2: Morning: Yulong River Cycling-🏞 Afternoon: Silver Cave + Ten-Mile Gallery D3: Choose one between Longji Rice Terraces/Ancient Village - • Detailed Itinerary 📅 Day 1 🌿 Morning: Elephant Trunk Hill + Two Rivers and Four Lakes • Time: 8:30-12:00 • Highlights: o Elephant Trunk Hill (Symbol of Guilin, ticket 55 yuan, take a photo of the elephant drinking water at Viewing Platform 1) o Sun and Moon Twin Towers (Free exterior view, better at night) o Zizhou Park (Less crowded spot for a distant view of Elephant Trunk Hill, ticket 30 yuan) o Breakfast: Lao Dongjiang Rice Noodle Main Store (Marinated Noodles + Fried Pork, average 10 yuan per person) Tips: Elephant Trunk Hill Scenic Area is not large, recommended to spend 1-1.5 hours. Zizhou Park is less crowded and beautiful, perfect for taking photos. - 🛶 Afternoon: Li River Bamboo Raft Essence Tour • Time: 13:30-17:30 • Route: Yangdi → Nine-Horse Fresco Hill → Xingping (Electric Bamboo Raft 160 yuan/person) Activities: Check-in at the 20 yuan RMB background (10 minutes walk from Xingping Wharf) Tips: It is recommended to book the bamboo raft one day in advance to avoid queues. The path to Laozhai Mountain is steep, wear non-slip shoes, those with poor physical strength can choose not to climb to the top. •🌙 Evening: West Street in Yangshuo - Activities: "Impression Liu Sanjie"/"Eternal Love" live performance (tickets from 198 yuan, book in advance) Listen to folk songs at a bar in West Street (Recommended: Xiaoma's Sky, Meet Anan) - Tips: West Street is lively at night, but crowded, keep your belongings safe. "Impression Liu Sanjie" performance time is at 7:30 or 8:00 pm, arrive early. - 📅 Day 2: Yangshuo Secret Tour 🚴 Morning: Yulong River Cycling Time: 8:00-11:30 Route: Jima Wharf → Jiuxian (6km in total) Highlights: Internet-famous trail (Photos at the paddy field dam) Yulong River Artificial Bamboo Raft (Jinlong Bridge → Jiuxian section, double raft) - Tips: The cycling route is flat, suitable for beginners, rental fee about 20-30 yuan/day. It is recommended to book bamboo rafting in advance to avoid queues during peak season. - 🏞 Afternoon: Silver Cave + Ten-Mile Gallery Time: 14:00-18:00 Activities: Silver Cave ("Visit Silver Cave, never lack money in life", ticket 65 yuan) Moon Hill (Free ticket, take photos of the moon hole from the opposite Lijiang Village Viewing Platform) Gongnong Bridge Sunset (Watch bamboo rafts pass under the bridge) Tips: The interior of Silver Cave is slippery, wear non-slip shoes. Ten-Mile Gallery is best explored by renting an electric scooter, cost about 50 yuan/day. - 🍲 Evening: Guilin Cuisine Recommended: Chunji Roast Goose (Zhongshan Road Store, Roast Goose + Lipu Taro Stewed Pork, average 70 yuan per person) Mango Gang (Fresh Mango Smoothie + Mango Pudding, average 20 yuan per person) Tips: Chunji Roast Goose is very popular, it is recommended to queue in advance or dine during off-peak hours. - 📅 Day 3: Choose one between Longji Rice Terraces/Ancient Village 🌾 Option A: Longji Rice Terraces One Day Tour Time: 7:30-18:00 Route: Jinkeng Dazhai (Viewing Platform 1 "West Hill Music") Huangluo Yao Village (Long Hair Village Performance 80 yuan, experience making bamboo tube rice) Transportation: Guilin Station → Dazhai direct bus (50 yuan/person, 2.5 hours) Tips: Longji Rice Terraces are suitable for photography enthusiasts, bring a wide-angle lens. There is a lot of hiking in the terraces, wear comfortable sports shoes. - 🏡 Option B: Ancient Village Cultural Tour Time: 9:00-16:00 Route: Daxu Ancient Town (Ming Dynasty Wanshou Bridge + Old House Soy Milk Shop) Dongli Ancient Village (Experience intangible cultural heritage, Guilin ancient villages) Cuisine: Guo's Oil Tea (Served with Boat Cake + Fried Rice Noodles, average 30 yuan per person) - 🏷 Practical Tips 🍜 Must-Eat List Snacks: Nuoxiang Station Glutinous Rice (average 8 yuan per person), Haitian Rice Noodles (average 10 yuan per person) Main Courses: A Gan Restaurant (Steamed Swordfish, average 60 yuan per person), Tonglai Restaurant (Crispy Lotus Root Balls, average 50 yuan per person) Desserts: Aunt Xu's Sweet Soup (Corn Sweet Soup + Water Chestnut Cake, average 10 yuan per person) - ⚠ Notes Bamboo Raft Tips: Boatmen may hint at charging for photos, you can politely refuse, communicate in advance. Photography Advice: Best shooting times are May-June for misty Li River, September-October for golden Longji. Avoiding Scams: Street-side "cheap one-day tours" often include shopping stops, choose reputable travel agencies. Essentials: Mosquito repellent (many mosquitoes by Yulong River), waterproof phone case, sunscreen, comfortable sports shoes.