Complete Guide to Late Autumn Roaming in Guilin in November – Miss It and Wait a Year

While the north is already cold and windy, Guilin in November is brewing a rich and lasting autumn atmosphere. Ginkgo trees dye the mountain paths golden yellow, reed flowers sway like snow in the wind, and even the ripples of the Li River shimmer with clear autumn light✨ Here, there is no peak season hustle, only the unique tranquility and healing of late autumn. This magnificent scene hidden among the mountains and waters is worth a special trip. 🍁 Unlock the Many Romantic Poses of Ginkgo From mid-November to early December is the "golden window period" for ginkgo in Guilin. Over a million ginkgo trees enter their prime viewing period, with every leaf telling a story of late autumn. Missing it means waiting a whole year! ✅ Haiyang Township, Lingchuan County: Your "Golden Dreamland" Here, over one million ginkgo trees spread across 24 villages, including more than 17,000 ancient ginkgo trees over a hundred years old. Walking through the mountains feels like stepping into a spilled palette of colors🎨. Bindong Village: The ginkgo density peak! At the village entrance stands a thousand-year-old ginkgo king with lush branches and leaves. The trunk requires five or six people to embrace, and the golden leaves layer upon layer. Sunlight filters through the branches, casting a "gold foil rain." Standing under the tree and shooting upwards, every photo is a cinematic masterpiece📸. Xiaopingle Village: A "ginkgo secret realm" hidden deep in the mountains, where ancient ginkgo trees stand beside blue-tiled farmhouses. When smoke curls from cooking fires, golden leaves entwine with white smoke, creating a scene like a paradise🍂. ✅ Mochuan Township, Xing’an County: A Millennium Encounter of Ancient Architecture and Ginkgo If Haiyang Township is a "golden ocean," then Mochuan Township is a "cultural secret realm." Hui-style white walls and black tiles frame golden ginkgo trees, and every snapshot comes with an ancient-style filter📸. Bangshang Village: The "ginkgo father and son" trees at the village entrance are 800 years old, with strong, twisted trunks and still bright golden leaves. The bluestone path beneath leads to ancient residences inside the village. Horse-head walls and carved windows complement the ginkgo, as if traveling back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. Zhangjiaqi Village: This is the settlement of Wen Tianxiang’s descendants, surrounded by over 200 ancient ginkgo trees. The village’s ancient ancestral hall and old well are hidden in the ginkgo forest. Listening to villagers tell the history and watching sunlight filter through the leaves, time seems to slow down. ✅ City Center Enjoyment: Late Autumn Delights Without Traveling Far If you don’t want to go far, the city’s ginkgo trees can also satisfy your romantic fantasies👇 Along Guilin Lake: Vermilion fences, emerald waters, and golden ginkgo compose a stunning picture. Strolling along the lakeside path, a breeze blows ginkgo leaves onto the water, creating ripples. Every snapshot feels like the "Guilin version of the Seine River."🌇 At dusk, the sunset casts golden-red hues on the leaves, creating an extremely gentle scene. Yushan Park: A lesser-known but photogenic autumn spot. Ancient ginkgo trees stand tall beside the Yudi Temple, with bright golden leaves. Paired with classical pavilions and towers🖼, it exudes a noble and aloof aura. Avoiding crowds, you can easily capture stunning photos. 🌾 Hidden Surprises: Autumn Whispers Among Mountains and Waters🏞 Besides ginkgo, Guilin in November offers these "treasure scenes" to fulfill your niche romantic dreams~ ✅ Reed Snowland: The Romance of Swaying Grass From mid-October to late November, Guilin’s reed flowers bloom in full glory. The white reed flowers sway in the wind like an "autumn snowfall"🌨️. Daxu Shaqiao Village: A wild reed marsh hidden by the Li River🏞. Walking through it, the reeds tower overhead, isolating you from city noise. Standing among the reeds, the mountain breeze brushes the reed flowers against your cheeks, and the atmosphere is instantly perfect for photos📸. Aerospace Road: Starting from Guilin Aerospace Industrial College, a four-kilometer road lined with reeds🌱. The reed flowers look like glowing feathers, shimmering silver under the sunlight.🌇 At dusk, cycling or strolling along the road, the reed flowers sway in the sunset, making every photo a fresh Japanese-style masterpiece📸. ✅ Li River Bamboo Raft: The Poetic Scenery of Mountains and Waters in Autumn💦 In November, the Li River’s water volume is stable and crystal clear. The mountains on both sides are dyed various shades of green by autumn, with occasional golden trees dotting the landscape, like a flowing landscape painting🖼️. Riding a bamboo raft from Yangdi to Nine Horse Fresco Hill, the breeze over the river carries cool autumn air. At this moment, you truly understand the meaning of "Guilin’s scenery is the best under heaven." ⚠⚠ It is recommended to take the bamboo raft in the morning when the sunlight is soft and the river sparkles, making photos even more stunning. Guilin in November is a romantic world wrapped in golden ginkgo, snowy white reeds, and green mountains and waters. Come and check it out! Image source: Guilin Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism