So envious! Guilin has its own little Switzerland!
As a tourist attraction, this is definitely the best place to visit in Guilin City. 💯
The entire scenic area is very large. It was converted from a golf course, so the turf is very well maintained. There are large lawns everywhere, and you can take great photos anywhere. 🤳🏻
🦋 The scenic area has shuttle buses and electric cars for rent, so you don't have to worry about bringing the elderly and children. Electric car rental is CNY 40/half hour, with a speed limit, so it is very slow. It will definitely take more than half an hour to go around the whole area.
🦢 The deeper you go, the more beautiful the scenery is. It is really healing. Remember to go to Swan Lake. The lake is clear, surrounded by mountains, and you can see swans and deer. It is a great place to take photos. It takes about half an hour to walk from the visitor center to Swan Lake. It is difficult to find, so it is recommended to take a shuttle bus directly to the inside, and then take photos all the way out.
📍 Address: Guihai Qinglan, No. 22 Hangtian Road, Qixing District, Guilin City, Guangxi
🚗 Transportation: It is recommended to drive or take a taxi. It is about a 20-minute drive from the city center.
🚌 You can take the Luluxiaozi Special Line, CNY 2/person
⏱️ Opening hours
8:30–18:30 all year round
Tour time: 2–3 hours, depending on personal interest and tour speed
🎫 Ticket purchase
Available on major platforms, it is recommended to purchase tickets online in advance.
Adult: CNY 50/person, now discounted to CNY 25/person
Student: CNY 20/person
Children: Free for children under 1.2 meters
📝 Visit suggestions
1️⃣ The sunlight in Guilin is strong, so pay attention to sun protection. If you go in the afternoon, be sure to bring sunglasses and a parasol.
2️⃣ In summer, try to enter the park after 4:00 pm. The sun is very strong during the day, and there is basically no shade inside.
3️⃣ You can wear solid-colored clothes. White, blue, red, and yellow are the best for taking photos.
4️⃣ In addition to the visitor center, there are no shops inside to buy drinks, food, etc., so it is recommended to bring your own.
📷 Photo recommendations
1️⃣ Third-floor viewing platform: On the third floor of the visitor center, you can take a picture of a landscape painting without entering the park.
2️⃣ Large lawn: After entering the park, walk along the middle path, and you will see a large green lawn in about 5 minutes. You can take great photos anywhere.
3️⃣ Swan Lake: Mountains, lakes, and black swans. The lake reflects the blue sky, white clouds, and distant peaks, which is very suitable for taking reflection photos.
4️⃣ Sika deer: Usually appear near Swan Lake and in the evening near the visitor center.
5️⃣ Hot air balloon: If you want to take a hot air balloon, it is recommended to go before sunset, so you can watch the sunset on the hot air balloon. It is very romantic.