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Guilin
China · KWL
Karst peaks along the Li river, straight off the banknote.
About
Guilin, formerly romanized as Kweilin, is a prefecture-level city in the northeast of China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It is situated on the west bank of the Li River and borders Hunan to the north. Its name means "forest of sweet osmanthus", owing to the large number of fragrant sweet osmanthus trees located in the region. The city has long been renowned for its scenery of karst topography.
Source: Wikipedia — Guilin (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- nature · world class
- sightseeing · world class
- affordability · excellent
- hiking · excellent
- dining · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan56°F14d wet
- Feb58°F16d wet
- Mar67°F22d wet
- Apr75°F22d wet
- May81°F24d wet
- Jun85°F26d wet
- Jul89°F22d wet
- Aug89°F20d wet
- Sep88°F12d wet
- Oct78°F8d wet
- Nov69°F11d wet
- Dec59°F9d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
3 Days Private Luxury Guilin Highlights TourFrom $599 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces and Long Hair VillageFrom $100 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
2-Day Guilin Highlights: Longji Terraces and Li River Cruise TourFrom $269 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
2 days highlights tours : Longji rice terraces & Li River cruiseFrom $150 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Guilin Best 1-Day Tour: Li River, Xianggong Hill and Yulong RiverFrom $89 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
1 day private tour: Longji rice terraces & Huang Luo Yao villagesFrom $69 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL), about 17 mi away.
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