Guilin's hills rise like ink-black brushstrokes from the earth, and its waters wind like green silk ribbons around the peaks. In northeast Guangxi, April to October brings the fullest misty rains, precisely the season behind the saying that Guilin's scenery tops all under heaven. Set aside a generous few days for it.
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April to October, nourished by rain and mist, often veils the peaks in light smoke, which is most like an ink painting. Early spring is a bit cool, and winter leaves the water thin and the hills cold, slightly less striking.
One day rafting the Li River to Yangshuo, one at Yulong River and West Street, one at Longji Rice Terraces, and the rest at Elephant Trunk Hill and the city's Two Rivers and Four Lakes.
The bamboo-raft stretch from Yangdi to Xingping is the most magical, and the 20-yuan banknote backdrop is right there at Xingping. Cruises are comfortable but slow; for freedom, choose a shared bamboo raft.
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Guilin's No.1 snack — the braised-topping rice noodle is the classic: served dry...
A Yangshuo specialty: Lijiang River fish braised in beer — tender, fragrant, and...
A Guilin classic — layers of Lipu taro and pork belly steamed together until the...
One of Guilin's 'eighteen stuffed dishes' — minced snail meat seasoned and tucke...
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Neighboring cities worth a side trip
桂林's immersive visual journey
