🏔️ Guilin Travel Guide 2026

Karst mountains, Li River cruises, and laid-back Yangshuo 喀斯特地貌、漓江漂流、悠闲阳朔

Guilin is where nature shows off. Imagine cruising past limestone karst peaks rising from the Li River, cycling through rice terraces, and watching fishermen on bamboo rafts at sunset. This is one of China's most scenic regions — a photographer's paradise.

桂林是大自然的秀场。想象一下，喀斯特山峰从漓江升起，骑行穿过稻田，日落时分看渔夫撑着竹筏。这是中国风景最美的地区之一——摄影师的天堂。

✨ Why Visit Guilin?为什么去桂林？

🚢 Li River Cruise

4-hour cruise through iconic karst scenery — the most scenic journey in China

4小时喀斯特风光游船——中国最风景如画的旅程

🚴 Yangshuo Cycling

Ten Mile Gallery — flat, easy cycling through rice fields and karst peaks

十里画廊——平坦、轻松的骑行路线，穿越稻田和喀斯特山峰

🏯 Longji Rice Terraces

Ancient terraced fields cascading down mountainsides — incredible at sunrise

古老的梯田依山势而下——日出时分美不胜收

🛶 Bamboo Rafting

Yulong River bamboo rafts — peaceful and scenic, especially at sunrise

遇龙河竹筏——宁静而风景优美，日出时分尤佳

🎯 Top Experiences主要体验

🚢 Li River Cruise (Guilin → Yangshuo)

¥210-450 ¥210-450

4 hours through stunning karst scenery. Book through hotel or Trip.com. Best views on upper deck.

4小时喀斯特风光游船。通过酒店或Trip.com预订。上层甲板视野最佳。

🛶 Yulong River Bamboo Raft

¥115-170/人 ¥115-170/person

2-hour peaceful raft through rice fields. Sunrise or sunset recommended. Each raft fits 2 people.

2小时宁静竹筏穿过稻田。建议日出或日落时。每个竹筏可载2人。

🚴 Ten Mile Gallery Cycling

¥20-30 (bike rental) ¥20-30租车

Flat 15-20km route. Best done in afternoon. Stop for lunch at farmhouse restaurants.

平坦15-20公里路线。下午骑行最佳。在农家乐停下来吃午餐。

🏯 Longji Rice Terraces (龙脊梯田)

¥80 + ¥50 transport ¥80 + ¥50交通

2-hour drive from Guilin. Ping'an (平安) is most accessible, Jinkeng (金坑) is larger. Stay overnight for sunrise!

距桂林2小时车程。平安最方便，金坑规模更大！看日出建议住一晚！

⛰️ Elephant Trunk Hill

¥55 ¥55

Iconic landmark visible from downtown. Best viewed at sunset from nearby park.

市中心可见的地标。日落时从附近公园看最壮观。

🍜 West Street (Xi Street)

Free 免费

Yangshuo's famous pedestrian street. Evening food, bars, and people-watching.

阳朔著名的步行街。晚上美食、酒吧、观人。

🍜 Food & Dining美食指南

Guilin and Yangshuo have their own cuisine, distinct from the rest of China:

桂林和阳朔有自己的美食，与中国其他地方不同：

🍜 Must-Try Dishes

🍜 必尝美食

  • Guilin Rice Noodles (桂林米粉) — The local staple. Cheap, delicious, everywhere. Best at small local shops.
  • Beer Fish (啤酒鱼) — Fresh fish cooked with beer and chilies. Yangshuo specialty.
  • Stuffed Snails (田螺酿) — Snails stuffed with pork — unique local dish
  • Yangshuo Outdoor BBQ — Night market BBQ on West Street is a must-try experience
  • 桂林米粉——当地主食。便宜、美味、到处都有。小本地店最好吃。
  • 啤酒鱼——用啤酒和辣椒煮的新鲜鱼。阳朔特色。
  • 田螺酿——猪肉馅田螺——独特的本地菜
  • 阳朔户外烧烤——西街夜市烧烤是必尝体验

💡 Where to eat:

💡 美食地点：

  • Guilin city: 6:30am noodle shops for authentic breakfast; try 桂林人酒家
  • Yangshuo: West Street for tourist-friendly options; side streets for local food
  • 桂林市：早上6:30的面馆吃正宗早餐；试试桂林人酒家
  • 阳朔：西街面向游客的餐厅；小巷里找本地美食

🚄 Getting There & Around交通指南

🚄 By High-Speed Rail

🚄 高铁

  • Guangzhou → Guilin: 2.5 hours, ¥165
  • Shenzhen → Guilin: 3 hours, ¥220
  • Guangzhou South → Guilin North: 2h20m
  • 广州 → 桂林：2.5小时，¥165
  • 深圳 → 桂林：3小时，¥220
  • 广州南 → 桂林北：2小时20分

✈️ By Air

✈️ 飞机

Guilin Liangjiang Airport (桂林两江国际机场) — connected to major cities. Bus to city center: ¥20, 50 minutes. Didi: ¥80-100.

桂林两江国际机场——连接主要城市。机场大巴到市中心：¥20，50分钟。滴滴：¥80-100。

🚌 Getting Around

🚌 当地交通

  • Guilin → Yangshuo: Bus from Guilin Bus Station (¥25, 1.5h) or train (¥14, 30min to Yangshuo station)
  • Yangshuo: Rent a bike (¥20-30/day), or hire a driver for day trips (¥300-500)
  • Longji Terraces: Take bus from Guilin to Longsheng (¥40), then minibus to terraces (¥50)
  • 桂林 → 阳朔：桂林汽车站大巴（¥25，1.5小时）或火车（¥14，30分钟到阳朔站）
  • 阳朔：租自行车（¥20-30/天），或包车一日游（¥300-500）
  • 龙脊梯田：桂林乘大巴到龙胜（¥40），再乘小巴到梯田（¥50）

📅 Sample Itineraries参考行程

Day 1 - Arrival & Elephant Trunk Hill

Arrive in Guilin → Check in hotel → Evening visit to Elephant Trunk Hill for sunset → Try Guilin rice noodles for dinner

抵达桂林 → 入住酒店 → 傍晚游览象鼻山看日落 → 晚餐吃桂林米粉

Day 2 - Li River Cruise

Morning: Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo (4 hours, stunning scenery) → Afternoon: Arrive Yangshuo, check in → Evening: West Street food and atmosphere

上午：漓江游船桂林到阳朔（4小时，风景绝美）→ 下午：抵达阳朔，入住 → 晚上：西街美食和氛围

Day 3 - Yangshuo Adventures

Morning: Yulong River bamboo rafting at sunrise → Late morning: Ten Mile Gallery cycling → Afternoon: Lunch at farmhouse → Evening: Free time or Impression Liu Sanjie show

早上：日出时遇龙河竹筏 → 上午：十里画廊骑行 → 下午：农家乐午餐 → 晚上：自由活动或看印象刘三姐

Day 4 (Optional) - Longji Rice Terraces

Early departure to Longji (2 hours) → Explore Ping'an Village → Hike between rice terraces → Stay overnight or return to Guilin. Best visited May-June (planting) or September-October (harvest).

早起前往龙脊（2小时）→ 游览平安村 → 在梯田间徒步 → 住一晚或返回桂林。最佳游览时间5-6月（播种）或9-10月（收获）。

💡 Recommended stay: 3 days for highlights (Guilin + Yangshuo), 4-5 days to include Longji

💡 建议游览时间：3天游览精华（桂林+阳朔），4-5天可加上龙脊

💡 Practical Tips实用贴士

  1. Book Li River cruise in advance — Especially during holidays. Book through hotel or Trip.com.
  2. 提前预订漓江游船——尤其是节假日期间。通过酒店或Trip.com预订。
  3. Rent bikes in Yangshuo — ¥20-30/day. The best way to explore Ten Mile Gallery at your own pace.
  4. 在阳朔租自行车——¥20-30/天。按自己的节奏探索十里画廊的最佳方式。
  5. Visit Longji for sunrise — Stay overnight in Ping'an village. Wake up early for golden terraces at dawn.
  6. 龙脊看日出——在平安村住一晚。早点起床看金色梯田。
  7. Bring mosquito repellent — Especially for bamboo rafting and outdoor activities in summer.
  8. 带驱蚊水——夏季竹筏和户外活动尤其需要。
  9. Book Yangshuo hotels early — Limited quality options. West Street area is most convenient for first-timers.
  10. 提前预订阳朔酒店——优质酒店选择有限。西街区域对首次游客最方便。

🏔️ Guilin's Scenery is Unmatched! 桂林山水甲天下！

Guilin offers China's most unique natural landscape. Whether you're cruising the Li River, cycling past karst peaks, or watching sunrise over rice terraces, this region will take your breath away.

桂林拥有中国最独特的自然风光。无论你是漓江漂流、骑行穿过喀斯特山峰，还是看梯田日出，这个地区都会让你叹为观止。