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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Dao County [2025]
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Two Rivers and Four Lakes
4.3
/5
15313 reviews
8.5
Based on 549 reviews
Downtown/Elephant Trunk Hill/Two Rivers And Four Lakes | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0773-8980066
Address: Wenchang Bridge Wharf, Liangjiang Four Lakes Scenic Area, Xiangshan District, Guilin City, Liberation Bridge, Six Horses Wharf, Riyuewan Wharf, Zhiyintai Wharf
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Underwater aquarium between twin towers
Osprey fishing & Yao performances
Saved by 994 users5188 positive reviews
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A night tour of Guilin's two rivers and four lakes is definitely a highlight of city tourism! Take a boat to travel between the lakes and mountains, with the lush peaks on both sides reflected in the water, and the exquisite bridges and bright lights interweaving like a dream. The lock lifting is novel and interesting, and the night view of the twin towers is gorgeous and eye-catching. In one trip, you can appreciate the poetry and essence of Guilin's mountains and rivers, just like walking through a flowing ink painting, which is beautiful and highly recommended!
Guilin Two Rivers and Four Lakes Scenic Area is a landmark attraction in the center of Guilin. It consists of the Li River, Taohua River, Rong Lake, Shan Lake, Gui Lake and Mulong Lake. It is known as the "Venice of China". It combines natural landscapes with cultural landscapes. It is an excellent place to experience the artistic conception of Guilin "thousands of mountains surround the wild, and one water embraces the city".
Highlights
1. Best for night tours: The lights are bright at night, and the Sun and Moon Towers (Golden Tower and Silver Tower) are reflected on the lake, like a fairyland. The cruise ship passes through 19 bridges of different styles, such as the Glass Bridge and the Ancient Banyan Bridge, which are very visually impactful.
2. Water performances: Folk performances such as osprey fishing and ethnic songs and dances add fun. Some cruise ships are equipped with tour guides to explain the historical background in depth.
3. Lock experience: Due to the water level difference, the cruise ship needs to pass through the ship lift or lock, which is similar to the "Mini Three Gorges", novel and interesting.
4. Walking tour: The free lakeside trail is suitable for slow walking. The glass bridge of Rong Lake and the Sun and Moon Twin Towers of Shan Lake are recommended, especially for photography enthusiasts.
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Elephant Hill Scenic Area
4.4
/5
22760 reviews
8.5
Based on 1,296 reviews
Downtown/Elephant Trunk Hill/Two Rivers And Four Lakes | >100 km from downtown
Address: No. 1 Binjiang Road, Xiangshan District, Guilin City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Saved by 840 users8816 positive reviews
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The Elephant Trunk Hill is really worthy of its reputation! The shape of the elephant drinking water is amazing, and the texture of the rock is super textured when you look at it up close. The Li River surrounds the mountain, and when you take a bamboo raft past the Elephant Trunk Cave, the mountains and water complement each other like a poem and a painting. The view from the top of the mountain is wide, and you can overlook the scenery of the whole city. It is worth a visit to take photos~
Check in at Elephant Trunk Hill. It is very convenient to make an appointment on Ctrip. The scenic area is crowded, but orderly and not crowded. Guilin's landscape is the best in the world, and it is indeed well-deserved. I like the atmosphere here that makes people linger, and I like the scenery here that makes people intoxicated.
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Solitary Beauty Peak Prince City Scenic Area
4.8
/5
21278 reviews
8.5
From CHF 11.09
Based on 57 reviews
Downtown/Elephant Trunk Hill/Two Rivers And Four Lakes | >100 km from downtown
Address: No. 1 Wangcheng Road, Xiufeng District, Guilin City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Hanfu exam simulation experience
Experience century-old mansion craftsmanship
Saved by 421 users16627 positive reviews
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You have to enter the Duxiuwangcheng scenic area from the main gate. The ticket includes a tour guide. If you accidentally enter from the back door, you have to wait for the free shuttle bus to take you back to the main gate! The tour guide will take you to explain the various histories of Duxiuwangcheng and Guilin bit by bit. It is very informative. The famous saying "Guilin's landscapes are the best in the world" is engraved on Duxiu Peak. There is also an immersive experience, which is very good. Smart fare! It's a pity that the waiting time for the shuttle bus is a bit long. When the trip is over, the coffee shop will be closed, so you can only take it away!
The attraction is equipped with a tour guide to fully understand every wonderful point of the scenic spot, and know the origin of "Guilin landscape is the best in the world". If the tickets are cheaper, it is more worth playing!
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Longji Rice Terraces
4.5
/5
6184 reviews
8.3
From CHF 8.87
Based on 955 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Address: Pingxiang Village, Heping Township, Longsheng County, Guilin City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Terrace views & cable car
Panoramic terraces view platform
Saved by 1377 users3456 positive reviews
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The scenery of the scenic area is very beautiful. The fog in the mountains after the rain is fairy-like. I also saw two rainbows. However, the car cannot drive to the hotel, which is quite troublesome. Parking costs money, and the shuttle bus also costs money
What a great experience! The terraces are spectacular. It's a bit of a pity that it rained and I had to take an umbrella to take pictures, but the good thing is that I can see the sea of clouds, like entering a fairyland, very beautiful!
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Li River Cruise
4.4
/5
4599 reviews
8.2
>100 km from downtown
Address: 广西壮族自治区桂林市灵川县磨盘山码头
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Saved by 545 users2386 positive reviews
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I spent more than 200 yuan to see the reflection of the yellow cloth worth 20 yuan. I feel that the more than 2,000 yuan I spent on this trip to Guilin has appreciated. Very good. I recommend everyone to choose the March 3 cruise (18th), which is the style of Zhuang Township.
Good service. Very good hardware facilities. The food is also rich and not expensive. The only thing is that the weather was not good that day. Everything else is very good.
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Li River Scenic Area
4.6
/5
15956 reviews
8.1
From CHF 22.17
Based on 743 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Address: Lingchuan County, Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Highlights:
Karst landscape & World Heritage
Cruise & raft on Li River
Saved by 1269 users5272 positive reviews
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Family, you must visit the Li River when you come to Guilin! This trip is really worth it!
From the moment I stepped on the cruise ship, I was shocked by the beautiful scenery in front of me. The river water is clear and green, like a ribbon winding between the mountains with strange peaks. During the boat, every turn is a brand new landscape painting, and I really experienced the beauty of "people swimming in the painting".
The most impressive thing on the way was the Nine Horses Painting Mountain. The tour guide said that people who can see nine horses are very lucky. My eyes were dazzled and I could only barely find a few horses. It was so interesting. There is also a 20-yuan RMB background shooting location. When I saw it with my own eyes, I couldn't help but take out the banknotes to compare and take pictures, and the sense of accomplishment was full.
The cruise service is also very considerate, the staff is warm and thoughtful, and they will introduce the attractions in detail. The only shortcoming is that there are a lot of tourists on holidays, and you have to seize the opportunity to take pictures. However, this has not affected my love for the Li River at all. It would be a great pity to come to Guilin and not visit the Li River. I strongly recommend it to everyone!
🌿 July Guilin Lijiang Scenic Area Travel Evaluation 🌿 1️⃣ July Lijiang, blue sky and white clouds, clear water and green mountains, picturesque scenery. Take a bamboo raft or cruise to visit the Lijiang River, the karst peaks and green water along the way are dizzying, as if you are in a flowing landscape picture. 2️⃣ activities rich Lijiang Scenic Area provides a wealth of sightseeing activities, including bamboo rafting, cruise ship sightseeing, etc. Bamboo rafting is closer to nature, suitable for families and couples; cruise ship sightseeing can enjoy a broader scenery, suitable for tourists with limited time. 3️⃣ Convenient transportation Guilin Liangjiang International Airport has convenient transportation, and there are direct flights from many cities in China. The city has developed transportation, and you can easily reach the Lijiang Scenic Area by bus or taxi. 4️⃣ Guilin rice noodles are recommended for food in Guilin, and sour beans and crispy skin meat are soul collocations. In addition, beer fish, snail brewing, etc. are also not to be missed, delicious and endless aftertaste. 5️⃣ Practical information - Open hours: Open all day, cruise ships and bamboo rafts are usually operating from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. - Ticket prices: bamboo rafting 150 yuan/person, cruise ship sightseeing 220 yuan/person. - Sun protection measures: The weather is hot in July, it is recommended to apply sunscreen every 3 hours. - Rainproof preparation: more showers in July, carry umbrellas with you. 6️⃣ Accommodation recommendation - Lijiang B&B "Lizhu": 180° river view room, affordable, can hear the sound of running water in the middle of the night. - Urban "City Convenience Hotel": Chain hotel, clean and tidy, only 8 minutes walk to Zhengyang Pedestrian Street. 🌟 In summary, Guilin Lijiang Scenic Area in July, although hot, but picturesque, very suitable for family outings. Whether you take a bamboo raft to visit the Lijiang River or taste specialties in the city, you can feel the unique charm of Guilin.
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Guilin Romance Park
4.7
/5
3929 reviews
8.1
From CHF 27.71
Based on 124 reviews
Songcheng Eternal Love Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0773-8880777
Address: Qianguqing Avenue, Yangshuo Town, Yangshuo County, Guilin City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Interactive & tech shows experience
Guilin's epic dance & music show
Saved by 478 users3592 positive reviews
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It's good to bring children to play, and there are many activities arranged in the whole scenic area. However, there are a few projects that are not allowed for people under 1.4 meters. Also, don't book tickets through Ctrip. Not only are the prices high, but they also find scalpers, which is equivalent to subcontracting layers of seats. The seats arranged are at the edge, and the performance is very bad.
桂林千古情是由黄巧灵担任总编剧、总导演的众多旅游城市千古情大型演出中最精彩的，它采用声光电等多种高技术手段，充分展示了桂林美丽山水和人文情怀，演出现场光影扑朔，美轮美奂，场面宏大，气势非凡，载歌载舞，精彩不断。让你在观赏中对桂林有了更深更全的了解！
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Impression Liu Sanjie Theater in Yangshuo
4.4
/5
33 reviews
8.1
From CHF 24.17
Impression of Liu Sanjie Scenic Spot | >100 km from downtown
Address: 桂林市阳朔县东街田园路1号
Highlights:
Choose higher-row seats to enjoy a panoramic view
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yangshuo mountains and waters during the performance
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Because of the water level of the Li River, the performance was changed. But it was my first time watching it, so I didn't know what was different. It started at 8 o'clock and ended around 9:10. I can only say it was okay. I personally think it was not as good as Guilin Eternal Love. Audiences left one after another before it ended. (Bring mosquito repellent spray and fans, it's stuffy and there are many mosquitoes outdoors at night)
"Impression of Liu Sanjie" is a large-scale Guilin landscape live performance. "Impression of Liu Sanjie" is the core project of China Lijiang Landscape Theater. It is the first "landscape live performance" in China and the first work in the Impression series of tour guide Zhang Yimou.
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Gaoyi Mountain Tourism Resort
4.5
/5
3306 reviews
8.1
From CHF 10.53
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0735-2672866
Address: Gaoyiling Village, Qiaokou Town, Suxian District, Quzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Danxia: landscapes, springs & caves
Via Ferrata & cliff swing thrills
Saved by 175 users2891 positive reviews
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Gaoyiling is located in Suxian District, Chenzhou City. It is a popular check-in spot and a 4A scenic spot with beautiful scenery. The Danxia landform is quite unique. The giant lizards are very vivid, like lizards going out to sea. Gaoyiling is safe and the glass bridge is thrilling and fun. The whole scenic spot is maturely developed and not tiring to visit. The parking lot is large. There are discounts for buying tickets on Ctrip, and redemption is convenient and fast.
Gaoyiling is really scorching in the summer, but the scenery is so beautiful that you will be amazed at every step. It is really worth it to go in and out from the south. You can even store your luggage at the entrance of the scenic area. It’s just too hot, so I finished the walk with my perseverance!
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Mount Hengshan
4.4
/5
4901 reviews
8.0
Mount Heng Scenic Commercial Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0734-5673377
Address: Zhurong Feng, Nanyue, Hengyang, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Ancient palace & wartime sanctuary
Clouds & sunrise viewing platform
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Children under 14 are free, which is awesome (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧
I hiked up the mountain with my baby, Huayan Lake-Zhonglie Temple-Banshan Pavilion-Nantianmen-Zhurong Peak, which took 5.5 hours. I stopped and walked along the way, but I managed to make it. The one-way ticket down the mountain is 44 yuan. Children are also free, which is really nice
There are many supply points along the way, mineral water ranges from 2-5 yuan, and drinks are generally 10 yuan
I walked more than 30,000 steps today and completed the last stop of the Five Sacred Mountains Special Forces✌️
Nanyue Hengshan is not the best scenery, mainly because of the Nanyue Temple Zhurong Temple to bless longevity!
The B&B is located in Banshan Pavilion. The B&B is clean and the owner is very friendly. Everything is disposable and very convenient. I will stay here again next time. In addition, the sunrise is beautiful and the scenery is beautiful.
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