https://https://uk.trip.com/toplist/tripbest/recommend/guilin/best-things-to-do/100001417462
Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do in Guilin [2025]
Show All Photos
Two Rivers and Four Lakes
4.3
/5
15285 reviews
8.5
Based on 549 reviews
Downtown/Elephant Trunk Hill/Two Rivers And Four Lakes | 989m 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
Featured in 2025 Global 100 – Night Attractions
Highlights:
Underwater aquarium between twin towers
Osprey fishing & Yao performances
Saved by 981 users5183 positive reviews
Verified User Reviews
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.
This place not only has a good cultural heritage, but also has beautiful scenery. It is very suitable to come here to play. While understanding the cultural heritage, you can also feel the beautiful scenery around you.
Show All Photos
Solitary Beauty Peak Prince City Scenic Area
4.8
/5
21206 reviews
8.5
From £10.32
Based on 57 reviews
Downtown/Elephant Trunk Hill/Two Rivers And Four Lakes | 786m 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 415 users16599 positive reviews
Verified User Reviews
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!
Show All Photos
Longji Rice Terraces
4.5
/5
6146 reviews
8.3
From £8.26
Based on 955 reviews
57.3 km from downtown
Address: Pingxiang Village, Heping Township, Longsheng County, Guilin City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
No.2 of Night Attractions in Guilin
Highlights:
Terrace views & cable car
Panoramic terraces view platform
Saved by 1363 users3426 positive reviews
Verified User Reviews
Spring (March-April): The terraces begin to be filled with water, and the water surface is like a mirror, reflecting the blue sky, white clouds, surrounding mountains and trees, and the scenery is picturesque.
◦ Summer (June-August): The terraces are green and full of vitality, and the layers of green waves are spectacular.
◦ Autumn (September-November): The rice is ripe, and the terraces are golden. It is a harvest season and a good time for photography.
◦ Winter (December-February of the following year): At this time, the terraces are filled with water, and the wonders of the sea of clouds often appear, and the light and shadows are ever-changing.
The ticket is 80 yuan, which allows you to enter and exit the scenic area freely within 3 days. In fact, it is just to seal the entrance and exit, and circle the three terraced villages. If you only go to one village like us, the ticket will be a bit expensive. The scenery is still good, but since we brought the children, we went to Jinkeng Village and the No. 2 viewing platform, opposite which is the cable car, which I felt was unnecessary.
No.
4
Show All Photos
Li River Scenic Area
4.6
/5
15949 reviews
8.1
From £22.18
Based on 743 reviews
32.7 km from downtown
Address: Lingchuan County, Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
No.2 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Guilin
Highlights:
Karst landscape & World Heritage
Cruise & raft on Li River
Saved by 1252 users5281 positive reviews
Verified User Reviews
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.
No.
5
Show All Photos
Impression Liu Sanjie Theater in Yangshuo
4.5
/5
32 reviews
8.1
From £22.49
Impression of Liu Sanjie Scenic Spot | 60.4 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
85% positive reviewsRecently viewed by 1,000+ people
Verified User Reviews
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.
No.
6
Show All Photos
Guilin Romance Park
4.7
/5
3923 reviews
8.0
From £25.79
Based on 124 reviews
Songcheng Eternal Love Scenic Area | 58.7 km from downtown
Phone 0773-8880777
Address: Qianguqing Avenue, Yangshuo Town, Yangshuo County, Guilin City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
No.3 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Guilin
Highlights:
Interactive & tech shows experience
Guilin's epic dance & music show
Saved by 469 users3588 positive reviews
Verified User Reviews
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！
Guilin Eternal Love Scenic Area, located in Yangshuo County, Guilin, is worth your personal experience. The core highlight of the scenic area is the large-scale song and dance drama "Guilin Eternal Love", which uses a three-dimensional stage design that interweaves water, land and air to fully display Guilin's long history and local cultural characteristics in front of the audience. The whole performance is wonderful, allowing the audience to enjoy an audio-visual feast and give everyone a deeper understanding of Guilin.
No.
7
Show All Photos
Yulong River
4.4
/5
6878 reviews
7.9
Based on 1,646 reviews
Yulong River National Tourist Resort | 57 km from downtown
Address: Yulong Village, Baisha Town, Yangshuo County, Guilin City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-6 hours
No.1 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Guilin
Highlights:
Choose from 7 rafting docks
Cool & pleasant camel crossing
Saved by 1172 users1542 positive reviews
Verified User Reviews
Yulong River is very worth going, because you don't go to take bamboo rafts and other charging items. Just riding a small eDonkey to watch the scenery along the road is worth the fare. In addition, the food is not expensive. There are many choices for living. There are expensive and very cheap. , Frugal and frugal.
I thought there would be a lot of people on the bamboo raft, so I bought a package on Ctrip. The second travel photo location was several miles away from the rafting, so it was like wasting 40 dollars!
I was not nervous at all to buy tickets for the scenic spot, because there were so many rafting sections. I got a number at the door and waited for the bamboo raft!
The scenery was really amazing, like a fairyland, but the water was not big enough during the dry season. Maybe the master who supported the bamboo raft for us was a little unhappy. From the first few departures to the last twenty or thirty bamboo rafts, we were surpassed. For the same price, we stayed in the sun for half an hour longer on the Yulong River. He kept complaining about something, and we didn't dare to urge him for fear of angering him and going to the Yulong River to drink water!
In short, I was very satisfied with the itinerary, and the boatman was almost satisfied!
No.
8
Show All Photos
Silver Cave
4.5
/5
6216 reviews
7.9
From £6.71
72 km from downtown
Phone 0773-2387668
Address: Silver rock scenic spot,MaLing Town,Lipu County,Guilin
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Zhuang folk song performances regularly
Consistently pleasant 64-77°F inside
Saved by 457 users2609 positive reviews
Verified User Reviews
The weather has been a bit hot recently, but the cave is very cool. The natural wonders and artificial lights complement each other. This is my second time here and I still feel great.
Yinziyan is a karst cave with a one-way street inside. There are road signs for guidance, but there is no mobile phone signal inside. However, the scenic area provides an interpreter, which automatically explains when you arrive at the scenic spot. It has Bluetooth function and is a good experience.
No.
9
Show All Photos
Peak Ruyi Junjing Ropeway
4.6
/5
1397 reviews
7.8
From £21.46
68.6 km from downtown
Phone 0773-8776628
Address: Peak Ruyi Scenic Spot, Gaotian Town, Yangshuo County, Guilin City (Xingtianle Resort to the right of lipu Direction, Tational Road 321)
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.3 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Guilin
Highlights:
360° view & 807 feet
Immersive Guilin landscape experience
Saved by 2017 users1284 positive reviews
Verified User Reviews
Because we heard that the scenery is better at sunset, we entered the scenic area at around 5pm, and there were not so many people on the cable car. It is really beautiful~ You can take pictures easily.
It is composed of the natural karst landscape of "three peaks and two valleys" (Yuanbao Peak, Ruyi Peak, Necklace Peak, Caixi Valley, Baihua Valley) and creative landscapes such as cableway, Ruyi Yunding viewing platform, Ruyi cable bridge, forest walking trail, glass plank road, etc. You can overlook the unique karst peak forest landform of Yangshuo from a high altitude, walk through the forest, enjoy the landscape of Guilin, and experience the fun of walking in the forest!
No.
10
Show All Photos
The Reed Flute Scenic Area
4.5
/5
24 reviews
7.6
From £7.85
Based on 1 reviews
Reed Flute Cave/Lujia Village | 4.6 km from downtown
Phone 0773-2210889
Address: No.1 Ludi Road, Xiufeng District, Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Recently viewed by 1,000+ people
Verified User Reviews
Although there is one tour guide for every 10-20 people at Reed Flute Cave, there is no strict limit. If you walk too slowly, just follow the next group and walk slowly. Take more photos and stop to appreciate the beautiful places. The road is flat and not tiring to walk along. The scenery is beautiful and it is worth a visit.
1
2
3
