Guilin
China · Guangxi Zhuangzu ZizhiquCN
Prefecture-level city in Guangxi
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.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 4,931,137
- Coordinates
- 25.282, 110.286
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation
- 153 m
Overview of Guilin
Part of Guangxi Zhuangzu Zizhiqu, China, Guilin is a major metropolis. The population is roughly 4,931,137. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards nature, sports and adventure.
Things to do in Guilin
Nature in Guilin
(18)Looking for nature? Guilin has Caves, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. In all, 18 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Guilin's own activity tags.
Sports in Guilin
(12)Sports in Guilin covers Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails and Hunting. In all, 12 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Guilin's own activity tags.
Adventure in Guilin
(10)Adventure lovers get Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. All of it is drawn from Guilin's recorded activities. 10 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Nightlife in Guilin
(7)The nightlife shortlist for Guilin: Clubs, Disco, Events, Festival and Music. All of it is drawn from Guilin's recorded activities. 7 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Water Sports in Guilin
(7)Guilin records Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle, Rafting and Sailboats under water sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Guilin. That is 7 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Wellness in Guilin
(6)Under wellness, Guilin is tagged with Farms, Hammam, Spa, Therms and Turkish Baths. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Guilin's own activity tags.
Culture in Guilin
(5)Guilin records Bridges, Fountains, Historical Sites, Monuments and Statues under culture. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Guilin. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Family in Guilin
(3)Family lovers get Aquariums, Playgrounds and Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what Guilin is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Guilin
(1)On the shopping side, Guilin offers Food. All of it is drawn from Guilin's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Guilin
(2)Under other activities, Guilin is tagged with Fishing and Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Guilin's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Guilin
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Guilin is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Asia/Shanghai.
Similar destinations
Places near Guilin that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Guilin known for?
- Guilin is mainly a destination for nature, sports and adventure, set in Guangxi Zhuangzu Zizhiqu, China with around 4,931,137 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Guilin?
- You can plan around Caves, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens in Guilin. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Guilin?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Guilin located?
- Administratively, Guilin sits in Guangxi Zhuangzu Zizhiqu, China — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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