My Wallet Cried After 3 Days in Guilin! Here's Your Ultimate Guide to Avoiding Tourist Traps

The following itinerary is for reference only. You can adjust it based on your interests and actual circumstances. . 🛑 8 Must-See Spots in Guilin During Spring 🟦**1. Zizhou Island** 💷Ticket: CNY 28 (free for Guilin residents) ☘️Recommendation: February to March is the tulip blooming season on Zizhou Island. The annual tulip exhibition held during Lunar New Year is a must-see for locals and tourists alike. Besides flower viewing, you can also climb up to the Elephant Trunk Hill Viewing Platform, the best spot to admire Elephant Trunk Hill. 🟦**2. Caoping Township** 💷Ticket: Free ☘️Recommendation: From February to March, Caoping Township boasts vast fields of canola flowers. Drive there and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Li River along the way. There are also cycling paths along the Li River. You can also visit Xingping Ancient Town. 🟦**3. Yu Shan Park** 💷Ticket: CNY 16.6 (free for Guilin residents) ☘️Recommendation: The plum blossoms in Yu Shan Park are mainly concentrated near the Five Blessings Pagoda, and the blooming season is from January to February. In addition, the begonia flowers are in full bloom in February. You can enjoy the flowers while admiring the park's unique architecture. 🟦**4. Chuan Shan Park** 💷Ticket: Free ☘️Recommendation: Chuan Shan Park is the best place to see plum blossoms in Guilin. The blooming season is slightly later than that of Yu Shan Park. It's a great place for the whole family to bask in the sun and enjoy the flowers. 🟦**5. Nanxi Shan Park** 💷Ticket: CNY 20 (free for Guilin residents) ☘️Recommendation: Nanxi Shan Park has more than 400 cherry trees, which bloom from February to April. They are mainly concentrated in the Cherry Blossom Garden near the back entrance. With Nanxi Mountain as a backdrop, the cherry blossom forest is particularly vibrant. There is a peach forest at the main entrance of the park, which blooms slightly later than the cherry blossoms. 🟦**6. Elephant Trunk Hill Scenic Area** 💷Ticket: Prices vary depending on the platform and activities. Please check the official website. ☘️Recommendation: Visit early in the morning to avoid crowds and capture the reflection of "Elephant Drinking from the Li River" from the viewing platform. The light show at night is also beautiful. 🟦**7. Essence of Li River Cruise** 💷Ticket: Yangdi-Nine Horses Fresco Hill section bamboo raft, CNY 120/person (4 people per raft) ☘️Recommendation: Take an electric bamboo raft to admire the reflection of Yellow Cloth Shoal and Nine Horses Fresco Hill. It's a great value experience. You can also walk to the viewing platform and visit the ancient opera stage in the old town. 🟦**8. Yulong River** 💷Ticket: Jinlong Bridge-Jiuxian bamboo raft, manual bamboo raft CNY 255/raft/2 people ☘️Recommendation: Experience bamboo rafting on the Yulong River, passing through nine dams, and enjoy an immersive experience of the natural landscape. You can also rent a bicycle and ride along the riverbank, exploring old houses from the Qing Dynasty. 🛑5 Practical Tips for Traveling in Guilin 1. **Sun protection**: The spring sun is strong. Prepare sunscreen, sunglasses, and other items to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun. 2. **Rain gear**: Spring is the rainy season in Guilin. Although there is not much rain, there are occasional showers. Remember to bring rain gear. 3. **Clothing**: The temperature difference between day and night in Guilin during spring is large. Bring warm clothes and a change of clothes. 4. **Documents**: Be sure to bring your ID card for smooth check-in, ticket purchase, and other procedures. Student IDs and other documents offer discounts at some attractions. 5. **Safety**: Please follow the rules and pay attention to personal safety in the scenic area. Avoid going to remote or dangerous areas. 🛑3-Day Guilin Spring Itinerary **Day 1** * **Morning**: Visit 🟦Zizhou Island, enjoy the tulip exhibition, and climb up to the viewing platform to admire Elephant Trunk Hill. * **Lunch**: Enjoy lunch in the city center. Guilin rice noodles are recommended. * **Afternoon**: Visit 🟦Yu Shan Park and enjoy the plum blossoms and begonia flowers. * **Evening**: Take a night cruise on 🟦the Two Rivers and Four Lakes and admire the night view of the Gold and Silver Twin Pagodas. **Day 2** * **Morning**: Take a bamboo raft tour of the 🟦Essence of Li River (Yangdi-Nine Horses Fresco Hill section) and admire the reflection of Yellow Cloth Shoal and Nine Horses Fresco Hill. * **Lunch**: Enjoy lunch in an ancient town by the Li River. * **Afternoon**: Visit 🟦Yangshuo West Street, taste local snacks, and experience the exotic atmosphere. * **Evening**: Watch the "Impression Sanjie Liu" outdoor performance (book tickets in advance). **Day 3** * **Morning**: Experience bamboo rafting on the 🟦Yulong River and enjoy an immersive experience of the natural landscape. * **Lunch**: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant by the Yulong River. * **Afternoon**: Rent a bicycle and ride along the riverbank, exploring old houses from the Qing Dynasty. Then, visit 🟦Nanxi Shan Park and enjoy the cherry blossoms and peach forest. * **Evening**: Return to Guilin city center and end your pleasant journey.