Here's How to Spend 4 Days and 3 Nights in Guilin/Guilin

Guilin's scenery is the best in the world. A 4-day, 3-night trip is enough to fully experience the charm of this city. The following is a detailed guide: Day 1: Arrival in Guilin Morning: Arrive at Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, and take an airport bus or taxi to your hotel in the city. It is recommended to stay near Elephant Trunk Hill Park or Two Rivers and Four Lakes, which is convenient for sightseeing. Noon: Try Guilin rice noodles. Lao Dongjiang Rice Noodles or Chongshan Rice Noodles are recommended, with rich ingredients and delicious soup. Afternoon: Visit Elephant Trunk Hill Park, where the Guilin City Emblem is located. The shape of the mountain resembles an elephant drinking water. Evening: Take a night cruise on the Two Rivers and Four Lakes to admire the beautiful scenery of the mountains and rivers illuminated by lights. The boat ticket costs approx. CNY 210/person. Day 2: Li River Essence Tour Morning: Take a bus to Mopanshan Pier (approx. 40 minutes drive), and take a Li River cruise (4-hour voyage) to admire classic landscapes such as Nine Horses Painting Hill and Yellow Cloth Reflection. Noon: Simple meals are provided on board, or you can bring your own dry food. Afternoon: Arrive in Yangshuo and check into a hotel near West Street. In the evening, stroll along West Street and experience the unique atmosphere of the integration of Chinese and Western cultures. Evening: Try Yangshuo beer fish. Master Fu Beer Fish is recommended, with tender fish and rich sauce. Day 3: Yangshuo In-depth Tour Morning: Cycle along the Yulong River. The pastoral scenery along the way is picturesque. You can experience bamboo rafting (approx. 1.5 hours). Noon: Have lunch at a farmhouse in Jiuxian Village and try bamboo rice and local chicken. Afternoon: Visit Silver Cave to admire the spectacular karst cave landscape. The tour lasts approx. 2 hours. Evening: Watch the "Impression Sanjie Liu" live-action performance (tickets need to be booked in advance during peak season). Day 4: Return to Guilin Morning: Take a bus back to Guilin (approx. 1.5 hours) and visit Jingjiang Prince City to learn about Guilin's history and culture. Noon: Try Guilin's specialty dish, Lipu Taro Pork, and try Chunji Roast Goose. Afternoon: Depending on the flight time, you can visit Zhengyang Pedestrian Street to buy souvenirs, such as Guilin Sanbao (chili sauce, fermented bean curd, and Sanhua wine). 🚌 Transportation Tips: 1. The starting price for taxis in Guilin is CNY 9, and you can also take the bus between attractions. 2. You can take a cruise or bus from Guilin to Yangshuo. The bus takes approx. 1.5 hours. 3. It is recommended to rent an electric car between attractions in Yangshuo, which costs approx. CNY 50/day. 📌Precautions: 1. April–October is the peak tourist season, so you need to book hotels and cruise tickets in advance. 2. Li River cruises are divided into three-star and four-star. It is recommended to choose a class around 9am. 3. West Street in Yangshuo is lively at night, but be careful to keep your belongings safe. ⏲️ Best seasons: Spring and autumn (April–May, September–October), when the climate is pleasant and the scenery is the most beautiful.