Visited Guilin for the third time, and here's my honest feedback—if I can persuade even one person, it's worth it!

Guilin, having been here three times, my first impression is that transportation is really inconvenient. To be honest, the infrastructure is quite average, and the transportation means are relatively outdated. The city area is slightly better, but traveling to other attractions like Yangshuo is truly a pain. Each spot is super scattered, so if you can, I suggest driving yourself instead of lugging your suitcase to catch public transport. Although some aspects of Guilin have seriously hit my pet peeves, overall, I still quite like it; otherwise, I wouldn't have visited three times. Coming to Guilin is really about getting in touch with nature, and the natural scenery here is indeed very nice. Even on rainy days, it feels comfortable, like being in a misty ink painting. Moreover, Guilin's cuisine really suits my carb-loving palate—Guilin rice noodles, snail noodles, sticky rice, bamboo tube rice, Longji rice wine, cured meat, beer fish, oil tea... I love them all! Here are a few tips for friends who are planning to visit Guilin soon: 1. Guilin rice noodles don't require queuing at popular stores; any random alleyway eatery is delicious. I've never been disappointed in my several visits. 2. Just stroll and eat on Yangshuo's West Street, but don't buy souvenirs—they're so expensive they'll make you question life... The bars here are also very average; if you can avoid them, do so. There's really nothing exciting to encounter. 3. Taking a bamboo raft on both the Li River and Yulong River is fine; both are suitable for viewing scenery and taking beautiful photos. Although Yulong River offers bamboo rafting experiences, if you really want thrilling excitement, go for rafting on Longjing River instead. It's exhilarating and fun—I highly recommend it. 4. Don't take the bus to Longji Rice Terraces; it's a waste of time and exhausting. If you want to visit Longji Rice Terraces, consider renting a car or finding a direct bus. Don't foolishly take public transport and transfer! 5. If you're going to Longji Rice Terraces now, you can visit Ping'an Village. The water-filling has started, and you can see the 'glass' rice fields, but if you want to see lush green fields, you'll have to wait a bit longer. 6. There aren't many accommodation options around Longji Rice Terraces, so make sure to choose one that's convenient for both travel and dining. I stayed at the Mo Ye Chen Xi Homestay in Jinkeng, which is not far from each viewing platform and is especially convenient. What I'm most satisfied with this homestay is its unbeatable viewing platform with an amazing view. They also serve their own local specialty dishes, which are very tasty and well-made.