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A DAY CRUISE ON THE LI RIVER

A DAY CRUISE ON THE LI RIVER, Guilin

 BerniShand Says:  The scenery of the area aroung Guilin is incredible, limestone scarts form towers and steep hills and make for a memorable day trip.The boats are large and lunch is served on board, drinks are also available.The boats leave in a convoy and you pass by villages along the... 

CORMORANT FISHING

CORMORANT FISHING, Guilin

 BerniShand Says:  I was a little unsure about cormorant fishing, it seems cruel when you hear about it and Im still not 100% sure its not, but it is a really unforgettable experience.Cormorants are trained by their owners from an early age and have a string around their neck, they are able to... 

Hotels  

Grand 0773 Hotel: Funkiest Hotel in China

Grand 0773 Hotel: Funkiest Hotel in China, Guilin

 diswitz Says:  This hotel was very clean and the rooms were very spacious. The artwork and colours throughout the hotel is very Andy Warhol and hippyish. It was a refreshing place to stay. There was DSL internet service and was pretty quick to load. The bathroom had a frosted sliding door... 

Guilin Backpackers Inn: Nice place to stay

Guilin Backpackers Inn: Nice place to stay, Guilin

 John_Haigh Says:  I loved staying here. Good price, spotlessly clean, comfortable bed, great location, quiet, safe, friendly staff. Free internet both wifi and a connection in each room.The Guilin Backpackers Inn was more a well priced simple hotel than a backpackers hostel. Hot water system... 

Guilin Ronghu Hotel 4*: Strange Hotel

Guilin Ronghu Hotel 4*: Strange Hotel, Guilin

 carolynllew Says:  It is on the WEST bank of Banyan Lake so a long way from anything if walking. The view of the lake and weeping willows at night time or early morning is so beautiful.Villa style buildings means 3 large buildings with Reception in only one, not what I expected.The tour desk... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

SNAKE WINE

SNAKE WINE, Guilin

 BerniShand Says:  We were offered snake wine while on a trip down the Li river from Guilin, we may have been tempted, but the fact that the snakes were still in the bottle was very off- putting ! 

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 We were offered snake wine while on a trip down the Li river from Guilin, we may have been tempted, but the fact that the snakes were still in the bottle was... 

 

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Q:  I may visit Guilin, Longshen, and Guiyang but afterwards will move across to Nanjing. I see that trains go from Guilin to Shanghai... 

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A: There is sleeper but not many so the ticket is not easy to buy.So if you had to sit 29 hours,that would be really tiring.Besides there are low,middle and high beds in... 

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Top Guilin Writers

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GUILIN

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Guilin. I'd love to share with you the 3 tips I've written, the 4 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Guilin, China

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  This is Gibs Photo Art which is a Gibney photo that has been made into Art and is called photoart. Guilin has a history of more than 2000 years. Famed for its haunting limestone mountains and an... 

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21cn New Guilin

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 Lijiang used to be the must when you take a trip into Guilin. But now you may try the new experience in the Yulong River.What is more, a 190 kilomtres away from it, is the beautiful Bajiao Mountains. 

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Guilin- scenery like on an Oriental calendar!

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 I have been to China several times- to Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Suchou, Shenjen and others- but I found Guilin to be the most friendly, nice weather in the winter and beautiful mountain landscape- I... 

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Guilin, paradise on Earth? Chinese saying....

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 If your picture of Guilin is that on the back of the 20 yuan note, you are absolutely spot on! Its that blurry , chilly , windy cruise along the Li river with the hazy mountan ranges as backdrop! How... 

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