What are the attractions in Guilin? Introduction to Guilin attractions in 2019

“Guilin’s landscapes are the best in the world.” This is not an exaggeration. Guilin’s mountains and waters are really beautiful, so if you want to visit Guilin, I believe the following transportation guide will be helpful. You must be helpful, and there is an introduction to Guilin’s attractions. Transportation in Guilin

After arriving in Guilin, there are generally three ways to reach Guilin city.

1. Arrive at Guilin Liangjiang Airport by plane: Liangjiang Airport currently has dedicated airport shuttle buses to downtown Guilin, as well as direct airport buses to Yangshuo and Liuzhou. For details, you can check the official website of Liangjiang Airport Line. /about/?27_1.html

(Here is the most comprehensive transportation schedule information); In addition to taking the airport shuttle, you can also choose to take a taxi, Didi, or book a pick-up car online, etc. The cost is about Around 90 yuan.

2. High-speed rail/motor train arrives in Guilin: There are three high-speed rail stations in Guilin, namely Guilin Station (also known as Guilin South Station). This station is in the center of Guilin. Generally, trains in southern Guangxi are: Trains in directions such as Liuzhou, Nanning, Beihai, and Yulin stop; followed by Guilin North Railway Station, which is the hub station of Guilin. Trains bound for Guangzhou, northern Hunan, Hubei, Shanghai, Nanjing, and Beijing generally stop at North Railway Station; and the last one is Guilin. Guilin West Railway Station is far away from the urban area. It is located in Dingjiang Town, Lingchuan County, Guilin City, about 20 kilometers away from the urban area. Generally, trains from Hong Kong and Guangzhou to Guizhou, Chongqing, Yunnan and other directions stop at the West Railway Station.

3. Arrival in Guilin by bus: Guilin South Bus Station is located on Chadian Road, Xiangshan District, about 8 kilometers away from the city center, and is directly accessible by bus.

Tips:

Whether arriving in Guilin by plane, train or bus, there will be many Mustang drivers soliciting passengers when leaving the station. At this time, everyone should be careful, as they will often The very low price attracts everyone to take their vehicles, and then after getting on the bus, they will promote tourist attractions or routes, and even directly drag you to the tourism sales department. There is no safety guarantee when buying their products, and secondly, they will get high profits from it. The commissions and prices are all inflated, and many of these drivers soliciting customers are illegal drivers or private cars, which poses great safety risks. Everyone must choose regular transportation to the city. Visit Guilin's attractions

Guilin's urban area is actually not very big, with relatively concentrated attractions and convenient transportation. It usually takes two days to complete the tour.

D1. Xiangshan Scenic Area - Qixing Scenic Area - Diecai Mountain - Fubo Mountain - Reed Flute Cave - Night Tour of Two Rivers and Four Lakes

D2. Duxiu Peak Royal City Scenic Area - Sun and Moon Twin Towers Culture Park - East-West Alley

Guilin city mainly includes the above scenic spots, which are also worth visiting.

The first day: The scenic spots on this day are basically on Binjiang Road. You can choose to take the Guilin City Tour Bus to visit, or you can ride a bicycle all the way. Not all the five scenic spots during the day may be visited. , you can choose the three main tours, such as Elephant Trunk Mountain + Qixing Scenic Area + Reed Flute Cave, or Elephant Trunk Mountain + Diecai Mountain/Fubo Mountain + Reed Flute Cave. After the end, you can take a night tour of Two Rivers and Four Lakes.

The next day: The scenic spots on this day are relatively scattered, but they are all in the city, and the distance is no more than 1 kilometer. You can choose to ride a bicycle or take a taxi, which is very convenient;

The bus route around the city is: Elephant Trunk Mountain→Qixing Scenic Area→Fubo Mountain→Diecai Mountain→Reed Flute Cave cyclic shuttle bus between the five scenic spots;

Ride time: 10:00-15: 30, departing every 30 minutes;

Departure location: the tourist bus stop next to the road at Exit 2 of Xiangshan Scenic Area; bus voucher: use the electronic ticket verification code text message to the bus station to board the bus;

Note: Bus stops at: Xiangshan Scenic Area, Qixing Scenic Area, Fubo Mountain, Diecai Mountain, and Reed Flute Cave Scenic Area; please choose a bus according to your itinerary.

Tips:

1. All the low-priced one-day tours in Guilin currently on the market include shopping malls or require tourists to participate in other attractions at their own expense. The itinerary will be greatly reduced, and half of the time will be spent in shopping stores. Please do not choose these one-day tour products to avoid damaging your own interests.

2. Guilin now has tourist buses around the city. There is no need to participate in one-day tours. Tickets for all scenic spots in Guilin can be purchased online, which is very convenient.

1. Guilin Commercial District

You can visit tourist attractions during the day and go shopping at night. The two main commercial districts in Guilin are Zhengyang Street and Dongxixiang. We recommend Dongxixiang.

2. Zhengyang Pedestrian Street

Guilin Zhengyang Street is located in the center of Guilin. There are many restaurants and shopping stores here, and it is adjacent to scenic spots such as Two Rivers and Four Lakes, Duxiu Peak Royal City, and East-West Alley. . Zhengyang Pedestrian Street and several surrounding small streets form the most prosperous and lively area in Guilin currently.

Many of Guilin’s classic snacks here are very authentic.

Tips: Guilin Zhengyang Pedestrian Street is the first commercial pedestrian street in Guilin. It is full of clothing stores, snack bars, and souvenir shops. The prices of goods for foreign tourists are relatively expensive, and locals generally will not go there. For consumption here, the editor does not recommend that you spend too much here, just go shopping.

3. East-West Alley

Located in the center of Guilin in front of the Zhengyang Gate of Jingjiang Prince’s Palace, the East-West Alley is like a time cassette recorder that captures the urban life style of old Guilin and also It has witnessed the historical rise and fall of Guilin City for nearly 1,400 years since its establishment during the Wude period of the Tang Dynasty.

The East-West Lane was very prosperous as early as the Ming and Qing Dynasties. At its peak, it was known as the "Blue Dragon and White Tiger" treasure land. Not only Hongru businessmen gathered here, but dignitaries also lived here. Especially in modern times, many celebrities and gentlemen have bought and settled here, such as Cen Chunxuan, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi in the Qing Dynasty; the two brothers Long Chaoyan and Long Chaoyi, the "brothers of Hanlin"; Wei Jichang, the former Qing scholar who served as deputy mayor of Guilin after liberation; *Xie Hegeng, the confidential secretary of the famous underground party Bai Chongxi, etc. all lived here. At the same time, the East and West Alley is also the birthplace of many time-honored brands with unique local characteristics of Guilin, such as "Youyixuan" rice noodles; "Zhang Yongfa" for dyeing cloth; "Cao Baoyuan" for cream pills; "Xiong Tonghe" pharmacy; and "Jufengtai". Trading firm; "Youxin" trading firm; "Huang Changdian" writing brush; "Hong Qinglong"

Moon cakes, etc. all originated here.

Tips:

1. East-West Alley is a newly opened commercial district in 2017. It is similar to Kuanzhai Alley in Sichuan. It brings together Guilin’s history and culture, snack culture and modern business culture. , worth visiting.

2. Dongxixianglin basically has some chain brands, such as Haidilao, Frogboy, HM, Watsons, etc. The consumption level is above average, which is considered high consumption in Guilin.

4. Xiangshan Scenic Area

Xiangshan Scenic Area is the emblem of Guilin and is a must-visit scenic spot when visiting Guilin.

Elephant Trunk Hill is located at the southern end of Binjiang Road where the Taohua River flows into the Li River in the city. It is named because its shape resembles a giant elephant drawing water from the river.

The lifelike image is fascinating and is regarded as the representative of Guilin's landscape and the symbol of Guilin City. The central pattern of Guilin's city emblem is the Elephant Mountain.

The mountains in Xiangshan Park are solitary and steep, with ancient rocks, vines climbing on the cliffs, and mountain figs clinging to them. This place has always been a tourist attraction. Its beautiful scenery, magical images and touching legends have attracted many literati.

Preferential policies for Xiangshan Scenic Area

Children: children under 6 years old (including 6 years old) or under 1.2 meters (excluding 1.2 meters) in height are free; children between 6 years old (including 6 years old) and Half price for 18 years old (including 18 years old).

Elderly people: Free for those over 65 years old (inclusive) with corresponding certificates; half price for those aged 60 (inclusive) to 65 years old (exclusive) with corresponding certificates.

Students: Free admission for Guilin school students with student ID cards; half-price admission for full-time undergraduate and below degree students with valid ID cards or student ID cards (applicable to domestic students and domestic international students).

Disabled persons: Free with appropriate ID.

Military members: Active duty military personnel, retired military personnel, and disabled military personnel with corresponding certificates (this section applies to domestic military personnel) are free of charge.

Fellows of martyrs: Free with corresponding certificates.

Retired cadres: Free with corresponding certificates.

Guilin citizens: Free with corresponding certificates.

The above information is for reference only. For specific information, please refer to the information disclosed by the Elephant Trunk Mountain Scenic Area on the day.

Tips:

1. It takes about 90 minutes to visit Elephant Trunk Mountain. The most economical way is to buy tickets online. It is slightly cheaper than buying at the window, and it is convenient and fast to buy tickets online. ; Now the Elephant Trunk Mountain online e-ticket needs to be purchased 30 minutes in advance to take effect, so everyone must make a reservation before departure.

2. Elephant Trunk Hill has three gates, Gate 1, Gate 2 and Gate 3. Online electronic tickets can only be picked up at Gate 1, and online physical tickets can only be picked up at Gate 2. Tickets, gate 3 can only exit the scenic area (the legendary entrance to Elephant Trunk Mountain at night). When buying tickets for Elephant Trunk Mountain, you must distinguish which gate to avoid taking unnecessary steps and affecting your tour.

3. There are many aunts on Binjiang Road outside Elephant Trunk Hill who are soliciting tourists. Don’t listen to their low-price tours of Elephant Trunk Hill. They often drag you to take a city cruise to see Elephant Trunk Hill from a distance ( You can only watch it on the boat for 2-3 minutes), or you can take it to Zizhou Park opposite to watch Elephant Trunk Mountain across the river. The effect is not good, so please remember.

4. Many netizens read the online guide and said that you can take a boat tour to Elephant Trunk Mountain in the Xiangshan Scenic Area. I am here to tell you that there are no cruise ships in the Xiangshan Scenic Area, and the bamboo rafts inside are driven by farmers outside. , are all illegal rafts that have not obtained operating qualifications. If something happens to you on these cruise ships, no one will care about you. Do not take these cruise ships.

5. Seven Star Scenic Area

The largest and most beautiful comprehensive park in Guilin. The essence of the park is Qixingyan, an underground river channel that forms a variety of wonderful caves.

A collection of Guilin’s mountains, waters, caves, stones, courtyards, buildings and cultural relics, it is the epitome of the essence of Guilin’s landscape.

Preferential treatment policy of Qixing Scenic Area

Children: Children under 6 years old (inclusive) or under 1.2 meters (inclusive) in height are free; children between 6 years old (inclusive) and 18 years old (inclusive) are free Adults need to show their resident ID card when entering the park for half price.

Elderly: Half price for seniors aged 60 (inclusive) to 65 (exclusive) and above with valid ID; free for seniors aged 65 (inclusive) and above with valid ID.

Students: Full-time undergraduate students or below must present their valid student ID for half price when entering the park.

Military members: Active-duty officers and revolutionary disabled servicemen are free with valid ID.

Fellows of martyrs: Free with valid ID.

The above information is for reference only. For specific information, please refer to the disclosure of Qixing Scenic Area on the day.

Qixing Scenic Area is the largest comprehensive park in Guilin. The Qixing Rock was once included in primary school textbooks and is one of the earliest scenic spots developed in Guilin. It has been developed for nearly 40 years, and it is still worth visiting.

Tips:

1. Qixing Scenic Area is the largest comprehensive scenic spot in Guilin. The Qixing Scenic Area is divided into Qixing Park, Qixing Rock, and Zoo. These three are charged separately. It is recommended that you just visit Qixing Park. Qixingyan can be replaced by Reed Flute Cave. The zoo has no special features. There are zoos in every city. There is no need to come to Guilin to visit the zoo.

2. Since the Qixing Scenic Area is relatively large, there will be battery cars inside to solicit tourists. The cost is expensive and the riding distance is not long. It is generally not recommended to take it. Secondly, there is also Qixia Temple. Burning incense in this temple is purely a scam. People can ignore it.

6. Diecai Mountain-Fubo Mountain Scenic Area

Diecai Mountain is adjacent to the Li River and consists of Mingyue Peak, Xianhe Peak, Siwang Mountain and Yuyue Mountain. It is very popular among photographers . Looking at Mingyue Peak from the Diecai Pavilion, you can see the cascading rocks like colorful silk brocades; you can also climb to Mingyue Peak, the highest peak in the city, to take in the whole city's scenery.

The top of the Xianhe Cave in Diecai Mountain is the best spot to shoot the sunrise in Guilin, and you can create a blockbuster movie in minutes.

Fubo Mountain is located on the bank of the Li River in the north of Guilin City. It is a solitary peak close to the water. During the Han Dynasty, Fubo General Ma Yuan passed here during his southern expedition, so it got its name. In the Tang Dynasty, there was a temple of General Fubo built on the mountain. There are now Guishui Pavilion, Tingtao Pavilion, Banshan Pavilion, Huanzhu Cave, Mi Fu Self-Portrait, Thousand Buddha Rock and other scenic spots, as well as a "Thousand People Pot" weighing more than 1,000 kilograms and a large bell weighing more than 2,700 kilograms. In the Huanzhu Cave, there is a huge stone hanging from the top of the cave, called the Sword Testing Stone. It was only an inch from the ground and broke suddenly. According to legend, it was caused by General Fubo testing his sword.

Tips:

Diecai Mountain and Fubo Mountain Scenic Areas are both on Binjiang Road. The two scenic spots are not far apart. These two scenic spots are relatively small scenic spots. You can choose It is not recommended to go to all of them.

7. Guobin Cave-Reed Flute Scenic Area

Reed Flute Cave is composed of Houshan Mountain, the highest peak in Guilin City, Reed Flute Cave, the most beautiful cave, as well as mountain water features such as Taohua River and Fanglian Pond. The stalactites in the Reed Flute Cave are diverse and magnificent. They are famous for their exquisiteness, magnificence and illusion.

The widest and most beautiful part of Reed Flute Cave is in the Crystal Palace, located in the deepest part of the ancient underground lake. Stalactites hang around, like palace lanterns, brilliant and noble. 170 ancient wall writings were found in the cave, many of which were titles and poems written by literati, monks and tourists, and the ancient charm still exists.

Preferential policies for Reed Flute Cave Scenic Area

Children: Children under 1.2 meters (inclusive) are free; Age: 6 years old (exclusive) ~ 18 years old (inclusive), Supplementary note: You must present valid ID cards and other valid documents when entering the park. Half price.

Elderly people: Free admission for seniors aged 70 (inclusive) and over in Guangxi with valid ID;

Students: Full-time students with undergraduate degree or below (excluding students from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan and foreign students) are required to present valid documents such as student ID cards at half price when entering the park.

Disabled persons: Free with valid ID.

Military: Half price for active military officers and revolutionary disabled soldiers with valid ID.

Family of martyrs: Half price with valid ID.

Reed Flute Cave is known as the "Guobin Cave" and has received more than 300 heads of state or region around the world. Compared with other caves in Guilin such as Qixing Cave and Yinzi Cave, its popularity is still far ahead, and The scenic spot is not far from downtown Guilin, only about seven kilometers away. There are buses and tourist buses around the city directly, which is very convenient and worth checking in.

The Reed Flute Cave ticket product is recommended below. The overall comprehensive score remains 10 points. The praise rate is very high and the service attitude of the merchants is good. More importantly, the electronic ticket can achieve instant entry into the park without wasting time. .

Tips:

1. The most affordable way to visit Reed Flute Cave is to buy tickets online. Online electronic tickets are cheaper than the retail price at the window, but online tickets need to be purchased 1 hour in advance. Hourly purchase, you can buy the ticket before visiting Reed Flute Cave.

2. If you all want to go to scenic spots such as Elephant Trunk Mountain, Reed Flute Cave, and Diecai Mountain, you can also buy a joint ticket for the two scenic spots online at a more affordable price.

3. There is a small train going up the mountain at Reed Flute Cave. The price of the small train is 30 yuan per person. We strongly recommend that you don’t take it because it only takes 5 minutes to go up the mountain and is about 200 meters away. It is a waste of money.

4. There are many scalpers soliciting customers in the Reed Flute Rock parking lot or at the foot of the mountain. You should not listen to them. Only by purchasing tickets through formal channels can you be safe.

8. Oriental Venice - Night Tour of Two Rivers and Four Lakes

Two Rivers and Four Lakes is one of the business cards of Guilin’s landscape. It has a water system around the city that is comparable to Venice. Taking a boat trip, you can enjoy the essence of Guilin's urban scenery.

This truly embodies the wonderful scenery of "thousands of peaks surrounded by wild mountains, and a stream of water" and the harmonious landscape of "the city is in the scenery, and the scenery is in the city". Take a night cruise to enjoy more than ten famous traditional mountains and historical sites, such as Elephant Trunk Mountain, Fubo Mountain, Diecai Mountain, Old Man Mountain, and Baoji Mountain, as well as famous bridges and trees, pavilions and pavilions in the Expo Park, and experience the bright lanterns and landscapes. Swaying Guilin at night.

Preferential policies for Two Rivers and Four Lakes Scenic Area

Free policy: Children under 1.2 meters (not included) are free of charge (do not occupy a seat).

Preferential policies for night tour of two rivers and four lakes, night tour of four lakes, night tour of one river and four lakes, day tour of four lakes, and day tour of one river and four lakes: children height 1.2 meters (inclusive)-1.4 meters ( Children's tickets for corresponding routes can be enjoyed between ).

Discounts: Active military personnel, disabled revolutionary servicemen, and family members of martyrs can enjoy a 30% discount on the retail price with valid documents; senior citizens holding the "Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Senior Citizens Special Certificate" can enjoy a 20% discount on the retail price. . One ticket, one ticket. Use valid ID to purchase tickets and get on board after verification.

The above information is for reference only, and the details will be subject to the disclosure of the scenic spot on the day.

The biggest feature of this Two Rivers and Four Lakes product is that the ticket source is guaranteed. Because the store cooperates with the official scenic spot, it is a formally authorized ticket by the scenic spot. No matter it is statutory holidays, summer and other tourist peak seasons, the ticket source can be guaranteed. Satisfied, and this product is far ahead in sales in Mafengwo and is trustworthy.

Tips:

1. The night tour of Two Rivers and Four Lakes needs to be booked in advance. Online tickets are generally 30-50 yuan cheaper than in stores. It is recommended to choose online tickets, which can be found on Mafengwo There are ticket sales for Two Rivers and Four Lakes;

2. Since there are many different ticket types for Two Rivers and Four Lakes, only those including Shan Lake, Mulong Lake, Rong Lake, Gui Lake, Li River, and Taohua River are complete. Night tour of Two Rivers and Four Lakes. When you get the ticket, please check carefully what type of ticket is written on the ticket to avoid being deceived by some unscrupulous merchants.

3. The embarkation and disembarkation pier is usually Wenchangqiao Pier or Xiangshan Fisherman’s Wharf (next to Gate 3 of the Elephant Trunk Mountain Scenic Area). The two piers are opposite each other, one is up and the other is down. Both piers are at In the city center, the distance between the two piers is about 1 km.

9. Duxiufeng Wangcheng Scenic Area

Guilin Duxiufeng Wangcheng Scenic Area is the first national AAAAA-level scenic spot in Guilin urban area and a national key cultural protection unit. It is known as Guilin's "King of Mountains" It is a boutique tourist attraction with Duxiu Peak as the center and the Jingjiang Prince's Mansion in the Ming Dynasty as the scope. The natural landscape and historical and cultural landscapes in the scenic area complement each other, which can be said to be "a city in the scenery, a scenery in the city". The famous saying "Guilin's scenery is the best in the world" spread around the world originated from the stone wall of Duxiu Peak. Since ancient times, this has been the birthplace of the entire city of Guilin. It is known as "a thousand-year cultural context and a century-old dragon vein" and is a typical representative of Guilin's history and culture.

Preferential policies for Duxiufeng Wangcheng Scenic Area

Ticket-free groups: Children under 1.2 meters (not included) are free of charge.

Preferential group: minors with a height of 1.2 meters or above and 18 years of age or below, full-time undergraduate students or below (including inbound students from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, etc.), active duty students Military personnel (excluding civilian military personnel), disabled revolutionary servicemen, martyrs, disabled people, and senior citizens aged 60 (inclusive) and above in Guangxi can enjoy half-price tickets to scenic spots with their ID cards. Seniors aged 70 (inclusive) and above in other provinces can enjoy discounted tickets with their ID cards. Enjoy half-price tickets to scenic spots. Please present your ID card, student ID card, senior citizen ID card or other valid documents when entering the park.

The above preferential policies are for reference only, please refer to the disclosure of the scenic spot on the day for details.

The Duxiu Peak Royal City Scenic Area is also known as Jingjiang Royal City and Jingjiang Wangfu. These three names are the same scenic spot. The ticket purchased for the Duxiu Peak Royal City Scenic Area includes the Royal City and Duxiu Peak. There is no need to purchase separate tickets to climb Duxiu Peak. .

Tips:

1. The formal ticket purchasing channels for Duxiu Peak Wangcheng Scenic Area are ticket purchasing at the window or online. Online ticket purchasing is relatively cheap, but online ticket purchasing also has traps, many of which Online stores are selling physical tickets for the Duxiu Peak Royal City Scenic Area. These tickets are brought into the scenic area by tour guides. If you shop in the scenic area, they will get a commission. In addition, many times after you purchase the physical ticket, the store will try to let you exchange it for another one. Cheap attractions, in order to maximize profits, everyone must choose regular electronic tickets when purchasing Duxiu Peak Royal City Scenic Area tickets online, which is guaranteed.

2. There are many shopping scenes in Duxiu Peak Wangcheng Scenic Area, such as Tai Sui invitation, Gongyuan Imperial Examination experience, etc. There is a fee. You can decide whether to participate based on your actual financial situation. The editor does not recommend it to you. Participated.