Guilin is regarded as the most picturesque city in China. Situated in the northeastern part of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin has enjoyed the reputation of having the most fantastic natural landscapes not only in China but also abroad. Its dreamy natural scenery and unique ancient architecture from the Qin and Ming Dynasties astound visitors from home and abroad. Visiting Guilin and discovering its natural wonders, such as its magical green pinnacles, crystal-clear water, picturesque rocks and intriguing caves, can provide a never-ending journey for every visitor. Now is the…

Guilin sits in a subtropical monsoon zone with a warm and moist climate, which is moderate all year round. However be prepared for a bit of rain, with annual precipitation amounts of 1900mm. The average temperature all year round is 19°C(66F).The coldest temperatures occur in January at 8°C(46F) and the hottest occur in July at 28°C(82F). The best time to travel here is between April and October.   Table of the average temperatures in Guilin during each month of the year Average Data Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Average High…

Guilin, as a dynamic city, has a variety of transportation means, such as the international and domestic airlines, the comfortable and punctual long-distance coaches and the reasonably-priced trains. Besides, there is an abundance of transportation in Guilin and its surrounding areas, making it easy to get around. The efficient public transportation system is composed of a reliable railsway and an economic long distance bus service. Besides, hiring a reasonably priced taxi is also a nice option, although renting a bike is said to be the best way to get around Guilin. If time…

Guilin's central location in Ling Nan has given it a cuisine that is influenced by the food of Canton, Sichuan, Hunan, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, and Fujian. In recent years, however, Sichuan and Cantonese dishes have become the most popular. The development of tourism, too, has had an effect on eating habits, as local snack foods are enjoyed by tourists from around the world.   One must-try local specialty is Guilin rice noodles ( Guilin mi fen), which is served just about everywhere, while horse hoof cake ( ma ti gao) is…

Guilin has various kinds of local special products, with the "Three Treasures of Guilin" being the first recommended in most local specialty stores.  The "Three Treasures of Guilin" consists of Guilin Chili Sauce, Fermented Beancurd and Three-Flower Liquor. Every person who goes to Guilin opts to take them back to enjoy.  The recipes of the Three Treasures have very long history, and these three treasures, made using these techniques, have long been well-known home and abroad. Now there are small "Three Treasures" package sets and large three treasures package sets, which are convenient…

Watching Artificial Lijiang Waterfall on the Central Square   lijiang waterfall hotel Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel Located on the southeast corner of downtown Guilin's Central Square, Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel, a five-star hotel in Guilin, displays magnificent artificial waterfall every night during about 8:30PM. Having a width of 73.5 meters and a height of 40 meters, the artificial waterfall runs down from the top the hotel's building onto the ground floor. When the waterfall is dropping, fantastic lights and music is displayed at the same time.   Night Cruise on…

The earliest traces of human habitation in Guilin date back to the Qin Dynasty (B.C.221- B.C.214). Since then, Guilin had become the political, economic and cultural centre of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. During the Tang and Song Dynasties, local civilization lived prosperously leaving many historic relics still intact today. Among the innumerable historic relics, there are some distinguished representatives including Jingjiang Prince Villa epigraph (of the Ming Dynasty), which is the largest of all the epigraphs in Guilin. Besides, Guilin's Ling Canal, located in Xin'an County, ranks as one…

Guilin is one of the most beautiful cities in China. Though the Muslim population in Guilin is not that big, there are still quite a few mosques in Guilin. Among which, Guilin Ancient mosque is the most famous one. The Seven Star Mosque is located inside the Seven Star Mosque. IslamiChina has summarized the following Guilin Muslim travel tips to our Muslim brothers and sisters to travel Guilin during a short period of time. Tour Itinerary Planning For Muslim Business Travelers If you are a Muslim and you are on…