Guilin: a world-class tourist city with unparalleled mountains and waters

Guilin, a shining pearl embedded in southern China, has been built for over 2100 years, with a total area of 27800 square kilometers and a permanent population of 4.9507 million (as of the end of 2023). It currently governs 6 districts, 8 counties, 2 autonomous counties, and 1 county-level city. As recommended by the United Nations World Tourism Organization as the "Best Tourist Destination", Guilin is renowned worldwide for its "mountains and waters are the best in the world". It is also a national historical and cultural city and one of China's first excellent tourist cities.

【Natural Wonders: A World Class Karst Landscape Painting】

Guilin has the most typical karst landform in the world, with the Li River winding through the city and peaks and forests on both sides resembling bamboo shoots, forming a fairyland of "boats sailing on blue waves, people swimming in paintings". Iconic landscapes such as Elephant Trunk Hill, Fubo Mountain, and Duxiu Peak complement the urban water system of the Two Rivers and Four Lakes, forming a unique pattern of "city in scenery, scenery in the city". The stalactites in caves such as Ludiyan and Qixingyan are of various shapes and are known as the "artistic palace of nature". In 2024, Guilin's karst landforms were successfully selected as a World Geological Heritage Site.

(Source: Guilin Daily)

【Historical Culture: A Thousand Year Cultural Corridor】

During the reign of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, Guilin Commandery was established, and the Song Dynasty poet Wang Zhenggong's poem "Guilin's scenery is the best in the world" made it famous all over the world. The historical relics such as Jingjiang Wangfu, Lingqu, and Zengpiyan Site have witnessed the civilization of this city for over 2000 years. Intangible cultural heritage foods such as Guilin rice noodle and Gongcheng Oil Tea, as well as cultural performances such as Impression · Third Sister Liu, perfectly integrate tradition with modernity.

【 Tourism Experience: One stop Immersive Landscape Tour 】

Guilin has distinct four seasons and rich biodiversity, and its surface water environment quality remains among the top in China. The Li River in Guilin has been rated as one of the 15 most beautiful rivers in the world and listed on the World Natural Heritage List. Guilin, known for its picturesque scenery, has attracted over 300 foreign heads of state and government to visit, becoming an important window for international cultural exchange. The Lijiang Scenic Area is famous for its "Hundred Mile Gallery", with a dazzling night view of the Two Rivers and Four Lakes · Xiangshan Scenic Area, and the Duxiu Peak Wangcheng Scenic Area integrating mountains, waters, and history. Yangshuo West Street, Longji Terraced Fields, Resource Danxia and other characteristic attractions meet the needs of different tourists.

Guilin is a city where mountains, waters, and culture coexist, blending tradition and modernity. We look forward to boating with you on the Lijiang River, strolling through the historic Jingjiang City, tasting authentic Guilin rice noodle, and experiencing the high standard canal conference. In 2026, Guilin cordially invites you to join us in a poetic rendezvous of 'mountains and waters are the best in the world'!