Discover Guilin

Thousands of cone-shaped limestone peaks shape the landscape around Guilin and have served for centuries as the subject of classical Chinese landscape painting and poetry.

The multi-hour boat trip from Guilin to Yangshuo is considered one of the world's most beautiful river journeys, passing dramatic karst formations, bamboo forests and fishing villages.

The rice terraces carved artfully into steep slopes northwest of the city are considered one of the most impressive examples of traditional agriculture in all of China.

The small town at the end of the river cruise has become a popular starting point for cycling trips, climbing and excursions through the surrounding karst landscape.

Guilin Airport has several daily flights from Chinese metropolises; from Switzerland, travel usually connects through Beijing or Shanghai.

Thousands of cone-shaped limestone peaks shape the landscape around Guilin and have served for centuries as the subject of classical Chinese landscape painting and poetry.

The multi-hour boat trip from Guilin to Yangshuo is considered one of the world's most beautiful river journeys, passing dramatic karst formations, bamboo forests and fishing villages.

The rice terraces carved artfully into steep slopes northwest of the city are considered one of the most impressive examples of traditional agriculture in all of China.