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A comprehensive guide to attractions in Guilin from downtown with a map

Sisters who want to visit Guilin, please look here! We have compiled a guide on how to get from popular attractions to the city center, saving time and effort and not getting lost 🚗~ . Elephant Trunk Hill 🚌Transportation: Walking/Taxi (within the city) ⏰Time: 15 minutes on foot | 8 minutes by taxi 📏Distance: about 1.5 km 🐘Tips: It is recommended to share electric cars! It's so chill to watch the Li River along the way🛵 . Li River Cruise (Highlights) 🚢Route: Mopanshan Pier (three-star ship) or Zhujiang Pier (four-star ship) → Yangshuo ⏰Time: 4 hours | The pier is 28 kilometers from the city, a 40-minute drive 💰Cost: 3-star 215 yuan/person|4-star 360 yuan/person (including meals) 🌟Highlights: Nine Horses Painting Mountain, Yellow Cloth Reflection, 20 Yuan RMB Background Check-in ⚠️Note: Book your tickets 1 day in advance! If you drive, you need to find a designated driver or a return car . Yangshuo West Street 🚌Transportation: Bus/boat ⏰Time: 1.5 hours by bus | 4 hours by boat (including Li River cruise) 📏Distance: 65 km 🚢Easter egg: Take a three-star ship! VIP deck is perfect for taking photos📸 . Longji Rice Terraces 🚌Transportation: Scenic area special bus ⏰Time: 2.5 hours (it’s easy to get carsick on winding mountain roads💊) 📏Distance: 80 km 🌾Reminder: It is recommended to stay for 1 night! The sunrise and sea of ​​clouds are breathtaking ☁️ . Two Rivers and Four Lakes 🚌Transportation: Walking/Bus No. 100 ⏰Time: 20 minutes on foot | 10 minutes by bus 📏Distance: 2 km 🌙Must do: Book night cruise tickets in advance! The lighting is super dreamy ✨ . Silver Rock 🚌Transportation: Tourist bus/chartered car ⏰ Duration: 1 hour 📏Distance: 30 km 💎Motto: "Visit Silver Cave, and you will never lack money in your life"💰 (said by the tour guide hh) . Yulong River Rafting 🚌Transportation: Yangshuo → Scenic Area Shuttle Bus ⏰Time: 30 minutes from Yangshuo 🛶Easter egg: Choose the "Jinlong Bridge - Jiuxian" section! 9 times of dam rushing is super exciting🌊【Guide to pit prevention】 . ✨Tip: The Li River has abundant water from April to October, and the misty mountains and rivers are even more photogenic! Choose Yangdi→Xingping section for bamboo rafting, and visit all the highlights . ⚠️Don’t take the illegal taxi at the high-speed rail station! Clearly mark the price of online car-hailing ⚠️For Yangshuo buses, please look for the official ticket office at Guilin South Bus Station ⚠️Remember to bargain when renting an electric car (usually 30-40/day). Save this guide and you will become a local in seconds when traveling in Guilin! 💃
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Posted: Apr 3, 2025
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