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Guilin
Guilin is a lure for people from every part of the world. With its spectacular natural splendor, green hills, crystal clear water, extraordinary caves and stunning rocks, Guilin is a place which visitors must visit while traveling to China.
Guilin is in addition the native land for several of China's minorities. Their inimitable traditional way of life adds significantly to Guilin's astounding culture.
Guilin has a history of over 2000 years. Situated in the north of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin is the world-renowned historical and cultural city. It is made up of 6 districts and 12 counties with an area of 27.8 thousand sq km and with a population of 5 million. There are approximately 680,000 people residing in the city area, and in excess of 600,000 people belonging to the minority communities live here. They are Zhuang, Yao, Miao and Dong ethnic groups.
Guilin is located in subtropical area and has a humid weather all throughout the year with abundance of rainfall as well as sunshine. Its yearly temperature is about 19.3 degree Celsius. Guilin has a unique landscape that comprises its unparalleled natural environment. Hundreds of hill border the city with lucid Li River meandering quietly from the north to south through the middle of the city.
Fascinating tourist spots
- In Guilin one will come across numerous attractive tourist spots.
- They include the Li River, which is referred to as the pictorial corridor; Elephant Hill, which is the symbol of the city; Fubo Hill, Folded Brocade Hill, Reed Flute Cave, the natural Art Gallery; Seven Star Park, West Street in Yangshuo, Shangri-la Village and Yao Mountain, which is the tallest mountain in Guilin.
- The old town of C Daxu is made up of old buildings of Ming and Qing dynasties.
- In the minority dominated Longsheng area can locate another human marvel, the terrace field, developed for centuries by the Zhuang, Yao, and Miao and Dong nationalities.
- The hot spring is one more attraction of Longsheng area.
- In addition, to the north of Guilin is situated the tallest mountain in south China and is known as the Cat Mountain.
Traveling to Guilin, one can not only unwind and get pleasure from the stunning landscape, but one can also get familiar with Guilin’s long history by taking a look at numerous historical relics, stone-carvings, ancient tombs and temples, for example Lingqu Canal which was constructed during the reign of Qing dynasty more than 2000 years ago and is one of best water conservancy projects in ancient China; Jingjiang Prince Tomb which was constructed during the reign of Ming Dynasty is the finest preserved prince tomb in China
People in the wonderful land at all times greet friends from home and abroad with great warmth.