Three-Flower Liquor 三花酒 Guilin Fermented Bean Curd 桂林腐乳 Guilin Chili Catsup 辣椒酱 Osmanthus (Tea Olive) Tea 桂花茶 Osmanthus (Tea Olive) Wine 桂花酒 Painted fans 画扇 Landscape Paintings 山水书画 Boxwood Comb 木梳 Bamboo Fine-toothed Comb 竹篦 ... Read More>>

Travelers to and from Guilin city have a wide range of transport options by air, rail, and road. Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) connects Guilin to all of China' s major cities, and to a number of international destinations.The city' s two ... Read More>>

The fare on most public buses is 1.2 RMB, with a 90 per cent discount for IC cards. The fare on number 98 and 99 buses is 2 RMB, as they are air-conditioned. There are also eight free bus lines (numbers 51 to 58) which serve major tourist destinations. The ... Read More>>

GDP: RMB 61.9 billion GDP per Capita: RMB 12,452 Economic Growth Rate: 13.7% Population: 744.2 thousand (urban) – 4.25 million (rural) FDI: US$67.43 million Annual Average Wage: RMB 19,630 Government Effectiveness Rating: 63rd 2006 Chinese Cities ... Read More>>

Guilin Rice Noodles (Mifen) 桂林米粉 Nun Vegetarian Noodles 尼姑素面 Guilin Water Sticky Rice Cake 糍粑 Water Chestnut Cake 马蹄糕 Bowl Cake 碗糕 Oil Tea 油茶 Sticky Rice Dumplings 粽子 Glutinous Rice with Mung Bean Paste (Sticky Rice with Mung Bean) ... Read More>>

Guilinren Wangjiao Food Street 桂林人旺角美食街 It’s hard to choose when vendors line both sides of the street selling Guilin snacks, Chinese snacks, rice noodles and dumplings of different kinds. Add: 268 Zhongshan Zhonglu, Guilin Tel: 0773-2825929 ... Read More>>

While living in Guilin, you will find many interesting local foods and drinks to sample, and shops filled with beautiful local craftwork and art. Shopaholics will head straight to the main shopping districts including Zhongshan Lu, Xinchenglu Pedestrian ... Read More>>

The scenic beauty and cultural richness of Guilin have made it one of China' s premier tourist destinations, which in turn has driven the development of the city' s recreational and entertainment facilities. The town in rich in opportunities for daytime and ... Read More>>

There are two railway stations in Guilin: Guilin Railway Station and Guilin North Railway Station. Guilin Railway Station (South Station) is to the south of the city center but is more conveniently situated than the North Station. Rail journey times to ... Read More>>

Lipu taro pork 荔浦芋扣肉 Stewed duck with gingko 白果炖老鸭 Stewed clams and chicken 蛤蚧炖全鸡 Lo Han boiled chicken 罗汉汽锅鸡 Duck wrapped in lotus leaf 荷叶鸭 Steamed pork with rice flour wrapped in lotus leaf 荷叶粉蒸肉 Steamed Baked meat with Water ... Read More>>

The Guilin region has an area of 27,809 square kilometers with a total population of 4.988 million at the end of 2010. The urban area of Guilin is 565 square kilometers with a population of 639,600 at the end of 2010. Guilin is a city with 28 ethnic groups ... Read More>>

• GDP: RMB 110.86 billion (2010) • Per Capita Disposable Income of Urban Residents: RMB 17,949 (2010) • Economic Growth Rate: 13.8% (2010) • Resident Population: 4.988 million (2010) • Unemployment Rate: 3.95% (2010) • ... Read More>>

Guilin is located in the northeast of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region at 109°45'' longitude and 24°18'' latitude, at an elevation of about 140 meters above sea level. It is situated in a broad basin formed by the Li River, which winds through the ... Read More>>

Guilin International Tourism Commodity Wholesale City 国际旅游商品批发城 Guilin International Tourism Commodity Wholesale City is one of the largest wholesale markets in the city. This is a great place to find Guilin paintings, stones, and root carvings, as ... Read More>>

As a centre for tourism, Guilin boasts magnificent natural beauty and a range of cultural and historical attractions. The ethnic diversity of the local people lends an exotic and colorful touch to the atmosphere of the area. Read More>>

Guilin is famed for the beautiful scenery that surrounds it and makes it one of China' s foremost tourist attractions. Situated on the west bank of the Li River in Guangxi Autonomous Region in the south of the country, Guilin' s dreamlike landscapes, which ... Read More>>

Guilin has a sub-tropical monsoon climate with four mild and distinctive seasons. The general climate is mild with plenty of rain. The average temperature is 18.9C (66 F). The coldest month is January with an average temperature of 8C (46.4 F) and the ... Read More>>

Tourist boat A trip on a cruise boat down the Li River to Yangshuo is a popular activity in Guilin. The vessels depart in the morning and it takes about five hours to complete the journey. Depending on seasonal water levels, the boats can either be boarded ... Read More>>

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) is 28 km from the city center, and connects Guilin with most domestic cities as well as Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Korea, Macao and Hong Kong. Flight times to major domestic and international cities: Beijing - ... Read More>>

Cantonese cuisine, Hunanese cuisine, and local ingredients contribute to the exotic dishes you will taste in Guilin. These influences combine to make a distinctive local cuisine known for delicate sweetness and spiciness. The most common method of cooking ... Read More>>

The most useful bus station is the Main Bus Station, located at 427 Zhongshan Nan Road, 10 minutes walk from Guilin North Railway Station. This is the departure point for cities in Guangxi, Guangdong and Hunan provinces.Travel time from Guilin to Liuzhou is ... Read More>>

When renting a car, a Chinese license is required, so foreigners are advised to engage a local driver. Rental requirements include a passport and a deposit of around RMB 1000. Visitors are advised to make an advance reservation during holiday periods.Prices ... Read More>>

The taxi fare in Guilin depends on the vehicle type, and is charged by distance and includes a per-journey oil price surcharge of RMB 1. The distance fare is 7 RMB for the first 2 kilometers, and 1.6-1.8 RMB per kilometer for the next 2 km, rising to 2 RMB ... Read More>>

China Country Code Number: 0086 Guilin City Code Number: 0773 Emergency & Most Commonly Used Local Directory Assistance: 114 Fire: 119 Police: 110 Traffic: 122 Weather Forecast: 12121/96121 Time Inquiry: 117 China Telecom: 10000 China Mobile: 10086 ... Read More>>