Guilin is a city in China, situated in the northeast of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on the west bank of the Li River. Its name means forest of Sweet Osmanthus,owing to the large number of fragrant Sweet Osmanthus trees located in the city. The city has long been renowned for its unique scenery.Guilin is situated along the Lijiang River, which is a favorite travel attraction in itself. The beauty of the water and the karst peaks towering into the sky have attracted travelers to this area for centuries.It is Famous for its wonderful scenery, rivers and karst peaks covered in lush greenery, Guilin has a long history as the most beautiful place in China. Guilin is situated along the Lijiang River, which is a favorite travel attraction in itself.

One can find green mountains, crystal clear waters, unique caves and beautiful stones. Major attractions include Elephant Trunk Hill that we hear about in the dialogue and Reed Flute Cave, with remarkable stalactites and stalagmites.Seven-Star Park, which dates from the Suit Dynasty over 1000 years ago is said to be one of the nicest city parks in China. The seven stars refer to the seven peaks in the park which are said to resemble the layout of Urea Major, the Big Dipper. A boat trip down the peaceful Li River is the absolute high point of any visit to Guile. Gorgeous Karsts peaks bring an amazing new scene at each bend of the peaceful river

Although Guilin has no notable department stores, this is a good area to pick some nice souvenirs. The area around Mopanshan Dock has a few nice small shops selling gems and other traditional Guilin souvenirs such as Bamboo and wooden carvings. Guilin is an especially good place to pick up some tasty snack food. sweet little boutiques and a great weekend market where you can pick up some nice souvenirs and also some good quality clothing. Yangshuo painted fans make a nice gift Make sure you bargain hard

Guilin cuisine is a combination of Cantonese and Hunanese dishes. It is chacterized by its sweetness and delicate use of spice and chili. Stir-firing and steaming are the most common cooking methods of Guilin Cuisine. Lipu Taro Looped Meea is a famous traditional dish of Guilin. Guilin cuisine is known for its snacks and the use of spices, especially chili. The famous Guilin chili sauce, Guìlín làjiaojiàng used widely in cooking by locals,is made of fresh chili, garlic, and fermented soybeans, and is considered one of the city's ThreeTreasures.The other two of the Three Treasures are Guilin Sanhua Jiu ( a variety of rice baijiu, or liquor distilled from rice; and Guilin pickled tofu.

The best time to visit Guilin is between April and October. During this time, the area is at its most green. The most important thing to know about Guilin (and Yangshuo) weather is that it can get very hot, humid, and it rains a lot! The average temperature for the year is 19.3 centigrade with a July average temperature of 28.3 degrees. The average rainfall for the year is 192.6 cm per month. Note that climbing peaks around Guilin and Yangshuo can get dangerous during or after a downpour.

The currency of guiline is Renminbi (RMB)