The Guilin Government covers an area of 4, square kilometers. Guilin is located almost due west of Hong Kong and about 1 hour fight. Climate Guilin lies in the northeast of Guangxi Province. The weather in this region is normally under the control of the tropical monsoon, which is considered to be of seasons distinct, pleasant temperature, and abundant rainfall. The native people describe the climate with this proverb "Scarcely snowing in winter, perennially flowers blossoming".
The coldest month is January; the average temperature being 7. The climate is suitable in Guilin so there will be a lot of tourists, the room reservation and transport is also in full swing, prices rose at ordinary times, so it's best to avoid this time and select a off-season to travel, and experience the beauty of Guilin. And it is flower season and is the perfect time for outdoor activities.
In March, the average temperature is 13 degree, and sometime there are rains at night. Therefore, traveling during this time, tourists should pay attention to bring umbrella. Though rain brings some inconvenience to tourists, it creates a hazy poetic imagery. Through the misty rain to see landscape of Guilin, tourists will have a feeling of fairyland. At that time, the air is fresh and the wave is smooth as glass when is the best time to see the reflection of mountains and peaks. October of early winter, the average temperature is around 20 degree, and it is the season of sweet-scented osmanthus, different kinds of osmanthus decorated Guilin as a flower city and its fragrance spread all over the city.
Owing to the climate, it is hard to see snow in Guilin. A thin coat is enough. Sun protection is necessary, such as sunglasses, hats, umbrellas, etc. T-shirts with skirts, shorts or slacks are the best choice for summer when the temperature can be rather high.
Summer is the rainy season, especially in May and June. Temperature difference is a little large. Read more: Top 10 Guilin Restaurants. What to Buy : The sanhua alcohol, fermented bean curd and chili sauce are considered to be the city's three treasures, and are top choices among travelers. Products made from sweet-scented osmanthus are also recommended since the name of Guilin literally means forests of osmanthus.
Osamnthus tea, sugar and wine will bring you sweet memories of this city. Where to Buy : Here lists department stores for daily articles and local specialties as well as shops for souvenirs, jewelry, panitings and calligraphy works. Local nightlife is as attractive as its natural beauty. From modern nightclubs, romantic night cruise to Li River Folk Customs Center, travelers can enjoy or relax themselves thoroughly.
Travel Tips. Top 10 Things to Do in Guilin. Top 10 Things to Do in Yangshuo. Guilin Tours. Our Tour Group by the Li River. Train Tickets Booking. A useful one is bus 58 which runs from the train station and bus station to many of the attractions. Taxis are also inexpensive and easily hailed within the city. Usually hard to catch during peak hours Another inexpensive way for a day-trip to scenic spots in the city area of Guilin is to get a driver for a whole or half day.
Most hotels or hostels arrange this service, also telling the driver where you want to go if one is not capable of speaking Chinese. As anywhere in China, standard Mandarin is almost universally spoken as it is the language used in education and governance.
Nevertheless, the local variant of Mandarin has a non-standard pronunciation characteristic of most regions in southern China and also exhibits influence from Cantonese. Some of the native Zhuang people speak their own language, which is co-official with standard Mandarin in the region.
English is not widely spoken but you can expect reasonable-to-excellent English from staff in most hotels and hostels especially those popular among Westerners and tourist shops. Elsewhere, English proficiency is none-to-limited, therefore it is recommended to have hotel staff write down your intended destination for taxis or to carry a bilingual map and phrasebook.
Many of the towns around Guilin have an old district that is being slowly replaced by new buildings on the periphery. The old buildings have generally been left in place and remain in relatively good condition as of , although a lack of visitors may mean a lack of incentive to maintain them long-term.
These towns can be gorgeous to walk through, although most contain few attractions of note and only minimal tourist infrastructure. With all the other things to see around Guilin, these towns tend to see relatively few tourists and can offer a welcome change of pace.
There is a big underground bazaar running from the train station all the way to the bus station selling clothes, footwear, accessories, bags, and many more. The second underground market is located underneath the city center selling food, bags, mobile phones and other electronic devices. Remember to bargain if prices are not openly displayed. Branded luxury goods can be purchased from the departmental stores near Cross Street. Suncome has many branches throughout the city selling everyday necessities.
There is also a street market set up along Zhongshan Lu at night selling typical tourist trinkets. Guilin cuisine is influenced by Cantonese and Hunanese styles, but with more use of fish and spices and often prepared using stir-frying or steaming. Restaurants often assume westerners do not like spicy food and will make your food bland as hell if you do not insist otherwise. Even then there is a chance they will not believe you. Restaurants can be found throughout the city.
There are various eateries near the train station selling cheap and simple but delicious local dishes.
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