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Weather- Which is the best season to visit Guilin?
- Generally speaking, the best time to visit Guilin is between April and October, when Guilin exhibits her immortal beauty.
Transportation- If I want to take a train, can I buy the ticket upon arrival at the station?
- Please book your train ticket as early as you can, if you choose take train for your transportation
- How much time does it take for a taxi to drive from Guilin airport to the city?
- It takes about 40-60 minutes by taxi from the airport to the city.
- How much for the taxi fare from Guilin Airport to downtown?
- Usually, the bargain fare between Guilin city center and KWL is around RMB120-RMB150. However, the taxi return to Guilin City from KWL frequently involves price gouging, especially for people who are here for the first time.
- Is it very far from Guilin airport to downtown?
- No, it is not far downtown. Guilin has one airport, the Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL), Guilin Liangjiang International Airport is located in the Liangjiang Town of Guilin City, about 28 kilometers (about 17.4 miles) southwest from the city center.
- Can I take a train to other cities near Guilin?
- Sure, the two stations -- Guilin Railway Station (South Station) and Guilin North Railway Station (North Station) -- are the two main railroad passenger transport stations in Guilin. Every day many trains arrive and depart, as Guilin City is the railroad hub of Central China and is in the central part of the Hunan-Guangxi Railway Line.
- Do taxies cost a lot in Guilin? Are taxi drivers friendly in Guilin?
- Taxis can be hailed in Guilin’s streets and lanes. They are mostly red in color. Cabs are RMB7 for the first 2 kilometers (about 1.2 miles) and RMB1.6 for every additional kilometer (about 0.6 miles).
Taxi drivers are very friendly there.
Dining- Can you tell me some Western Restaurants in Guilin?
- Mingtien Coffee Language
This is a chain coffee bar with locations all over China.
Address: Zhengyang Street
Specialty: New Zealand steak and veal steak
Guilin Ren Western Restaurant
Address: Yiren Road
Specialty: New Zealand steak and Indonesian fried rice - How much do you know about Guilin cuisine? And local food in Guilin?
- Among the more popular of these local snacks are Guilin rice noodles (mifen), nun noodles, chestnut glutinous rice dumplings (banli zong), stewed duck with gingko, lotus-leaf duck, and stewed duck with ginger. Some of the specialties of the region are described below.
Rice noodles, which can be either round or flat, are the most popular snack in Guilin. The thing that sets one dish apart from another is the soup, which is made of pork, steak, Lo Han Kuo, and various seasonings.
Fun- What are the entertainments in Guilin?
- You may have watched plays in the theater and have been used to the stage, lights, and sound equipment in an enclosed space. Would you like to try an
alternative way of enjoying a performance, in a natural environment? If so, please come to Yangshuo to witness a performance of 'Impression Sanjie Liu'. We are sure that it will satisfy you greatly.
Tips: Opening Hours: 20:00 - 21:30 - What are the local specialties in Guilin and Yangshuo?
- Guilin Stone is formed in the unique geographic and climatic conditions. Guilin stones are solid in texture, bright in color, unique in form. They are decorative and can serve as a reminder of the beauty and elegance of the scenery to be found in and around the mountains and waterways for which Guilin is famous.
In Yangshuo due to the pleasant climate, the county is rich in many fruits, among which the most representative are the Station Shaddocks, the kumquats and the Chinese chestnuts. The dried persimmons, the ginger candies, the osmanthus flowers, and the 'Three Treasures' (Guilin sanhua alcohol, Guilin fermented bean curd and Guilin chili sauce) are also worth purchasing.
Sightseeing- What should I notice when visiting Guilin's mountains scenery?
- When visiting in Longsheng you may experience a mountain climbing. It is
suggested that you choose a pair of suitable and comfortable and skid proof shoes. Moreover, you should climb according to your strength. - Main central spots opening hours?
- Fubo Hill (Wave-Subduing Hill)
Opening Hours: 07:10 to 18:30
Elephant Trunk Hill
Opening Hours: 08:30to16:40
Crown Cave (Guanyan Cave)
Opening Hours: 08:30 to 16:30
Fishing Village
Opening: 7:00to18:30
Green Lotus Peak (Bilian Peak)
Opening Hours: 08:00 to18:00
Big Banyan
Opening Hours: 07：00to19：00
Reed Flute Cave
Opening Hours: 07:30to18:00
Dragon Back Rice Terrace
Opening Hours: All Day
Diecai Hill (Folded Brocade Hill)
Opening Hours: 08:00 - 18:30
Seven Stars Park (Seven Star Cave)
Opening Hours: 08:10 to 17:00
Li River cruise:
Twice daily, departure time on 9:30am and 10:00am from Guilin
Tips: Take 4 hours to arrive Yangshou
Ling Canal
Opening Hours: 8:30to17:30
Tombs of Prince Jingjiang
Opening Hours: 09:30 to 17:30 - How about Li River Curies?
- The Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo is the centerpiece of any trip to northeastern Guangxi Province. Gorgeous Karst peaks give you surprises at each end of the limpid river under the blue sky. Water buffalo patrol the fields, peasants reap rice paddies, school kids and fisherman float by on bamboo rafts. With its breathtaking scenery and taste of a life far removed from the concrete metropolis, the scenery along the Li River become one of China's top tourist destinations.
Custom- Longsheng Red Clothes Festival
- Longsheng County is an autonomous county with many nationalities. The Red Yao are a sub-group of the Yao Nationality in Longsheng whose women wear Red as there national costume. The Red Clothes Festival, also known as Zhaina, is held on March 15 in the lunar calendar each year at Sishui Town . During this festival, Red Yao people gather in Sishui Street to exchange agricultural implements and products, buy daily necessities, or visit their friends and relatives. The young people take the chance to try to find a potential husband or wife.
- Ziyuan River Lantern and Song Festival
- Held from July 13 to 14 in the Chinese Lunar Calender, River Lantern and Song Festival is the traditional festival from Ziyuan County which is 107km away from Guilin city.
- Dragon Boat Festival
- Dragon Boat Contest is held on May 5th in Chinese lunar calendar. Guilin Dragon Boat Contest is held every 3 years. Participants train very hard to be in the best physical condition for this important and prestigious event. The banks of the Lijiang River are crowded with spectators on the day as the dragon boats race on the river with the deafening sounds of dragon boat songs, bells and drums. The winners are awarded the traditional prizes of silver coins and treated to a roasted pig.
Guilin held its first International Dragon Boat Contest in 1998, which attracted Dragon Boat troupes from South East Asian Countries, Hong Kong SAR, Macau, and China's Taiwan.
This festival is full of color and traditional and would be well worth including on your itinerary. - Guilin Mountain and Water Tourism Festival
- Guilin Mountain and Water Tourism Festival falls in October to December, which is the off-season of Guilin. The government designed this festival to attract more tourists.
- Fireworks Festival
- Fireworks Festival is the Dong peoples' holiday. The specific day varies according to place, ranging from January to October (lunar). Three fireworks will be lighted for the population's prosperity, for good fortune and for a good harvest respectively.
- Miao's New Year
- Miao's New Year falls in October (lunar), the specific day varying according to different places. This is a time for courtship when young people are free to choose their sweethearts. Young men will play reed flutes while girls will dress up in their best costumes.
- Guilin Song Festival(Zhuang ethnic)
- Man and woman, young and old will gather together and sing songs ranging from lyrics, old songs and love songs, etc. This holiday has developed into the Art Festival of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.Third of March (lunar) is celebrated.
Daily Issue- What number do I call when there’s an emergency?
- 110------------------Police
119------------------Fire
120------------------Ambulance
114 -----------------Local Telephone Information
117 -----------------Time Check
121------------------Weather Information
Guilin Tourism Information Service Center: 0773-12301
Weather Forecast: 121
Consumers' Complaint: 12315 - I saw may travel flyers on the street, it has really cheap price, is it believable?
- Please do not believe that travel flyer sent out by some people, if you want to booking a tour, please choose a regular travel agency.
- Do I have to bring cash with me?
- Maybe. Sometimes you had better catch some cash because you cannot get cash from your account through your bank card somewhere. You can ask help from the guides of our agency.
- What about Foreign Exchange in Guilin?
- Foreign currency and checks with the face value of Eurodollar and Spanish Peseta are also exchangeable at the Bank of China, other authorized banks offer foreign exchange service, some hotels, restaurants and shops will also accept foreign exchange business in order to provide convenience for foreign tourists.
Great Britain Pound, Euro, U.S. Dollar, Swiss Franc, Singapore Dollar, Swedish Crown, Danish Crown, Norwegian Crown, Japanese Yen, Canadian Dollar, Australian Dollar, Philippine Peso, Thai Baht are all exchangeable. - Can I use my credit card when shopping in Guilin?
- Yes, paying credit card is available in most shopping centers, Guilin. However, it is easy to find the ATM bank in some downtown districts, and it will not be a problem if you want working staff help you handles routine banking business.
It is very convenient for tourists to use credit cards in star hotels and the large emporiums of Chengdu. At present main credit cards accepted in China, are Master card, Visa, American Express, JCB and Diners.
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