Xiangshan Travel Guide
Guilin





Popular places to visit

Elephant Trunk Hill
Explore an intriguing waterfront rock formation with a fascinating legend and then hike up the hill for panoramic views of Guilin.

Seven Star Park
Guilin’s largest park is encircled by mountains and dotted with historic artifacts. Hike through the green expanse and sightsee its many treasures.

Yulong River Scenic Area
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Yulong River Scenic Area during your travels in Yangshuo. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Reed Flute Cave
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Reed Flute Cave during your travels in Guilin. Wander the riverfront and gardens in the area.

Yangshuo Park
Relax local-style in this leafy urban park, where residents come to play cards in the shade, practice tai chi and enjoy the stunning city views from the hilltop pagoda.

Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas
Learn about the local history of Guilin with a stop at Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Top hotels in Xiangshan

Jinjiang Metropolo Hotel Guilin Elephant Trunk Hill Two Rivers and Four Lakes
Hotel is clean, staff is freindly. I like it very much. Thank you.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2025

Guilin Bravo Hotel Grand Wing
Average Chinese hotel with a good staff and they try hard but only standard equipment
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2024

Stay at Guilin Downtown

Guilinyi Royal Palace
Amazing doesn’t even get you half way! This is an incredible hidden gem in Guilin. Nestled in the middle of the botanical gardens, this hotel is perfect! 10 stars! The staff is warm and welcoming and incredibly friendly and helpful, even for the non-Chinese speaking guests. The staff went above and ...
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2024

Lavande Hotel (Guilin Railway Station Mixc)

Aroma Tea House
Amazing staff that would do anything to help and an unbeatable location. Rooms were incredible (and always somehow smelt terrific) and breakfast was not perfect but a good effort. Didn't give a perfect score because the WiFi was very hit and miss (more miss than hit), rooms sometimes got incredibly ...
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2020
Other neighbourhoods around Xiangshan

Qixing
You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Qixing. You might want to make time for a stop at Wanda Plaza or Seven Star Park.

Xiufeng
Unique features of Xiufeng include the river views and shopping. Make a stop by Guilin Museum or Guilin Arts Museum while you're exploring the area.

Guilin City Centre
Be sure to enjoy the river views and gardens while you're in Guilin City Centre, and make a trip to Guangxi Guilin National Forest Park if you have time to see some sights in the nearby area.

Yanshan District
While visiting Yanshan District, you might make a stop by sights like South China Karst and Yanshan Park.

Diecai
Unique features of Diecai include the river views and bars. Make a stop by Reed Flute Cave or Mulong Lake while you're exploring the area.

Liu Sanjie Scenic Area
You'll enjoy the mountain views and theatres in Liu Sanjie Scenic Area. You might want to make time for a stop at The Dream like Lijiang Theatre or South China Karst.