guilin

main cities of guangxi: beihai, guilin, longsheng, yangshuo, nanning, sanjiang, leye, liuzhou, wuzhou,pingxiang, bose

situated in the northeast of guangxi zhuang autonomous region, guilin has always been famous for its scenery and culture. it has an area of 4,194 square kilometers and a population of 1.25 million.

guilin is a karst basin surrounded by mountains. the li river flows through guilin from north to south. it has a subtropical monsoon climate with an annual temperature of 19c, and 310 frost-free days. annual rainfall averages 1,926 millimeters.

guilin is the most beautiful sightseeing area in china. every year a great number of tourists visit guilin. the li river scenic area is very famous for it charming scenery. the special locally made products include sanhua liquor, crisp candy, and rice-flour noodles.

guilin is a beautiful scenic city with ancient chinese culture and history of more than 2000 years. the city is well- known both at home and abroad for its five wonderful characteristics: green hills, clear waters, fantastic caves, spectacular rocks and sweet scent of osmanthus. such as elephant hill, folded brocade hill, wave-subdued hill, reed flute cave and seven star cave, they are known as"three hills and two caves". the beautiful scenery will make you pleasantly surprise.

the clear li river is like a green jade ribbon floating among thousands of green hills. from guilin to yangshuo the li river traverses 83 kilometres. the either bank of the river affords the most beautiful scendry as a long art gallery with rich natural in poetic and picture。 such as． a secluded spot of crown cave， reflection of yellow beach， viewing and admiring the stone horses under paint cliff , and the beautiful landscape of xingping town will makc you very glad as if were crazy and drunk.

yangshuo landscape is so wonderful that it wins the fame of the best scenic spot in guilin area. the green peaks are rising one higher than another， the rivers are like green gauze ribbons floatin among the hills， the rural scenery and hills and rivers add radiance and beauty to each other． the green lotus peak, the big banyan which is more than 1500 years old， the yangshuo park， the moon hill， those are the most famous scenic spots that you would go to visit.

the main mineral deposits of guilin are iron, aluminum, zinc, barite, talcum, and limestone.

the industries of guilin mainly include machinery, rubber, textile, food processing, medicine, and electronics. tires and electric meters manufacturing are playing an important role in china. handicraft industry is flourishing here. guilin's chief farm products are rice, corn, sugarcane, fruit, and vegetables.

just as xi'an is a must when you travel to china, so is guilin. the stunning landscape in which the city is situated has a kind of magic that is all its own. the strangely shaped hills, or karsts, with the verdant vegetation ranging from bamboo to conifers together with wonderful caves make guilin such an attraction for tourists.

located in the northeast of guangxi zhuang autonomous region, guilin is considered to be the pearl of china's thriving tourist industry on account of the natural beauty and historic treasures. covering an area of about 27,800 square kilometers (10,734 square miles), the city is rather compact when compared with other leading cities in the country. however, situated within this area one may find green mountains, crystal clear waters, unique caves and beautiful stones. major attractions include elephant trunk hill, li river, reed flute cave and seven-star park that boasts a stone museum where amazing geological finds are displayed. each of these places and many more besides will leave you with lasting memories of your visit.

guilin is also an important cultural city with a history encompassing more than 2000 years. the city has been the political, economic and cultural center of guangxi since the northern song dynasty (960-1127). solitary beauty peak is considered to be the oldest place of interest and has been so since the far off days of the southern song dynasty (1127-1279). the prosperity enjoyed by the city during the ming dynasty (1368-1644) is epitomized by the tomb of prince jingjiang.

the many ethnic minorities represented here that include the zhuang, yao, hui, miao, mulao, maonan and dong enrich the cultural life of the city. each minority has its own unique customs and festivals and this means that they are much more abundant here than in many other places elsewhere in china. travelers can enjoy these pageants at the li river folk customs center.

guilin is a well-developed tourist center with convenient transportation, communication and accommodation facilities. you can enter guilin by air, by train or by bus and get around on free buses. from luxury hotels to hostels, from splendid restaurants to local snacks, you are sure to find that your needs will be met beyond your expectations.

 

 

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