China Travel Forum

[Sonia]

I have seen many photos of beautiful Guilin. The scenery is indeed stunning. I think words cannot describe its beauty. I Wish to visit it one day. What about the city scene? How does it look like? Is there any interesting places like market place or food streets that the local people go to?

[Bill]

If you visit Guilin, Yangshuo should not be missed, "besides Dali in Yunnan, Yangshuo is China's most popular backpacker destination. In fact, Yangshuo has become legendary as a place to get away from China. The village is set amongst limestone and karst peaks, and is filled with quaint alleys, shops and restaurants that serve many kinds of western foods. The surrounding land is flat and perfect for bicycle riding and with your choice of peaks to climb and local villages to visit, Yangshuo has plenty to do! " "Guilin 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. The oranges and small kumquats around here are very juicy and Guilin very nice place