A complete guide to watching the sunset in Guilin, encountering the beautiful sunset


Guilin Sunset Viewing Guide, Encounter the Beautiful Sunset [CityDusk]

[CityDusk] How can you miss the intoxicating sunset when you come to Guilin? Here we have carefully compiled a few excellent viewing spots for you to appreciate the unique charm of Guilin sunset.

Through Mountain Park

📍Address: Guilin Qixing District Through Mountain Park Scenic Area
🚌Transportation: You can take buses such as No. 23 and No. 25
🎫 Tickets: Free

Chuanshan Park is "one of the old eight scenic spots in Guilin". It only takes 20 minutes to climb to Chuanshan North Pavilion. There are stairs and handrails all the way. From here, you can overlook the entire city of Guilin, surrounded by the river, with mountain peaks in the distance. The mountains and rivers are dyed orange-red at sunset, like a beautiful ink painting.

The Immortal Crane Cave in Diecai Mountain

📍Address: No. 2, Longzhu Road, Diecai District, Guilin City
🚌Transportation: You can take a taxi or take the 2nd, 13th and other buses in the city
🎫 Tickets: 25 yuan for foreign tourists, free for citizens

Mount Diecai consists of several peaks, Xianhe Cave is located halfway up the mountain and can be reached in 10 - 15 minutes from the foot of the mountain. Standing in the Immortal Crane Cave, watching the sun slowly set and the afterglow splashing on your body is full of atmosphere and you can take beautiful silhouette photos.

The lawn at the top of Mount Yiu

📍Address: Navigate to "Skyview View Mountain Mansion"
🚌Transportation: Self-driving is recommended
🎫 Tickets: 10 yuan

Mount Yao is the highest mountain in Guilin city, with a bird's eye view of Guilin's panoramic view and a spectacular sunset view. Bring a picnic mat and snacks and sit on the lawn to enjoy the brilliant sunset while eating. However, the lawn slopes downwards, so be safe while playing.

Playing tips

1. Weather selection: Check the weather forecast in advance and choose a sunny and less cloudy day to see the most beautiful sunsets.

2. Time arrangement: Sunset time is relatively short, it is recommended to arrive at the viewing point half an hour in advance to occupy the excellent location.

3. Photo preparation: The phone is fully charged ahead of time, the camera is equipped with a memory card and battery, and you can bring a tripod for more stable photography.


4. Others: Outdoor mosquitoes are many, do a good mosquito prevention measures; mountainous area day and night temperature difference, can spare a jacket.

Post by BRENNAN DAWSON | Mar 14, 2025

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