A comprehensive guide to attractions in Guilin from downtown with a map

Sisters who want to visit Guilin, please look here! We have compiled a guide on how to get from popular attractions to the city center, saving time and effort and not getting lost 🚗～
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Elephant Trunk Hill
🚌Transportation: Walking/Taxi (within the city)
⏰Time: 15 minutes on foot | 8 minutes by taxi
📏Distance: about 1.5 km
🐘Tips: It is recommended to share electric cars! It's so chill to watch the Li River along the way🛵
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Li River Cruise (Highlights)
🚢Route: Mopanshan Pier (three-star ship) or Zhujiang Pier (four-star ship) → Yangshuo
⏰Time: 4 hours | The pier is 28 kilometers from the city, a 40-minute drive
💰Cost: 3-star 215 yuan/person｜4-star 360 yuan/person (including meals)
🌟Highlights: Nine Horses Painting Mountain, Yellow Cloth Reflection, 20 Yuan RMB Background Check-in
⚠️Note: Book your tickets 1 day in advance! If you drive, you need to find a designated driver or a return car
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Yangshuo West Street
🚌Transportation: Bus/boat
⏰Time: 1.5 hours by bus | 4 hours by boat (including Li River cruise)
📏Distance: 65 km
🚢Easter egg: Take a three-star ship! VIP deck is perfect for taking photos📸
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Longji Rice Terraces
🚌Transportation: Scenic area special bus
⏰Time: 2.5 hours (it’s easy to get carsick on winding mountain roads💊)
📏Distance: 80 km
🌾Reminder: It is recommended to stay for 1 night! The sunrise and sea of clouds are breathtaking ☁️
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Two Rivers and Four Lakes
🚌Transportation: Walking/Bus No. 100
⏰Time: 20 minutes on foot | 10 minutes by bus
📏Distance: 2 km
🌙Must do: Book night cruise tickets in advance! The lighting is super dreamy ✨
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Silver Rock
🚌Transportation: Tourist bus/chartered car
⏰ Duration: 1 hour
📏Distance: 30 km
💎Motto: "Visit Silver Cave, and you will never lack money in your life"💰 (said by the tour guide hh)
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Yulong River Rafting
🚌Transportation: Yangshuo → Scenic Area Shuttle Bus
⏰Time: 30 minutes from Yangshuo
🛶Easter egg: Choose the "Jinlong Bridge - Jiuxian" section! 9 times of dam rushing is super exciting🌊【Guide to pit prevention】
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✨Tip: The Li River has abundant water from April to October, and the misty mountains and rivers are even more photogenic! Choose Yangdi→Xingping section for bamboo rafting, and visit all the highlights
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⚠️Don’t take the illegal taxi at the high-speed rail station! Clearly mark the price of online car-hailing
⚠️For Yangshuo buses, please look for the official ticket office at Guilin South Bus Station
⚠️Remember to bargain when renting an electric car (usually 30-40/day). Save this guide and you will become a local in seconds when traveling in Guilin! 💃