Summer Vacation in Guilin｜4 Days 3 Nights Nanny-Level Guide, Just Copy the Route

Guilin’s landscape hides endless poetry. Tested 3 days 2 nights route helps you avoid 90% of the traps, making your trip worry-free and photogenic～
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✨Must-visit spots in the city (Trap-avoidance version)
✔️Elephant Trunk Hill: Visit early morning or late evening when fewer people are around. Don’t waste money on the scenic bamboo raft; stroll along the lake to capture the mountain’s reflection in the water—nature’s own filter makes it even more stunning.
✔️Two Rivers and Four Lakes: The Sun and Moon Twin Towers light up at night like glazed tiles edged in gold. Taking a boat tour at night with the breeze on your face, every snap is full of atmosphere.
✔️Jingjiang Princes’ City: History buffs will love it, but just browsing the cultural shops is enough. Purely wandering the ancient buildings is great for photos.
✔️Dongxi Alley: The ancient-style architecture is perfect for vintage-style photos. Check out the cultural shops for something new, but for souvenirs, head to the city supermarkets for better value.
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🏨 Accommodation picks (City center spots, each with highlights)
🔶Day 1: Gangshe Rooftop View Hotel
Right on Zhengyang Pedestrian Street, walking distance to Dongxi Alley, Two Rivers and Four Lakes pier, and Elephant Trunk Hill—perfect for the lazy traveler. The ninth-floor floor-to-ceiling window restaurant offers an amazing view; you can see the ancient city’s tiled roofs while slurping breakfast noodles, full of local life vibes. Rooms have windows with views; at night, lying in bed you can see the alley lights—so atmospheric～
🔶Day 2: Elephant Trunk Hill Gangshe Hotel
Convenient for everywhere, within 800 meters walking to Sun and Moon Twin Towers and Dongxi Alley. Right outside is the Cultural Palace Food Street, with the popular local squid king restaurant downstairs. 24-hour concierge service, parking, and laundry facilities available—no worries even with luggage.
🔶Day 3: Guilin Lijiang Cloud Hotel
Window views of the Lijiang River and mountains, only 600 meters from Elephant Trunk Hill. Walking distance to Sun and Moon Twin Towers and Dongxi Alley. Fully equipped, family rooms perfect for kids. Even if you don’t visit attractions, spending a day in the hotel pool is relaxing.
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🍜 Foodie list (Local Guilin people’s secret recommendations)
✔️Guilin Rice Noodles: Look for the old roadside shops charging 5 yuan for 2 liang! Add braised pork and sour bamboo shoots; the moment the sauce mixes in, the aroma will make you stomp your feet. Avoid the 15 yuan bowls in tourist areas.
✔️Pushi Restaurant (a must-try favorite): The sour and spicy snail chicken is powerful, the beer fish is incredibly fresh. Sitting in the restaurant, you get a 270° view of Dongxi Alley and Jingjiang Princes’ City, with Duxiu Peak overhead—eating here feels like dining with a view.
✔️Beer Fish: Choose Jian Bone Fish! Few bones and tender meat, freshly killed and cooked for maximum freshness. Always ask the price before ordering to avoid “market price” traps.
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🚄 Transportation: Prefer Guilin Station or North Station! Close to the city, a taxi to Two Rivers and Four Lakes takes about 10 minutes, much more convenient than the airport.
💡Tips: Weather affects the scenery! On sunny days, the landscape shows a blue-green hue, looking like an ink painting in photos; on rainy days, bring a sun/rain umbrella. Wandering the ancient streets in misty rain offers a different charm～
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Follow this guide, and you’ll capture all of Guilin’s landscapes and local life～ Summer vacation, just go for it!