Guilin's 5 Secret Spots! Few People, Beautiful Scenery, and Perfect for Photos!!

🌿 1. Peach Blossom Land · Enjoy for 60 RMB
💰 Best Value: Super affordable tickets, land and water routes + full intangible cultural heritage experience!
📸 Must-visit spots:
✔️ Dong Ethnic Choir + Duoye Dance — immersive folk culture
✔️ Traditional papermaking/rubbings — DIY travel souvenirs (inside Yuanming Villa)
✔️ Boat tour through caves — a real-life version of "The Peach Blossom Spring"
🚣‍♀️ Outfit tip: White long dress + straw hat, every snap on the bamboo raft is a masterpiece!
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🏞️ 2. Landscape Garden · Millennium Stone Carving Secret Spot
📜 For culture lovers:
✔️ "Dai" character stone carving — hides a 16-character mystery (copywriters will love it)
✔️ Yingjiang Pavilion painted windows — 8 windows = 8 dynamic paintings of the Li River
✔️ Jianshan Tower intangible heritage experience — kids can do rubbings/papermaking, learn while playing
⏰ Best time: 4-6 PM, soft light with no backlight~
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☁️ 3. Yaoshan Mountain · Cloud Café
📸 Instagram-worthy spots:
✔️ Rooftop "exposed tiles" — stunning mountain backdrop
✔️ Mirror of the Sky — water and sky blend, full of fairy-tale vibes
✔️ West Peak viewing platform — panoramic view of Guilin, like an ink painting
☕ Tip: Coffee at the mountaintop café costs about 30 RMB per person, remember to order an iced Americano to cool down!
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🕳️ 4. Julong Pool · Underground Magical Photos
🌌 Dark-themed photography:
✔️ Cave Milky Way — silhouette shots are amazing (cool tones + high highlights)
✔️ Pool reflections — low-angle shots create a "mirage" effect
⚠️ Note: The cave is slippery, wear non-slip shoes + a light jacket (22℃ constant temperature)
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🌼 5. Jingchu Yulan
🍃 Forest-style photo spot:
✔️ Floor-to-ceiling windows are especially photogenic
✔️ Recommended to wear white or red dresses
I could stay here all afternoon, it’s really relaxing~
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📌 Walking Tips:
✅ Wear comfortable flat shoes (20,000 steps daily!)
✅ Split Yaoshan Mountain and Peach Blossom Land into two days, don’t rush
✅ Must-eats in Yangshuo: Osmanthus jelly + mugwort rice cakes
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