My 3-Day Trip to Guilin: Go Whenever, Wherever, Just Go Wherever You Suddenly Want to Go

At first, I only thought about visiting Elephant Trunk Hill from the textbook, other attractions were casual, decided on the spot without any planning, a laid-back trip.

Day 1️⃣ City Attractions Walk
📍Elephant Trunk Hill Park
⛰️ Address: No. 1 Minzhu Road, Xiangshan District, Guilin
💰 Ticket: 20 RMB (very reasonable!)
⏰ Hours: 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
🌟 Must-Do:
✓ Take stunning city emblem photos at Viewing Platform No. 2
✓ Discover the secret Water Moon Cave
✓ Go at 7 AM for exclusive, crowd-free shots!

📍Sun and Moon Twin Towers
🗼 Address: No. 2 Binjiang Road, inside Two Rivers and Four Lakes
💰 Ticket: 30 RMB
⏰ Hours: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
✨ Night Tour Tips:
✓ Recommended to visit at dusk, perfect for photos
✓ The twin towers’ lighting is super dreamy

📍Seven Star Scenic Area
🌿 Address: No. 1 Qixing Road, Qixing District
💰 Ticket: 55 RMB
⏰ Hours: 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
🎯 Must-Do:
✓ Watch monkeys being cute at Monkey Hill 🐒
✓ Explore the cool Seven Star Cave
✓ Capture amazing shots at Camel Hump Waterfall

Day 2️⃣ Highlight Cruise + Cultural Tour
📍Reed Flute Cave
🕳️ Address: No. 1 Ludie Road, Xiufeng District
💰 Ticket: 82 RMB
⏰ Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
🌈 Highlights:
✓ The colorful cave formations are breathtaking
✓ Remember to bring a light jacket

📍Guilin Museum
🏛️ Address: Pinggui West Road, Lingui District
💰 Ticket: Free!
⏰ Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (closed Mondays)
📚 Recommended:
✓ A must-visit to learn about Guilin’s history
✓ Plenty of air conditioning, perfect for cooling off

Day 3️⃣ Cruise + Old Street
📍Li River Sanxing Cruise
🛳️ Boarding Point: Mopanshan Wharf, Lingchuan County
💰 Ticket: 190 RMB (great value!)
⏰ Departure: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
🌟 Highlight Experience:
✓ Scenery featured on the 20 RMB bill
✓ Be sure to grab a seat on the upper deck
✓ Enjoy 4 hours of picturesque landscapes

📍Dongxi Alley
🏮 Address: Downtown Guilin
⏰ Open: All day
🍜 Must-Try:
✓ Guilin rice noodles
✓ Beer fish
✓ Osmanthus cake

🔥 Tips:
1️⃣ Visit Elephant Trunk Hill at 7 AM for the fewest crowds!
2️⃣ Book Li River cruise tickets and seats in advance
3️⃣ Wear non-slip shoes in Reed Flute Cave as the ground is wet
4️⃣ Museum is closed on Mondays, don’t go empty-handed
5️⃣ September to October is the best travel season

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