City: Guangxi
Top Things to do in Guangxi
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Guangxi, China
Coordinates: 23°36′N 108°18′E / 23.6°N 108.3°E / 23.6; 108.3
Restaurants in Guangxi
1. Yangshuo Taichi & Kungfu School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
Our school teaches the traditional Chinese art of Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan and offers full board, hostel style accommodation to travelers from all over the world. We're passionate about helping people learn Tai Chi Chuan. Young or old, no matter your fitness level. You can train for 1 hour or 1 year, our experienced English speaking instructors are here to give you the attention you need.
2. Xianggong Mountain
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By NLF2013
Not knowing how tough the climb was going to be - we were initially ambivalent as mid 50ers in good shape. However we realized this was not a major concern when we saw elderly individuals with canes who had reached the top! Steps were uneven in places but a handrail was available for 90% of the way. All of this was a moot point when you reach the summit platform and see the incredible view of the Li River and the numerous mountain peaks - just spectacular! Don’t miss it!
3. Folded Brocade Hill (Diecai Hill)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 102 reviews
At a height of 722 feet, this is the tallest hill in Guilin offering some of the best views for viewing and photographing the city.
Reviewed By betty_voyager - Sydney, Australia
The ticket office was closed and we did not have to pay to go up. They did however take our temperature and we had to show our passports. Having experienced it for free, I would still pay to go up, it was fun and worth the climb! We took a different route up and came down a different route. You get to see different things as you meander around the hill. Enjoyed very much! We even saw a man swimming in the Li river. If you look closely you can spot him in the third photo. Lovely way to spend 1.5 hours, highly recommend.
4. Li River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 732 reviews
Reviewed By Helen2310 - Adelaide, Australia
This boat cruise was well worth it, beautiful scenery, spectacular views, very relaxing day. Our boat & allocated seating was comfortable, we were on top deck at the front of the boat which was organised thru our tour guide/company. There are many different boats cruising at same time. Very enjoyable, highly recommend.
5. Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 954 reviews
Reviewed By Daniele-Donati - Florence, Italy
Although I live far away from Guangxi province as soon as I have the opportunity I will go back to Longji rice terraces again. It's truly beautiful and I would like to be there in October when their color turns into yellow. I have read other tripadvisor users' feedback. I have nothing more to say. They have already stressed how beautiful this place is and what kind of path it is necessary to follow...basically the one that leads from one sightseeing platform to the other. I feel the need instead to give you some useful information in order to make the most of your visit especially if you are Guilin based. Longji terraces are rather far from the city of Guilin and there is no direct bus to Longji. Aware of this I decided to wake up at around seven so to catch one of the earliest buses to Longsheng county. The buses leave from Guilin Qintan Bus station 桂林琴谭客运站. The trip to Longsheng takes more than one hour. Then you have to catch a bus heading for Ping An. The ticket inspector who will be on the bus, will help you catch the bus heading for Ping An with no need of wasting time at Longsheng bus station. After getting on the second bus another sixty minutes is needed but at least you will be dropped off at the entrance of the scenic area. Waking up early is necessary also because once your visit is over you have to return to Guilin. Unfortunately from Ping An to Longsheng there are only three buses...at 1PM, at 3 PM and 5PM. I took the one leaving at 3PM as my concern was to be unable to catch the connecting bus from Longsheng to Guilin. If you want to enjoy 4/5 full hours in Longji it is really suggested leaving Guilin early in the morning. Qintan Bus station is not in the city center. It's in the suburbs of Guilin. It is understood Guilin is not Shanghai but from the city center to the bus station it will take another half an hour at least. The whole round trip from the city center of Guilin to Longji and back takes around 5/6 hours. If I were you, I would spend a night in the nearby village of Huangluo (around 5 kilometers from Longji) so to have plenty of time to visit the rice terraces without feeling any time pressure. This village is an attraction in itself because of the local women who let their hair grow just Rapunzel used to do.
6. Nanhu Lake Park
7. Yulong River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,633 reviews
Reviewed By simonew188 - Chengdu, China
Get to the scenic area of the Yulong river, hire bicycles or e-bikes or simply hike the area and enjoy great views along this river at the base of a range of limestone karsts. there are lovely little surprises along the way, in the form of local village life, excellent little hotels, boutique and rustic country style, and little coffee shops that will delight you with their menu choices.
8. Lijiang Folk Customs Garden
9. Qingxiu Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 238 reviews
Reviewed By Renelee7 - Johor Bahru District, Malaysia
Visited Qingxiu Mountain during winter and it was awesome! The park is well managed with beautiful landscaping and many photo points. Beyond that, it is simply a great place for a workout, be it a jog, brisk walk or simply yoga by the lake. The entire area is so huge that I did not manage to finish it and I'll definitely be back again to explore more! Definitely a great place to relax, exercise, breathe the fresh air and be at peace with nature.
10. Guilin Laozhai Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 216 reviews
Reviewed By KodoDrummer - Yekaterinburg, Russia
Fantastic views from the top. Possible the most amazingly beautiful views in Yangshou County. Photographers haven. But to get to the top, you have to ascend a little over 300 metres.
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