01Urban Landmark
Elephant Hill Scenic Area
象鼻山景区
All Ages
Admission
Free entry with real-name reservation.
Typical Visit
30-60 minutes for classic photos; 1-2 hours with the hill paths
At a Glance
Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Mar-Nov for river cruises, karst views, caves, and city walks
Climate
Humid subtropical karst climate with rainy spring and early summer periods, hot summers, mild winters, and frequent river mist
Top Attractions
02City Guide
Two Rivers and Four Lakes
两江四湖
All Ages
Admission
Walking routes are free; cruise prices vary by route, pier, boat type, and night-cruise product.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours for walking; around 1-1.5 hours for many cruise routes
03City Guide
Reed Flute Cave
芦笛岩
All Ages
Admission
Adult ticket is CNY 90; advance online tickets may sometimes be around CNY 82.
Typical Visit
1-1.5 hours
04Historic Walk
Duxiu Peak and Jingjiang Princes' City
独秀峰王城景区
All Ages
Admission
Adult ticket is usually CNY 100; some ticket types may bundle extra activities.
Typical Visit
2-3 hours
05Historic Walk
Seven Star Scenic Area
七星景区
All Ages
Admission
Main scenic-area ticket is commonly around CNY 50-55; Seven Star Cave costs separately or as a package.
Typical Visit
2-3 hours; longer if adding Seven Star Cave and Guihai Stele Forest
06City Guide
Piled Silk Hill
叠彩山
All Ages
Admission
Adult ticket is CNY 25.
Typical Visit
1.5-2.5 hours
07Historic Walk
Fubo Mountain
伏波山
All Ages
Admission
Adult tickets are commonly around CNY 20-30.
Typical Visit
1-1.5 hours for main sights; up to 2 hours with the climb
08Urban Landmark
Sun and Moon Pagodas
日月双塔
All Ages
Admission
Lakefront views are free; tower entry is commonly around CNY 35-45 when open.
Typical Visit
30-60 minutes for lakefront photos; longer with tower entry
09City Guide
Li River Three-Star Cruise
漓江三星游船
All Ages
Admission
Adult ticket is CNY 215; child ticket is CNY 108.
Typical Visit
Around 4 hours on the river, plus pier transfer time
10City Guide
Li River Four-Star Cruise
漓江四星游船
All Ages
Admission
Adult ticket is CNY 360; child ticket is CNY 180.
Typical Visit
Around 4 hours on the river, plus pier transfer time
11Historic Walk
Guilin Museum
桂林博物馆
All Ages
Admission
Free entry; check same-day entry rules before visiting.
Typical Visit
1.5-2 hours
12City Guide
Yao Mountain Scenic Area
尧山景区
All Ages
Admission
Scenic area entry is free; cable car, slide, and other paid items cost separately.
Typical Visit
2-3 hours
13City Guide
Crown Cave
冠岩
All Ages
Admission
Adult cave ticket is usually CNY 60; slide car, electric cart, and other transport items cost separately.
Typical Visit
1.5-2 hours inside; allow half a day with transfers
14City Guide
Guilin Gudong Scenic Area
桂林古东景区
All Ages
Admission
Adult ticket is usually CNY 55; waterfall-climbing gear, slide car, zipline, and other items cost separately.
Typical Visit
3-4 hours, plus transfer time
15Food District
Dongxi Lane
东西巷
All Ages
Admission
Free entry; shops and restaurants charge separately.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours
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