When it comes to tourism in Guilin, many of you may be familiar with it like me, but you may not be particularly familiar with it either. Our familiarity lies in the legend we learned in textbooks that "Guilin's mountains and waters are the best in the world". But Guilin tourism is not just about the scenery, there are actually many places worth visiting
1.Elephant Trunk Hill
The 2017 CCTV Spring Festival Branch Venue Elephant Trunk Hill Scenic Area is located at the confluence of the Taohua River and the Li River in the city. It is one of the first 4A level scenic spots in China. It resembles a giant elephant standing by the river, stretching its nose and drinking the sweet springs of the Li River. It is lifelike and captivating. The Water Moon Cave in the front of the mountain is curved like a full moon, penetrating the mountain. The clear blue river water passes through the cave through its nose, and the shadow of the cave reflects the river surface, forming a wonder of "a bright moon under the water and floating on the water". It is known as the symbol of Guilin's landscape
2. Sun Moon Twin Towers
The Sun Moon Twin Towers are located in the central area of Guilin, on the central axis of Guilin city, adjacent to the "Xiangshan Water Moon". Xiangshan is the emblem of Guilin, while the Twin Towers are the symbol of the new Guilin. The Sun Pagoda, Moon Pagoda, Samantabhadra Pagoda on Elephant Mountain, and Shoufo Pagoda on Tashan Mountain echo and complement each other, earning the saying 'the four pagodas are equally beautiful'. The Guilin Sun and Moon Twin Towers are known as the world's first copper towers and are a stunning night view destination for tourism in Guilin
III. Gudong Waterfall
The 4A "Gudong Primitive Forest Waterfall Group" with oxygen bar properties, which was once reported by CCTV as a "touchable waterfall", is one of the preferred must visit tourist attractions in Guilin. In spring, Gudong is lush with trees and wild flowers and grass in the Bolin area, creating a natural and vibrant atmosphere. Here, you can stroll through the waterfalls, play with the waves, and explore the mountains and waters, as if returning to the lush and pristine forest, breathing in the fresh and natural air to your heart's content; The natural gifts of the Eight Waterfalls and Nine Pools allow you to roll up your pants, change into hydrophilic equipment, walk in the cool and pure waterfall group, and enjoy the water of Guilin to the fullest! This place will make you ecstatic
4. "Between Mountains and Waters"
The world's first indoor tourism stage show showcasing Guilin's mountain and water culture and ethnic customs has successfully created multiple "firsts" both domestically and internationally: the first panoramic cave theater viewing experience, allowing you to immerse yourself in it. Set against the backdrop of colorful landscapes and charming ethnic minority cultures, 'Between Mountains and Waters' narrates the poetic rural life along the banks of the Li River and at the foot of Elephant Trunk Hill, showcasing the charming southern charm and harmonious coexistence between humans and nature from multiple dimensions and angles
Fifth, "Dreamy Li River"
Dreamy Li River is a large-scale panoramic performance of mountains and waters that is comparable to Las Vegas, USA, recently launched by the world-renowned Chinese Tianchuang International Performing Arts Production and Exchange Company. The play adopts a perfect combination of ballet and acrobatics, with a grand and majestic scene, modern stage design, lighting, and sound that are three-dimensional and mysterious, unparalleled in Asia. The innovation of special lifting stages and three-dimensional scenes allows the entire performance to alternate and transform into a variety of dazzling Guilin stage wonderlands. The combination of stage performances and high-altitude performances allows you to truly experience a dreamlike and mysterious journey
VI.<76. The peaks on both sides of the Taiwan Strait compete for a show, and the blue water lingers. Enjoy the picturesque scenery of Xingping, the 20 yuan background pattern, the yellow cloth reflection and other stunning landscapes of the Li River, and personally experience the magical fairyland of "people walking in the sky, boats swimming in the painting"
Warm reminder:When sightseeing on the top of a boat, due to the boat's movement in the river, it is easy to shake. Tourists holding cameras or mobile phones to take photos at the railing of the boat should be especially careful, as the shaking of the boat can easily cause the photography equipment to fall into the river
7.Multiple people on bamboo rafts in Yulong River
Take a bamboo raft tour[Yulong River Scenery]. The water of Yulong River is like green jade, clear and transparent, with fish swimming leisurely and water rafts swaying, visible one by one. A gentle breeze brushes over the water, creating ripples like notes played on a violin, quiet and gentle. The entire Yulong River Scenic Area has no so-called modern buildings, no traces of artificial carving, and no urban noise. Everything is so primitive, natural, quaint, and pure, making it the largest natural landscape garden in Guilin. If the Li River is compared to a "noble lady", then the Yu Long River is a heart stirring "little jade"
8.Yinziyan
Yinziyan is a typical karst landform, with the entire cave running through twelve mountain peaks, gathering stalactites from different geological ages, shining like silver. There is a saying that goes, 'After visiting Yinzi Rock, you will never lack money for a lifetime,' which has also attracted many tourists. The karst cave is divided into three main parts from the outside to the inside: the lower cave, the main hall, and the upper cave. Going up along the tour route will become more and more open, and the scenery will gradually unfold. It will also look particularly beautiful under the colorful lights
9. Shangri La
The Shangri La Scenic Area is located about 15 kilometers northwest of Yangshuo, Guangxi. It is a folk scenic park built based on the artistic conception described in Tao Yuanming's "Peach Blossom Spring" and combined with the local pastoral landscape. Although it is an artificial scenic area, the beautiful scenery and folk customs created here are very attractive. The veins of green mountains, murmuring water, rolling clouds, reflecting water, and the unity of water and sky; Characteristic ethnic architecture, sitting by the lake, pastoral village, faintly visible, in a paradise, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, surrounded by green mountains, green water, fresh air, beautiful songs and cheerful dances, as well as sincere companionship between people
10."Guilin's Eternal Love"
The large-scale song and dance performance "Guilin's Eternal Love" is a must see performance in one's life, showcasing the quality and international level of Songcheng with unique directing techniques and new forms of expression. The performance is divided into scenes such as "The Legend of Guilin", "The Flying Song of the Earth", "The Eternal Spirit Canal", "Love Song of the Li River", "Searching for Liu Sanjie", etc., with golden spears and iron horses, beautiful women like clouds, recreating a three life and three generation love story in Guilin. The performance utilized advanced high-tech techniques such as sound, light, electricity, and holography, as well as stage machinery. Hundreds of actors passionately performed in a three-dimensional space of water, land, and air, singing the true, good, and beautiful legend of the Ba Gui land crossing time and space. It brought the Ba Gui culture hidden under the 800 mile Li River landscape into everyone's sight, creating a visual feast and soul stirring experience
In addition to the above tourist attractions, there are also many Guilin rice noodle:. The production process of Rice noodles originates from the tradition and is superior to the tradition. With the unique advantages of Rice noodles, such as smoothness, rich brine and rich seasonings, this is also the unique taste advantage of authentic Guilin rice noodle. The Rice noodles produced are insipid, and the key to making delicious Guilin rice noodle is brine. The brine boiled by the shop has its own unique techniques, which are usually different for each shop, and the recipe is generally not disclosed as a trade secret. Although different from each other, the production methods are similar. Generally, the spices such as fermented soya bean, anise, cinnamon, licorice, grass fruit, and cumin are used in the pot, and pork, pig bone, beef, and water are added. Then, the ingredients such as sanhua wine and siraitia grosvenorii are added. First, they are boiled in the fire, and then carefully cooked in the gentle fire. Only then can they produce a pure and delicious brine, which is mixed with Rice noodles, and accompanied by fried peanuts or garlic, scallions, coriander, and peppers. The taste is excellent, and you will never forget it once you eat it<
2. Yangshuo Beer Fish
Yangshuo "Beer Fish" is a famous local specialty dish in Yangshuo. The fish meat is fresh, spicy, and delicious, without any fishy smell of the fish itself. The aroma of beer and fish can make people's appetites boil.
The cooking utensils are very special. The fish is placed on a flat bottomed plate, with a basin under the plate, some water is added, and then the fire is on the bottom, unlike Sichuan style hotpot where the pot is directly placed on the stove. This way, the fish on top is not easy to burn and is evenly heated.
Once moved from Yangshuo to other places, the original flavor is lost, so diners can only taste the delicious and mellow beer fish in Yangshuo. Yangshuo beer fish has also become a beautiful scenery in Yangshuo's food culture. When eating beer fish, the first feeling is that I didn't expect the fish skin to be so delicious! The fish scales were fried into a crispy shell and covered in sauce, truly providing a brand new experience on the tip of the tongue. Another feeling is that not adding too much chili is foolish. This dish is only perfect when it's spicy, and only when it's strong can it be satisfying
3. Lipu taro pork belly
Lipu taro pork belly is a traditional local dish in Lipu and northern Guangxi, mainly made from Lipu taro and pork belly. Made by boiling, frying, and steaming pork belly and Lipu taro, the resulting dish has a golden color, crispy flesh, and is fat but not greasy
4. Gongcheng Oil Tea
Gongcheng people have to "make oil tea" for breakfast every day, and some families even cannot do without oil tea for three meals. Oil tea is called "da" instead of "boiled", which is a unified local term, while oil tea from different regions has its own unique flavor. Add 3-4 bowls of water to the pot, pour in concentrated oil tea granules and boil for about 2-3 minutes, then stir with crushed ginger and add salt while hot. The taste and aroma are similar to oil tea made on site, making it a great gift for travel
5, nun vegetarian noodles
can be called sisters snacks with Guilin rice noodle, and they are one of the local flavor snacks in Guilin, Guangxi. The nun noodles in Guilin have a long history. It is said that 100 years ago, there was a nun at Yinzhen Rock in Yueya Mountain who made delicious plain noodles. Over time, later generations called it nun noodles. The Crescent Tower in Seven Star Park still sells this snack. Guilin nun noodles and essence are also in the soup. This soup is different from Rice noodles. It is made of bean sprouts, straw mushrooms, mushroom feet, and winter bamboo shoots. The soup is golden in color and clear in the mouth without turbidity. If you lay vegetables such as shiitake mushrooms, vegetarian ham, and gluten on top, sprinkle sesame oil, and fry peanuts, pepper, and other crispy ingredients, the taste will be more delicious, sweet, and fragrant
6. Guilin snails
Their characteristics are large, fatty meat and delicious taste. When eaten, it tastes sour, spicy, and delicious, especially appetizing. Suitable for all ages
7. Lingchuan dog meat
Lingchuan dog meat in Guangxi. Guilin has a tradition and hobby of eating dog meat, especially in the Lingchuan area, where dog meat has become a unique delicacy<235
9. Guilin lotus leaf duck
The lotus leaf duck in Guilin is a traditional local nourishing dish. It is both nutritious and delicious, making it a dish with "crispy meat", "fragrant taste", and "fried and steamed" flavor. Green lotus leaves grown in lotus root enamel from the suburbs of Guilin are wrapped around ducks to make dishes, which are fragrant, delicious, and have a unique flavor
10. Quanzhou Vinegar Blooded Duck
Quanzhou Vinegar Blooded Duck is a local specialty cuisine in Guilin Quanzhou. It is made from summer season duck, which is slaughtered to leave blood and infused with vinegar. It is made with tender ginger or bitter melon as ingredients, and the duck meat is marinated first, then simmered over low heat until cooked. Before serving, vinegar blood is poured in. The finished product is served with a refreshing fragrance and delicious taste that is unforgettable. As the saying goes, the blood duck of Yongzhou in southern Hunan and the vinegar blood duck of Quanzhou in northern Guangxi. The dish of vinegar blood duck looks amazing, but it doesn't have any bloody smell when eaten. Instead, it has a strong vinegar aroma, and the duck meat is soft and flavorful, with a sour and spicy flavor that is appetizing and delicious