Xiangshan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Elephant Trunk Hill showing a ferry
Elephant Trunk Hill
Elephant Trunk Hill
Elephant Trunk Hill
Elephant Trunk Hill

Popular places to visit

Elephant Trunk Hill featuring a river or creek, a statue or sculpture and a lake or waterhole

Elephant Trunk Hill

Explore an intriguing waterfront rock formation with a fascinating legend and then hike up the hill for panoramic views of Guilin.

Elephant Trunk Hill
Seven-Star Park

Seven-Star Park

Guilin’s largest park is encircled by mountains and dotted with historic artifacts. Hike through the green expanse and sightsee its many treasures.

Seven-Star Park
Yulong River

Yulong River Scenic Area

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Yulong River Scenic Area during your travels in Yangshuo. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Yulong River Scenic Area
Guilin showing caves

Reed Flute Cave

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Reed Flute Cave during your travels in Guilin. Wander the riverfront and gardens in the area.

Reed Flute Cave
Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas

Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas

Learn about the local history of Guilin with a stop at Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas
Yangshuo Park

Yangshuo Park

Relax local-style in this leafy urban park, where residents come to play cards in the shade, practice tai chi and enjoy the stunning city views from the hilltop pagoda.

Yangshuo Park

Activities

Chinese dollar bill depicting the mountain ranges in Guilin

Li River Cruise + Yangshuo One Day Tour with Lunch

AU$167
per adult
Li River Cruise + Yangshuo One Day Tour with Lunch
Ruyi Peak

Yulong River Rafting, Ruyi Peak via Ropeway&Silver Cave Day Tour

AU$242
per adult
Yulong River Rafting, Ruyi Peak via Ropeway&Silver Cave Day Tour
Rice Paddies in Spring

One Day Private Longji Rice Terraces with Minority village tour

AU$65
per adult
One Day Private Longji Rice Terraces with Minority village tour
boat passing a structure along the river in Guilin

Private Tour: Li River Scenic Cruise Evening Tour

AU$274
per traveller
Private Tour: Li River Scenic Cruise Evening Tour
Yangshuo countryside

3-Day Private Guilin Tour with Li River Cruise and Yangshuo

AU$962
per adult
3-Day Private Guilin Tour with Li River Cruise and Yangshuo
Yangshuo Hot Air Ballooning Sunrise Experience Ticket

Yangshuo Hot Air Balloon Tour at Sunrise or Sunset

AU$469
per adult
Yangshuo Hot Air Balloon Tour at Sunrise or Sunset
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Our pick of the best Xiangshan Hotel Deals

Guilin Guixiangge Hotel

Guilin Guixiangge Hotel

3 out of 5
No.19 Nanhuan Road, Xiangshan District, Guilin
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Guilin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Elephant Trunk Hill and Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas ...
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Guilin Guixiangge Hotel
Guilinyi Royal Palace

Guilinyi Royal Palace

4 out of 5
No.117 West Ring Road, Guilin, Guangxi
The price is AU$96 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$96
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Guilin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Popular attractions 1001 Paradise and Elephant Trunk Hill are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (141 reviews)
"Amazing doesn’t even get you half way! This is an incredible hidden gem in Guilin. Nestled in the middle of the botanical gardens, this hotel is perfect! 10 stars! The staff is warm and welcoming and incredibly friendly and helpful, even for the non-Chinese speaking guests. The staff went above and ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2024

Guilinyi Royal Palace
Jinjiang Metropolo Hotel Guilin Elephant Trunk Hill Two Rivers and Four Lakes

Jinjiang Metropolo Hotel Guilin Elephant Trunk Hill Two Rivers and Four Lakes

4 out of 5
No. 141, Huan Cheng, West 1st Road, Xiangshan District, Guilin, Guangxi
The price is AU$607 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$607
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Guilin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions 1001 Paradise and Elephant Trunk ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"Hotel is clean, staff is freindly. I like it very much. Thank you."

Reviewed on 4 Mar. 2025

Jinjiang Metropolo Hotel Guilin Elephant Trunk Hill Two Rivers and Four Lakes
Guilin Bravo Hotel Grand Wing

Guilin Bravo Hotel Grand Wing

5 out of 5
No. 14, Ronghu South Road, Guilin, Guangxi
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Guilin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Guilin Museum and Guilin Arts Museum are located ...
"Average Chinese hotel with a good staff and they try hard but only standard equipment"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2024

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Guilin Bravo Hotel Grand Wing
Riverside Inn Guilin Central

Riverside Inn Guilin Central

3.5 out of 5
No 5 Zhumu Alley, Xiangshan District, Guilin, Guangxi
Stay at this 3.5-star guesthouse in Guilin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Elephant Trunk Hill and Sun and Moon ...
"In good location. Really well updated traditional lodging. Would be happy to go there again. Very helpful staff."

Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2020

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Riverside Inn Guilin Central
Lavande Hotel (Guilin Railway Station Mixc)

Lavande Hotel (Guilin Railway Station Mixc)

2 out of 5
No. 220 Dong'an Road, Guilin, Guangxi
Stay at this hotel in Guilin. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a conference center. Popular attractions Liu Sanjie Landscape Garden of Guilin and ...
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Lavande Hotel (Guilin Railway Station Mixc)
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Other neighbourhoods around Xiangshan

Seven-Star Park featuring a lake or waterhole and a bridge

Qixing

You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Qixing. You might want to make time for a stop at Wanda Plaza or Seven-Star Park.

Qixing
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Xiufeng

Unique features of Xiufeng include the river views and shopping. Make a stop by Guilin Museum or Shan Lake while you're exploring the area.

Xiufeng
Guilin featuring interior views

Guilin City Centre

4/5(8 area reviews)

Be sure to enjoy the river views and gardens while you're in Guilin City Centre, and make a trip to Guangxi Guilin National Forest Park if you have time to see some sights in the nearby area.

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Yanshan District

While visiting Yanshan District, you might make a stop by sights like Lijiang Guanyan Scenic Area and South China Karst.

Yanshan District
Guilin showing caves

Diecai

Unique features of Diecai include the river views and bars. Make a stop by Reed Flute Cave or Mulong Lake while you're exploring the area.

Diecai
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Liu Sanjie Scenic Area

You'll enjoy the mountain views and theatres in Liu Sanjie Scenic Area. You might want to make time for a stop at The Dream like Lijiang Theatre or South China Karst.

Liu Sanjie Scenic Area

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