Guilin
While no one comes to Daxu to visit its gritty town centre, foodies wanting to try a local delicacy should venture to the Xilin Hotel on the town's main thoroughfare to sample the beef hotpot with pickled bamboo shoots (酸辣牛排; ¥38).
Hunks of beef on the bone sizzle in the wok in front of your eyes, and are mixed with peanuts, onion and a side of rice for the flavoursome broth. It comes with fresh vegetables, as well as dried blood if you're game. It's a 10-minute walk from the old town.
10.88 MILES
Rong Lake (literally, Banyan Lake), named for an ancient Chinese banyan on its shore, and its adjoining Shan Lake are an oasis of calm in the urban hub of…
19.63 MILES
For truly spectacular outlooks over the region's famed karst topography, take the sweaty 45-minute trek up to the top of this jungle-clad mountain…
25.8 MILES
The 1000-year-old village of Jiangtouzhou is tucked away among farmland 32km north of Guilin. The mostly abandoned village has layers of old-world charm,…
10.25 MILES
At the southern end of Guilin where the Li River and the Taohua River converge is one of Guilin's best-promoted sights, Elephant Trunk Hill. Unlike other…
10.41 MILES
Elegantly embellishing the scenery of Shan Lake, the Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas, beautifully illuminated at night, are the highlight of a stroll around…
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The scenery along this small river about 6km southwest of Yangshuo is breathtaking, and best enjoyed by bamboo raft. Though the set-up for the rafting has…
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Miraculously untouched during the Sino-Japanese War and the Cultural Revolution, this 400-year-old village has friendly residents and vernacular houses…
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Folded Brocade Hill affords some of Guilin's best views, complemented by restored pavilions, some originally dating from the Ming dynasty. Climb the stone…
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The opulent residence and courtyards of Daxu's wealthiest family, the Gaos (高), are lavishly embellished with ornate carvings and expensive classical…
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At the southern end of Guilin where the Li River and the Taohua River converge is one of Guilin's best-promoted sights, Elephant Trunk Hill. Unlike other…
10.41 MILES
Elegantly embellishing the scenery of Shan Lake, the Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas, beautifully illuminated at night, are the highlight of a stroll around…
10.48 MILES
Literally 'Fir Lake', Shan Lake, together with its neighbour Rong Lake, was once part of a city moat. Its most distinguishable feature is its twin pagodas…
10.49 MILES
Close to Solitary Beauty Peak and beside the western bank of the Li River, Wave-Subduing Hill offers fine views of the town. Upon entering the gate, look…
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This park is a peaceful, leafy retreat from the city centre. The entrance fee for the famous lone pinnacle includes admission to an underwhelming 14th…
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At the northern shore of Rong Lake is this original Song-dynasty city wall (城墙, chéng qiáng). Come by in the evening when it's illuminated, and locals…
10.86 MILES
Folded Brocade Hill affords some of Guilin's best views, complemented by restored pavilions, some originally dating from the Ming dynasty. Climb the stone…