title: The Picturesque Guillin  This is where, under heaven, you will find your breath taken away by the charming scenes --- The Picturesque Guilin. East or west, Guilin is the best." Guilin got its name because it is a "forest of Sweet Osmanthus." According to geological research, the area was an ocean in ancient times, but the limestones at the bottom of the ocean were raised by the earth's crustal movement, and became many picturesque limestone mountains and formations. Guilin's unique scenery earned its reputation as "By water, by mount Guilin is one of China's most famous places of historic interest and scenic beauty. Its scenery enjoys the highest fame under the Heaven. Lying in the northeast of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and within the subtropical region, it enjoys a mild temperature with a yearly average temperature of 19'C. The city area of Guilin is 50 square kilometers and the population is about 500,000. The region of Guilin takes on a Karst feature. Being effloresced and eroded, limestone finally became the mountains with different shapes, the grottoes with beautiful views and the aboveground rivers with mysterious stories. These mountains with strangely shaped peaks and caves of unique formation, together with the crystal-clear Lijiang River that surrounds the city, characterize Guilin's scenery and have brought it world fame. Guilin Famous Attractions
Interested in coming to GUILIN, try these few tours out!! 3 Days Li River & Longsheng 4 Days Guilin Li River Yangshuo Longsheng Holiday 2 Days Dragon Back Rice Terrace Hot Spring Package |
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