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Guilin, China

Guilin, formerly romanized as Kweilin, is a prefecture-level city in the northeast of China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It is situated on the west bank of the Li River and borders Hunan to the north.

Type City

Why go

  • Prefecture-level city in Guangxi.
  • Known for Chinese Language Institute (CLI).
  • Served by Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL).

History

Guilin, formerly romanized as Kweilin, is a prefecture-level city in the northeast of China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It is situated on the west bank of the Li River and borders Hunan to the north. Its name means "forest of sweet osmanthus", owing to the large number of fragrant sweet osmanthus trees located in the region. The city has long been renowned for its scenery of karst topography.

Where to stay

1-2 Dongzhimen S St, Dongzhimen, Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100007 · discoverasr.com.cn
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China, Beijing, Chaoyang, Jiangtai Rd, 将台路甲2号 邮政编码: 100016 · nuohotel.com
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14 Dongzhimen S St, Dongzhimen, Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100007 · polyplazahotel.com
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447 Mayuan Rd, Haishu District, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China, 315046 · huazhu.com
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36 N 3rd Ring E Rd, Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100013 · marriott.com.cn
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Yunnan Building, 12 Qisheng Middle St, Chaoyang, Beijing, China, 100013 · ihg.com
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99 Anli Rd, Asian Games Village, Chaoyang, Beijing, China, 100101 · cigh.com
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8 N 4th Ring Middle Rd, Asian Games Village, Chaoyang, Beijing, China, 100101 · crowneplaza.com
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26 Dongzhimen Outer St, Chaoyang, Beijing, China, 100027 · acembassyhotel.com
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19 Guijie St, Dongcheng, China, 100007 · qianyuanhotel.cn
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China, Beijing, Chaoyang, Asian Games Village, 北辰东路8号 邮政编码: 100101 · bcghotel.com
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China, Beijing, Chaoyang, N 3rd Ring E Rd, 北三环东路甲6号 邮政编码: 100028 · radissonblu.com
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7 Qianjing Hu Tong, Xicheng District, Beijing, China, 100035
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8 Shangmao Road, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China, 315171
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NO, 22 Anding Rd, Beijing, China
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Building 1, No.10(A, 安德路 Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100011
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31 Huafeng Hu Tong, Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100009
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No.5 Beixinqiao Santiao, Dongcheng, Beijing, China
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18 Yinghuayuan W St, Chaoyang, Beijing, China, 100029
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17 Huixin E St, Chaoyang, Beijing, China, 100101
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China, Beijing, Chaoyang, 北辰东路18号
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China, 北京朝阳区新源西里中街18号
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China, Beijing, Dongcheng, 安定门内大街291号 邮政编码: 100010
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No.2 Xitao Lane, Old, Gulou E Ave, Beijing, China
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Restaurants & places to go

Restaurant · Wikipedia: zh:老舍茶馆 · laosheteahouse.com
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Russian, Restaurant · Wikipedia: en:Moscow Restaurant · 135
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Chinese, Restaurant · Beijing Duck Restaurant Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 · 3号楼 团结湖北口 · dadongdadong.com
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Ice Cream, Bubble Tea, Fast Food · 中国连锁冰淇淋与茶饮品牌,提供高性价比的现制饮品 Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning
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Chicken, Burger, Coffee Shop, Breakfast, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · order.kfc.com.cn
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 100027 · mcdonalds.com.cn
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Western, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00 · L4-01 Chongwenmen M-Cube No. 1 Chongwenmen Wai Street, 崇文门外街道, 100005 · bluefrog.com.cn
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Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 清河中街, 北京市
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 安慧里2区4号楼 慧忠路, 100101
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · starbucks.com.cn
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Beef Bowl, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 76 左安门内大街 · yos.com.cn
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Steak House, French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-14:00, 17:00-22:30 · 22 光华路 · bmbeijing.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · subway.com
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Tea, Cake, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Tea/Cake cafe · m.holiland.com
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International, French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 · 58 雍和宫大街 · cafedelaposte.net
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Brunch, Cafe · Opening hours: Irregular hours Features: air conditioning · 38 箭厂胡同, Beijing, 100007 · wujinbeijing.raniaho.com
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Coffee, Beer, Bar, Cocktail, Cake, Chinese Rice, Pasta, Cafe · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00 · 3 南下洼子胡同, 北京, 100010
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Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 20 金台路金台里
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French, Coffee Shop, Cake, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-20:30 · 东直门外大街
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Noodle, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: delivery, air conditioning
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Curry, Japanese, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
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Swedish, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream
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Jiaozi, Restaurant · Jiaozi restaurant
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Taiwanese, Ice Cream · Taiwanese ice cream
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German, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway
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Dumplings, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:30
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Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway
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Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway
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American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
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Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: 18:00 - 22:00 · The Hidden City, Courtyard 4 Gongti Beilu (behind Pacific Century Place), Beijing, 100027
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway
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Breakfast, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
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Dumpling, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:30-02:00
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Iranian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-26:00 · 1-3 工人体育场北路, 北京市
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Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00
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Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 1-2 工人体育场北路, 北京市
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00
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Buffet, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-08:50,11:00-13:00,17:00-19:00
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山西菜, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · eataliagroup.com
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Vietnamese, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 217室 工体北路8号院三里屯SOHO商场2号楼B1层, 北京市
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Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 1, Beijing
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Airports

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) 20 km to the centre
Beijing, 11, CN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 81 airlines (Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Southern Airlines…) · direct flights to 206 destinations incl. Hangzhou, INC, Shanghai, Chengdu, Chongqing… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 81 airlines, 206 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)
You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 27 airlines (China Southern Airlines, Air China, Japan Air System, Shandong Airlines…) · direct flights to 41 destinations incl. Hangzhou, Shanghai, Chongqing, Xi'an, Xiamen… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 27 airlines, 41 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) 21 km to the centre
Beijing, 11, CN — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 2 airlines (China Eastern Airlines, China United) · direct flights to 40 destinations incl. Anshun, Baotou, Bijie, Changcha, Changzhi… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 40 direct destinations
  • China Eastern Airlines MU (737, 737-700) · 40 routes: Anshun*, Baotou*, Bijie*, Changcha*, Changzhi*, Changzhou*, Chengdu*, Chifeng*, Chizhou*, Chongqing*, Datong*, Dongsheng*, Foshan*, Guangzhou*, Hailar*, Harbin*, Hohhot*, Jinchuan*, Lianyungang*, Linyi*, Manzhouli*, Nanchang*, Nanyang*, Ninbo*, Qingyang*, Qiqihar*, Quzhou*, Shanghai*, Shenzhen*, Ulanhot*, Wenzhou*, Wuhai*, Xiamen*, Xiangfan*, Xilinhot*, Xingyi*, Yan'an*, Yulin*, Zhanjiang*, Zhoushan*
  • China United KN (737, 737-700) · 40 routes: Anshun, Baotou, Bijie, Changcha, Changzhi, Changzhou, Chengdu, Chifeng, Chizhou, Chongqing, Datong, Dongsheng, Foshan, Guangzhou, Hailar, Harbin, Hohhot, Jinchuan, Lianyungang, Linyi, Manzhouli, Nanchang, Nanyang, Ninbo, Qingyang, Qiqihar, Quzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Ulanhot, Wenzhou, Wuhai, Xiamen, Xiangfan, Xilinhot, Xingyi, Yan'an, Yulin, Zhanjiang, Zhoushan

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Miyun/Mujiayu 63 km to the centre
11, CN
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Getting there by ferry

燕莎码头
Ferry terminal · 5 km from the centre
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蓝港码头
Ferry terminal · 6.2 km from the centre
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展览馆码头
Ferry terminal · 6.5 km from the centre
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动物园码头
Ferry terminal · 6.7 km from the centre
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Ziyuwan Pier
Ferry terminal · 8.6 km from the centre
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颐和园码头
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre
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North Bank - East Bank
Ferry route
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North Bank - Jade Island
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East Bank - Jade Island
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亮马河游船(燕莎码头-蓝港码头)
Ferry route
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颐和园-紫竹院-动物园 摆渡船
Ferry route
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KWL has direct flights to 41 destinations on 27 airlines (incl. Hangzhou, Shanghai, Chongqing, Xi'an, Xiamen…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: 燕莎码头, 5 km); routes include North Bank - East Bank, North Bank - Jade Island, East Bank - Jade Island.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Guilin, China. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Charter · Gulfstream, Global, BBJ · China's largest business-jet operator.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.