Autumn in Guilin: 2 Days of Fun You Won't Want to Leave

🍂 Autumn Guilin 2-Day Tour Guide​ Day 1: Autumn on the Li River, Scenic Yulong River​ Start early from Guilin and take a boat cruise on the autumn section of the Li River🛶! The river is clearer in autumn, with green mountains on both sides mixed with golden leaves. The bamboo rafts near the "Yellow Cloth Reflection" shimmer softly. Take out a 20 yuan bill to compare, and the autumn atmosphere is fully immersive~ Have a farmhouse lunch in Xingping Ancient Town, then drive to Yangshuo in the afternoon to experience the Yulong River bamboo raft drifting🎋! The Yulong River in autumn is less hot than in summer. As the bamboo raft glides over the water, the rice fields on the shore turn light yellow, and the breeze carries the fragrance of rice flowers. When passing Fuli Bridge, remember to take a photo of the autumn landscape~ In the evening, stroll through Yangshuo West Street, buy a skewer of sugar-roasted chestnuts, and enjoy the autumn town’s lively atmosphere~​ Day 2: Check in at Elephant Trunk Hill, Explore Reed Flute Cave​ Head straight to Guilin’s landmark, Elephant Trunk Hill🐘, in the morning! The autumn Elephant Trunk Hill is set against blue skies and white clouds, with the river reflecting the clear autumn water. Take a photo of the "Elephant Drinking Water" at the riverside viewing platform. The golden sunlight feels super warm on your skin~ Have Guilin rice noodles for lunch back in the city, then visit Reed Flute Cave🪨 in the afternoon! The cave maintains a constant temperature of 18°C, making it very comfortable in autumn. The colorful stalactites under the lights look like they are studded with "autumn gems." Attractions like the "Crystal Curtain" and "Lion Seeing Off Guests" appear even more magical. After the tour, take a walk in the autumn garden outside the cave and watch the fallen leaves drift onto the bluestone pavement~​ 🍜 Must-Try Autumn Foods in Guilin​ Guilin Rice Noodles🍜: A warm autumn breakfast! Recommended is "Minggui Rice Noodles," with braised meat noodles and crispy pork, mixed with pickled long beans. After eating, drink some hot soup to warm your whole body~​ Beer Fish🐟: The Li River fish is plumper in autumn! "Xie Sanjie Beer Fish" uses fresh swordfish stewed with beer. The fish is tender and goes perfectly with rice~​ Lipu Taro Braised Pork🥩: Autumn Lipu taro is sticky and sweet. Steamed with braised pork, it’s rich but not greasy. One bite is full of autumn’s mellow flavor~​ Osmanthus Sugar Cake🍰: Autumn is the peak season for osmanthus fragrance! The outside is crispy, and the filling is osmanthus jam. One bite is full of osmanthus aroma, perfect as an autumn snack~​ Gongcheng Oil Tea🥣: A warm and stomach-soothing bowl for autumn! Tea leaves and fresh ginger are pounded and boiled, then mixed with popped rice and peanuts. Slightly bitter with a sweet aftertaste, it pairs wonderfully with oil tea cakes~