My 3-Day Trip to Guilin: Go Whenever, Wherever, Just Go Wherever You Suddenly Want to Go

At first, I only thought about visiting Elephant Trunk Hill from the textbook, other attractions were casual, decided on the spot without any planning, a laid-back trip. Day 1️⃣ City Attractions Walk 📍Elephant Trunk Hill Park ⛰️ Address: No. 1 Minzhu Road, Xiangshan District, Guilin 💰 Ticket: 20 RMB (very reasonable!) ⏰ Hours: 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM 🌟 Must-Do: ✓ Take stunning city emblem photos at Viewing Platform No. 2 ✓ Discover the secret Water Moon Cave ✓ Go at 7 AM for exclusive, crowd-free shots! 📍Sun and Moon Twin Towers 🗼 Address: No. 2 Binjiang Road, inside Two Rivers and Four Lakes 💰 Ticket: 30 RMB ⏰ Hours: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM ✨ Night Tour Tips: ✓ Recommended to visit at dusk, perfect for photos ✓ The twin towers’ lighting is super dreamy 📍Seven Star Scenic Area 🌿 Address: No. 1 Qixing Road, Qixing District 💰 Ticket: 55 RMB ⏰ Hours: 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM 🎯 Must-Do: ✓ Watch monkeys being cute at Monkey Hill 🐒 ✓ Explore the cool Seven Star Cave ✓ Capture amazing shots at Camel Hump Waterfall Day 2️⃣ Highlight Cruise + Cultural Tour 📍Reed Flute Cave 🕳️ Address: No. 1 Ludie Road, Xiufeng District 💰 Ticket: 82 RMB ⏰ Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM 🌈 Highlights: ✓ The colorful cave formations are breathtaking ✓ Remember to bring a light jacket 📍Guilin Museum 🏛️ Address: Pinggui West Road, Lingui District 💰 Ticket: Free! ⏰ Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (closed Mondays) 📚 Recommended: ✓ A must-visit to learn about Guilin’s history ✓ Plenty of air conditioning, perfect for cooling off Day 3️⃣ Cruise + Old Street 📍Li River Sanxing Cruise 🛳️ Boarding Point: Mopanshan Wharf, Lingchuan County 💰 Ticket: 190 RMB (great value!) ⏰ Departure: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 🌟 Highlight Experience: ✓ Scenery featured on the 20 RMB bill ✓ Be sure to grab a seat on the upper deck ✓ Enjoy 4 hours of picturesque landscapes 📍Dongxi Alley 🏮 Address: Downtown Guilin ⏰ Open: All day 🍜 Must-Try: ✓ Guilin rice noodles ✓ Beer fish ✓ Osmanthus cake 🔥 Tips: 1️⃣ Visit Elephant Trunk Hill at 7 AM for the fewest crowds! 2️⃣ Book Li River cruise tickets and seats in advance 3️⃣ Wear non-slip shoes in Reed Flute Cave as the ground is wet 4️⃣ Museum is closed on Mondays, don’t go empty-handed 5️⃣ September to October is the best travel season Travel Guide Photography