Guilin 1 Day Tour: Elephant Trunk Hill, Li River & Zhengyang Pedestrian Street

Route Overview

1. Morning Elephant Trunk Hill (2 hours)
2. Two Rivers and Four Lakes (2 hours)
3. Afternoon Li River Cruise (4 hours)
4. Evening Zhengyang Pedestrian Street (1.5 hours)

Budget estimate

$110-$170 per person

Hotels

• Banyan Tree Yangshuo(Book on Trip.com) Amidst the landscapes of Yangshuo, combining nature and luxury.Hotel supports English

• Sheraton Guilin Hotel(Book on Trip.com) Located in the city center with convenient transportation.Hotel supports English

• Shangri-La Hotel Guilin(Book on Trip.com) Close to the Li River, with beautiful surroundings and luxurious facilities.Hotel supports English

Must-eat foods

• Guilin Rice Noodles (桂林米粉): The most iconic Guilin dish! These smooth rice noodles are served in a rich, flavorful broth with braised pork, peanuts, and pickled vegetables. Try the "Horse Meat Rice Noodles" (马肉米粉) for a local twist!.

• Beer Fish (啤酒鱼): Fresh fish from the Li River, stir-fried with vegetables, chili, and Guilin’s signature beer, creating a tender and aromatic dish.

• Lipu Taro Pork (荔浦芋头扣肉): A slow-cooked dish of Lipu taro (known for its creamy texture) layered with pork belly in a rich sauce—soft, fragrant, and flavorful.

• Oil Tea (油茶)：A unique ethnic specialty of the Yao people, made by frying tea leaves in oil and boiling them with rice and peanuts. It’s slightly bitter but energizing, commonly paired with crispy fried dough.

• Bamboo Chicken (竹筒鸡):Free-range chicken is stuffed into a bamboo tube and slow-roasted over an open fire, infusing it with a smoky, earthy aroma. sauce.

• Stuffed River Snails (田螺酿):Freshwater snails stuffed with minced pork, garlic, and spices, then stir-fried—a local delicacy full of umami flavor

• Sticky Rice Dumplings (桂林粽子):Unlike the typical zongzi, Guilin’s version uses a blend of glutinous rice, mung beans, and pork, wrapped in bamboo leaves for a fragrant and chewy taste.