Name：Guilin
Chinese Name：桂林
Chinese Pinyin: Gui Lin
Location: Southwest of China
Province: Guangxi
Languages: Mandarin
Time Zone: (UTC+8)
Area Code: 0773
Population: 5 million
Guilin Introduction
Guilin is located in the northeast of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The Guilin Government area covers an area of 4,195 square kilometers. It is in a basin surrounded by the Yuecheng Range,Ocean Hill,Jiaqiao Range and Tianping Hill. Guilin is located almost due west of Hong Kong and about 1 hour by air. The Li River meanders through Guilin from north to south. Most of Guilin lies on the western bank of the Li River.
Guilin Brief History
Guilin is also an important cultural city with a history encompassing more than 2000 years. The city has been the political,economic and cultural center of Guangxi since the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). Solitary Beauty Peak and Prince Jingjiang City is considered to be the oldest place of interest and has been so since the far off days of the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). The prosperity enjoyed by the city during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) is epitomized by the Tomb of Prince Jingjiang.
Guilin Today
The Li River flows through Guilin from north to south. It has a subtropical monsoon climate with an annual temperature of 19C,and 310 frost-free days. Annual rainfall averages 1,926 millimeters.
The main mineral deposits of Guilin city are iron,aluminum,zinc,barite,talcum,and limestone.
The industries of Guilin mainly include machinery,rubber,textile,food processing,medicine,and electronics. Tires and electric meters manufacturing are playing an important role in China. Handicraft industry is flourishing here. Guilin's chief farm products are rice,corn,sugarcane,fruit,and vegetables.
Guilin City is well connected to more than 10 cities throughout China by air. From Guilin boats can reach Guangtzhou via Yangshuo and Wuzhou. The rail and road transportation facilities here are also good.
Guilin,China is the most beautiful sightseeing area in China with famous scenic spots. Every year a great number of tourists visit Guilin. The Guilin Tourist Spots including The Li River scenic area in Guilin is very famous for it charming scenery. The special locally-made products include Sanhua liquor,crisp candy,and rice-flour noodles.
Welcome to Guilin
Guilin is a well-developed tourist center with convenient transportation,communication and accommodation facilities. You can enter Guilin by air,by train or by bus and get around on free buses. From luxury hotels to hostels,from splendid restaurants to local snacks,you are sure to find that your needs will be met beyond your expectations.
