{"id":13857,"date":"2017-11-14T10:06:29","date_gmt":"2017-11-14T14:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/?p=13857"},"modified":"2017-11-14T10:06:29","modified_gmt":"2017-11-14T14:06:29","slug":"72-hours-in-guilin-part-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/72-hours-in-guilin-part-one\/","title":{"rendered":"72 Hours in Guilin (Part One)"},"content":{"rendered":"

More and more Chinese cities are welcoming tourists for short visa-free visits. In addition to Beijing<\/a>, Kunming<\/a>, and Chengdu<\/a>, the beautiful city of Guilin<\/strong> (\u6842\u6797 – gu\u00ec l\u00edn) also allows you to visit for three days without the hassle and expense of getting a visa. Famed for its karst mountain peaks along the Li River, this city and the nearby town of Yangshuo<\/strong> (\u9633\u6714 – y\u00e1ng shu\u00f2) have a lot to offer travelers, even with only a few days. Let’s take a closer look at what you can do with 72 hours in Guilin.<\/p>\n

Day One<\/h1>\n

Wada Hostel<\/h2>\n
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Home for the night.<\/p><\/div>\n

After arriving at Guilin airport, head to the Wada Youth Hostel<\/strong> (\u74e6\u7576\u9752\u5e74\u65c5\u820d – w\u01ce d\u00e0ng q\u012bng ni\u00e1n l\u01da sh\u011b) and check in before exploring the city.<\/p>\n

\u8fd9\u4e2a\u9752\u5e74\u65c5\u820d\u975e\u5e38\u597d
\nzh\u00e8 ge q\u012bng ni\u00e1n l\u01da sh\u011b f\u0113i ch\u00e1ng h\u01ceo
\nThis youth hostel is great.<\/h3>\n

This hostel has private rooms as well as dorms, plenty of places to chill out, a pool table, a restaurant, and a bar. They can provide you with all the information you need for your short visit to Guilin and Yangshuo, and can even help you book transportation and tours. While you could easily spend the day just hanging out here, you have to get out and see some of the city on your one and only day there. But first, it’s time to eat!<\/p>\n

Guilin Rice Noodles<\/h2>\n
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Mmmm… Guilin rice noodles.<\/p><\/div>\n

For lunch, you’ve got to go with a piping hot bowl of\u00a0Guilin rice noodles<\/strong> (\u6842\u6797\u7c73\u7c89 – gu\u00ec l\u00edn m\u01d0 f\u011bn). There are hundreds of varieties of noodles across China<\/a>, and this is one of the most famous. You can find Guilin rice noodles all over the country, but nothing beats the original.<\/p>\n

\u6842\u6797\u7c73\u7c89\u53c8\u597d\u5403\u53c8\u4fbf\u5b9c
\ngu\u00ec l\u00edn m\u01d0 f\u011bn y\u00f2u h\u01ceo ch\u012b y\u00f2u pi\u00e1n y\u00ed
\nGuilin rice noodles are delicious and cheap.<\/h3>\n

For just about 6 RMB (around $1), this is a great bargain. It just comes with noodles, pork, and soup, but there are plenty of options for spicing it up – pickled veggies, chili sauce, garlic, and more. With a full belly, you’re ready to get out and take a walk in the park.<\/p>\n

Seven Star Park<\/h2>\n
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A nice walk in the park.<\/p><\/div>\n

With just one day in Guilin, you should spend the afternoon wandering around the Seven Star Park<\/strong> (\u4e03\u661f\u516c\u56ed – q\u012b x\u012bng g\u014dng yu\u00e1n). As is the case all over China, spending time in a park is a great way to soak up the local culture. People love coming here to play cards, practice water calligraphy, take part in group dancing, or just to sit around drinking tea. You can also see some small waterfalls, a Buddhist temple, and a hill that looks like a camel. There are some real animals as well…<\/p>\n

\u4f60\u53ef\u4ee5\u770b\u5230\u5f88\u591a\u7334\u5b50\u5728\u8fd9\u91cc
\nn\u01d0 k\u011b y\u01d0 k\u00e0n d\u00e0o h\u011bn du\u014d h\u00f3u zi z\u00e0i zh\u00e8 l\u01d0
\nYou can see a lot of monkeys here.<\/h3>\n
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Monkeys all over the place.<\/p><\/div>\n

Be sure to heed the advice of the Chinglish sign<\/a> – “Be careful monkeys dangerous!” Once you’ve had enough monkey business, you can head out of the park and chill out by the Li River<\/strong> (\u6f13\u6c5f – l\u00ed ji\u0101ng) before the sun goes down.<\/p>\n

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Down by the river!<\/p><\/div>\n

You’ll see plenty of locals fishing or just hanging out. People in Guilin are super friendly, so this is a great time to practice your Chinese! Enjoy the famous scenery of the river and the karst mountains, and get excited for even more of it in the days to come. Pretty soon, you’ll be cruising along this majestic river in a bamboo raft. For now, though, it’s time to hit the streets in search of something tasty.<\/p>\n

Night Market<\/h2>\n
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There’s lots to eat here.<\/p><\/div>\n

In the evening, take a stroll along Xicheng Pedestrian Street<\/strong> (\u897f\u57ce\u8def\u6b65\u884c\u8857 – x\u012b ch\u00e9ng l\u00f9 b\u00f9 x\u00edng ji\u0113), where you’ll find a bustling night market and plenty of restaurants, including one called “Forest Gump.” If you’re brave enough, there’s plenty of delicious street food<\/a> available here. If not, you can find cuisines from all around the world – American, Italian, Japanese, Indian – you name it. Nearby, you can also take in the views of the Sun and Moon Towers<\/strong> (\u65e5\u6708\u53cc\u5854 – r\u00ec yu\u00e8 shu\u0101ng t\u01ce), which are illuminated at night.<\/p>\n

\u5403\u996d\u4ee5\u540e\u4f60\u5e94\u8be5\u56de\u5bbf\u820d
\nch\u012b f\u00e0n y\u01d0 h\u00f2u n\u01d0 y\u012bng g\u0101i hu\u00ed s\u00f9 sh\u00e8
\nAfter eating, you should go back to the hostel.<\/h3>\n

While there are several bars, KTV joints, and clubs in Guilin, you’ll want to get a good night’s sleep before heading off to Yangshuo the next day so you can enjoy some outdoor activities without a hangover. Don’t worry – there are two more nights and plenty of places to party there as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"\"

More and more Chinese cities are welcoming tourists for short visa-free visits. In addition to Beijing, Kunming, and Chengdu, the beautiful city of Guilin (\u6842\u6797 – gu\u00ec l\u00edn) also allows you to visit for three days without the hassle and expense of getting a visa. Famed for its karst mountain peaks along the Li River…<\/p>\n

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