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One of the most beautiful regions of China is Guangxi<\/strong> (\u5e7f\u897f \u2013 gu\u01ceng x\u012b). This autonomous region is home to a large population of Zhuang people<\/strong> (\u58ee\u65cf \u2013 zhu\u00e0ng z\u00fa) and has its capital in Nanning<\/strong> (\u5357\u5b81 \u2013 n\u00e1n n\u00edng). With stunning scenery, famous noodles, and a unique culture, it’s an amazing place to travel. In this post we’ll take a look at some of the highlights of Guangxi.<\/p>\n

Guilin<\/h2>\n
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Chillin’ in Guilin.<\/p><\/div>\n

While Nanning may be the capital, chances are you’ll start and end your trip to Guangxi in the city of Guilin<\/strong> (\u6842\u6797 \u2013 gu\u00ec l\u00edn). This is actually one of several Chinese cities that allows you to visit visa-free for up to 72 hours if you’re simply in transit. That’s just enough time to explore the city and its beautiful surroundings.<\/p>\n

The area is famed for its karst mountains, which attract tons of visitors from China and abroad. The beautiful scenery along the Li River<\/strong> (\u6f13\u6c5f \u2013 l\u00ed ji\u0101ng) is one of the most iconic landscapes in all of China, and it\u2019s even featured on the back of the 20 RMB note. There’s even a famous Chinese saying about Guilin:<\/p>\n

\u6842\u6797\u5c71\u6c34\u7532\u5929\u4e0b \u2013 gu\u00ec l\u00edn sh\u0101n shu\u01d0 ji\u01ce ti\u0101n xi\u00e0<\/h3>\n

\u201cGuilin\u2019s scenery is the finest under Heaven<\/strong>\u201d<\/h3>\n
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The beautiful scenery of the Li River.<\/p><\/div>\n

Taking a cruise down the river in a bamboo – albeit motorized – raft is likely to be one of your most memorable experiences in China. As it’s the most popular activity in the area, it’s very easy to arrange a tour.<\/p>\n

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

The scenery isn’t the only thing Guilin is famous for, though. Guilin rice noodles<\/strong> (\u6842\u6797\u7c73\u7c89 \u2013 gu\u00ec l\u00edn m\u01d0 f\u011bn) can be found all across China, and they’re absolutely delicious. It just comes with noodles, pork, and soup, but there are plenty of options for spicing it up \u2013 pickled veggies, chili sauce, garlic, and more. With a full belly, you\u2019re ready to get out and take a walk in the park. It’s definitely of the most popular noodle dishes in the entire country, and you won’t find a better bowl than the ones they’re whipping up right here in Guilin.<\/p>\n

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A nice walk in the park.<\/p><\/div>\n

Once you’re full of noodles, you can walk it off in the the Seven Star Park<\/strong> (\u4e03\u661f\u516c\u56ed \u2013 q\u012b x\u012bng g\u014dng yu\u00e1n). It’s a popular spot for locals, who come here to play cards, practice water calligraphy, take part in group dancing, or just to sit around drinking tea. You can see all this and more in this short video “Chillin’ in Guilin:”<\/p>\n