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Guilin

City · Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, 🇨🇳 China
Population 4,931,137
Area 254 km²
Time zone Asia/Shanghai
Official website www.guilin.gov.cn
Guilin

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Guilin's Absolute Essentials

Guilin’s landscape is defined by dramatic karst topography and a historic city center integrated with the Li River. This selection features iconic landmarks like Elephant Trunk Hill and the Two Rivers and Four Lakes system, including the Song Dynasty-era Shanhu Lake. Cultural sites range from the Ming and Yuan dynasty stone carvings at the former Confucian Temple to the modern exhibits at the Guilin Fine-arts Museum, highlighting the city's long-standing role as a regional artistic hub.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: October, November

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Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 12°) · extremes -1°–22°
  • 5° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Good
  • 18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 0°–26°
  • 7° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Good
  • 22° (feels like 21°) · extremes 5°–29°
  • 12° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Fair
  • 26° (feels like 27°) · extremes 10°–31°
  • 17° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 15°–33°
  • 20° at night
  • 21 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 35°) · extremes 20°–33°
  • 24° at night
  • 22 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 32° (feels like 37°) · extremes 24°–34°
  • 25° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 32° (feels like 37°) · extremes 22°–34°
  • 25° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Fair
  • 30° (feels like 34°) · extremes 16°–33°
  • 22° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 27° · extremes 11°–31°
  • 17° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 22° (feels like 21°) · extremes 5°–28°
  • 12° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Good
  • 17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 0°–23°
  • 6° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Chinese Yuan CNY ¥ · Card payments · Cash preferred
Emergency numbers
110 Police
Electricity
Type A / Type C / Type I
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Chinese
Tap water
Not safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+86
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Tours & Activities

Elephant Trunk Hill Park
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Elephant Trunk Hill
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Shanhu Lake

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