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Challenge yourself to explore Guilin in three days and three nights~ A detailed summer escape guide is here!

"Guilin's scenery is the best under heaven" truly lives up to its reputation 👍👍 Finally saw the Elephant Trunk Hill from our Chinese textbooks—so breathtakingly beautiful~ 👉 Immediately compiled a foolproof guide upon returning Personally tested for fun, no pitfalls—accommodation, food, and transportation all covered 😉😉 Everything arranged clearly for you, grab your notebook and save this now! - 📍 3-Day Itinerary (Leisurely Version) Day 1: Arrive in Guilin → Explore and eat at Dongxi Alley → Enjoy night views at Two Rivers and Four Lakes Day 2: Check in at Elephant Trunk Hill → Take stunning photos at Sun and Moon Pagodas → Feel the evening breeze at Xiaoyao Tower Day 3: Discover the secrets of Prince Jingjiang's Mansion → Summit Duxiu Peak → Shop and feast at downtown food streets 🛍 - 🏨 Accommodation Stayed at these three hotels for three nights—all fantastic and in prime downtown locations 🔥!! Just a walk away from attractions and food spots. Choosing the right hotel really saves half your time 🕦 - 📍 Harbour Roof View Hotel: Steps away from Zhengyang Pedestrian Food Street, with Dongxi Alley, Two Rivers and Four Lakes Pier, Prince Jingjiang's Mansion, and Elephant Trunk Hill all within easy reach~ The floor-to-ceiling window views are absolutely stunning 😭😭😭 Plus, you can snap photos with Duxiu Peak 😆 The rooftop has a 270° viewing deck and Pushi Restaurant, offering panoramic views of Dongxi Alley~!! Various room types available, including princess-themed family rooms 👸✅ Full amenities like laundry and dining make it perfect for families 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦—just close your eyes and book here! - 📍 Elephant Trunk Hill Harbour City Core Walk·Downtown Hotel: This hotel is the ultimate scenic spot center~ 🚶 Just 800m walk to Elephant Trunk Hill, Sun and Moon Pagodas, Dongxi Alley, Prince Jingjiang's Mansion, etc. Downstairs is the locals' favorite 💕 Cultural Palace Food Street, packed with delicious eats—the squid king downstairs 🦑 is legendary! The hotel is tranquil with 2⃣4⃣-hour butler service, convenient parking, and laundry facilities~ So detail-oriented!! - 📍 Guilin Li River Cloud Hotel: My favorite stay 😘 Open the window to Li River views! Only 600m from Elephant Trunk Hill, and an easy stroll to Sun and Moon Pagodas and Dongxi Alley~ Full amenities include 24-hour butler service, 🆓 parking 🅿️, laundry 👚, gym 💪, and a cozy kids' zone~ Family rooms are a must for parents—kids play happily while adults relax ☺️~ - 🍜 Food Recs ⭐️ Guilin Rice Noodles: Listen to me! Find an old street-side shop—5 RMB for a massive bowl 😆😆 Crispy pork + sour bamboo shoots + braised sauce = mind-blowing deliciousness! Avoid the 15 RMB tourist traps 💣—total rip-off~ ⭐️ Pushi·Northern Guangxi Fusion Cuisine: All sisters visiting Guilin—blindly rush to this restaurant!! Spicy sour snail chicken 🐔 is addictive, 🤤🤤 you won’t stop eating! Also try the authentic Guilin beer fish 🟡—so fresh you’ll lick the plate~ Located atop Harbour Roof View Hotel with insane 270° views 📸 Overlooking Dongxi Alley and Prince Jingjiang's Mansion, with Duxiu Peak in sight—dining and scenery combined ☺️☺️☺️~ ⭐️ Local Food Gems: Zhengyang Pedestrian Street, Dongxi Alley, and Cultural Palace—these three food districts will test your 256G stomach capacity! 🤣 Beyond beer fish (always choose fresh swordfish ✓ fewer bones, ✓ ask price first!), try ✓ oil tea and ✓ mugwort cakes—unique to Guilin, unavailable elsewhere‼️‼️‼️ - 🚗 Lazy Traveler’s Transport Guide - Downtown attractions are clustered—👉 taxi starts at 7 RMB, max 10 RMB for the farthest spots~ - Buses are budget-friendly~ Get the "Guilin E-Bus Card" on zfb 🚍, a few stops to Elephant Trunk Hill or Sun and Moon Pagodas while sightseeing~ - Stroll or bike 🛵 along Two Rivers and Four Lakes at night—breezy views give full vacation feels~ - Follow this guide for a fulfilling yet relaxed Guilin trip 😌 ➡️ Cover all attractions and food, with ultra-convenient stays~ Guilin’s beauty is best savored slowly ❤️❤️❤️ Grab your travel buddies and go go go~~~
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