Guilin 2 Days Itinerary

📍 Itinerary Overview Hotel → Guihai Qingyuan → Elephant Trunk Hill → Twin Pagodas → East/West Alley 🚩 Sightseeing Route Hotel → Guihai Qingyuanl (20-min drive; arrive by 8 AM for misty views). 2. Elephant Trunk Hill 3. Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas 4. East & West Alley + Zhengyang Street 🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions: My absolute favourite: Guihai Qingyuan (桂海晴岚)- Expansive meadows, mirror-like lakes, and isolated karst peaks—perfect for drone shots or quiet walks. -Pack a picnic or visit the on-site café. Entry fee: ~¥50. **Elephant Trunk Hill** **Twin Pagodas** ( photo-Capture both pagodas from the stone bridge on Riyue Bay) 🚇 Transportation: Guihai Qingyuan - Taxi(¥35-45 one way; 20 mins from my hotel). -After Guihai - Taxi to Elephant Trunk Hill (15 mins; ¥20). 📷 Photo Spots: Elephant Trunk Hill - From the viewing platform or bamboo raft on the river. Twin Pagodas - Reflection shots from the lakeside at night. East Alley - Red lanterns and arched gateways. Guihai Qingyuan Lakeside Karst Reflections. - Near the wooden docks. Grassy Fields - Frame shots with wildflowers and hills. 🍜 Local Cuisine: Guilin rice noodles at Minggui Rice Noodle (near Elephant Trunk Hill). Beer Fish (啤酒鱼) - Spicy Li River fish dish. 🏠 Accommodation 1.Jiangyushu Panoramic Homestay (Guilin Liangjiang Sihu East and West Alley). (阳朔霁云上院度假酒店) Why Stay Here? Rooftop Jiangyushu Panoramic Homestay views of Guilin’s karst peaks, traditional décor, and proximity to East/West Alley. Tip -Request a room with a balcony for sunrise/sunset. 💡 Tips 📸 **BEST PHOTO TIMES** - **Golden Hour**: Guihai Qingyuan (5:30–6:30 PM). - **Blue Hour**: Twin Pagodas (dusk, lights turn on at 7:00 PM). #travel #guilin