Guilin travel free tour accommodation guide.

Guilin’s accommodation options are as diverse as its karst landscape, from the urban prosperity of two rivers and four lakes to the idyllic idyls of the Yulong River, from the historical echoes of century-old shophouses to the artistic expression of modern design, each residence carries a unique philosophy of living. Here is a selection of six themed accommodations to provide inspiration for travelers with different needs.

I.the city center

(I)Li River Boyin Hotel

Core advantage: Located at the intersection of Xiangbi Mountain and two rivers and four lakes, the 270° panoramic window gives a panoramic view of the Li River fishing fire and the Sun and moon twin towers at night. The hotel has a lake view gym and a restaurant with a view on the top floor. It is a 5-minute walk to the historical and cultural district of Dongxixiang.

Hidden benefits: Free Guilin rice noodle breakfast is provided daily, and the “Intangible hand experience” added in 2025 can customize tie-dye square towels or paper cutting art.

(II)Orange Hotel (Guilin Two Rivers and Four Lakes Xiangbi Mountain Branch)

Design highlights: The newly opened smart hotel in 2024, the rooms are equipped with whole-room voice guest control system, and the balcony faces the Elephant Trunk Mountain. The designer incorporated elements of Guilin’s landscape into soft outfits, such as green bamboo rugs and ink murals.

Family service: Children’s bathrobes, slippers and exclusive toiletries are provided, 10 minutes walk to Binjiang Road cycling station.

II.Yangshuo

(I)Yuyuan Jing House (Yulong River core Area)

Parent-child paradise: The resort covers an area of 10 acres with osprey show, plant dyeing and other natural education courses, in 2025, the new “farming research base” for children to experience planting, harvesting. The heated swimming pool and children’s playground form an all-weather entertainment matrix.

Net celebrity experience: Provide free Hanfu rental and bamboo raft photo service, take a bamboo raft down the Yulong River in the morning, and capture the beautiful picture of “the boat on the green peak”.

III.Xingping Ancient Town

(I)Washe Wa house (Xingping Ancient Town)

Architectural heritage: century-old arcade renovation, retaining the blue brick arch and wooden stairs, smart toilet and underfloor heating system quietly integrated. The observation deck on the top floor can simultaneously shoot the morning and night changes of the background picture of 20 yuan.

Cultural experience: “Xingping Night Talk” will be held daily to tell the history of fishing and fire in the Li River, and courses on ancient papermaking and fishing lamp making will be provided. In 2025, the “Ancient Town Walking Tour” will be added to visit the ancient streets of Ming Dynasty and the ruins of the county government of Qing Dynasty.

(II)Yangshuo Riverside Resort (Cultural Tourism check-in point)

Non-genetic heritage: Adjacent to the Ten Li Gallery, 200 acres of gardens have tie-dye workshops and pottery classrooms. Parent-child families can participate in the “Li River fishing fire” live scene shooting, learning cormorant fishing skills.

Ecological practice: The hotel implements the “Zero waste plan”, provides biodegradable toiletries, and won the first “Meisu Punch point” certification in Guangxi in 2025.

IV.By the Li River

(I)Club Med Guilin Resort

One price all-inclusive experience: 34 free activities (including rock climbing, trapeze, archery, etc.) + all-day dining + accommodation, per capita budget controllable, suitable for the pursuit of “hand vacation” families.

Multicultural immersion: G.O (Goodwill Ambassadors) from 20 + countries provide multilingual services, Zhuang costume experience in mini club and bronze inspiration classes, so that children can feel the national culture in play.

Nature and art: The hotel is located in Yuzylan Sculpture Park, the balcony of the guest room faces the karst peak forest, walking distance to Luoshan Lake to enjoy the wetland ecology, the artistic atmosphere and the natural landscape complement each other.