Guilin Fact Sheet
Location
Guilin is situated in the northeast of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of far southern China, sitting on the west bank of the Li River.
Geographic Position: 25°16′14″N 110°17′31″E
Area: 27,809 k㎡ (10,737.1 sq mi)
Population: 4,988,400 (2010)
Urban Population: 975, 638 (2012)
Ethnic Groups: Zhuang, Yao, Hui, Miao, Han and Dong
Area Code: 0773
Zip Code: 541000
Airport: Guilin Liangjiang International Airport
Train: Guilin South Train Station (commonly known as Guilin Train Station), Guilin North Train Station
Bus: Guilin Bus Station, Guilin Qintan Bus Station
Language
Chinese Mandarin is the official language but the Guilin local dialect, Guilin Hua (Guilin Language) is widely used.
Administrative Divisions
Guilin administers 17 county-level divisions:
5 districts: Xiufeng District, Xiangshan District, Diecai District, Qixing District, Yanshan District.
10 counties: Yangshuo County, Pingle County, Lingui County, Lingchuan County, Xing'an County, Quanzhou County, Yongfu County, Ziyuan County, Guanyang County, Lipu County.
2 autonomous counties: Gongcheng Yao Autonomous County, Longsheng Various Nationalities Autonomous County.
Colleges and Universities
Guangxi Normal University
Guilin University of Technology
Guilin Medical University
Guilin University of Electronic Technology
Guilin Institute of Tourism
Guilin University of Aerospace Technology
Guilin Normal College
Guilin Military Academy
Guilin Air Force Academy
Hospitals
There are many hospitals and clinics in Guilin.
◎The People's Hospital of Guilin
Located in the city center, this hospital has gained high fame for international service. It is the appointed hospital of International SOS Pty Ltd in Guilin. The doctors speak English.
Clinic Hours: 08:00-12:00; 15:00-18:00 (summer); 14:30-17:30 (winter)
Phone Number: 0773-2828712/2857993
Address: No.12, Wenming Road, Guilin City
◎The Second People's Hospital of Guilin
Clinic Hours: 08:00-12:00; 14:30-17:30
Address: No.2, Diecai Road, Guilin City
◎The Fourth People's Hospital of Guilin (Bo'ai Humanity Hospital)
Address: No.20, Fengbei Road, Guilin City
Cheque, Currency Exchange, Banking & ATM
Bank of China will cash any cheques and exchange foreign currencies.
Below is the list of the popular branches in downtown:
Guilin branch: No.5 Shanhu Road (North), Xiufeng District
Pingshan branch: No.16, Wayao Road, Shixia District
Zhongshanbeilu branch: No.390, Zhongshan Road (North), Shixia District
Jiedong branch: No.130, Jiefang Road (East), Xiufeng District
Sanlidian branch: No.6, Lijiang Road, Qixing District
Find out the current exchange rates and the acceptable foreign currencies here.
You can withdraw money with your international bank card from any banks’ ATM except Post Savings Bank of China and Guilin City Commercial Bank.
ATM is everywhere in Guilin.
Tourist Attractions
Li River
Jingjiang Princes City
Seven-star Cave
Diecai Hill (other translated names: Piled Festoon Hill, Piled Silk Hill, Folded Brocade Hill)
Crescent Hill
Fubo Hill Park
Nanxi Hill Park
Erlang Gorge
Duxiu (Solitary Beauty) Peak
Liusanjie Landscape Garden
Mount Yao
Landmarks
Central Square
Jingjiang Prince City
Moon and Sun Pagoda
Museums and Galleries
Guilin Art Museum
Guilin Museum
Li River Folk Custom Center
Parks in The City
Black Hill Botanic Garden
Seven Star Park
West Hill Park
Xiongsen Bear and Tiger Mountain Village
Landscape Close to the City Centre
Diecai Mountain
Fubo Hill
Elephant Trunk Hill
Peach Blossom River
Reed Flute Cave
Solitary Beauty Peak
Mount Yao
Feng Yu Cave
Parks and Landscape Outside the City Centre
Gudong Waterfall
Daxu Town
Famous Nearby Tourist Destinations
Yangshuo County
Longsheng County
Xing'an County
Ziyuan County
Sanjiang County
Gongcheng County
Recommended China Tour Packages
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Suzhou & Zhouzhuang Day Trip from Shanghai
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5-day Miao People Culture Tour
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3-day Xi'an Terracotta Warriors Tour