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Visit Guilin - Guilin is the perfect place for a small boat trip on the picturesque Li River. The scenery is most spectacular and Guilin has been flooded with tourists since the opening of China. The river is flanked on both shores by limestone mountains; you know what to expect from the Chinese paintings you have undoubtedly seen. Most cruises last a day with lunch included. The normal end point is the small town of Yangshuo, where you can rent bicycles to ride through the countryside. For most western tourist Yangshuo is a better place to stay than Guilin itself. The beauty of the limestone crags is also found within Guilin itself. Visit the Seven Star Park which has caves and a zoo (more pandas). Guilin is said to be founded in 214 BC. The best season to visit is autumn. The town itself is not developed, but it's modern, clean and organized, and a good place to spend a day exploring several smaller hills within its boundaries. You can also take some spicy Guilinjiang, a type of pepper sauce back home.

The main shopping district in Guilin is along Zhongshan Rd (Dr. Sun Yetsan Rd). Silk shirts, jackets, and ties are widely available. Other popular items to look for in Guilin include bamboo carvings, scrolls and paintings, embroidered tablecloths, carved seals (you can have your name engraved on them in Chinese characters), and beautifully carved tea sets. You'll find high quality arts and crafts and antiques, such as landscape paintings, sandalwood fans, antique ceramics and china, and jade rings and bracelets, at the Guilin Antique Store (2 Shanhu North Rd).

Guilin cuisine is characterized by its sweetness and delicate use of spice and chili. Stir-firing and steaming are the most common cooking methods of Guilin Cuisine. Wild plants and animals are which probably rarely eaten in the West are sometimes found in Guilin Cuisine. Bamboo leaves stuffed with sweet rice and rice noodles are the two great snacks available all over Guilin and are delicious.

Guilin Merryland Golf Club is the largest golf club in Guangxi. And it is also the only one in China with a 18 holes foothill course of international standard. Following American USGA regulation, we made our Merryland golf course with a golf path of 7073 yard and 72 par. It is specially designed by American designer, Golden Louise. It is multi-functional golf course including sports, entertainment, travelling and business meeting. While playing, you can also enjoy the special scenery of world best.