Yanshan District Travel Guide
Guilin
Visit Yanshan District
Popular places to visit
Elephant Trunk Hill
Explore an intriguing waterfront rock formation with a fascinating legend and then hike up the hill for panoramic views of Guilin.
Seven Star Park
Guilin’s largest park is encircled by mountains and dotted with historic artifacts. Hike through the green expanse and sightsee its many treasures.
Reed Flute Cave
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Reed Flute Cave during your travels in Guilin. Wander the riverfront and gardens in the area.
Yulong River Scenic Area
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Yulong River Scenic Area during your travels in Yangshuo. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas
Learn about the local history of Guilin with a stop at Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Yangshuo Park
Relax local-style in this leafy urban park, where residents come to play cards in the shade, practice tai chi and enjoy the stunning city views from the hilltop pagoda.
Things to do
1-Day Guilin Tour to Reed Flute Cave, Bamboo Boat and Night Show
Li River Cruise + Yangshuo One Day Tour with Lunch
Yangshuo Highlights Li River Cruise and Biking Along Yulong River
Li River Cruise Ticket Booking (E-ticket & Seat Reservation)
Best of Yangshuo Li River Scenery with Liusanjie at Night
Live Show of Impression Liu San Jie with Transfer Services
Top hotels in Yanshan District
Fusheng Banri Hostel
Sheraton Guilin Hotel
Great location , good size clean rooms, decent breakfast
Reviewed on 31 May 2025
Yangshuo SugarHouse
Really beautiful hotel, set away from the main town (but cheap and easy to get a taxi). Stunning view from the pool area and at night with the lighting it really is a special place. I was expecting a little more with the food, it was decent but not amazing! I took the boat from the dock at the foot ...
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Shangri-La Guilin
Large selection of dishes and staff is attentive.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Secret Courtyard Resort Hotel
This was a pretty nice little hotel that is placed between the modern and the traditional. What I meant is that the room has a regular sit-on toilet, but the rest room in the main office has the squatting toilet. The room also does not have a mini refrigerator. I also felt that the bath doesn’t have ...
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Guilin City Center by IHG
One of the best hotels I have been to. I highly recommended
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Yanshan District
Xiangshan
Unique features of Xiangshan include the gardens and river views. Make a stop by Guangxi Guilin National Forest Park or 1001 Paradise while you're exploring the area.
Qixing
You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Qixing. You might want to make time for a stop at Wanda Plaza or Seven Star Park.
Xiufeng
Unique features of Xiufeng include the river views and shopping. Make a stop by Guilin Museum or Shan Lake while you're exploring the area.
Guilin City Centre
Be sure to enjoy the river views and gardens while you're in Guilin City Centre, and make a trip to Guangxi Guilin National Forest Park if you have time to see some sights in the nearby area.
Diecai
Unique features of Diecai include the river views and bars. Make a stop by Reed Flute Cave or Mulong Lake while you're exploring the area.
Liu Sanjie Scenic Area
You'll enjoy the mountain views and theatres in Liu Sanjie Scenic Area. You might want to make time for a stop at The Dream like Lijiang Theatre or South China Karst.
