Xiangshan Travel Guide

Guilin

A river with a natural rock arch formation surrounded by lush greenery.
Two traditional pagoda-style towers by a calm river, surrounded by trees.
A river with buildings on the right bank, surrounded by trees.
Illuminated pagodas and traditional architecture reflecting on water at night.
A sunset over a mountainous landscape with a river in the foreground.

Stay near popular Xiangshan attractions

Elephant Trunk Hill

8.6/10 (42 reviews)
Explore an intriguing waterfront rock formation with a fascinating legend and then hike up the hill for panoramic views of Guilin.
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Things to do

Guilin: Longji Rice Terraces Shared Group Day Trip

Guilin: Longji Rice Terraces Shared Day Trip + Pickup

£48
per adult
Guilin: Longji Rice Terraces Shared Day Trip + Pickup
Yangshuo Ruyi peak & round way cable car ticket

Yangshuo Ruyi peak & round way cable car ticket

£38
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Yangshuo Ruyi peak & round way cable car ticket
Small Group Day Tour to Longji Rice Terraces With Guide

Small Group Day Tour to Longji Rice Terraces With Guide

£46
per adult
Small Group Day Tour to Longji Rice Terraces With Guide
Longji Rice Terraces Long-Hair Minority Village Private Day Trip

Longji Rice Terraces with Minority Village Private Day Tour

£96
per adult
Longji Rice Terraces with Minority Village Private Day Tour
Chinese dollar bill depicting the mountain ranges in Guilin

Li River Cruise + Yangshuo One Day Tour with Lunch

£81
per adult
Li River Cruise + Yangshuo One Day Tour with Lunch
Wukong Guilin Neighborhood Food Tour

Wukong Guilin Neighborhood Food Tour

£48
per adult
Wukong Guilin Neighborhood Food Tour
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Top hotels in Xiangshan

Riverside Inn Guilin Central

Riverside Inn Guilin Central

3.5 out of 5
No 5 Zhumu Alley Guilin Guangxi
The price is £23 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
£23
10 Jul - 11 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Guilin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Elephant Trunk Hill and Shan Lake are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
"We had traveled through China, and stayed in different hotels. We had a great stay here. The staff was really nice, and helpful. They even carried out our bags to the car as we left. The place was right by the river. Beautiful The breakfast was ok. But served with care. The room was clean, and spacious. ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026

Riverside Inn Guilin Central
Guilin Xin Bin International Hotel

Guilin Xin Bin International Hotel

3 out of 5
No. 43 ChongXin Rd Guilin Guangxi
Stay at this spa hotel in Guilin. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions 1001 Paradise and Elephant Trunk Hill ...
2/10 (1 review)
"Despite having completed the reservation and payment, I was not allowed to enter the hotel due to being a foreigner. I have not yet received a refund."

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2025

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Guilin Xin Bin International Hotel
Guilin Bravo Hotel Grand Wing

Guilin Bravo Hotel Grand Wing

5 out of 5
No. 14, Ronghu South Road Guilin Guangxi
The price is £61 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£61
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Guilin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Guilin Museum and Guilin Arts Museum are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)
"Overall this is"

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Guilin Bravo Hotel Grand Wing
Banyan Retreat R10 Hotel

Banyan Retreat R10 Hotel

5 out of 5
No. 10 Ronghu Road, Xiangshan Guilin Guangxi
The price is £83 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£83
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury B&B in Guilin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Elephant Trunk Hill and Guilin Arts Museum are located ...
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Jinjiang Metropolo Hotel Guilin Elephant Trunk Hill Two Rivers and Four Lakes

Jinjiang Metropolo Hotel Guilin Elephant Trunk Hill Two Rivers and Four Lakes

4 out of 5
No. 141, Huan Cheng Guilin Guangxi
The price is £72 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
£72
11 Jul - 12 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guilin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions 1001 Paradise and Elephant Trunk Hill ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"Hotel is clean, staff is freindly. I like it very much. Thank you."

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2025

Jinjiang Metropolo Hotel Guilin Elephant Trunk Hill Two Rivers and Four Lakes
Guilin Linfeng Inn

Guilin Linfeng Inn

2.5 out of 5
No.100 Zhongshan South Road Guilin Guangxi
Stay at this guesthouse in Guilin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Elephant Trunk Hill and Shan Lake are located ...
6/10 (1 review)
Economy hotel
"Friendly staff, good location. Sometimes very noisy well after midnight. 70 steps to the room. For the price and location, I would stay again."

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2019

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Where to stay in Xiangshan

Find the best Xiangshan areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A river surrounded by lush greenery and a cityscape in the background.

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.

A river winding through a valley with a town on the riverbank and towering limestone cliffs in the background.

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.

A wooden dock extending into calm water with a mountain in the background.
Photo by Henrique Santos
Open Photo by Henrique Santos

Ten Mile Gallery

Ten Mile Gallery is noteworthy for its mountain views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Moon Hill and Yulong River Scenic Area.

A pagoda illuminated at night, reflecting on a calm river, surrounded by lush greenery.
Photo by Beautiful Guangxi
Open Photo by Beautiful Guangxi

Qixing

You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Qixing. You might want to make time for a stop at Wanda Plaza or Dream Like Lijiang Theatre.

A cave with colorful stalactites and stalagmites.

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.

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