Guilin

Lonely PlanetSinoMaps Press (China Cartographic Publishing House) · ChinaMay 2022

4.2

Word count: 72K words
Chapters: 15

Summary

Get close to karst landscapes on the Li River, revisit Qin Shi Huang's ambitions at Lingqu Canal, capture Longji Rice Terraces with your lens, and listen to the eternal pastoral poetry of the Yulong River.

Editor's review

This Guilin guide follows Lonely Planet's practical framework, linking Guilin's core experiences into an actionable thread: the karst scenery of the Li River, the Qin-Han history embodied by Lingqu Canal, the visual impact of Longji Rice Terraces, and the pastoral beauty of the Yulong River—each with its own focus yet interconnected. Its value lies in helping readers distinguish what to see from how to plan—scenic experiences suit combined water-and-land routes, while historical content provides background for cultural sites like Lingqu. Information density is moderate, ideal for pre-trip reading to build a route concept and for on-the-road reference by area. For readers treating Guilin as a short or medium-length trip, this book effectively reduces decision costs, turning hearsay beauty into concrete schedules and choices.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Short-trip travelers planning to visit Guilin, Yangshuo, and the Longji area
Itinerary planners wanting both scenery and cultural-historical sites like Lingqu
Photography enthusiasts needing advance knowledge of terraces and river-section shooting conditions
Independent travelers who use guidebooks for route choices and value practical information

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking only in-depth humanistic essays, uninterested in practical itinerary information
Veteran travelers already very familiar with Guilin and seeking niche new routes
Readers needing detailed accommodation price comparisons and real-time booking information

Reading tips

Read the Li River and Yulong River sections first to determine the order of water excursions, then work backward to plan accommodation and transport.
Read the Lingqu chapter alongside historical background for greater immersion during the actual visit.
Note seasonal and shooting-time tips in the Longji Rice Terraces section to adjust your departure month accordingly.
Use regional chapters for on-the-go reference during the trip, and after returning read the parts you missed as reference for next time.

About the publisher

SinoMaps Press (China Cartographic Publishing House) China · Founded in 1954

SinoMaps Press (China Cartographic Publishing House) focuses on maps, map culture and travel books, and also publishes textbooks and supplementary materials for geography and history. Judging from the 81 titles in the library, travel is a common category. Representative titles include Kyoto, Florence and Surroundings, Selected National Parks of the Western United States, Trekking in Nepal, Jerusalem, San Francisco and the Bay Area, Understanding Italy, and Venice and Surroundings. Many of these are associated with Lonely Planet authors, reflecting a publishing profile that serves overseas destinations and combines practical guides with map-based reading. Public information is limited, so the above emphasizes the directions shown by the library's titles.

版权信息
桂林
桂林市
桂林市周边
阳朔及周边
阳朔
阳朔周边
兴坪
恭城
荔浦
桂林北部
龙脊梯田
兴安
资源
全州

FAQ

How many days of Guilin itinerary can this book help me plan?

The book covers major directions including the Li River, Lingqu Canal, Longji Rice Terraces, and the Yulong River; readers can combine these areas according to their available days. It provides regional information and experience leads; specific day-by-day arrangements need to be adjusted based on personal pace and transport conditions.

Are the book's photography tips for Longji Rice Terraces practical?

Sources indicate the book treats Longji Rice Terraces as a destination worth capturing, and relevant content can help readers understand the highlights of this area. Specific shooting times and weather conditions should be verified before departure; combining them with the book's framework yields more reliable judgments.

Is it necessary to read this book before visiting Lingqu Canal?

Yes. Lingqu Canal is related to the historical background of the Qin Shi Huang period, and the corresponding chapters help readers understand the origins and context of this cultural site, so that on-site visits go beyond merely seeing water and channels to appreciating their historical weight.

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Lonely Planet is a travel content organization centered on writing and publishing travel guides, founded in 1972 by Tony and Maureen Wheeler in Melbourne, Australia. Its first guide, Across Asia on the Cheap, grew out of the couple's overland journey from London through Eurasia to Australia, an origin that established the brand's emphasis on on-the-ground travel and first-hand observation. Since then, Lonely Planet has continued to release travel guides for a wide range of destinations, covering more than 180 countries and regions and distinguished by independent field research. The collection here includes 81 of its works, spanning city guides, regional travel and trekking routes; representative titles include Kyoto, Best of the US Western National Parks, Trekking in Nepal, Florence and Surroundings, San Francisco and the Bay Area, Kansai, Jerusalem and Understanding Israel and Palestine, with travel as the common category. These guides are known for practical information, clear structure and close attention to travelers' actual needs, and they have had a broad influence among travelers worldwide.