2025-12 Blog Archive

Forget the tour bus. In Guilin, the true artery of life, the ancient highway of commerce, and the very soul of its legendary beauty is not a road, but water. While the karst peaks are the postcard, the rivers and lakes are the living, breathing canvas. And the best way to engage with it? Not from a

The name Guilin itself evokes a specific, almost mythical image: sheer limestone karsts piercing a misty morning, a serene river winding through emerald rice paddies, and a sense of timeless, poetic beauty. For many, a trip here is a bucket-list item, but experiencing Guilin goes far beyond snapping

Imagine this: the gentle, humid air of Southern China caresses your skin. In your hand, a chilled glass of local craft lychee-infused beer or a meticulously crafted cocktail. Before you, the world unfolds not as a map, but as a living, breathing masterpiece. The legendary karst peaks, those limeston

The misty karst peaks of Guilin rise like ancient sentinels over emerald-green rivers, creating a landscape that feels more like a painting than a place. For backpackers, this region of Guangxi offers more than just postcard views; it’s a sanctuary for the soul, a place where the rhythm of life slow

The idea was born over video call, my granddaughter’s face pixelated with excitement as she showed me a textbook picture of the Li River. “It looks like a painting, Grandpa! Can we go?” And so, the plan was hatched: a multi-generational adventure to Guilin, a place where myth and landscape intertwin

The landscape between Guilin and Yangshuo is the stuff of poetry, painted with karst peaks that rise like dragon’s teeth from the Li River’s jade-green waters. While the scenery speaks a universal language of awe, unlocking the deeper layers of this experience often requires a key: a handful of care

The postcard-perfect image of Guilin is one of mist-shrouded karst peaks and the serene Li River. Yet, for the traveler seeking to move beyond the vista and step into the landscape, there is one essential destination: Seven Star Park (Qixing Gongyuan). More than just a city park, it is a 120-hectare

The postcard-perfect image of Guilin—serene Li River cruises, gentle bamboo rafting, and the soft, misty peaks of Yangshuo—belies a thrilling secret. For the experienced cyclist, this karst wonderland transforms into one of Asia’s most spectacular and demanding playgrounds. Beyond the flat, tourist-

Let’s be real. When you picture Guilin, you see it: those impossibly green, cone-shaped karst mountains piercing a misty sky, a serene Li River snaking through rice paddies, and the classic shot of a fisherman with a cormorant bird on a bamboo raft. It’s a postcard. It’s also a major tourist hub, wh

As the fiery sun dips behind the iconic karst peaks, casting long, dramatic shadows across the Li River, a transformation begins. The daytime hustle of Guilin, with its bustling tour groups and river cruises, gradually gives way to a different kind of magic. The city, bathed in the soft glow of lant