Guilin Adventure: Scenic Hikes, Indian Cuisine & Night Views from 31st August 2025

Day 1: Arrival & Relax

Guilin, China on August 31, 2025

2:00pm

Arrival at Guilin Liangjiang International Airport

Fly in from Zhangjiajie. Take taxi or airport shuttle bus to hotel near top Indian vegetarian restaurant within 1.5 km, approx. 45min travel time, cost about CNY 60 by taxi.

CNY60, 1h

4:00pm

Check in and rest

Settle into accommodation located near Sri Krishna Indian Restaurant, one of the most highly rated Indian vegetarian eateries in Guilin. Address: No.3 Zhongshan Middle Road, Xiufeng District, Guilin City.

Included in hotel cost, 1h30m

6:00pm

Dinner at Sri Krishna Indian Restaurant

Enjoy authentic vegetarian Indian dishes, including dal, paneer, and vegetable curries. Open 11am–10pm, reasonably priced with meals averaging CNY 50-80.

CNY50-80, 1h

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Day 2: Hills & Caves

Guilin, China on September 1, 2025

9:00am

Breakfast at hotel or nearby vegetarian cafe

Start the day with light breakfast featuring local fruits and vegetarian congee or buns, prices approx. CNY 15-25.

CNY15-25, 45m

10:00am

Elephant Trunk Hill visit

Famous rock formation shaped like elephant’s trunk, a Guilin icon with photo ops and riverside walking paths. Tickets cost CNY 75. Cheapest access is local bus number 1 or 5 for CNY 2.

CNY75, 2h

12:30pm

Lunch at Govinda Vegetarian Restaurant

Located 1 km from Elephant Trunk Hill, known for pure vegetarian buffet and Indian-inspired dishes. Cost about CNY 50 per person. Open 11am–2:30pm.

CNY50, 1h

2:00pm

Reed Flute Cave

Explore stunning limestone cave with colorful illumination and rock formations. Tickets are CNY 90. Take bus #1 or taxi (~CNY15).

CNY90, 1h30m

4:00pm

Leisure walk along Two Rivers and Four Lakes

Enjoy scenic urban waterfront loops by foot or rent a two-wheeler (~CNY 80/day) to explore nearby parks before dinner.

CNY0-80, 1h30m

6:00pm

Dinner at Sri Krishna Indian Restaurant

Relax with another Indian vegetarian meal, try their tandoori bread and mixed vegetable curry.

CNY50-80, 1h

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Day 3: Sunset Hike & Night

Guilin, China on September 2, 2025

9:00am

Breakfast at hotel or nearby cafe

Light vegetarian breakfast with soy milk and steamed buns.

CNY15-25, 45m

10:00am

Fubo Hill hike

Climb the hill for panoramic views of Guilin city and Li River. Ticket price is CNY 40. Accessible by local bus #6 for CNY 2 or taxi CNY 15.

CNY40, 2h

12:30pm

Lunch at Krishna Indian Restaurant

Enjoy filling vegetarian lunch featuring chana masala and garlic naan, within walking distance of Fubo Hill.

CNY50-80, 1h

2:00pm

Rest or short siesta

Recharge at the hotel before evening activities.

Free, 2h

5:00pm

Sunset hike at Xiangbishan Park

Short trail leading to peak with excellent sunset views over the Li River. Free entry. Reachable by taxi CNY 20 or two-wheeler rental.

Free, 2h

7:30pm

Li River Night View boat ride

Enjoy illuminated city skyline and riverside lights with short night cruise (approx. 30 mins). Ticket cost around CNY 60-80. Departure from nearby dock.

CNY60-80, 1h