- NOV - FEB20°5°
- MAR - APR23°10°
- MAY - AUG27°20°
- SEP - OCT30°17°
Top things to do in Guilin
Transport in Guilin
Hotels in Guilin
Reviews of Guilin activities
Guilin at a glance
Quick facts about Guilin
Local weather
℉℃Time zone
GMT +08:00
No time difference
Currency
Chinese Yuan
1USD = 6.71CNY
Official languages
Chinese
Best time to visit
JUN - AUG
Budapest Summer Festival
MAY
Longji Terraced Fields Plowing Festival
AUG
Ziyuan Water Lantern and Song Festival
Recommended trip duration
3 days
Flight time
1.5 hours
When departing from Hong Kong
What to know before visiting Guilin
Guilin in a few sentences
Guilin draws most bookings for experiences such as tours, river cruises and events, with a steady stream of attraction passes and visits to parks and gardens. Demand has a pronounced annual rhythm, with a big spring peak and much lower activity in autumn and winter.
Best months to visit and what to expect
According to Klook booking data, April is the busiest month while October is the quietest. Prices drift modestly through the year but reach their highest around January and are typically lowest in November, so demand and prices don’t always move together—the busiest month (April) sits between mid-range and higher prices rather than at the price extremes. If you want smaller crowds and lower typical prices, consider November or the quieter autumn months; if you prefer the peak-season atmosphere, aim for April when activity is at its strongest.
Tips for travellers from Hong Kong
Most visitors from Hong Kong book about two weeks ahead on average, with many last-minute bookings possible within a few days, so there’s flexibility for short-notice plans. If you’re travelling in the peak month of April, consider securing popular tours or cruises earlier (around the two-week mark or more) to increase your chances of getting preferred time slots on Klook.
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