June, July, August, and September 💫 are the perfect times to visit Guilin, during the hot summer 🌞. Bringing your kids to experience the Li River cruise, paddle boarding in Xingping, and bamboo rafting on Yulong River will give you a taste of Guilin's stunning landscapes 🏞. It’s an excellent choice for a family trip.

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✅ 5 Days 4 Nights Itinerary
🔸 Day 1: Arrive in Guilin—Check into Guilin hotel—Explore East-West Alley—Stroll around Two Rivers and Four Lakes
🔸 Day 2: Visit Elephant Trunk Hill—Day trip to Longji Rice Terraces (catch fish in the paddy fields, weave grass shoes)—Stay overnight in Longji
🔸 Day 3: Explore Xingping Ancient Town—Li River Cruise in Xingping—Paddle boarding in Xingping—Stay in Yangshuo
🔸 Day 4: Ride horses or bikes along Yulong River's Ten-Mile Gallery—Bamboo rafting on Yulong River—Visit Silver Cave—Stay in Yangshuo
🔸 Day 5: Discover Shiwai Taoyuan—Return home

☀️ June/July Clothing Suggestions: Dress according to the weather. Check the real-time weather before heading out to know what to pack.

💝 Pre-Trip Preparation
① Documents: ID card, student ID, driver's license
② Medicines: Cold medicine, stomach medicine, band-aids, etc.
③ Daily Essentials: Change of clothes, toiletries, skincare products, etc.
④ Clothing: Flat shoes, sports shoes, T-shirts, dresses, etc.
⑤ Electronics: Mobile phone, camera, chargers, charging cables, headphones, etc.
⑥ Others: Umbrella, hat, data cable, some cash, etc.

🏡 Guilin Accommodation Options
Recommended hotels: Yast Hotel, Linjiang Yue (by Two Rivers and Four Lakes), Qiyin She, Comfort Hotel, Vienna West Street Hotel, Mutong Holiday Hotel, Mehood Hotel, Yangshuo Banshan Jumin Guesthouse, Yangshuo Fanbo Hotel, etc.

🔥 Guilin Special Cuisine
✔️ Guilin Rice Noodles, Beer Fish, Long Table Banquet, Bamboo Basket Banquet, local farm dishes, Northern Guangxi cuisine, etc.
❌ Avoid traditional group meals and seek authentic local flavors.

🏪 Recommended Food Spots in Guilin
💕 Guilin Rice Noodles: Dushi Wanwan Xiang, Renli Rice Noodles, Grandma's Rice Noodles, Laodongjiang Rice Noodles, Jiugangling Soup Noodles, Yipinxiang Red Oil Rice Noodles, etc.
💕 Restaurants: Chunji Roast Goose, Xingui Kitchen, Macau Restaurant, Xinguoji Oil Tea (oil tea), Grandma's Oil Tea, Fulao Hot Pot
💕 Snacks: Dongjia Glutinous Rice, Nuoxiang Post, Wangcheng Glutinous Rice, Haitian Steamed Rice Rolls, Zongzi King

⚠️ Must-Do Activities in Guilin
✔️ Cruise on the Li River
✔️ Visit Elephant Trunk Hill, Guilin's city emblem
✔️ Experience the pastoral beauty of the Longji Rice Terraces
✔️ Explore Xingping Ancient Town
✔️ Try Guilin Rice Noodles
✔️ Enjoy bamboo rafting on the Yulong River

🌟 Estimated Costs for the Trip

• Accommodation: $120 for 4 nights
• Food: $50 for 5 days
• Transportation: $40
• Attraction Tickets: $60

Total Estimated Cost: $270 USD
Note: Costs can vary based on meal and accommodation choices and travel timing.