Guangxi, China
IncontournableGuilin
Pitons karstiques et paysages fluviaux
Les pitons karstiques calcaires de Guilin, qui s'élèvent au-dessus de la rivière Li, sont depuis des siècles un sujet de prédilection de la peinture de paysage chinoise, et les voir de ses propres yeux est la principale raison de la visite. C'est une étape au rythme plus lent, organisée autour de croisières fluviales et de paysages ruraux plutôt que de visites urbaines denses.
Meilleure période pour visiter: Avril à octobre
Découvrir Guilin par thème
Incontournables
- Li River Cruise
A scenic boat journey along the Li River past the limestone karst peaks that have defined Chinese landscape painting for centuries, typically running between Guilin and the town of Yangshuo.
- Reed Flute Cave
A large limestone cave system with naturally formed stalactites and stalagmites, named for the reeds growing near its entrance that were once used to make flutes. Illuminated with colored lighting that highlights the rock formations.
- Longji Rice Terraces
Centuries-old terraced rice fields carved into steep mountainsides, cultivated by local Zhuang and Yao ethnic communities. The terraces change appearance dramatically by season, from flooded mirrors in spring to golden fields at harvest.
- Yangshuo West Street
A pedestrian street in the town of Yangshuo, ringed by karst peaks, lined with cafes, bars, and shops that have catered to international backpackers for decades alongside local visitors.