City Introduction
Guilin, nestled in northeast Guangxi, is China's most celebrated landscape painting come to life. For over 1,200 years, its iconic karst peaks rising from the Li River have inspired poets and painters. This UNESCO Global Geopark offers golfers a rare opportunity to play amidst the same ethereal scenery that has captivated travellers for centuries.

Why Golf Here?
Guilin is home to several courses masterfully integrated into its extraordinary karst topography. The region's golf scene uniquely combines world-class design with China's most photographed natural scenery. Courses are strategically crafted to incorporate the dramatic limestone peaks, winding rivers, and lush valleys, creating playing experiences found nowhere else on earth. From layouts that weave through mountain foothills to those hugging the Li River's banks, Guilin's courses offer a surreal blend of sport and landscape.

Best Season to Visit
The optimal time for golf in Guilin is from April to October, when the climate is mild and the landscape is at its most lush and vibrant. Spring offers blooming flowers and misty peaks, while autumn provides clear skies and comfortable temperatures. Summer (June to August) can be hot and humid with occasional rain, but the scenery is at its greenest. Winter (November to March) is cooler and drier, with less rainfall and quieter fairways.

Must-Try Food

• Guilin Rice Noodles: The city's signature dish—soft rice noodles served in rich broth with pickled vegetables, peanuts, and your choice of meat.

• Li River Beer Fish: Fresh fish from the Li River cooked with beer, tomatoes, and local pickles—a Yangshuo specialty.

• Stuffed Li River Snails: River snails stuffed with a fragrant mixture of pork and mint, then steamed.

• Water Chestnuts: Guilin's famous crisp, sweet water chestnuts, often eaten fresh or in desserts.

Must-See Attractions

• Li River Cruise: The quintessential Guilin experience—a boat journey through the region's most spectacular karst scenery, featured on the 20 yuan banknote.

• Reed Flute Cave: A magnificent limestone cave filled with stunning stalactites, stalagmites, and colourful lighting.

• Elephant Trunk Hill: Guilin's iconic symbol—a hill shaped like an elephant drinking from the river.

• Longji Rice Terraces: A 650-year-old masterpiece of agriculture carved into the mountains by Zhuang and Yao minority farmers.

• Yangshuo West Street: A charming pedestrian street lined with cafes, boutiques, and restaurants beneath dramatic karst peaks.

Guilin Golf Course Guide

Plan your Guilin golf adventure—where every swing is framed by China's most famous peaks, and the Li River flows beside your fairway!