Major Economic Indicators (2010)
Guilin is situated in the northeast of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region along the Li River. It was formerly the capital city of Guangxi and has long been renowned for its beautiful scenery.
Guilin is a well-developed tourist city with good transportation systems, well developed communication networks, and a wide variety of accommodation options and facilities. The city’s comprehensive transportation system includes many highways, railways, and domestic and international flights. The city has two train stations serving cities to and from the North (Beijing, Changsha, Wuhan, Shanghai, Xi'an), the West (Kunming), the South (Liuzhou, Nanning, Zhanjiang), and the East (Guangzhou, Shenzhen). In addition, there are daily flights to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport from major cities in China, and from Hong Kong, Macau, and Bangkok.
Guilin is also an education hub. It is home to a total of eight universities and colleges. They include Guilin Medical College, Guilin Institute of Technology, Guilin University of Electronic Technology and Guangxi Normal University.
Guilin is an important cultural city with a history spanning more than 2,000 years. The city has been the political, economic and cultural center of Guangxi since the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127 AD).
During the Ming Dynasty, Guilin became the province’s capital because of the important economic and cultural role it played. It was not until 1914 that Nanning replaced Guilin as the provincial capital.
Guilin is a scenic town and one of the most famous tourist destinations in China. It boasts two national AAAAA level scenic spots – Guilin Merry Land Resort and the Li River.
Other scenic places that are within a short traveling distance of Guilin include Longsheng, with its famous Longji rice terraces and Yangshuo, a small city downstream from Guilin. Other key attractions include Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave and Seven-Star Park that boasts a stone museum where amazing geological finds are displayed.
In addition, Guilin is also famous for its rice noodles, which have been a local breakfast staple since the Qing dynasty and are renowned for their delicate taste.
National Water-Saving City (2007)-China Ministry of Construction
National Model City for Environmental Protection (2005)-State Environmental Protection Administration
National Clean City (2005)-Office of the National Patriotic Health Campaign Committee
National Garden City (2004)-China Ministry of Construction
