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#C934 HIVC@Yangshuo No. 1 Yard
China Guilin
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SeeK SoLAce iN moTher NATure’S crADLe
Guilin also boasts of places where you
can relax and just breathe in the beauty of nature. You can go on a cruise on Li River, one of National Geographic magazine’s top 10 watery wonders. Feel the gentle breeze as you view amazing landscapes on both sides of the river.
Go for a leisurely walk at the Big Banyan Tree, a top scenic attraction in Yangshuo, which was said to be planted in the Jin dynasty.
You can also find inner peace and commune with nature at the Seven Star Park, the largest and most beautiful park in Guilin that features rivers, caves and rocks. Or find solitude at Solitary Beauty Peak, a natural stone chamber believed to be the study used by the famous poet Yan Yanzhi.
The best time to travel to Guilin is during the warmer months, which is between September and November. So plan your vacation now and discover nature all over again in Guilin.
China Dos and Don’ts
· When meeting locals, extend your right hand to shake hands. If you’re male, wait for the woman to extend her hand first.
· Extend courtesy to the elderly by offering them to enter the room first or allowing them to be seated first.
· Do not put your chopsticks straight on the bowl of rice, as this is the way the Chinese lay for dead people in big festivals.
· Saying “No” is considered impolite by the Chinese. In lieu of “No,” you can instead use “I will think about it” or “I will get back to you on this.”
Seven Star cave
Big camphor tree and beautiful Banyan lake
I have visited more than 80 countries and over a hundred cities. I have found that no city can surpass the beauty of Guilin. Guilin is really a bright pearl in China.
—Former uS President richard Nixon
Solitary Beauty Peak
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