About of Guilin

Guilin is located in northern Guangxi, bordering Liuzhou to the west

Relics found in the citys Baojiyan and Zengpiyan caves that dates back to approximately 10,000 years ago. The Zengpiyan

people had a matriarchal clan society. Before the Qin dynasty, Guilin region was settled by the Baiyue people. In 314 BC,

a small settlement was established along the banks of the Li River.

Guilin is located in northern Guangxi, bordering Liuzhou to the west, Laibin to the southwest, Wuzhou to the south,

Hezhou to the southeast, and within neighbouring Hunan, Huaihua to the northwest, Shaoyang to the north, and Yongzhou

to the east. It has a total area of 27,809 square kilometres. The topography of the area is marked by karst formations.The Li River flows through the city.

Guilin has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate, with short, mild winters, and long, hot, humid summers. Winter

begins dry but becomes progressively wetter and cloudier. Spring is generally overcast and often rainy, while summer

continues to be rainy though is the sunniest time of year. Autumn is sunny and dry.