Guilin, a scenic tourist destination located in northern Guangxi, is not only renowned for its unparalleled natural scenery, but also attracts countless tourists and food enthusiasts due to its abundant resources and unique local specialties.
What to buy in Guilin?
Guilin local specialties are not only the glory of Guilin, but also protected goods of national geographical indications. Each product contains Guilin's unique local style and excellent quality. Next, we will analyze ten characteristic products of Guilin in depth, allowing you to experience its unique charm.
Lingui Osmanthus Cake is a traditional snack in Lingui County, Guilin City, famous for its sweet and delicious taste, smooth and delicate texture. Osmanthus Cake is made from fresh local osmanthus flowers, with a pleasant and fragrant taste that leaves a lasting impression.
Guilin, Guilin, is a forest of osmanthus trees, and osmanthus flowers are naturally abundant. In Guilin, whether in the urban or rural areas, there is a traditional pastry called osmanthus cake made from osmanthus flowers.
Guilin Sanhua Wine is most famous for being produced by Guilin Sanhua Co., Ltd. Guilin brand Sanhua Wine has won the title of Chinese time-honored brand. It is best to buy Sanhua Wine aged for more than 10 years, and it is good to buy Sanhua Wine in porcelain bottles, crystal bottles, and ground sand bottles. The brand excavates ancient brewing secrets and has a great taste, ranging from 95-288 yuan in different grades. It is suitable for self drinking or gifting.
3. Gongcheng Moon-like Persimmon
Gongcheng Moon-like Persimmon is one of the famous specialties in Guilin City. Produced in Gongcheng County of Guilin City， it is famous for its large, thin skin, sweet and not greasy taste.
On December 4, 2015, the former General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine approved the implementation of geographical indication product protection for "Gongcheng Moon-like Persimmon".
Famous Shooping Area in Guilin
There are many distinctive products in Guilin ,which is not only have different styles and outstanding quality, but also contain the unique local culture and historical heritage of Guilin. These local specialties not only showcase the pride and image of Guilin, but also are delicious delicacies that domestic and foreign tourists and food enthusiasts must not miss, then we guide you to go the famous shopping areas in Guilin.
1. Dongxi Lane
Dongxi Lane is the only historical street and alley left over from the Ming and Qing dynasties in Guilin, with a pleasant spatial scale. It is a scenic area for the ancient historical style of Guilin, including traditional streets and alleys such as Zhengyang Street East Lane, Jiangnan Lane, and Lanjing Lane, reflecting the historical context of Guilin.
West Street ,also known as 西街 ( Xi jie ) in Chinese, is an old street in Yangshuo Town with a history of over 1400 years. Yangshuo is also famous both domestically and internationally for its West Street. The architecture of Xijie still retains the style of the Ming and Qing dynasties in northern Guangxi, with a strong classical charm. This place is famous for its diverse styles of bars, restaurants, and coffee shops, which are lively during the day and lively at night. Due to the large number of foreigners and the presence of many Western restaurants and English signs on West Street, it is also known as Foreigner Street.
3. Jungui Ethnic Handicraft Shop
This is a very distinctive shop. Handmade clothing, handmade accessories, and handmade cowhide drums make everything here full of ethnic handmade characteristics. Walking into this small shop will definitely bring you unexpected surprises!
Address: No. 89 West Street, Yangshuo County
Phone: 0773-8887963
4. Miss Dong's tea shop
It's quite eye-catching among the merchants on West Street, with doors, windows, and other colors resembling Tiffany blue, giving people a refreshing feeling. Inside, they mainly sell some flower and fruit tea and cups, with beautiful bottles and jars, and the prices are not too expensive. There is a table, chair, and tea at the entrance, would you like to have a cup and sit for a while to relax?
Address: Other West Street, Yangshuo County (near Guilin Bus Station)
Business hours: 12:00-24:00
5. Niko Niko Do Plaza
This is Guilin's old brand shopping mall which is located in the city center, with a comfortable and elegant shopping environment. It offers a wide range of clothing, shoes, bags, skincare and makeup products. The mall also has a large supermarket where popular local specialties can be purchased.
Address: No. 37 Zhongshan Middle Road, Xiufeng District, Guilin City
Phone: 0773-2819392