Guilin

China in brief

• Surface area: 9,707,000 sq km

• Capital: Beijing

• Official language: Mandarin, Cantonese

• Currency: the Yuan.

Make the most of your stay at the Club Med Resort of Guilin to discover the natural beauty and fascinating culture of the region.

China has a huge variety of landscapes and cities, towns and villages with a wealth of monuments, ancient architecture, palaces, imperial gardens and temples, magnificent buildings and parks.
Guilin is renowned for the beauty of its landscapes and the wealth of its culture.

Located closeby:

• The city of Guilin is 45 km from Club Med.

The landscapes of Guilin are among the most beautiful in China. The enchanting beauty of its karstic landscapes give their characteristic shape to the banks of the River Li, attracting millions of visitors from China and around the world. The city gets its name from the osmanthus, a local tree that gives pretty red or white flowers from June to July. Guilin means “the osmanthus forest”.
Travel time: a 45-minute drive

• Yangshuo is 60 km from Club Med.

The western world discovered this town thanks to the backpackers who would stop over on their travels through China. It is now a thriving destination for shopping and tourists, with music playing on every street corner and terrace cafés. The surrounding area is beautiful and well worth exploring.
Travel time: a one-hour drive.

A majestic, beautifully preserved site, the most beautiful spot in the whole of China: the River Li, terraced rice fields, mysterious caves and karst mountains.
A vast park with over 100 contemporary sculptures by international artists, ranked as the leading modern art collection in Asia.

Two contemporary hotels, with spacious rooms from 30 to 122 sqm (325 to 1,315 sq ft) located round the Welcome Centre in the HOMA building, which offers a host of services (Reception, Club Med boutique*, Discovery centre, art gallery, Wifi).

A range of Zen activities including Spa treatments, Tai Chi Chuan and art workshops, Mah-jong and a library. Alternately, you may prefer the sensations of the flying trapeze, trampoline, rock climbing or caving: there are a number of exceptional cultural excursions in this splendid part of China.