Guilin

Guilin, in the southwestern part of the country, was the first tourist city in China, and is famous for its karsts. ('Karst is a landscape formed by the dissolution of soluble bedrocks, featuring sinkholes, caves and underground streams. Karst topography creates fabulous and unique landscapes, for example Guilin’s hills and caves.')


I really liked this big old hotel in the heart of Guilin. Every evening a crowd gathers to watch the waterfall show at the back side -- water cascades down the building (there's also fountains, lights, and music).


View from our room of the lake, pagoda, and front of the hotel.


Guard at Solitary Beauty Peak in Guilin.


Downtown Guilin.


There were 3 of these capsules near the hotel's indoor pool, so thought I'd try one out. After climbing inside, you can set a timer then choose various options: heat, vibration, music, aroma (though this scent option did not seem to work).





Lots of people out and about early Saturday morning.


Practicing callgraphy with a giant water brush.


Guilin's famous Sun & Moon Pagodas.

Setting out for the Two Rivers & Four Lakes night tour, which I really enjoyed.