Yulin (Guangxi)

Yulin (玉林, Yùlín) is a large city in the autonomous region of Guangxi famous for splendid landscapes that surround the city and for its ancient cultural heritage, including the Shiyi Tower.

Understand

Location of Yulin in China

See

• 1 Goulou Caves (勾漏洞), Chengdong 3rd Road, Beiliu (北流市城东三路) (The caves are about 26km northeast of the city. To get there by bus, you must first take a long distance bus to Beiliu (北流). You can then transfer to a local bus (no. 101 or 209) to get to the caves), ☏ +86 775 6355219, +86 775 6355015, xcp@gouloudong.com. 08ː30-17ː00. ¥55. (updated Dec 2017)
• 2 Yuntian Culture City (云天文化城), 461 Binjiang Road, Yuzhou District (玉州区江滨路461号) (Bus routes 2 and 2a), ☏ +86 775 2881909. 08ː30-17ː30. ¥150. (updated Dec 2017)
• 3 Yulin Museum (玉林市博物馆), Shitang Road, Yuzhou District (玉州区石棠路) (take bus no. 17 or 20 or catch the Railway Station Bus (动车专线); alight at Muncipal Government Square (市政广场); the museum is opposite the municpal government building), ☏ +86 775 2682002. 09:00-17:00, no entry after 16:00, closed on Mondays. Free. (updated Aug 2020)

Buy

Yulin Pedestrian Street （玉林步行街）:Pedestrian streets are typically the central hub for shopping and leisure in a city, offering various stores, restaurants, and entertainment facilities.

Yulin Henglong Plaza （玉林恒隆广场): Henglong Plaza is a large shopping center featuring a mix of international and local brands, as well as restaurants and other amenities.

Yulin Department Store Building (玉林百货大楼): The department store building is a traditional shopping complex that may house a variety of goods and brands.

Eat

Yulin has a controversial dog meat festival every July.

Yulin Sha Cha Rice Noodles（玉林沙茶粉）: This is a traditional snack from Yulin, featuring rice noodles as the main ingredient, accompanied by flavorful and spicy sand tea sauce, providing a unique taste experience.

Yulin Duck Rice Noodles（玉林鸭粉）: Duck rice noodles are a type of soup noodle dish, primarily made with duck meat and rice noodles.

Yulin Beef Rice Noodles（玉林牛肉粉）: Beef rice noodles are a delicious dish with tender beef as the main ingredient, served with rice noodles.

Yulin Stuffed Tofu（玉林酿豆腐）: Stuffed tofu is a classic Yulin dish where tofu is filled with fragrant meat stuffing, complemented by soy sauce and other seasonings.

Drink

Coconut Milk（椰奶）: Coconut milk is a popular beverage in the Guangxi region, known for its abundant coconut resources. It can be consumed on its own or used as a base for mixing with other beverages.

Sugarcane Juice(甘蔗汁): Sugarcane juice is a refreshing sweet drink made by pressing fresh sugarcane, offering a natural sweetness.

Iced Jelly(冰粉): Iced jelly is a popular and refreshing beverage. It is typically made by stirring starch until it solidifies, then cutting it into pieces and serving it with sugar water, fruits, etc.

Sweet Soup（糖水）: Sweet soup is a traditional Chinese dessert beverage. It often includes ingredients like red dates, lotus seeds, providing a sweet and refreshing taste.

Fruit Juice（果汁）: With abundant local fruits, you can explore various fresh fruit juices such as orange juice, watermelon juice, and more.

Sleep

Yulin Hotel(玉林宾馆) is the first four-star tourist hotel in Yulin, established in 1994. It is located in the bustling downtown area of Yulin, just a street away from the famous tourist attraction - the Yuntian Cultural Palace, which is the largest monolithic building in the country. The hotel features a unique palace-style design that seamlessly blends with the vibrant surroundings.