Guilin Classics brand showcases natural allure, cultural heritage

As one of the first group of national historical and cultural cities, Guilin boasts 10 representative symbols known as "Guilin Classics". The Guilin Classics brand showcases the city's unique regional characteristics and rich historical and cultural heritage.

Lijiang River. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The Lijiang River, with its clear, emerald waters and picturesque mountains on either side, creates a beautiful picture of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.

Elephant Trunk Hill. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Elephant Trunk Hill, resembling a giant elephant, is a symbol of the profound and enduring cultural heritage of Guilin's landscape, while the Water Moon Cave is acclaimed as the "most beautiful place to appreciate the moon in China," exhibiting the perfect fusion of mountains and water.

Longji Rice Terraces. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The Longji Rice Terraces, as the birthplace of terraced fields and a globally important agricultural cultural heritage, make for a magnificent sight.

Lingqu Canal. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The Lingqu Canal, as the vital link connecting the Xiangjiang River and the Lijiang River, demonstrates the wisdom of ancestors in clearing away mountains and redirecting rivers. It's a masterpiece in ancient mountainous canal engineering.

Guilin Stele Forest. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The Guilin Stele Forest, as the only stone carving museum in Guangxi, showcases various aspects of ancient society in Guilin and Guangxi, including politics, economy, military, education, culture, and art.

Impression Liu Sanjie. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Impression Liu Sanjie is a large-scale live performance that combines the culture of Liu Sanjie, the scenery of the Lijiang River, and the characteristics of ethnic minorities in Guangxi, breathing life into the night economy of Yangshuo.

Yangshuo's West Street. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Yangshuo's West Street is steeped in a millennium's-worth of history and culture. The street is distinguished by its quaint bluestone pathways, ancient structures adorned with blue tiles and white walls, and the karst landscape that surrounds the area.

Guilin rice noodles. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Guilin rice noodles and Gongcheng oil tea, as representatives of Guilin's regional culture, have become iconic local delicacies, blending the warmth of human life with nostalgic memories.