Agan Restaurant / 阿甘酒家

Agan specializes in Guangxi cuisine. It is popular among both tourists and locals. They have all kinds of Guilin's specialities with high quality and reasonable price. The beer fish is a must try.

• Address:

  2F Guantai Hotel, Zhongshan Zhong Lu, Xinagshan District, Guilin

• Phone:

  +86 773 280 8080

• Opening hours:

  10h - 21h

Chunji Roast Goose / 椿记烧鹅

Chunji serves hands-down the best roast goose in Guilin and it is one of the most prestigious and historical restaurants in the city. In this restaurant, goose comes in all kinds of shapes you can imagine and combined with rice, fried noddles or noddles soup.

• Address:

  2, Zhongshan Zhong Lu, Diecai District, Guilin

• Phone:

  +86 773 280 6188

• Opening hours:

  11h - 14h30, 17h - 21h

Guilin Conjee / 桂林粥城

Guilin Conjee is an old favourite which serves fine and dedicated rice porridges as well as other dishes. There is always a satisfying and healthy meal worth sampling here.

• Address:

  3, Shanhu Bei Lu, Guilin

• Phone:

  +86 773 282 8172

• Opening hours:

  9h - 3h

Guilin Night Market / 西城路步行街

You cannot miss the red tents of Guilin Night Market lining in long rows. Locals sell all kind of handicrafts like embroidery balls, brocades, flutes, snacks and local specialities, porcelain and ceramics products like smoking pipes, Chinese seals, paintings as well as calligraphy.

• Address:

  Xichenglu Pedestrian Street, Xiufeng District, Guilin

Jinlongzhai / 金龙寨

This is a local restaurant that serves authentic dishes of Guilin. Scorched rice with beef, sticky rice with pork rib and steamed buns with yolk filling are the dishes you simply cannot miss.

• Address:

  24-8 Zhongshan Zhong Lu, Xiufeng District, Guilin

• Phone:

  +86 773 282 5533

• Opening hours:

  11h - 14h30, 16h30 - 20h30

McFound / 麦香坊

McFound is a restaurant chain with various locations in Guilin. Their modern menu includes western delights and local recipes like sauteed meat shreds with soybean paste or shredded potatoes rolled in the pancake. However, their desserts now are more outstanding than other dishes. Dousha Xueyi is must try: fried sticky rice bun filled with red bean paste, you cannot find it elsewhere.

• Web:

  www.mcfound.net

• Address:

  15, Qixing Lu, Qixing District, Guilin

• Phone:

  +86 773 582 1920

• Opening hours:

  9h - 21h30

Baidile KTV / 佰迪乐KTV

Karaoke is an important part of Chinese nightlife culture. You can find dozens of KTVs in Guilin. Hold the mic and choose your favourite songs, it is time to headline a concert of your own.

• Address:

  20 Zhongshan Zhong Lu, Xiangshan District, Guilin

• Phone:

  +86 773 759 5672

• Opening hours:

  11h - 2h

• More info:

  5-6F, Xinmeng Mall (新梦百货), near Starbucks

Guilin Sheraton / 喜来登

The Guilin Sheraton is located in central Guilin with a large outdoor terrace overlooking the Li River and nearby mountains. At the restaurant and Luo Tuo Bar, they serve both Chinese and western style cuisine. During dinnertime, you can enjoy piano and violin performances as well as Chinese style musical performances in the restaurant. The bar is a good spot to unwind with a cigar and drink to live performances by singers.

• Address:

  15 Binjiang Lu, Xiufeng District, Guilin

• Phone:

  +86 773 282 5588

• Opening hours:

  Restaurant: 6h30 - 22h30, Bar: 15h30 - 24h30

HouYuan Irish Pub / 后园爱尔兰酒吧

This Irish Pub offers Guinness on draft, German beer and some interesting beer choices on tap. Catering to Western tastes, it has always been popular with foreigners, both expats and tourists alike. Every night live folk music is played from 9 pm.

• Address:

  1F Ming Cheng Hotel, 6 Zhengyang Lu, Guilin

• Phone:

  +86 773 288 0158

• Opening hours:

  11h - 2h

KAYA Rooftop bar

KAYA is a Jamaican and reggae style rooftop bar. This is a good place to linger over a few drinks while listening to live performances and maybe visit one of the art exhibitions held here occasionally.

• Address:

  31 Xianqian Lu, Yangshuo County, Guilin

• Phone:

  +86 186 7735 0084

• Opening hours:

  19h30 - 1h

• More info:

  Across from Ziyouren Restaurant

Mojo Rooftop Bar

This cool hang out is well worth a visit. Mojo Rooftop Bar is a great place to have something nice to drink and enjoy the view of the old street from the rooftop. You can also come and see the weekly competitions held around the beer pong table.

• Address:

  18 Xi Jie, Yangshuo County, Guilin

• Phone:

  +86 187 7830 9746

• Opening hours:

  19h - 2h

Yangshuo West Street / 阳朔西街

West Street is most popular among tourists and expats and usually full of backpackers. English is the most heard language here so please don't be surprised if an old Chinses lady starts speaking English with you. This is actually the place where the first contact with western culture took place and has since become the most international neighbourhood in Guilin.

• Address:

  West Street, Yangshuo County, Guilin

BIRD TEA COFFEE / 鸟茶咖啡

This small café is surrounded by flowers and is famous for its fruit and flower tea. They even took it a step further and created their signature cup - the osmanthus latte, which is made with osmanthus flower water and thus has a refreshing scent. This is a combination that one simply cannot find anywhere else.

• Address:

  On the crossroqd of Sanduo Lu and Ronvgyin Lu

• Phone:

  +86 150 7731 5398

• Opening hours:

  8h - 22h

Seven Years / 七年

Bubble milk tea is undoubtedly the most popular drink in China and you can normally find a milk tea store on nearly every corner. Seven years provides customized milk tea. You can take a pic from various kinds of ingredients of your preference for tea, milk and toppings (boba, tapioca, coconut, oats and more), the taro balls being the most ordered.

• Address:

  On the crossroad of Yiren Lu and Libin Lu, Xiufeng District, Guilin

• Phone:

  +86 177 7736 8897

• More info:

  Across from Biku

T Cafe

T Cafe is currently a hit on Chinese social media. The minimalist style of its decor has attracted a lot of visitors. The desserts and drinks in the café are also beautiful and full of colour, such as the famous rainbow cake.

• Address:

  41 Chuanshan Dong Lu,

• Phone:

  +86 773 828 2979

• Opening hours:

  10h - 21h

• More info:

  Near Wanda Plaza

Xique Café / 囍鹊咖啡馆

The café is hidden inside a traditional Chinese yard on the Xi Jie, Yangshuo. The ambiance of the place makes it appear as if time stands still within its walls. The passion fruit cheesecake is a must-try.

• Address:

  89 Jima Village, Yangshuo Centre, Guilin

• Phone:

  +86 772 881 8161

• Opening hours:

  10h - 21h, Mon. - Fri.

• More info:

  On the 66 County Road

YUMI / 芽米

YUMI is more of a bakery than a café. It is located in the central area, ideal for a break when walking around the city. Their red velvet cake, mille-feuille and bubble tea are must-try.

• Address:

  122 Yiren Lu, Xiufeng District, Guilin

• Phone:

  +83 773 898 0771

• Opening hours:

  9h - 23h

• More info:

  Next to Xiduo (喜多)