Reed Flute Cave(芦笛岩)
This limestone cave with impressive stalactite and stalagmite formations is worth a visit if you haven't seen such caves before. An English-speaking guide will take you around the various artificially lit formations supposedly resembling lions, monkeys, old men, the skyline of Guilin, etc. There is also a brief laser / light / music show inside the cave. You may have to wait a while for a large enough group to accumulate. Avoid the hawkers by taking the elevated path on the side of the hill, rather than the tarmac road.
Seven Star Park(七星公园)
A large park on the East side of the city and about 15-20 minutes walk from the main pedestrian area in the centre of town. Has a small zoo area on the East side farthest from the entrance with the main attraction being the giant pandas and the red pandas, additional fee to enter the zoo of ¥32, the staff host a small show with monkeys, bear, tigers and lion at scheduled hours.
Elephant Trunk Hill(象鼻山)
This park象山公园 on the banks of the Li River contains a hill with a large natural arch cut into it. This resembles the trunk of an Elephant dipping into the river. This scene is frequently used as a symbol of the city and so has developed some fame. There is a funny and cheaper alternative to get into the park, you can go all the way to the river on the street just at the right side of the west gate, you will find some people asking if you want a boat that they drop you in the park for half-price ¥20 of the official ticket. It's pretty much impossible to get a good view of the natural arch without going on a boat tour as trees have been planted to prevent people from "freeloading" the view.
Fubo Hill(伏波山)
A park in the northeast of the City on the banks of the Li River. The park contains historical stone carvings from the Tang Dynasty and Buddhist inscriptions. Fubo Hill itself is an impressive sheer sided rock.
Yaoshan Hill Park(尧山)
This is a large country park which encompasses the highest peak in the area. Foot paths run to the summit, however the chair lift provides an effortless way to attain the top and enjoy the scenery. There are extensive views of the surrounding area from the summit. There is a wheeled toboggan run down part of the mountain. To access this, dismount the chairlift at the station half way down the mountain. A taxi to and from the park will cost about ¥25 each way. If you plan to do this, alert the staff at the ground station so personnel at the midway station can help you get off. There is a Ming Dynasty Mausoleum nearby as well. Yaoshan is not listed on any of the tourist maps so you may get some looks on asking where it is.
Ocean Aquarium
One of the largest aquariums in Asia. This modern facility has a wide range of fish and other aquatic animals. 19th April 2011: The property is closed.
Solitary Beauty Peak(独秀峰)Jingjiang Prince City
Rising dramatically above the center of Guilin, Solitary Beauty Peak Duxiu Feng独秀峰 offers spectacular views of the city and surrounding countryside. As with so many peaks and rocky upthrusts in and around Guilin, centuries of visits have led to the creation of a carved stairway leading to the summit. The pathway starts at Wang Cheng, the Ming Dynasty palace located in the center of town, now home to the campus of Guangxi Normal University and also the site of nightly performances by local ethnic minorities. Only the city walls and some of the foundation of the original buildings are left, the buildings themselves are all recent.
Jing Jiang Princes City Park(靖江王城)
In the center of the city lies a small forbidden city. Once home to the Princes of the area. The palace buildings are now a museum and park.
Moon and Sun Pagoda
Although there is nothing much to see inside the pagodas, the view from the outside as well as the surrounding lake offers a good respite from the traffic and noise of Guilin's city center