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China : Guilin - July 2008
Country Code: Dial +86 for China
FROM THE AIRPORT
TABLE TALK
Cheap chic
Lisha Restaurant
(Xishan Park. Tel. (0)773 581-1435)
Locals flock to this popular spot for traditional Guilin cuisine such as Steamed Mandarin Fish and Braised Pork with Lychees.
(Xishan Park. Tel. (0)773 581-1435)
Locals flock to this popular spot for traditional Guilin cuisine such as Steamed Mandarin Fish and Braised Pork with Lychees.
Mid-range magic
Left Bank Cafe
(2/F Binjiang Building, 18 Binjiang Lu. Tel. (0)773 288-2259)
Try the Grilled Cod with Taro at this eclectic eatery.
(2/F Binjiang Building, 18 Binjiang Lu. Tel. (0)773 288-2259)
Try the Grilled Cod with Taro at this eclectic eatery.
AFTER DARK
Cocktail hour
Camel Bar
(Sheraton Guilin Hotel, 15 Binjiang Lu. Tel. (0)773 282-5588)
Tucked inside the stylish Sheraton Guilin, this comfortable bar offers occasional live music as well as a wide range of drinks.
(Sheraton Guilin Hotel, 15 Binjiang Lu. Tel. (0)773 282-5588)
Tucked inside the stylish Sheraton Guilin, this comfortable bar offers occasional live music as well as a wide range of drinks.
BODY & SOUL
Yangshuo Tai Chi and Kung Fu School
(Shi Ban Qiao Village. Tel. (0)773 882-0866)
Pick up the basics of tai chi with Master Fu. The idyllic Yangshuo location makes lessons that much more enjoyable. www.masterfu.net
(Shi Ban Qiao Village. Tel. (0)773 882-0866)
Pick up the basics of tai chi with Master Fu. The idyllic Yangshuo location makes lessons that much more enjoyable. www.masterfu.net
HOT SPOTS
Jingjiang Mausoleum –Located at the foot of Yao Mountain, these tombs are the resting place for the Ming princes who once ruled this city. The tombs are surrounded by gardens, making for a nice stroll.INSIDER TIPS
Zhongshan Zhonglu Nightmarket –This frenetic market is the best place in town for trinkets and snacks. Come here aft er sunset and stock up on kitschy Mao memorabilia.DAY TRIPPING
Qin Family Courtyard –Travel back in time to this unrestored Ming dynasty village â its well-preserved buildings provide a glimpse into Chinaâs past.IN THE KNOW
Hand-painted fans painstakingly decorated with intricate birds and flowers are a traditional craft of the Guilin region. Ranging from small hand-held fans to large ones, they make wonderful souvenirs.Compiled by Julie Grundvig
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