# 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.

## See

* 22.741918110.3884161 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)
* 22.625995110.1604212 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)
* 22.654311110.1803943 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.