Autumn Ginkgo Trip to Haiyang Township in Guilin

In mid-to-late November, see the ginkgo trees of Haiyang Township and the autumn colours of Yao Mountain, stop at Daxu Ancient Town on the way, and return to the city in the evening.

This seasonal short trip only works from mid-to-late November to early December, when the ginkgo trees turn yellow. On day one, explore Diecai Hill, Fubo Hill and the night views of the Two Rivers and Four Lakes in the city. On day two, hire a car or drive to Haiyang Township to see the ginkgo trees in villages such as Datongmu Bay, then stop at Daxu Ancient Town on the way back and return to the city in about 1 hour. On the last day, go up Yao Mountain to see the autumn colours before you leave. The ginkgo season is short and depends on the weather, so check recent local footage before you set out.

Ginkgo trees usually turn most golden from mid-November to early December. After strong winds and heavy rain, the leaves can fall within a few days.

Day by day

Day 1 · Diecai and Fubo Hills and the Two Rivers and Four Lakes

Central Guilin（Diecai Hill (Folded Brocade Hill)、Fubo Hill、Two Rivers and Four Lakes / Sun & Moon Pagodas）

After arriving, take a taxi about 20 minutes to the city centre. In the afternoon, walk along the Li River to Diecai Hill and Fubo Hill, then take the Two Rivers and Four Lakes night cruise in the evening.

Stay: Two Rivers and Four Lakes · Zhengyang Road

Day 2 · Haiyang Township ginkgo trees and Daxu Ancient Town

Central Guilin（Haiyang Ginkgo Villages、Daxu Ancient Town）

Drive or hire a car about 1.5 hours to Haiyang Township to see the villages such as Datongmu Bay. On the way back in the afternoon, stop at Daxu Ancient Town, then return to the city in about 1 hour.

On weekends, roads get congested after 9 a.m. In peak season, some village roads are one-way, so set out early.

Stay: Two Rivers and Four Lakes · Zhengyang Road

Day 3 · Autumn colours on Yao Mountain and departure

Central Guilin（Yao Mountain）

Take a taxi about 30 minutes to Yao Mountain, then ride the cable car up to see the autumn colours and city views. After coming down, take a taxi about 30 minutes to Guilin North Railway Station.

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