Guilin, China

What to expect in... Guilin

10. Fun translations

You never know what fried enema tastes like until you try.

9. Squatting

They can talk on the phone, smoke, eat a meal, and go to the bathroom while squatting. Probably all of those things at the same time too!

8. Tradition
Many of the cities of the east cost have lost their roots.
It's nice to get a little bit inland and see more traditional culture.

7. Different hygiene standards
Through traveling, I've learned that Americans are the world's biggest clean freaks.
Oh yeah, and especially when it comes to teeth.
I just can't get used to any other way.

6. Chinese tourists

This region is very iconic in Chinese culture and draws people from all over the country. 

As travel restrictions lift and affluence increases, the Chinese are traveling like crazy both domestically and internationally.

Chinese tourists love love love selfies.

5. Peacefulness
It's so much more pleasant than China's megacities. You'll really appreciate it.

4. Rice terraces
Accompanied by old ladies that pester you to pay them to show you their long hair.

3. Tea

Osthmanthus is the city's trademark tea. 
Making and pouring tea is an art.
Tip: Don't let anyone from the street take you into a tea shop - they'll try to swindle you.

2. Fresh air
You can breathe here!

1. Legendary mountains
It's amazing what erosion and uplift can do.
The #1 thing to do is take a boat ride.

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