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Shangri-La Guilin
Guilin, China · Shangri-La · High Luxury
Shangri-La Guilin sits on the east bank of the Li River, surrounded by karst towers inscribed in 2014 as part of the UNESCO South China Karst World Heritage Site. Chinese painters have worked this landscape for more than a thousand years, and the tower-karst silhouette appears on the reverse of the Chinese 20-yuan banknote. The Li River valley near Xingping appears on the 20-yuan note, and the hotel keeps a small zoo on its grounds, unusual for a city resort in a major ecotourism hub.
- 439 rooms
- Opened 2010
- Neighborhood: Qixing District
- Rooms from 398 sq ft (37 m²)
About Shangri-La Guilin
- The Guilin Karst component of the South China Karst World Heritage Site, listed by UNESCO in 2014, is considered the world reference site for fenglin (tower karst), the end-stage of karst evolution in South China, where isolated limestone towers rise from flat alluvial plains.
- The view of the Li River valley near Xingping, a 90-minute drive from the hotel, is reproduced on the reverse of China's 20-yuan banknote, giving this landscape a ubiquity in daily Chinese life that few natural sites can match.
- The hotel keeps a mini zoo on its grounds, unusual for a city resort property, reflecting Guilin's role as a major ecotourism hub and the surrounding karst landscape's exceptional biodiversity.
- Entry-level rooms start at 398 sq ft (37 m²).
History
Opened in 2010 as a resort on Guilin's karst landscape and the Li River; renovated in 2020. Distinct Chinese-style architecture set within gardens, in the city famed for its 'finest mountains and rivers under heaven'.
The setting
Nestled on the east bank of the Li River in Qixing District, surrounded by dramatic karst mountains and landscaped gardens; 1.6 miles from city center, near Diecai Park and 40 minutes from airport. 4 km from 14th-century Jingjiang Princes' City. 5 km from Reed Flute Cave.
Restaurants and bars
- Shang Palace — Restaurant · Cantonese
- Li Café — Café
- Lobby Lounge — Bar
- U Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Intangible Cultural Heritage DIY — Recreation offering listed among the hotel's services and facilities.
- Bumper Boat — Listed among the hotel's recreation facilities.
- Mini Royal Train — Listed among the hotel's recreation facilities.
- Game Lounge — Listed among the hotel's recreation facilities.
Amenities
- indoor/outdoor pools
- spa
- fitness center
- kids club
- mini zoo
- tennis courts
- butler service
- executive lounge
- Hot tub
Awards
- Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice (2021)
- Ctrip Gourmet Awards (Shang Palace, Li Café)
- Meituan MUST-STAY HOTEL (2021-2024)
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