Situated in the northeastern part of Guangxi, Guilin has long been hailed by many as the most beautiful place in China and is one of the must-see destinations for most foreign tourists. It is a pleasant place to visit at any time of the year with its mild subtropical climate. In autumn, when the sweet osmanthus is in bloom, the fragrance of the blossoms pervades the air. The shrub grows everywhere in and around the city; the name Guilin, in fact, means 'forest of sweet osmanthus'. A boat ride on the peaceful Li River is the highlihgt of your trip to Guilin. With a cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, you will experience the winding and twisting Li River. Your boat goes past the many bizarre mountains whose shapes have inspired and fired the imagination of each tourist coming to Guilin.