Guilin, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, implements cutting-edge strategies to ensure its natural assets remain pristine while creating innovative visitor experiences that meet global standards. Interviews with Guilin officials outlined plans to strengthen environmental protection while advancing its world-class tourism development.
Zhang Xiaoyang, director of the bureau of ecology and environment of Guilin, outlined key initiatives to align environmental protection with economic development. Guilin achieved a 96.7 percent excellent air quality rate while maintaining 100 percent excellent water quality in national monitoring sections, ranking third nationwide last year.
Guilin intends to prioritize precision in pollution control by employing radar detection and artificial intelligence (AI), in conjunction with river dredging and stringent measures against emissions. The city will also advocate for high-quality development by facilitating efficient services.
Pan Ling, deputy secretary general of the Guilin municipal government, highlighted that 186 tasks are listed for 2025, including Lijiang River tributary restoration, international flight routes cultivation, and an AI-driven tourism upgrade. Guilin will aslo be the only representative city of China at the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo, aiming to fuse ecological preservation with cutting-edge tourism experiences.
Chen Jing, chairman of Guilin Tourism Corporation Limited, announced one strategy to build Guilin as a world-class tourism city further.
AI and augmented reality (AR) will transform landmarks like the Lijiang River and Silver Cave into interactive attractions while non-performing assets are shed to boost agility. New ventures, including drone sightseeing and downtown duty-free malls, will diversify offerings while adhering to strict ecological standards.
