Local authorities are tightening controls on tourist raft operations and vessel pollution along the river, seeking to protect both the renowned waterway and the tourism livelihoods it supports.
Guilin offers targeted incentives for tourism upgrading, green industries, and ASEAN-focused trade, alongside talent support, fostering a business-friendly, sustainable ecosystem.
Guilin industries blend its iconic tourism with green sectors like eco-agriculture and environmental tech, plus growing digital and cross-border trade, balancing nature and growth.
The ancient Zhuang village along Guilin's famed Longji Rice Terraces burst into life on May 2 as locals and tourists gathered for the annual Spring Ploughing Ceremony.