The 18th UN Tourism/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook opened in Guilin, Guangxi, on Oct 19, 2024, with around 120 experts and representatives from 25 countries, including the US, the UK, Germany, Russia, and Cambodia, in attendance.
The 2024 World Forest and Wood Products Exhibition, along with the 3rd South China Flower and Seedling Trade Fair and the 5th Guangxi Flower and Seedling Trade Fair, opened in Guilin on Oct 19.
Athletes from around the world gathered in Yangshuo, Guilin, to challenge their speed and endurance in this scenic yet grueling competition.
Ouyang Yuqian (1889–1962), originally named Ouyang Liyuan, was a renowned Chinese dramatist, actor, playwright, and educator. He played a pivotal role in both modern Chinese drama and the reform of traditional Chinese opera.
On Oct 13, a music and cultural exchange event named "Hans Christian Andersen's Call - Guilin Appointment" was held in Guilin, bringing together artists from Guilin and Denmark.
The highly anticipated 2024 Yangshuo Triathlon will take place on Oct 20 in Guilin, marking the seventh time Yangshuo has hosted the event since 2017.
During the National Day holiday, Guilin saw a surge in tourism, with 7.16 million visitors and a total revenue of 8.06 billion yuan ($1.13 billion).
The inaugural China-ASEAN Conference on Knowledge Service Innovation and International Exchange Development saw the launch of the China-ASEAN University Publishing Association, in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on Sept 26.