Guilin (桂林市) is a prefecture-level city in the northeast of China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It is situated on the west bank of the Li River and borders Hunan to the north. Guilin is one of China’s most popular tourist destinations, and the epithet ‘By water, by mountains, most lovely, Guilin’ (山水甲天下) is often associated with the city.

Below is a selection of photos taken during a visit to Guilin on June 11, 2010. Click on a small photo for a larger view, then select the next one with the cursor keys or the arrows on either side of the photo.