Costs nothing · Guilin, China
7 Free Things to Do in Guilin
The best budget in travel is zero. These Guilin spots have verified free entry.
Free means verified: each entry policy here is checked, out of 18 tracked Guilin places. Updated monthly.
Guilin ZhengYang BuXingJie (ShanHu BeiLu)
LandmarkZhengyang Pedestrian Street, also known as Zhengyang Walking Street, is Guilin's premier shopping and leisure destination.
Read our full guide →Guilin Jiefang Bridge
LandmarkGuilin Jiefang Bridge is a key landmark in the city, connecting the bustling downtown area with the eastern districts.
Read our full guide →ShangShui MeiShiJie
LandmarkShangShui MeiShiJie, located on Zhengyang Walking Street in the heart of Guilin, China, is a vibrant pedestrian thoroughfare that encapsulates the city's culinary and cultural spirit.
Read our full guide →Guilin Central Square
LandmarkGuilin Central Square is a spacious open plaza located on Yiren Road in Xiufeng District, serving as a central meeting point in the city.
Read our full guide →Guilin Zhengyang Road Pedestrian Street
LandmarkZhengyang Road Pedestrian Street is a lively commercial thoroughfare in the heart of Guilin, China. Stretching for several blocks, it is closed to vehicular traffic, making it ideal for strolling.
Read our full guide →XiCheng Lu BuXingJie
LandmarkXiCheng Lu BuXingJie, or West Street Pedestrian Street, is a lively walking thoroughfare in the heart of Guilin.
Read our full guide →Xiaoyao Building Site
LandmarkXiaoyao Building Site is a landmark along the Li River in Guilin's Xiufeng District, marking the location of a former Ming Dynasty pagoda and temple complex.
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How we pick these
Every place here is genuinely free to enter. We filter the 18 Guilin places we track down to those with no admission charge, then rank them by traveler reviews. Updated monthly.
Good to know
A few museums are free only on set days — check opening info before you go.
Entry is free, but transport, snacks and lockers in Guilin still add up.
Free attractions draw crowds; mornings are usually the calmest.
Common questions
What can you do for free in Guilin?+
This list ranks the best no-cost things to do in Guilin, from parks and viewpoints to museums with free entry.
Are there free museums in Guilin?+
Some museums are free all the time and others on specific days. The verified-free ones are included above.
Is Guilin expensive to visit?+
You can see a lot of Guilin on a tight budget by leaning on the free attractions here and eating where locals do.
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