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Guilin City Walk: WWII Spy HQ, Local Markets and Scenic Waterways
Guilin City Walk: WWII Spy HQ, Local Markets and Scenic Waterways
Unique Guilin Culture Walk
For KrisFlyer members only
Highlights
Uncover the secret spy war between China's Nationalists and Communists on this walking tour. Step into the hidden intelligence headquarters, disguised as a wine distillery, where Chinese agents and the American Flying Tigers joined forces against the Japanese invasion during WWII. Then escape the crowds and explore a vibrant market filled with exotic fruits and local food culture. Finally, slow down along Guilin's lake-ringed waterway with unique bridges and local life. See a different Guilin. Live an unforgettable walk.
• Local giant agricultural product market immersion.
• Real-Life Spy Story: Visit the former KMT headquarters just 100 meters away, a true “spy vs. spy” setting from WWII.
• Enjoy famous “stinky noodle” at a clean, local chain restaurant.
• Stroll along the picturesque Four Lakes (Guihu & Ronghu), crossing unique bridges like the "Golden Gate of Guilin".
Itinerary
肯德基联达餐厅
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeMeet your guide at 8 AM at KFC Lianda Plaza, Guilin. Address: 1st and 2nd Floors, Building 1, Lianda Commercial Plaza, No. 117 Huancheng West Road, Guilin.Heishan Agricultural Products Market
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeStart your day at Heishan Market, the city's largest and most authentic morning bazaar. While other tours queue for photos at Elephant Trunk Hill, you'll be discovering a bounty of organic vegetables, like taro, a local staple, alongside exotic fruits, smelling star anise and cassia bark, and experiencing the daily rhythm that has sustained Guilin for generations.Balujun Guilin Office Memorial Hall
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedVisit the former Eighth Route Army Office, a building disguised as a wine distillery that actually housed a top‑secret WWII intelligence network. Hear the gripping, true story of China’s legendary spymaster Li Kenong, search for the hidden radio transmitter in the wall, and learn how this covert operation connected directly to the American Flying Tigers fighting from Guilin. This is real‑life espionage, hidden in the heart of the city, and almost no tourist knows it exists.Guilin Rongshanhu Scenic Area
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeBeyond the postcard mountains lies a city shaped by water, war, and perseverance. After lunch (the famous "stinky noodle" Luosifen), you'll escape the crowds on a picturesque stroll along the Four Lakes, Guilin's glittering "living room" where willow-lined shores, arched bridges, and mirrored reflections of karst peaks create a scene of tranquil beauty. This is where locals relax, exercise, and connect with the water system. Then, pause at a characterful cafe by Ronghu Lake, a favorite local spot to recharge with a fragrant osmanthus latte. Cross bridges with stories of their own, and end at a 1,300-year-old Tang Dynasty gate guarded by an 800-year-old banyan tree. For Summer/Rain Alternative: On hot summer days or during rain, the lakeside walk (12:15-13:45) is replaced with a covered route: Fengdong Cave (natural cool breeze) → Cave Bookstore → Dongzhen Gate (Song Dynasty) → Xiaoyao Tower. Same duration, no loss of experience.
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Trippest Travel
USD 101.37
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