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Guilin
Guilin, formerly romanized as Kweilin, 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. Its name means "forest of sweet osmanthus", owing to the large number of fragrant sweet osmanthus trees located in the region. The city has long been renowned for its scenery of karst topography.
Peak Community Rank
#5
Avg Position
#10
2 Lists
Community Signal
Divisive Pick
Inline Rivalry Ballot
Rankings Featuring Guilin
#15
Contender: Guilin — Karst Peaks and Li River (flight/overnight)
Verified Entity DossierRanked #5 in Top 10 Chinese Cities to Visit in 2026
Most divisive on “Top 15 Best Day Trips From Hong Kong Into China 2026” — ranked #15 there
Community Weigh-In & Debate
Should Guilin rank higher than #5 in Chinese Cities to Visit?
Ranked #5 on "Top 10 Chinese Cities to Visit in 2026". Cast your vote to back or challenge this spot.
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Most Argued About
“Top 15 Best Day Trips From Hong Kong Into China 2026”
Ranks as high as #5 on some lists — but only #15 here. Fans are divided.
See the debate →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guilin's highest community ranking?⌄
Guilin is ranked #5 on "Top 10 Chinese Cities to Visit in 2026" — its best placement across 2 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature Guilin?⌄
Guilin appears in 2 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including TRAVEL.
Is Guilin a controversial ranking?⌄
Yes — community opinion on Guilin varies widely. It ranks as high as #5 on some lists and as low as #15 on others, a spread of 10 positions, making it one of the more debated picks on top10grid.com.
