Guilin
5,085,500 residents
What locals say
Living in Guilin likely means waking up in one of China’s most visually dramatic cities, where limestone peaks, rivers, and green hills are part of the everyday backdrop rather than a special occasion. The city functions as a tourism hub, so residents get the convenience of a place built to receive visitors, but also the crowds, seasonal churn, and pricing distortions that come with that role. Daily life probably feels more relaxed than in China’s biggest megacities, with a slower pace and a stronger connection to outdoor scenery, though that can also mean fewer big-city amenities and less hustle. For many people, Guilin’s main appeal is simple: the landscape is extraordinary, and ordinary routines happen against it.
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