Guangxi · China
Yulin travel guide
Yulin is a city in Guangxi, China, home to about 5,797,000 people.
- Best months
- October to December
- Nearest airport
- YLX22 km · Yulin Fumian Airport
- Currency
- CNYrenminbi
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Language
- Chinese, Putonghua, Standard Chinese
About
About Yulin
Yulin (Chinese: 玉林; pinyin: Yùlín; lit. 'Jade Forest', 鬱林), alternately romanized as Watlam, is one of the fourteen prefecture-level cities of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Yulin
See
- Goulou Caves
- Yuntian Culture City
- Yulin Museum
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Where to stay
Which part of Yulin to stay in
Yulin Hotel(玉林宾馆) is the first four-star tourist hotel in Yulin, established in 1994. It is located in the bustling downtown area of Yulin, just a street away from the famous tourist attraction - the Yuntian Cultural Palace, which is the largest monolithic building in the country. The hotel features a unique palace-style design that seamlessly blends with the vibrant surroundings.
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When to go
The best time to visit Yulin
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Yulin are October to December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; June is the wettest, with about 323 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Yulin: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Yulin Fumian Airport (YLX), about 22 km from the city centre in a straight line; Wuzhou Xijiang Airport (WUZ, 129 km) and Zhanjiang Wuchuan International Airport (ZHA, 135 km) are also within reach.
YLX · Yulin Fumian Airport
WUZ · Wuzhou Xijiang Airport
ZHA · Zhanjiang Wuchuan International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Yulin
Eat
Yulin has a controversial dog meat festival every July. Yulin Sha Cha Rice Noodles（玉林沙茶粉）: This is a traditional snack from Yulin, featuring rice noodles as the main ingredient, accompanied by flavorful and spicy sand tea sauce, providing a unique taste experience. Yulin Duck Rice Noodles（玉林鸭粉）: Duck rice noodles are a type of soup noodle dish, primarily made with duck meat and rice noodles. Yulin Beef Rice Noodles（玉林牛肉粉）: Beef rice noodles are a delicious dish with tender beef as the main ingredient, served with rice noodles. Yulin Stuffed Tofu（玉林酿豆腐）: Stuffed tofu is a classic Yulin dish where tofu is filled with fragrant meat stuffing, complemented by soy sauce and other seasonings.
Drink
Coconut Milk（椰奶）: Coconut milk is a popular beverage in the Guangxi region, known for its abundant coconut resources. It can be consumed on its own or used as a base for mixing with other beverages. Sugarcane Juice(甘蔗汁): Sugarcane juice is a refreshing sweet drink made by pressing fresh sugarcane, offering a natural sweetness. Iced Jelly(冰粉): Iced jelly is a popular and refreshing beverage. Sweet Soup（糖水）: Sweet soup is a traditional Chinese dessert beverage. It often includes ingredients like red dates, lotus seeds, providing a sweet and refreshing taste. Fruit Juice（果汁）: With abundant local fruits, you can explore various fresh fruit juices such as orange juice, watermelon juice, and more.
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Questions
Yulin: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Yulin?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Yulin are October to December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; June is the wettest, with about 323 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Yulin?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Yulin Fumian Airport (YLX), about 22 km from the city centre in a straight line; Wuzhou Xijiang Airport (WUZ, 129 km) and Zhanjiang Wuchuan International Airport (ZHA, 135 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Yulin?
renminbi (CNY).
Nearby
Destinations near Yulin
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.