Hi, Christopher,
Thank you very much for your questions.
Well got that you are planning to visit Guilin around Christmas. That means your traveling time is at the end of December. It is in winter.
►The suitable time to visit Guilin
The more suitable time to visit Guilin is from March to November.
March is Spring in Guilin, although it is a bit cold, it is warm enough to travel to Guilin. As
Guilin is located in South China, plants are green all the year round. it will not influence too much on the view. Peach flower, pear flower as well as rape flower blossom in March. You will find a beautiful spring Guilin.
The best time for Guilin tour is April, May, September and Ocotober, due to the pleasant weather as well the best natural view.
June, July and August should be shoulder season as they are in rainy season in Guilin. Sometimes, it rains heavy and cause flood, but not always.
►What to do in each seaon in Guilin
Spring ( March-May) and Autumn (September-October): : cave exploration, city tour,
Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, Impression Liusanjie show, Yangshuo countryside tour, Yulong River and Li River bamboo rafting. Longji Terrace Fields
Summer (June-August): cave exploration, city tour, Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, Yangshuo countryside tour and Longji Terrace Fields . But Impression Liusanjie show, Yulong River and Li River bamboo rafting depends on weather. They can not be done during heavy rainy day and floody day.
Winter (December-Feburary): Guilin city tour, Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo and Yangshuo countryside tour. Although this season is not the best time for travel to Guilin, but some activities are suitable to do all the year round as they are not influenced too much by weather. Besides, there are fewer tourists to Guilin in winter. It will be less crowded.
Hope the above is clear and helpful.
I am delighted to recommend our
4 Days Guilin Highlight Tour to you.
Hope it is helpful.
Best regards
Sophie Huang
Top China Travel