Mid-Range Travel Guide: Guilin

Accommodation

$35-85 per night

Private rooms in mid-range hotels, boutique guesthouses, good amenities, central locations

Food & Dining

$20-45 per day

Mix of local restaurants, tourist-friendly eateries, hotel breakfasts, regional specialties

Transportation

$10-30 per day

Mix of public transport and taxis, private transfers to major attractions, ride-sharing apps

Activities

$25-70 per day

Organized boat tours, cave explorations, cooking classes, cultural shows, guided day trips

Eat at local markets and street stalls instead of tourist restaurant areas for typically 60-70% savings on meals

Use public buses for city transport instead of taxis to save 70-80% on daily transportation costs

Book accommodation 2-3 months in advance during peak season for potential 20-35% discounts

Join group tours instead of private tours to reduce activity costs by typically 40-60%

Visit free attractions like Elephant Trunk Hill park areas and riverside walks to minimize daily activity spending

Stay slightly outside the main tourist zones where accommodation can be 30-50% cheaper with easy transport access

Purchase combination tickets for multiple attractions when available for typical savings of 15-25%

Taking taxis everywhere instead of using efficient public buses, which typically costs 4-5 times more for daily transport

Eating only in tourist-heavy areas near major attractions where food prices are typically 100-150% higher than local neighborhoods

Booking last-minute accommodation during peak seasons when prices can be 50-80% higher than advance bookings