When you come to Guilin, in addition to appreciating the beautiful scenery of the Li River and exploring the karst peaks of Yangshuo, there is another local delicacy worth experiencing firsthand – Guilin rice noodles .

For foreign tourists, Guilin rice noodles are not just a simple local snack, but also a way of integrating into daily life in Guilin.

I walked into a local rice noodle shop in the early morning, ordered a bowl of steaming hot rice noodles, and watched the owner skillfully add broth, sliced meat, peanuts and various toppings. Then I added chili and pickled cowpeas according to my own taste.

A simple bowl of rice noodles captures the most authentic, down-to-earth atmosphere of Guilin.

🍜 A bowl of rice noodles holds the flavor of Guilin

Guilin rice noodles are made with smooth and refreshing rice noodles as a base, paired with a local-style braised sauce , and then various ingredients such as pork, beef, and char siu are added.

Traditional Guilin rice noodles are usually eaten by "mixing". After the rice noodles are cooked and drained, they are mixed thoroughly with broth and other ingredients, allowing the rice noodles to absorb the rich aroma.

Depending on personal preference, you can also add:

• 🥜 Crispy Peanuts
• 🌶️ Chili sauce
• 🥬 Pickled green beans
• 🥒 Pickled bamboo shoots
• 🥩 Beef or char siu
• 🧅 Scallions and cilantro

Different combinations of ingredients can create completely different flavors.

🌶️ Create your own favorite flavor

One of the greatest joys of Guilin rice noodles is that you can customize your own .

If you like spicy food, you can add a spoonful of local chili sauce; if you like a tangy flavor, you can add pickled cowpeas or pickled bamboo shoots; if you like a meaty flavor, you can choose toppings such as beef or char siu.

This free combination method is very interesting for foreign tourists visiting China for the first time.

You can start with milder flavors and then gradually try the more distinctive sour and spicy flavors characteristic of Guangxi.

🏞️ Get to know Guilin starting with a bowl of rice noodles

Guilin is a city famous for its landscape.

Take a boat trip on the Li River and see the unique peaks on both banks reflected in the emerald green water; cycle through the countryside of Yangshuo and experience the unique pastoral scenery of southern China.

Beyond these magnificent natural landscapes, Guilin rice noodles represent the most ordinary and authentic aspects of local life.

It might appear in a small shop in the early morning, or on a bustling street.

There are no complicated rituals, yet it accompanies the daily lives of the locals.

This is also a very precious experience when traveling— not only seeing a place, but also truly immersing yourself in the daily life of the locals.

✨ Why should foreign tourists try Guilin rice noodles?

• 🍜 Savor the most representative local delicacies of Guangxi
• 🥢 Experience the unique rice noodle culture of southern China
• 🌶️ Feel free to add toppings according to your own taste
• Step into a local rice noodle shop and experience authentic Chinese life.
• 🏞️ Combining delicious food with Guilin attractions such as the Li River and Yangshuo
• 📸 Capturing the vibrant urban life of Guilin with a bowl of rice noodles

❤️ When you come to Guilin, why not start with a bowl of rice noodles?

Travel doesn't have to start at famous tourist attractions.

Sometimes, a bowl of rice noodles that locals eat every day can truly help you understand a city.

In the early morning, Guilin is shrouded in a thin mist amidst its mountains and waters.

Walk into a small shop on the street, order a bowl of Guilin rice noodles, add your favorite toppings, and sit down to enjoy it slowly.

A bowl of rice noodles, a city of mountains and rivers, a culinary memory belonging to Guilin.

When you come to Guilin to see the Li River scenery, don't forget to try a bowl of authentic Guilin rice noodles .