Play the city game of Guilin
An interactive walk along the highlights of Guilin. Follow the route, solve puzzles and play at your own pace.
No app to install, no account — tap and you're playing, right in your browser. The first stops are free.
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9 stops · 3.6 km · ±1.5 h
3.6 km · 2.4 km back to the starting point.
Starts at Elephant Trunk Hill and ends at Jingjiang Princes' Palace.
This is what a challenge feels like:
On top of the hill stands a small Ming-dynasty Tibetan-style pagoda that looks like a vase from afar. To which bodhisattva is it dedicated?
Read how the escape game works
Longest stretch between two stops: 1000 m
The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Guilin that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Here, where towering karst peaks kiss the sky, serene waters reflect the city's soul, and whispers of ancient dynasties drift through lush landscapes, your journey begins. Discover the hidden magic nestled in every stone and every bend of the river.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Guilin on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Guilin blends a classic city walk with an escape game. You get a real tour guide in your pocket that takes you past the must-see landmarks of Guilin.
No schedules, no group, no headset. You play the city walk whenever you want, at your own pace. Perfect for things to do in Guilin — solo, with friends, with kids, or as an activity for a city break, bachelor party or team outing.
Along the way you solve puzzles and uncover the mystery of The Order of the Secret Map. A unique way to get to know Guilin — more than a regular walking tour, and a fraction of the price of a live guide.
Why players love CityWalkGems
At your pace
No schedules or groups. Start, pause and resume whenever you want.
Highlights + gems
The must-sees plus spots even locals sometimes miss.
Story in every street
History and mystery woven through the city itself.
A fraction of a guide
A real private guide in your pocket, for a fraction of the price.
Zero hassle
No download, no account, no waiting. Open the link and you're playing.
What you'll see in Guilin
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Guilin that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Here, where towering karst peaks kiss the sky, serene waters reflect the city's soul, and whispers of ancient dynasties drift through lush landscapes, your journey begins. Discover the hidden magic nestled in every stone and every bend of the river.
Along the way you'll pass Elephant Trunk Hill, Xiangshan Scenic Area, Guilin Two Rivers & Four Lakes Scenic Area, Riyue Shuangta Cultural Park, Guilin Yangguang History and Culture Museum and Guilin Central Square — the finest highlights of Guilin, in one connected route.
Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Guilin
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