Guilinis aprefecture-level cityin the northeast of theGuangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region,China, situated on the west bank of theLi River, and borderingHunanto the north. Its name means, "Forest ofSweet Osmanthus", owing to the large number of fragrant Sweet Osmanthus trees located in the city. With its marvelous limestone scenery, Guilian is renowned as one ofthe most beautiful placeson earthand is one of China's most popular tourist destinations.