Location - where is Club Med Guilin
Nearest arrival points :
Guilin Liangjiang airport : 1h
Guilin South railway station : 55minutes
Guilin North railway station : 1h
Guilin West railway station : 1h 15minutes
Make the most of your stay at the Club Med Resort of Guilin to discover the natural beauty and fascinating culture of the region.
China has a huge variety of landscapes and cities, towns and villages with a wealth of monuments, ancient architecture, palaces, imperial gardens and temples, magnificent buildings and parks.
Guilin is renowned for the beauty of its landscapes and the wealth of its culture.
Located closeby:
- The city of Guilin is 45 km from Club Med.
The landscapes of Guilin are among the most beautiful in China. The enchanting beauty of its karstic landscapes give their characteristic shape to the banks of the River Li, attracting millions of visitors from China and around the world. The city gets its name from the osmanthus, a local tree that gives pretty red or white flowers from June to July. Guilin means “the osmanthus forest”.
Travel time: a 45-minute drive
- Yangshuo is 60 km from Club Med.
The western world discovered this town thanks to the backpackers who would stop over on their travels through China. It is now a thriving destination for shopping and tourists, with music playing on every street corner and terrace cafés. The surrounding area is beautiful and well worth exploring.
Travel time: a one-hour drive.
Discovering beautiful landscapes among the most beautiful in China: sugar loaf mountains and rice paddies, the River Li, etc
Strolling though the gardens between contemporary sculptures and beautiful nature
Relaxing at Club Med Spa by AHAVA.
Exploring the surrounding caves, lakes and hills, and savouring the delights of Chinese gastronomy
Reaching the height of serenity with Tai-Chi Chuan, meditation or yoga
Overview
- hotel description
- Club Med Guilin description
Immerse yourself in the majesty of rural China from the comfort of our stylish all-inclusive family resort. Club Med Guilin sits in Yuzi Paradise, an open-air museum home to over 100 contemporary sculptures. Explore traditional rice fields and mist-shrouded karsts. Exhilarate your senses with climbing, caving and cycling along the River Li. Or relax with Tai Chi, art workshops, spa treatments and Mahjong. Meanwhile, your children will find adventure in our kids clubs, trampoline park and splash zone. After a day of discovery, celebrate with Chinese noodles and sizzling Mongolian barbeque.
What's Included
All your meals are included in your stay: breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner. Club Med offers a full board of quality between buffets flavors of the world and specialty restaurants with table service
Enjoy everything from a comforting coffee in the morning, through to an ice-cold beer in the afternoon, topped off with cocktails come sunset. Drinks and snacks served all-day!
Sport is at the heart of the Club Med experience. It is included in your stay and you are spoiled for choice. Access quality infrastructures and learn through G.O® experts in their fields.
Families - any extra notes for parents with children
Designed for families, discover expert childcare facilities, dedicated fun-packed activities, and services for all ages. We provide the perfect combination for family enjoyment and connection, so you can focus on what truly matters.
0 to 2 years
Services and facilities
Club Med Resorts worldwide ensure your family's happiness and serenity. With specially designed services and facilities for children, you can start to unwind even before your trip. Enjoy the convenience of our baby feeding and equipment room, equipped with essential items like a blender, steriliser and bottle warmer. Our chefs at Baby Club Med prepare healthy, balanced meals, and your little one can dine with their G.O® or join you. Make use of the dedicated baby corner in the main restaurant, complete with blenders, microwaves, and tasty pre-prepared baby food pots. Travel light and focus on what truly matters - the wellbeing and comfort of your loved ones.
2 to 3 years
Petit Club Med
At Petit Club Med, 2-3 year olds blossom through indoor and outdoor play. From mural painting to treasure hunts, each day is filled with early learning, social skills, and new discoveries. We provide quiet time for naps, stories and nursery rhymes. Book in advance to secure a tailored experience for your child, with hands-on activities, games, and sports. Our caring early years professionals ensure dedicated attention and a safe environment. With proven expertise and a passion for working with little explorers, our qualified G.Os encourage play, discovery and enthusiasm.
Family activities
Share time in the sun with your family at Club Med. There's a whole host of parent-child activities you can enjoy in the shade of a parasol or paddling in the water. Take advantage of the beautiful natural surroundings to have fun together and let your love shine. Feel the sun on your back as you make memories to last a lifetime.
Services and facilities
All across the world, Club Med Resorts offer you and your family happiness and peace of mind. You can feel relaxed even before you set off, knowing that Club Med has specially designed services and facilities tailored to your children's needs. The wellbeing and comfort of your nearest and dearest is what really counts.
4 to 10 years
Mini Club Med +
Welcome to Mini Club Med+! Our enhanced program offers more fun, friendships, and confidence-building adventures for young G.M®s. Experience new activities and sports, creating joyful moments and celebrations together. Inspired by Positive Education, Mini Club Med+ promotes cooperation, kindness, and personal growth. Our dedicated G.O®s encourage children to develop their strengths, from creativity to self-confidence. With their expertise, they create a nurturing environment where kids thrive and make lasting memories.
Family activities
Share time in the sun with your family at Club Med. There's a whole host of parent-child activities you can enjoy in the shade of a parasol or paddling in the water. Take advantage of the beautiful natural surroundings to have fun together and let your love shine. Feel the sun on your back as you make memories to last a lifetime.
Services and facilities
All across the world, Club Med Resorts offer you and your family happiness and peace of mind. You can feel relaxed even before you set off, knowing that Club Med has specially designed services and facilities tailored to your children's needs. The wellbeing and comfort of your nearest and dearest is what really counts.
11 to 17 years
Junior Club Med
The temperature here is perfect for active fun on land and sea, so 11-13 year olds can enjoy an action-packed holiday. 14-17 year olds can work on their skills playing team sports, or chat by the poolside. At Junior Club Med, teenagers are grouped by age to ensure the excitement and challenge fits them perfectly. In the shade of the trees, flying through the air or skimming over the water, they’ll try a range of new experiences with their G.O®s to support them.
Family activities
Share time in the sun with your family at Club Med. There's a whole host of parent-child activities you can enjoy in the shade of a parasol or paddling in the water. Take advantage of the beautiful natural surroundings to have fun together and let your love shine. Feel the sun on your back as you make memories to last a lifetime.
Please Note: Some services are at extra cost. We advise you to pre-book these services. They may also be purchased on site at the start of your holiday.
Facilities - Club Med Guilin features
Club Med Spa by Ahava
Used and recognised for centuries for their cosmetic properties, the water, salt, plants and mud of the Dead Sea are what characterise the Ahava brand.Discover the moisturising, revitalising and invigorating powers of these mineral-rich active ingredients. Natural skincare for the face and body formulated with respect for the environment.Discover the Ahava Spa where everything reflects the Guilin ambiance, from the caves to the starry sky. During your treatment, enjoy your own whirlpool bath as well as your own sauna located in the cabin, then relax and admire the view of the mountains as you sip a traditional white tea.
Facilities:
Club Med Spa by Ahava
8 Individual & multipurpose treatment rooms
5 Duo & multipurpose treatment rooms
2 Triple treatment rooms
5 Treatment rooms offer a private whirlpool.
10 Treatment rooms offer a private sauna.
3 Manucure/pedicure treatment room
Relaxation & Tea area
Loan of bathrobe and sIippers.
Sauna
Private sauna is offered in the treatment room.
Access to the sauna is charged extra but included free when purchasing a treatment.
Excursions
Outside the Resort, a world of discoveries awaits you. Guilin is brimming with natural and cultural wonders just waiting to be explored. Follow the legendary Li River through the fascinating karst landforms. Admire the impressive rice fields. Marvel at the unique landscape, where nature appears larger than life.
Golf
With shimmering lakes, verdant grass and contrasting landscapes, Guilin offers total serenity. It's the ideal place to take up golf. Visit the driving range to work on the flexibility of your swing or to finesse your approach shots. Take part in a group lesson or book some private coaching.
Biking
Generations of artists have been inspired by the winding river Li, the paddy fields in the mountain foothills and the calm reflective surfaces of the lakes. The park has sculptural beauty in more ways than one. Grab a mountain bike and see for yourself as part of one of our group rides, available for different skill levels. Discover the park's hidden works of art and gorgeous plant life as a family.
Climbing
Breathe in, climb up and gaze out. The outlines of the karst mountains on the horizon look like dragon's teeth. As you go higher and higher, the view gets better and better. At the Climbing Rock, you can enjoy natural rock climbing in a safe environment. The Resort also has an indoor Climbing wall.
Yoga
The surrounding nature invites you to let go and relax. Take advantage of this soothing setting to enjoy mindfulness. Alternate breathing exercises and postures. Gain flexibility, tone up your figure gently and relax with this discipline which combines body and mind.
Hiking
The arresting sugar loaf silhouettes of the mountains dominate the scenery. This verdant landscape has inspired countless artists, and is a walkers' paradise. Several walks in the park and surrounding area are organised each day, each suitable for a different level of fitness. Join in and discover the mountains and their marvels as a family.
Tennis
Forested mountainsides, varied plant life and manicured lawns. Every shade of green imaginable spreads out before you. Go and organise a match with friends. Further tennis facilities are available by the archery range, with sheltered, floodlit courts.
Archery
"Ready, aim, fire!" Next to the tennis courts, the voice of a G.O® rings out across the clearing. Among the conifers, apprentice archers are concentrating hard. Children are on one side, adults on the other. Their targets are positioned at different distance but young and old alike are aiming for the same thing: to leave the archery range victorious.
Fitness and Tai Chi
Move your hands like clouds, grasp the bird's tail and stroke the horse's neck. Tai Chi has a very poetic way of describing its movements. And what better place to learn than where it all began? Find contentment in nature with our open-air exercise space. Other Fitness classes are available next to the cardio and weights room.
Trapeze & Circus
Launch yourself from the Flying Trapeze platform, close to the lakes that borders the Resort. Swing skywards among the treetops, with the jagged mountains as a backdrop. A combination of stunning scenery and exhilarating activity will leave you spellbound. Your G.O®s can also teach you the art of aerial acrobatics indoors, in the Lanterne sports building.
Entertainment
Welcome to this open-air museum, one of the Middle Kingdom's best-kept secrets. Bordered by lakes and filled with history, this natural park holds dozens of works of art. At night, the lights shimmer and the party begins. The circus acts are particularly spectacular. In the 2nd half of the evening, you can take centre stage for dancing and games.
Swimming Pools
Ready to dive into the heart of Resort life? Head for one of our swimming pool. Live life poolside: disconnect from everyday life or reconnect with your nearest and dearest. Float in the water or lay back on a deckchair. Lounge about and look at the view or spoil yourself with a poolside drink. The choice is yours.
Team sports
Challenge each other to a ball game, on the beach or on a sports field... Team sports combine the pleasure of physical exercise, friendliness and the spirit of competition.
Must-Try Experiences
Immerse yourself into the iconic Guilin Landscape*
Cruise down the mythical Li River* and enjoy the landscape that inspired so many artists.Be prepared to get enchanted by the scenery of Li River which gathers all the beauty of Guilin nature landscape. As you cruise down, the beauty of the mountain and river gradually unveils in front of you. Listen to the story from ancient times told by the rafter while you appreciate the scenery on the river: the mysterious patterns on the rocks, the lush greenery and cottage houses of quaint villages on the river banks. When it rains, the misty view presents another kind of poetic beauty. You will feel like walking into a painting which you become a part of. Go to excursion center for more information. Booking in advance is required.*Additional charges may apply.
Live the magic in nature with outdoor and indoor climbing
Defy gravity and try climbing, whether on karst mountains outdoors (summer) or indoors in La Lanterne (all-year round).The rock climbing in Guilin is the ideal spot combining the fun of sports with breathtaking views. Our well-trained rock climbing G.Os will prepare you carefully with professional equipment to ensure your safety and recommend the area suitable for your level. Confident and composed, try to discover numerous routes hidden in the cracks along your adventure upwards. Our G.Os are always there to keep you safe and make recommendation when necessary. Don't forget to turn around and appreciate the fascinating nature view when you reach the top. If you want to enjoy the thrill and the fun all-year-round, you can also try the wall climbing in our indoor playground: with areas of different colors, all skill levels can have their fun while defying gravity. Kids can also have a taste of climbing fun in the dedicated area for them.The sense of achievement will come to you not only at the moment of reaching the top, but also every time you challenge the impossible to find your own way up, step by step.*Minimum age: 8 years old
Local cooking lessons
Unleash your inner MasterChef in our culinary school and you will be on your way to be a better cook in no time. Tickle your taste buds by sampling your very own creation with different local recipes such as the famed Guilin Noodles and Yanshuo Steam Fish. For more hands-on cooking experience with your family, join the Amazing Family cooking classes and learn a step-by-step guide on how to create a mouthwatering Guilin dessert like the Guilin Tapioca and Mango.Bring home new skills and memories with your family as you embark on cooking classes together.* Classes with Aromatic Herbs from our eco-garden will be available from July
Natural fabric dyeing at Art Centre*
Ignite your creative self and the joy of making something fun and beautiful. Get arty with an experience at the Art Centre, and try your hands on Fabric Dyeing with dyes and colourants derived from plants or minerals. Suitable and safe for kids, design and make your own handkerchief or scarf, a lovely gift for your family and friends.Situated in the resort, the Art Centre serves as a creative space and gallery to get your daily dose of creativity and inspiration. Art beautifies, evokes emotions and enhances essential life skills through reflection and expression of each art piece. Club Med Guilin is the only Resort in APAC with an Art Centre, a visit not to be missed during your stay.*At extra cost
Discover nature, arts & culture as a family with Club Med Play App
Follow a digital quest with your family using our Club Med Play game app on your mobile phone to discover over 100 contemporary sculptures in the resort park. Combining augmented reality and puzzles, this game guides you on a journey to discover nature and environment protection tips across the resort. Explore our open-air museum which houses a diversity of local plants and flowers, as well as modern art sculptures accomplished by local and international artists. Witness the magical blend of arts and nature with the mountains as backdrop; Osmanthus trees and camphor trees dominate the terrain; continue to embark on an eye-opening journey to appreciate the modern sculptures of different styles and materials, while the scent of Osmanthus follow along.The beauty of life and art is all around you, waiting to be discovered. The relaxing, refreshing and scenic walk will awake your body and mind to prepare the whole family for an amazing day to come.
Please Note: Some services are at extra cost. We advise you to pre-book these services. They may also be purchased on site at the start of your holiday.
Room Types - bathrooms beds & sleeping
Blending a timeless mountainous landscape with contemporary artworks, the Resort offers spacious yet cosy rooms overlooking the garden, courtyard or surrounding countryside.
Room Types: Deluxe / Superior / Suite
Deluxe
Deluxe Room (46 - 50 m². Maximum capacity: 3 people)
These rooms are on the ground or upper floors, with plenty of space and facing the garden. Our designers have created a comfortable contemporary feel with modern facilities.
Services: Luggage service • Minibar (non-alcoholic drinks) - refilled upon request • Turn down service • Laundry service (extra charge) • Cleaning on demand
Equipment: Air conditioning • Baby bed (Must be pre-booked) • Club Med Baby Welcome • Telephone • Wi-Fi Access • TV Screen • Sofa • Kettle • Ice bucket • Iron and ironing board in the room • Umbrella • Safe deposit box • Heating • Electricity: 220-240 V
Bathroom: Shower • Bathrobe • Slippers • Hair Dryer • Magnifying mirror • Amenities (shampoo, shower gel, body lotion)
Deluxe Room - Balcony (43 - 46 m². Maximum capacity: 3 people)
Take in the view of the karst mountains from your balcony in the light of the rising sun. This comfortable room has plenty of space and everything the modern traveller needs with decor that is remarkably on-trend.
Services: Luggage service • Minibar (non-alcoholic drinks) - refilled upon request • Turn down service • Laundry service (extra charge) • Cleaning on demand
Equipment: Air conditioning • Baby bed (Must be pre-booked) • Club Med Baby Welcome • Telephone • Wi-Fi Access • TV Screen • Sofa • Kettle • Ice bucket • Iron and ironing board in the room • Umbrella • Safe deposit box • Heating • Electricity: 220-240 V
Bathroom: Shower • Bathrobe • Slippers • Hair Dryer • Magnifying mirror • Amenities (shampoo, shower gel, body lotion)
Interconnecting Deluxe Rooms - Balcony (90 - 94 m². Maximum capacity: 6 people)
Perfect for families looking for space and natural surroundings. The balconies look out towards the mountains and the rising sun, for incredible sweeping views. The interior is modern and comfortable.
Services: Luggage service • Minibar (non-alcoholic drinks) - refilled upon request • Turn down service • Laundry service (extra charge) • Cleaning on demand
Equipment: Air conditioning • Baby bed (Must be pre-booked) • Club Med Baby Welcome • Telephone • Wi-Fi Access • TV Screen • Kettle • Ice bucket • Iron and ironing board in the room • Umbrella • Safe deposit box • Heating • Electricity: 220-240 V
Bathroom: Shower • Bathrobe • Slippers • Hair Dryer • Amenities (shampoo, shower gel, body lotion)
Superior
Superior Room (26 - 41 m². Maximum capacity: 3 people)
Spread throughout the resort with a variety of views, facing either the garden, the countryside or the courtyard, these rooms are spacious and comfortable. The modern decor features on-trend designs.
Services: Luggage service • Laundry service (extra charge) • Cleaning on demand
Equipment: Air conditioning • Baby bed (Must be pre-booked) • Club Med Baby Welcome • Telephone • Wi-Fi Access • TV Screen • Sofa • Kettle • Ice bucket • Mini fridge at your disposal • Iron and ironing board in the room • Umbrella • Safe deposit box • Heating • Electricity: 220-240 V
Bathroom: Shower • Hair Dryer • Amenities (shampoo, shower gel, body lotion) • Slippers
Superior Room - Mobility Accessible (42 - 43 m². Maximum capacity: 2 people)
You'lle find all the facilities you'll need in these accessible rooms for people with reduced mobility. Facing the setting sun, they offer pretty views of the garden, especially in the evenings.
Services: Luggage service • Laundry service (extra charge) • Cleaning on demand
Equipment: Air conditioning • Baby bed (Must be pre-booked) • Club Med Baby Welcome • Telephone • Wi-Fi Access • TV Screen • Sofa • Kettle • Ice bucket • Mini fridge at your disposal • Iron and ironing board in the room • Umbrella • Safe deposit box • Heating • Electricity: 220-240 V
Bathroom: Shower • Slippers • Hair Dryer • Amenities (shampoo, shower gel, body lotion)
Interconnecting Superior Rooms (52 - 82 m². Maximum capacity: 6 people)
Travelling with your family and looking for space and privacy? These interconnecting rooms are perfect. The modern decor, comfort and space will satisfy everyone.
Services: Luggage service • Laundry service (extra charge) • Cleaning on demand
Equipment: Air conditioning • Baby bed (Must be pre-booked) • Club Med Baby Welcome • Telephone • Wi-Fi Access • TV Screen • Sofa • Kettle • Ice bucket • Mini fridge at your disposal • Iron and ironing board in the room • Umbrella • Safe deposit box • Heating • Electricity: 220-240 V
Bathroom: Shower • Slippers • Hair Dryer • Amenities (shampoo, shower gel, body lotion)
Suite
Suite (70 - 80 m². Maximum capacity: 3 people)
Spacious is something of an understatement. The bedroom, living room and terrace are all generously proportioned. The view of the karst mountains and the sunrise is charming, as is the modern decor.
Services: Upgrade transfer for G.M® with transfer package • Inclusive of room service for continental breakfast • Minibar (non-alcoholic drinks) - refilled daily • Luggage service • Turn down service • Laundry service (extra charge)
Equipment: Air conditioning • Baby bed (Must be pre-booked) • Club Med Baby Welcome • Telephone • Wi-Fi Access • TV Screen • Sofa • Espresso machine • Ice bucket • Kettle - Coffee/tea making facilites • Iron and ironing board in the room • Umbrella • Safe deposit box • Heating • Electricity: 220-240 V
Bathroom: Bathtub • Shower • Twin vanity sinks • Bathrobe • Slippers • Hair Dryer • Magnifying mirror • Amenities (shampoo, shower gel, body lotion) • Amenities : accessories (vanity kit, manicure kit, etc.)
Meals - food and drink in Club Med Guilin
Restaurants
The Atelier
Located in The Atelier, this air-conditioned main restaurant serves a colourful and tantalising array of freshly prepared dishes. Discover Chinese cuisine, with a choice of Sichuanese, Cantonese and Hainan regional dishes. The terrace provides a tranquil setting with a magical view of the mountains beyond.
The Lotus
Experience the Zen feel of Chinese dining, complete with traditional turning table tops. You can sample delicious local Chinese dishes, in addition to western cuisine too. Booking is required at Reception.
The Noodle Bar
You'll never look at a noodle in the same way again after discovering the huge variety from all regions of China available at the Noodle Bar. Located in the great ambience of The Courtyard, the restaurant is open from 2pm to 6pm and 9pm to 11pm, for an authentic and memorable Chinese dining experience.
Mongolia restaurant
Located on the third floor of the Atelier, The Rooftop Restaurant has fantastic views over the sculpture park and majestic mountains beyond. Dine on divinely roasted meat at the Mongolian grilled meat, or enjoy a Chinese fondue.
Bars
The Atelier Bar
For lively entertainment in the centre of the Resort, take the family, loved ones, friends or partner for a game of Mah-jong or pool. And once the kids are in bed, try your talents at karaoke and enjoy fine wines into the early hours in this main bar.
Poolside Bar
With pretty views over the Resort and gardens, the Poolside bar is the place to cool off in tranquil surroundings during pool opening hours. Sip refreshing juice and choose from a selection of Snacks. Open in summer season from May to October.