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The Emperor Qin Shihuang (221-210 BC) established three prefectures in the region, one of which he called Gui Lin. It was located on the ''Guixiang Corridor," which was an important passage connecting central and southern China. The strategic importance of Guilin was enhanced by Qin Shihuang' s decision to build the Ling Canal, which effectively provided a passage from the Yangtze to the Pearl River estuary by linking the Xiang and Li rivers.Read More>>
Guilin is located in the northeast of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region at 109°45'' longitude and 24°18'' latitude, at an elevation of about 140 meters above sea level. It is situated in a broad basin formed by the Li River, which winds through the... Read More>>
The Guilin region has an area of 27,809 square kilometers with a total population of 4.9 million at the end of 2006. The urban area of Guilin is 565 square kilometers with a population of 744,200 at the end of 2006. Guilin is a city with 28 ethinic... Read More>>
