Guli Travel Guide

City Chinese city known for its scenic beauty

A small Zhejiang town of narrow lanes and provincial markets, Guli draws visitors interested in temple courtyards, river bridges and local snack stalls. Expect porcelain sellers, morning tea houses and straightforward regional cuisine.

Costs

Budget: $40-70 per day

Moderate prices; domestic travel and meals inexpensive.

Safety

Very safe

Low violent crime; usual urban precautions for petty theft.

Best Time

April-October (pleasant weather)

Spring to autumn offers mild temperatures and festivals.

In This Guide

Why Visit Guli?
- Who's It For?
Top Things to Do
Where to Go in Guli
Plan Your Visit
Where to Stay
Where to Eat
Nightlife
Shopping

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Weather

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Population

536,000

Infrastructure & Convenience

Solid road and rail links; signage mainly Chinese.

Popularity

Primarily a regional or industrial town with few foreign tourists.

Known For

light industry, tea and agriculture, local markets, river scenery, traditional festivals, small-scale manufacturing, regional cuisine, proximity to Zhejiang hubs

Guli is a small Zhejiang town integrated into the province's manufacturing and agricultural supply chains.

Why Visit Guli? #

Who's Guli For?

Top Things to Do in Guli

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Hengdian World Studios

Large film studio complex, China's major movie production hub

Amusement Park

Plan Your Visit to Guli #

Dining

Zhejiang home-style and seafood

Fresh freshwater fish, simple regional dishes and snacks.

Nightlife

Subdued local evenings

Tea houses, street stalls and quiet bars after dark.

Accommodation

Budget and family hotels

Affordable family-run hotels; international chains scarce.

Shopping

Wholesale and local markets

Light-industry wholesale markets, clothing shops and produce stalls.

Best Time to Visit Guli #

The best time to visit Guli is autumn (September-November), when typhoon risk drops and temperatures are pleasantly warm with clear skies for sightseeing. Avoid mid-summer for heat, humidity and heavy rain; spring can be pleasant but often damp.

Spring

March - May · 10°C to 22°C (50°F to 72°F)

Mild warming with frequent drizzle and high humidity-flowers and green hills look great, but expect grey skies, occasional cool snaps, and sticky days by late May.

Summer

June - August · 24°C to 35°C (75°F to 95°F)

Hot, humid and rain-prone-monsoon downpours and occasional typhoons can disrupt plans; great for beaches if you can tolerate heat and sudden storms.

Autumn

September - November · 16°C to 26°C (61°F to 79°F)

Clear, comfortable and the best time to visit-warm days, cool nights, far fewer storms, ideal for walking, food markets and coastal views.

Best Time to Visit Guli #

Climate

Guli's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1444 mm/year), wettest in June.

Best Time to Visit

OctoberSeptemberMay

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

40°

Warmest Month

-15°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

2° – 10°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

56 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

10.4h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

3° – 12°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

86 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

11.1h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

7° – 15°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

128 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

13° – 22°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

148 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

12.7h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (193 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

17° – 26°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

193 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.4

UV Index

High

13.4h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (235 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

21° – 29°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

235 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

High

13.8h daylight

July

July is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

34°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

24° – 33°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

143 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

13.6h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (132 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 33°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

132 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

13.0h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

69 Good

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Warm

24°C

Temperature

20° – 28°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

142 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.4

UV Index

High

12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

14° – 24°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

78 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

11.4h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

9° – 18°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

10.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

3° – 13°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

40 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

10.2h daylight

How to Get to Guli

By Air

By Train & Bus

How to Get Around Guli

Where to Stay in Guli #

Budget

Town Center - $15-50/night

Small-town guesthouses and budget inns near the center. Expect basic amenities, simple Chinese-style breakfasts, and limited English service.

Local guesthouses (Guli) - Basic inns near town center
Guli Inn (local) - No-frills rooms and friendly hosts

Mid-Range

Near railway / center - $40-90/night

Modest mid-range hotels with private bathrooms and restaurant on-site. Good for short stays and local business travel.

Guli Grand Hotel - Local mid-range option with amenities
Guli Business Hotel - Business-style rooms and modest facilities

Luxury

Nearby larger city - $100-250/night

True luxury hotels are uncommon in small towns; travelers usually stay in larger nearby cities for premium amenities and services.

Higher-end hotels in nearby cities - Luxury options usually in regional hubs
Local boutique hotels (limited) - Selective luxury with few choices

Best for First-Timers

Town Center - $20-90/night

Stay in the town center to access markets, local food stalls, and transport. English may be limited-have maps or translations ready.

Central guesthouses and small hotels - Easy to reach local sights and markets
Guli Grand Hotel - Good orientation for first visits

Best for Families

Town Center - $30-120/night

Pick family rooms with private bathrooms. Many local hotels offer interconnecting rooms and are close to parks and markets for daytime outings.

Guli Grand Hotel - Larger rooms and family amenities
Guli Inn (local) - Simple family rooms available

Best for Digital Nomads

Near transport hubs - $30-100/night

Small-town hotels may have workable Wi‑Fi but limited coworking spaces. Consider nearby larger cities for stronger connectivity and cafés.

Guli Business Hotel - Decent Wi‑Fi and quiet rooms
Guli Grand Hotel - Work-friendly public areas

Where to Eat in Guli #

Guli (Zhejiang) offers home-style Zhejiang cuisine: noodles, fresh seafood and simple vegetable dishes anchored in local markets. Meals are often modest and ingredient-driven, with market stalls showcasing regional produce and fishermen’s catches.

International and chain options are concentrated around commercial hubs, while more authentic experiences come from neighborhood noodle shops and market vendors serving the kinds of dishes locals eat every day.

Local Food

Guli's local scene centers on Zhejiang comfort food: simple noodles, fresh seafood and market-fresh produce served in small eateries.

Local noodle shops - Regional Zhejiang noodle styles and soups.
Market vendors - Fresh seafood and Zhejiang snacks.
Rice-and-vegetable eateries - Home-style meals in small shops.

International Food

You'll find Chinese regional restaurants and familiar international chains near major commercial streets and shopping centers.

Chinese regional restaurants - Sichuan and Cantonese options in the city.
Fast-food chains - International chains present in larger shopping areas.
Cafés - Local coffee houses with light pastries.

Vegetarian

Vegetarian options include temple-style meals, tofu-based dishes at markets and a growing number of cafés with vegetable-forward choices.

Temple-linked vegetarian restaurants - Buddhist-style vegetarian meals in calm settings.
Vegetarian sections in markets - Tofu, vegetables and prepared cold dishes.
Health-food cafés - Salad bowls and vegetable-forward dishes.