Guilin City is a famous tourism city for beauty spots in the world and a historical and cultural city with a history of more than 2000 years. It locates in the southeastern part of China and governs 5 districts including Xiangshan, Xiufeng, Diecai, Qixing and Yanshan, 12 counties including Yangsuo, Lingui, Lingchuan, Xing’an, Quanzhou, Ziyuan, Guanyang, Longsheng, Yongfu, Pingle, Gongcheng and Lipu, one national high technological industry development zone and two provincial economic development zone.

      In 2005, Guilin’s economy developed rapidly. Every economic index made new records since the integration of different parts of Guilin in 1998. According to the primary statistic data, Guilin’s gross domestic product achieved 53.7 billion RMB, up 14% compared with last year. The financial income achieved 5.2 billion RMB, up almost 21%. The total investment in fixed assets achieved 18.5 billion RMB, up about 35%. The per capita disposable income of urban residents achieved 9200 RMB, up more than 13%. The per capita net income of the farmers achieved 3000 RMB, up more than 14%.