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Guangxi lies in a subtropical region: rainy, warm and wet. It is fit for traveling all year round. July is the warmest and average temperature is 23 C to 29 C; the coldest is in January, and average temperature is about 6 C to 16 C. In Guangxi, 80 percent of the rain occurs from April to September. Annual average rainfall is 1250 to 1750 millimeters (49.2 to 68.9 inches) in the most areas.

Guangxi Province has a dramatic landscape of weathered limestone pinnacles, which hide some of China's largest cave systems. Despite the abundant rainfall, the region possesses poor soil, which discouraged Han settlement until the late Ming period. As a result, the area saw little development and many indigenous groups, especially the Miao and Dong have retained their traditional customs. The city of Guiping is located at the confluence of Yu and Xun rivers. Guiping is an unremarkable city surrounded by lush mountain scenery. Its importance as a regional centre has recently declined due to the cessation of river traffic during the 1990's. Its main industry is now sugar cane. Guiping is renowned for its high quality green tea, xi shan cha, which grows on Xi Shan (west mountain) on the outskirts of town. The long leaves of tea are processed and rolled into what look like miniature black cheroots. They are steeped one at a time to produce a faintly bitter, yet refreshing brew. Xi Shan can easily be hiked from town. The 2 hour hike takes you past tea plantations and through bamboo groves, passing a number of Tang-era Buddhist temples. The temples sell xi shan cha, which is said to be superior to that which is sold in stores. The summit offers splendid views of the river plains. A 40 minute bus journey from Guiping is Jintian. Jintian is the location of the first headquarters of Hong Xiuquan's Taiping Army. A museum here houses weapons, paintings and maps recording the main events of the Taiping uprising. Caitlyn's Chinese last name is Jin, which was derived from this historic monument.
(This information was taken from DK Eyewitness Travel Guide, China)