Established in 1988, the Guilin National Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone was approved as the first batch of its kind by the State Council in 1991. 

The high-tech zone is located in the east of Guilin Lijiang River, and comprises Qixing Old City, Lidong Science and Technology City, Overseas Chinese Tourism City, and Huajiang Ecological Science and Technology City. The total area of the zone is 180 square kilometers.

The Qixing Old City is centered on the International Convention and Exhibition Center, and has formed a commercial service center with commercial facilities, tourism, culture, sports, leisure, and residences. The Lidong Science and Technology City is the core area for the industrial development of the high-tech zone. It is a sustainable new science and technology city integrating ecology, environmental protection, high technology and innovation. The Overseas Chinese Tourism City is the starting point for Lijiang River tourism. Huajiang Ecological Science and Technology City plans to develop projects such as science and technology research and development, software development, creative culture, animation production and high-end commercial real estate. 

After more than 20 years of development, Guilin National High-Tech Industrial Development Zone has become the open window of Guilin, the leading zone for industrial development, the incubating zone for industrial clusters, and the intensive zone for scientific and technological innovation, contributing its strength in leading, demonstrating, radiating and driving on regional economic development.

Guilin National High-Tech Industrial Development Zone, the leading zone for industrial development [Photo/glgxq.gov.cn]