Since July Guilin has been in the tourist peak season and hottest weather period of the year. Electricity demand raises up. In August and September Guilin is in the problem of electricity shortage.

China Southern Power Grid Guilin branch says, the electricity supply in residential area and tourist area is in priority. Next are the schools, hospitals, governments and etc. Lastly, heavy industrial factories.

Government buildings and offices are required to keep the air conditioning no lower than 28℃. Also residents are suggested to keep their air conditioning above 26℃.

If you are traveling in Guilin during the period we hope you can also help Guilin to save electricity. For example keep your hotel room AC above 26℃, turn off lights and AC when you leave your rooms and etc.