Xiangshan Scenic Area

For those who want to go to Guilin recently, really don't look at the previous guides anymore, the previous guides may be a bit outdated, not very timely, these are what I just sorted out from Guilin in January. - 🌈【Attractions Guide】 Day 1️⃣️: 0‍📍Elephant Trunk Hill: Now free admission, recommended to watch 📍Sun and Moon Twin Towers: Recommend to come at night, the night view is more beautiful when the lights are on 📍East and West Alleys: The architecture is quite good-looking, you can stroll and eat 📍Central Square: You can see the lively atmosphere of Guilin ｛❣️ps: Sun and Moon Twin Towers, East and West Alleys and Central Square are very close, you can visit them together｝ - Day 2️⃣️: 📍Yulong River Bamboo Rafting: Remember to park your electric bike downstream 📍Ten Mile Gallery: You can see the scenery along the way, stop and take pictures📸 📍West Street: There are many people at night, suitable for shopping and eating - Day 3️⃣️: 📍20 yuan RMB scenic spot check-in: You can get there in 20 minutes by electric bike 📍Xingping Ancient Town: The streets of the ancient town are quite short, you can finish strolling quickly~ — 💢Precautions💢 ⭐Don't believe any aunt on the roadside, they are all pits🕳️💰 ⭐Laozhai Mountain is very difficult to climb, only suitable for young people, don't go on rainy days! ⭐Don't eat noodles near the scenic area, don't eat signature rice noodles‼️Gold medal rice noodles‼️ ⭐Bamboo rafting is recommended to choose one section, some details are still a bit lacking — Guilin·Guangxi

🌈 In winter, Guilin, shedding the heat of summer, has added a sense of tranquility and harmony. The mountains and waters here seem to be covered by nature with a thin veil, looming, like a beautiful ink painting. 🎨 Let's step into this painting together and feel the unique charm of winter Guilin! 🏞️ In winter, Guilin is still green. Famous scenic spots such as Elephant Trunk Mountain and Solitary Beauty Peak, under the winter sun, are even more magnificent. 🌄 Take a Li River cruise to enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the river and feel the tranquility and comfort in winter. 🚤 👻 In winter, Guilin also has unique folk activities. Why not experience the New Year's flavor of Guilin, taste local specialties, such as Guilin rice noodles, Yangshuo beer fish, etc. 🍜🍲 You can also participate in local folk activities, such as lion dance, dragon dance, singing opera, etc., to feel the strong festival atmosphere. 🎭 🛍️ Winter in Guilin is also a good time for shopping. Local specialties, such as Guilin's three treasures (Guilin rice noodles, Guilin chili sauce, Guilin tofu), Yangshuo beer fish, Lipu taro, etc., are all good choices. 🛒 🌟 In winter Guilin, the night also has a different flavor. When the lights are on, scenic spots such as Elephant Trunk Mountain and Two Rivers and Four Lakes are even more enchanting under the light. 🌃 You can choose to take a night tour of Two Rivers and Four Lakes to appreciate the beauty of Guilin's night view. 🚢 👋 In winter Guilin, although the weather is cold, the sun is bright, very suitable for outdoor activities. Why not invite a few friends for a spontaneous trip to Guilin and feel the winter charm of this beautiful city together. 👫👬 🌈 Winter in Guilin, like a beautiful girl, wearing a thin veil, quietly waiting for your arrival. Let's step into Guilin together this winter and feel her beauty and charm. 🎉🎊 🌟 Guilin, a place that people yearn for, whether it is spring, summer, autumn or winter, has its unique beauty. This winter, let's meet in Guilin and feel the charm of this city together! 🎉🎊

"There is a bright moon under the water, and the bright moon floats on the water. The water flows and the moon does not go, the moon goes and the water still flows", step into the Elephant Trunk Hill Park on the cover of the elementary school textbook. Elephant Trunk Hill is one of the must-visit spots in Guilin, a symbol of Guilin's landscape, follow my lens into the landscape painting! 🌱Attraction Introduction Elephant Trunk Hill, originally named Lishan, is located at the confluence of the Peach Blossom River and the Lijiang River in Guilin City. The mountain is named for its resemblance to a giant elephant standing by the river and drinking from the Lijiang River. It is known as the symbol of Guilin's landscape. Elephant Trunk Hill is famous for its magic. Its magic lies first in its resemblance, and second in the creation of a round moon between the nose and legs, forming the spectacular scene of "Elephant Mountain Water Moon". Elephant Trunk Hill is the emblem mountain of Guilin and the symbol mountain of Guilin tourism. 🌟Main Attractions 1⃣️Shuiyue Cave: Between the elephant's trunk and legs of Elephant Trunk Hill. About 12,000 years ago, the earth's crust rose, the Lijiang River shrank, and the development of Shuiyue Cave accelerated, forming a transparent round hole. 2⃣️Elephant Eye Rock: Located on the north and south sides of the waist of Elephant Trunk Hill, they pass through each other, forming an era earlier than Shuiyue Cave, named for its location just at the elephant's eye. 3⃣️Puxian Pagoda: The Puxian Pagoda, which stands on the top of the mountain, was built during the Ming Dynasty to worship Puxian Bodhisattva. There are only two Buddhist pagodas in China that worship Puxian, one is on Emei Mountain in Sichuan, and the other is on Elephant Trunk Hill in Guilin. 🎫About Tickets 🎟️Ticket Price: Free ⏰Opening Hours: 7:00～22:00 ⚠️tips: You can enter the park by scanning the code at the entrance without making a reservation. The latest entry to the park is 21:10, and the park lights out at 22:00. 🚗About Transportation 🚌Transportation Guide: You can take bus No. 16 or 23 to Elephant Mountain Scenic Area Station, or you can take a taxi or ride a shared bicycle. 📍Detailed Address: No. 1 Binjiang Road, Xiangshan District, Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region 📷About Photography ✅The steps on the opposite side of Elephant Trunk Hill are the best shooting spots, and this place is also the perspective of the pictures in the textbook. ✅The viewing platform on the top of the mountain can overlook the city, and it is recommended for friends with good physical strength to climb up, and the Puxian Pagoda is on the mountain. 🍃About Entrance There are three gates in the scenic area, gate 1 can enter and exit, gate 2 can only exit but not enter, and gate 3 can enter and exit. For friends who drive by themselves, it is recommended to enter from gate 1 because there is a parking lot next to it. Friends with plenty of time can enter from gate 3 and exit from gate 1. 🌳Tour Suggestions ✅The weather in September is still very hot and sunny, so bring water and do a good job of sun protection. ✅It is not recommended to take a bamboo raft, as the time is relatively short and the scenery is not very stunning.

Quickly collect it! ✨ There are many attractions in Guilin, but many attractions need to be planned in advance, so I will plan for you the must-visit attractions and routes✨ ✅【Itinerary】 Day1️⃣: Depart Guilin-East and West Alleys-Two Rivers and Four Lakes Night Tour-Stay in Guilin Day2️⃣: Li River-Yinzi Rock-West Street Day3️⃣: Yulong River-Xianggong Mountain-Elephant Trunk Hill-Night Tour Guilin Day4️⃣: Ten Mile Gallery-Home ✅【Attraction Introduction】 1️⃣Li River: A must-visit attraction in Guilin, you can experience bamboo rafting, see the 20 yuan background shooting location, and the aerial photography is super beautiful! There is also the most beautiful sunset of the Li River🌄 2️⃣Yinzi Rock: Feel the peculiarities of Guilin's caves, and the photos are also super out of the picture! 3️⃣West Street: Eat delicious food, a street of bars, and there are many snacks and specialty stores, a paradise for foodies! 4️⃣Yulong River: A must-experience bamboo rafting in Guilin, super exciting! There is also a super long electric car that is manually drawn, and you can enjoy the scenery along the way 5️⃣Xianggong Mountain: The best place to watch the sunrise🌅, super shocking! You can also climb mountains, enjoy flowers, and picnic 6️⃣Elephant Trunk Hill: The iconic attraction of Guilin City, you can climb to the top of Elephant Trunk Hill to see the beautiful scenery of the Li River and Yulong River, and there are many places suitable for taking pictures, which is absolutely beautiful! 7️⃣Ten Mile Gallery: A paradise for cycling enthusiasts, the scenery along the way is absolutely beautiful, as if people are traveling in the painting ✅【Food Recommendation】 1️⃣East and West Alleys: Fermented tofu, dumplings, snail powder, syrup, fried powder, roast duck intestines, roast pig's feet and other snacks don't miss it! 2️⃣West Street: Various snacks and specialty stores, and a street of bars, full of atmosphere! Recommend "Big Banyan Tree Beer Fish", the special beer fish is super delicious! There are also various beers and various special dishes, praise👍 3️⃣Field Snail Stuffing: One of Guilin's special delicacies, you must try it in Guilin! Stew the snail meat and pork stuffing into the snail shell, the soup is rich, and the taste is fresh and delicious. Recommend "Xitang Beer Fish", this shop is an old shop that locals also love to go to! There are also various beers and various special dishes, worth a try!👍 4️⃣Guilin Rice Noodles: Guilin's special snack, you must try it! Recommend "Braised Rice Noodles", the braised water is very fragrant, the rice noodles are chewy, and it's delicious! There are also various braised vegetables and tofu brains and other snacks are also very good👍 5️⃣Fried River Powder: One of Guilin's special delicacies, the taste is fragrant and smooth, and it is very chewy. Recommend "Fried River Powder", all kinds of ingredients and sauces are just right!👍 6️⃣Niupi: One of Guilin's special snacks, the taste is smooth and chewy, and it is very delicious with chili oil and vinegar and other seasonings. Recommend "Cold Skin Shop", this shop's Niupi is very famous👍 7️⃣Sugar Water: One of Guilin's special desserts, the taste is sweet and delicious, there are various different flavors. Recommend "Double Skin Milk", this shop's sugar water is very authentic👍

🛶Take a bamboo raft and enjoy the leisure of 'Boating on the green waves, a journey within a painting'~ 🌟How to get to Guilin? ✈️Plane: Guilin Liangjiang International Airport is the second largest international airport in Guangxi, with flights to more than 20 major cities and routes within China. ✅Plane tickets are cheaper in winter, making it a great time to travel. (1) 🚎Airport Bus: Costs 20 yuan, about 40 minutes' ride, and the terminal is the Civil Aviation Building. (There is a bus from the city to the airport every 30 minutes, it's best to leave Guilin 2 hours in advance to avoid missing your flight) (2) 🚗Taxi: It costs about 80 yuan to take a taxi from the airport to the city center. 🚂Train: Guilin currently has three train stations: Guilin South Station, Guilin West Station, and Guilin North Station. 🚄Guilin Station: Mainly operates regular passenger trains and some high-speed trains, serving major cities in China, mainly Nanning and Changsha along the line. 🚄Guilin North Station: Has more regular and high-speed train services. 🚄Guilin West Station: Located 10 kilometers from the city center, mainly serves high-speed trains running between Guangzhou and Guiyang. Our recommended itinerary👏 🔥DAY1: Arrive in Guilin, check into the hotel, rest a bit, then head to East-West Alley, stroll through the ancient alleys, and taste local delicacies 🔥DAY2【Fubo Hill】→ Check in at 【Elephant Trunk Hill】, resembling a giant elephant dipping its trunk into the Li River, with a round hole in the middle through which the river flows →【Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas】, the entire copper pagoda sets three world records, and it's the best spot for photos 🔥DAY3【West Street】Also known as Foreigners' Street, it is the oldest street in Yangshuo County →【Li River】boat tour 🔥DAY4【Xingping Ancient Town】Experience the charm of 'long old streets, deep alleys'. 🌟Stroll through 【Ten-Mile Gallery】 🌟【Long River】cycling, watch cormorant fishing performances 🌟Watch 【Impression Liu Sanjie】, China's first large-scale natural landscape performance 🔥DAY5 Depart to the 【Silver Cave Scenic Area】, known as the palace of karst cave art, and take a small wooden boat to visit the 'Paradise'. 🔥DAY76 Yangshuo 💖Food Guide💖 🔥Introduction to Guilin's Cuisine 🌟Beer Fish🐠: A local specialty of Yangshuo, made with fresh carp from the Li River, known for its unique crispy and tender flavor that whets the appetite. 🌟Guilin Rice Noodles🍜: White, tender, smooth, and refreshing, with a variety of ways to eat, usually mixed well and eaten dry. 🌟Lipu Taro and Pork🥩: A traditional Guilin banquet dish, made with authentic Guilin Lipu taro, pork belly with skin, Guilin fermented bean curd, and various seasonings, presenting a golden color. 🌟Stuffed River Snails🐚: The snail meat is removed, mixed with minced pork, perilla, and other seasonings, then stuffed back into the snail shells and cooked with broth. 🌟Oil Tea🍵: Guilin locals drink oil tea all year round, suitable for any season, morning or evening. 🌟Vinegar Blood Duck🦆: Made with ducklings available in midsummer, the duck is slaughtered to keep the blood, infused with sour vinegar, and cooked with tender ginger or bitter melon as ingredients. ⚠️Guilin Pitfall Guide ‼️Don't take the illegal taxis near the airport and stations. ‼️Don't trust various photo services in scenic areas, they charge money and are especially expensive. ‼️Don't easily trust the local women on the streets, they lack formal guarantees and are particularly deceitful. 💖It is recommended to plan a 4-5 day trip, as it's not easy to get out and about. Try to visit all the essential spots without rushing and take the time to relax properly.

Here is a three-day tour guide for Guilin: **Day 1:** - **Morning**: Arrive in Guilin and head to Elephant Trunk Hill Park🐘 to experience its unique charm. - **Noon**: Taste local specialties such as Guilin's vinegar blood duck🍲 nearby. - **Afternoon**: Visit Seven Star Park🌳 and appreciate the beauty of nature. - **Evening**: Take a night cruise around Xiangshan Tower🌃 and enjoy the beautiful night view. **Day 2:** - **Morning**: Take a cruise to Yangshuo🎈, admiring the stunning scenery of the Li River🌊 along the way. - **Noon**: Have lunch in Yangshuo🍲, with beer fish recommended. - **Afternoon**: Go to Xingping Ancient Town🏯 and experience the simple charm of the old town. - **Evening**: Watch the live performance of 'Impression Liu Sanjie'🎭. **Day 3:** - **Morning**: Rent an electric scooter🛵 and ride to Moon Hill🌙 to admire its unique moon-like shape. - **Noon**: Enjoy lunch in Yangshuo🍛. - **Afternoon**: Head to Gongnong Bridge🌊 and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yulong River. **Attractions Introduction:** - **Elephant Trunk Hill Park**: A symbolic attraction of Guilin🐘. - **Seven Star Park**: A comprehensive park🌳 that combines mountains and water. - **Xiangshan Tower**: A place with a long history📜. - **Li River**: The mother river of Guilin🌊, with clear water and beautiful scenery. - **Xingping Ancient Town**: A well-preserved old town🏯 with a rich historical culture. - **'Impression Liu Sanjie'**: A large-scale live performance set against natural scenery🎶. - **Moon Hill**: Named for the moon-shaped hole at the top of the hill🌙. - **Gongnong Bridge**: A great place to enjoy the view of Yulong River🌊. **Food Recommendations:** - **Vinegar Blood Duck**: A unique Guilin dish🍲 with a delicious taste. - **Beer Fish**: A Yangshuo specialty🍲 with tender fish meat and a strong beer flavor. - **Snail Stuffed Meat**: A mix of snail meat and minced meat🍲, offering a rich taste. - **Bamboo Tube Rice**: Rice with the fragrance of bamboo🍚, very tasty. - **Water Chestnut Cake**: Sweet and delicious🍰 with a rich water chestnut flavor. **Accommodation Suggestions:** - **Guilin City Area**: Choose hotels near scenic spots or the city center🏨. - **Yangshuo**: You can choose accommodations near West Street or Yulong River🛏️. **Precautions:** - **Book tickets and accommodations in advance🎫** to avoid disrupting your schedule. - **Pay attention to weather changes☔️🧴** and take sun protection and rainproof measures. - **During the tour, pay attention to safety🚢** and comply with the regulations of the scenic area. **You can adjust the itinerary according to your own preferences😉. Which attraction are you most interested in🤔?**

Guilin Four Days and Three Nights Travel Guide 4.11 Arrived at Guilin North Station at ten in the morning, checked into the hotel, ordered some takeout for a light meal and rested. In the afternoon, got up to climb Elephant Trunk Hill and visited the Two Rivers and Four Lakes scenic area. You can set out at around three or four in the afternoon, enter from the No. 1 entrance of Elephant Trunk Hill, climb the hill, and visit the museum. There's a great photo spot near Gate No. 3. The Elephant Trunk Hill post office has 28 stamp collection points, sisters can bring their own notebooks. It doesn't get dark in Guilin until seven in the evening, and the Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas are more beautiful when lit up at night. I don't recommend taking a bamboo raft or boat tour. Outside Gate No. 3 of the Elephant Trunk Hill scenic area, there's a Guilin Rice Noodle post office with a free stamp collection point! Correcting a misconception, the Two Rivers and Four Lakes, Elephant Trunk Hill, East-West Alley, and Zhengyang Pedestrian Street are all close together, if you walk fast, you can finish visiting them in one afternoon + evening. The two commercial streets can be visited separately. We visited Zhengyang Pedestrian Street on our first day. There's a stamp collection point at the Muxiangtang in East-West Alley, with a 10 yuan discount, and for 15 yuan you can collect all the stamps. 4.12~4.13 Two-day tour in Yangshuo 4.12 In the morning, took a four-hour Li River cruise to Yangshuo, very worthwhile! Overcast and sunny weather each have their own beauty. Arrived in Yangshuo at one-thirty in the afternoon, took a sightseeing bus to Ten-Mile Gallery. Here's a correction, the Ten-Mile Gallery starts from Fengming Parking Lot, rent an electric scooter from there to tour, don't go over the Gongnong Bridge, just find your way slowly. Make sure you're skilled at riding the electric scooter, as there are quite a few and they're not easy to ride. Took a taxi to the Guilin Eternal Love scenic area, definitely go see the performance of Guilin Eternal Love, the ticket is very worth it! You can spend an hour visiting the scenic area, which is not very large. If it's not too late after the performance, you can go to West Street for a stroll. 4.13 If you get up early, you can go see the sunrise at Xianggong Mountain, but I didn't get up orz. In the morning, went to Yulong River for bamboo rafting, dressed lightly, brought a raincoat, sandals. You can choose the rafting section according to your needs. Remember to buy tickets in advance and bring the necessary documents. After rafting, you can wander around, going to Shangri-La or Xingping Ancient Town is fine. Didn't see Impression Liu Sanjie, so no comment. If you have plenty of time, you can go see it too. Return trip in the afternoon. If you still have energy in the evening, you can go to the Xiaoyao Tower and Jingjiang Princes' City for a visit, which is right at East-West Alley, citywalk a bit. 4.14 Since I was too tired from the return trip from Yangshuo, I chose to pack my luggage in the morning, then visit Xiaoyao Tower and Jingjiang Princes' City, and solve lunch at East-West Alley. Return trip in the afternoon.

Attraction Strategy √ Elephant Trunk Hill The symbol of Guilin's landscape, when you come to Guilin, besides the 20 yuan note photo spot, Elephant Trunk Hill is a must-visit. The area around Elephant Trunk Hill is very spacious, making it easy to find good spots for taking photos and checking in! √ Li River Cruise Departing from Guilin, take a cruise downstream to admire the reflections of the peaks on both sides of the river, and experience the beauty of the 'Hundred-Mile Gallery'. Don't forget to take a photo at the reflection spot of the 20 yuan note background - Huangbu Reflection! √ Yangshuo West Street The heart of Yangshuo, with its antique streets lined with a dazzling array of handicraft shops and bars, is a great place to spend the evening! √ Longji Rice Terraces Standing at the top of the terraces, feel the harmonious coexistence of human wisdom and natural scenery! √ Yulong River Rafting Rafting on the 'Little Li River', the landscape on both sides is refreshing and delightful! √ Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas Also known as the Gold and Silver Pagodas or the Lovers' Pagodas, one of the Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas is a bronze pagoda, and the other is a glazed pagoda. There is a 10-meter-long tunnel under the lake connecting the two pagodas. It is now a new landmark of Guilin, and the twin pagodas are beautiful when lit up at night! √ Two Rivers and Four Lakes Night Cruise A landmark attraction in Guilin city area, including Shan Lake, Banyan Lake, Gui Lake, Mulong Lake, Li River, Taoshan River, Gui River, etc. The night light show is a must-see! About Accommodation Guilin City Area: It is recommended to stay near Guilin Station or the city center for convenient transportation, and you can also go out for a walk and eat in Yangshuo at night. You can also stay near West Street, where you can visit the bustling West Street at night. If you prefer quiet, choose the nearby Bilian Shan or Fuqian Lane Longji, you can stay inside the scenic area! Specialty Cuisine Hot Pot / Dry Pot: Beer fish, pig stomach chicken, mutton soup, spotted fish hot pot, rice cake hot pot, spicy seafood hot pot, tomato shrimp, casserole chicken, vinegar blood duck, taro chicken, snail chicken, etc! Rice Noodles: Guilin rice noodles, snail noodles, old friend noodles, red oil rice noodles, vinegar blood duck noodles, nun's vegetarian noodles, etc! Snacks: Oil tea, glutinous rice balls, stewed chicken cup, sweet wine eggs, bean tea, Yangshuo loquat, lotus seed soup!

Guilin city is not big, the tourism infrastructure is mature, and the attractions are very convenient. The tourist circle centered on Elephant Trunk Hill🐘 covers the old attractions of Guilin, which can be reached by bus🚌 and walking🚶‍♀️. First stop: Elephant Trunk Hill (about 90 minutes) Elephant Trunk Hill Scenic Area, 🎫tickets are free, 🉑can be booked on Ctrip, scan ID card🪪 at the entrance, the park has 2 entrances and exits. Please note⚠️ there is a river channel after entering the park. If you want to climb the mountain, you need to walk along the river bank inside. If you want to take pictures of Elephant Trunk Hill🐘, you need to walk along the river channel outside, where you can take a panoramic view of people and mountains. Second stop: Sun and Moon Twin Towers (about 30 minutes) Sun and Moon Twin Towers, tickets🎫 35, Ctrip 28. But I think you can not buy tickets, in the Sun and Moon Twin Towers Cultural Park, you can take pictures of the shadowy twin towers during the day, and it's great to take pictures📷 under the tower at night, free. If you want to climb the tower, buy a ticket. 🍜Search for a well-reviewed rice noodle shop nearby for lunch, when in Rome, do as the Romans do～ Third stop: Jingjiang Prince's Mansion (about 90 minutes) Duxiu Peak Wangcheng Scenic Area, tickets🎫 100, is the most expensive attraction in the city. I didn't go in, it's the mansion of Ming Dynasty Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, built 34 years earlier than the Forbidden City, said to be the dragon vein and cultural vein of Guilin, 🉑see the whole Guilin city. We can't climb, and the Forbidden City is only 40, so we just checked in at the door. Fourth stop: East-West Alley (about 90 minutes) East-West Alley, is a commercial street, and Zhengyang Pedestrian Street is in a T-shape. So you can shop here until night, go to the pedestrian street, a bit like Chengdu's Kuanzhai Alley, antique architectural block, there are various small shops inside, and many places to take ethnic portraits. Fifth stop: Zhengyang Pedestrian Street (40 minutes for shopping, meals not included) Zhengyang Pedestrian Street, is a food street around the scenic area. There are many shops selling souvenirs, but many shops are not open before 4:00 pm. The restaurants are average, maybe I'm not used to it, but it's not expensive, search online are all tourist set meals. 🥗Have dinner and wait for the sunset～ Six stop: Night view of Sun and Moon Twin Towers Sun and Moon Twin Towers, look at the Sun and Moon Twin Towers at night, it's like visiting a small park, the opposite Li River is also a different quiet from the daytime. There are many fruit🥭 stalls on the roadside, if you like to experience, you can buy some, don't care about the price. Such a day will not be tired, and the tour is very comfortable, suitable for families with elderly and children👪 to travel. If you are fast, you can go back to the hotel for a nap.

Beneath the water lies a luminous moon, while above it, the moon's reflection shimmers. The water flows, yet the moon remains; the moon fades, yet the water continues to flow. Elephant Trunk Hill, originally known as Lishan, is situated at the confluence of the Peach Blossom River and the Lijiang River. The mountain, named for its striking resemblance to a giant elephant drinking from the river, is hailed as the emblem of Guilin's landscape. It is renowned for its enchanting allure. Firstly, its form is incredibly lifelike; secondly, a moon-like formation suspended above the water between the elephant's trunk and leg creates the extraordinary spectacle of "Elephant Hill Water Moon". Elephant Trunk Hill is also the emblematic mountain of Guilin, a signature attraction for tourists. [Desert]Attraction Information [Island]Entrance to the Attraction There are three gates in total, with gates 1 and 3 serving as entrances, and gates 1 and 2 as exits. [1:00]Opening Hours Gate 1: 7:00～18:00 Gate 3: 7:00～21:00 [Beach]About the Visit [One]Visitors entering from Gate 1 should follow the path to the left and continue straight according to the signs to reach Elephant Trunk Hill. [Two]Bamboo raft rides are available within the park, but remember to negotiate the price. Our family paid 100 yuan for a ride that lasted less than ten minutes, which was not particularly cost-effective. [Three]The regular mineral water sold in the scenic area is priced at 6 yuan per bottle, which is slightly expensive. [Four]There is a shop selling bracelets directly opposite Elephant Trunk Hill, but beware of being overcharged. Each bead with a name on it costs 3 yuan. I thought buying three would cost 9 yuan, and with the other beads strung together, the total would not exceed 100 yuan. However, when the bracelet was finished, it turned out to cost 204 yuan. [Five]You can also continue to take a three-star boat tour of the Lijiang River. The scenery is incredibly beautiful, making it an ideal place to relax and enjoy the view. [Camping]Main Attractions 1⃣️Water Moon Cave: Located between the elephant's trunk and leg on Elephant Trunk Hill. Approximately 12,000 years ago, the uplift of the earth's crust caused the Lijiang River to narrow, promoting the formation of the Water Moon Cave. This cave, as transparent as the water moon, is very eye-catching. 2⃣️Elephant Eye Rock: Located on both sides of the waist of Elephant Trunk Hill, connecting the south and the north. Compared to the Water Moon Cave, Elephant Eye Rock formed earlier and is named for its location at the elephant's eye. 3⃣️Puxian Pagoda: Built during the Ming Dynasty, this towering pagoda dedicated to Bodhisattva Puxian is located at the top of the mountain. In China, there are only two places where pagodas dedicated to Puxian are found: one is on Mount Emei in Sichuan, and the other is on Elephant Trunk Hill. 📷Photography Tips [Clover]The steps on the opposite bank of Elephant Trunk Hill offer the best shooting angle, which is also the perspective used in textbook illustrations. [FourLeafClover]The viewing platform at the top of the mountain offers a panoramic view of the city. Those with good physical strength are advised to climb up, where the Puxian Pagoda is located. [CoconutTree]Journey Experience Elephant Trunk Hill is the emblematic mountain of Guilin, a landmark of Guilin tourism. Here, you can experience the magic and beauty of Guilin's landscape, realizing the dream of "Guilin's landscape is the best under heaven". The illustrations in the textbooks are perfectly presented here, and the wonders of nature are fully embodied. This is not only a great place to enjoy the view but also a great place to take photos. Whether you are overlooking the city or shooting the attractions on the mountainside, you can leave unforgettable memories. Whether you are a tourist with a strong interest in Guilin's landscape or a landmark tourist coming to check in, Elephant Trunk Hill is a place worth visiting.

The year 2024 might be considered a complete year, as this year I started off with a Spring Festival trip. My travel destination for the year is Guangxi! Since it's a road trip and the time after the New Year isn't particularly long, Guangxi is my travel destination for the year. Another reason is that the north was too crowded this year, so I didn't go that far and squeeze with others. Departing from Guangzhou, we entered Wuzhou from Zhaoqing, and then arrived in Guilin. Now I am at the second stop【Yangshuo】. This time I chose to stay at a farmhouse B&B near Jiuma Mountain . This is also where the background of the 20 yuan note is located. It's also a spot everyone wants to check in at when they come to Yangshuo. Sightseeing recommendations~~~ 1. If you're staying near Jiuma Mountain, you can rent a small electric scooter to get around, usually costing about 40. 2. Head to the "20 yuan background" photo spot, visiting two places in total. The first is the exit of Xingping Ancient Town, where fishermen with cormorants can be found by the roadside, and they charge for photos. The second is Wangwang Food Fish Restaurant, just across the road from the 20 yuan background. Sometimes it's quite crowded. Sightseeing tips~~~ 1. If possible, it's still recommended to take a bamboo raft for a better experience. The ticket price for the raft is not expensive. 2. For photos , you can just find a bamboo raft by the river to take them, 20 per person, and you can bargain! 3. If you want to take photos, be sure to talk directly with people by the river, don't look for intermediaries on the shore, as they charge a middleman fee . 4. For parking, navigate to "Wangwang Food Fish Restaurant"; parking costs 20, and it's free if you dine at the restaurant.

📍Gui Lin is really beautiful! I stayed in Guilin for 5 days and 4 nights, spending two days in Yangshuo and the other two in the city. I took a hot air balloon ride, experienced bamboo rafting, admired the scenery of Xianggong Mountain, checked in at the 20 yuan banknote background scene, visited Elephant Trunk Hill, and tasted the local specialty dish, beer fish. Before, we were about to enter winter, so we decided to stay in Beihai, Guangxi for a while. After coming to Guilin, we've decided to come back to Guilin this winter!!! The scenery is great, the air is fresh, and there are mountains and waters! (We always get rhinitis at the beginning of spring in Beijing, but since coming to Guangxi, I haven't had a rhinitis attack)