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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Jiangyong [2025]
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Elephant Hill Scenic Area
4.4
/5
23012 reviews
8.5
Based on 1,296 reviews
Downtown/Elephant Trunk Hill/Two Rivers And Four Lakes | >100 km from downtown
Address: No. 1 Binjiang Road, Xiangshan District, Guilin City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
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Visiting Elephant Mountain during a downpour is a unique experience. It's not without its crowds, but it's definitely better than on a sunny day. Free reservations are available. Enter through Gate 3, scan the QR code, and follow the trails to Love Island, then Elephant Mountain. We took a bamboo raft for 50 yuan per person, circling the mountain twice, and took photos with the ospreys (10 yuan for both). Finally, we exited through Gate 1 and strolled back to the hotel. Prices in tourist cities are quite impressive, I love it!
We first arrived in Guilin from Yangshuo. Xingping Town in Yangshuo (the 20 RMB place) was filthy and messy. The Elephant Trunk Hill scenic area was small, and prices were incredibly high. A bottle of mineral water cost 6 RMB...
There's a bus stop right outside Gate 2, which was quite convenient.
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Two Rivers and Four Lakes
4.4
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15515 reviews
8.5
Based on 549 reviews
Downtown/Elephant Trunk Hill/Two Rivers And Four Lakes | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0773-8980066
Address: Wenchang Bridge Wharf, Liangjiang Four Lakes Scenic Area, Xiangshan District, Guilin City, Liberation Bridge, Six Horses Wharf, Riyuewan Wharf, Zhiyintai Wharf
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Underwater aquarium between twin towers
Osprey fishing & Yao performances
Saved by 1054 users5175 positive reviews
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Guilin's Two Rivers and Four Lakes cruise is perfect for taking kids!
The evening boat ride is breathtaking, and the scenery under the setting sun is picturesque. The lights shine even brighter after dark. The Sun and Moon Pagodas are particularly stunning, and the kids couldn't blink.
The boat is very stable, and the guides tell interesting stories for the kids. The whole ride is relaxing and comfortable. The adults enjoy the scenery, and the kids have fun. It's a great value!
The intangible cultural heritage boat we took not only introduced the scenery of the two rivers and four waters, but also had the beautiful Liu Sanjie teach us to sing folk songs, and there was also an interactive singing session. Adults and children were very happy
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Solitary Beauty Peak Prince City Scenic Area
4.8
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21586 reviews
8.4
From ILS 47.54
Based on 57 reviews
Downtown/Elephant Trunk Hill/Two Rivers And Four Lakes | >100 km from downtown
Address: No. 1 Wangcheng Road, Xiufeng District, Guilin City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Hanfu exam simulation experience
Experience century-old mansion craftsmanship
Saved by 447 users16712 positive reviews
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The ticket purchase is worth it, there is understanding, there are experience activities, and the explanation of the No. 73 team teacher is very detailed and thoughtful. It is a very good cultural heritage study experience. Suitable for students and everyone interested in culture.
This scenic spot is very attentive... There are detailed explanations and interesting activities throughout the whole process. Although the scenic area is not large, every detail reminds tourists to pay attention and pay attention. As much as possible, tourists are allowed to participate. It is highly recommended
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Longji Rice Terraces
4.5
/5
6365 reviews
8.3
From ILS 38.03
Based on 955 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Address: Pingxiang Village, Heping Township, Longsheng County, Guilin City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Terrace views & cable car
Panoramic terraces view platform
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Es un poco difícil de llegar si ni te recomiendan el bus directo, como fue nuestro caso. Pero el paseo y las vistas son muy recomendables. La gente se acumula en las plataformas principales pero en los caminos hay poca gente, así que se puede disfrutar con tranquilidad.
The scenery of Longji Rice Terraces is very beautiful. It is recommended to climb up to the Thousand-Layer Ladder Viewing Platform to enjoy the view. Thousands of acres of rice terraces are in full view, lush and verdant, and very pleasing to the eye.
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Li River Cruise
4.4
/5
4725 reviews
8.2
From ILS 109.33
92.7 km from downtown
Address: 广西壮族自治区桂林市灵川县磨盘山码头
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
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We chose the bus + Samsung Cruise. The bus guide contacted the pick-up location in advance and picked us up on time early in the morning. It took more than half an hour to get to the pier. The guide explained the relevant things on the way. When we got to the pier, we saw many cruise ships waiting side by side. We boarded the ship based on the number and name. Some of the Samsung ships have different types. I bought the upper floor. There is a small balcony in front of the second floor where I can enjoy the breeze, take pictures, and enjoy the scenery. There are fewer people on the second floor than on the first floor, but the view on the top floor is the best, but it is sunny, so most people watch from the top floor. Lunch is provided on the boat, and the taste is average. You can go to Yangshuo for lunch, but most areas in Yangshuo are commercialized.
Guilin's landscapes are among the most beautiful in the world, and Yangshuo's are even more stunning than Guilin's. This Sichuan to Guangxi trip was incredibly successful. Our driver, Mr. Tan, was incredibly patient. He always picked us up downstairs early and patiently explained the sights to us during the trip, giving us a heads-up as we passed them. It was fantastic. Even though our two kids were making a lot of noise and joking in the car, Mr. Tan didn't seem to get annoyed at all. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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Li River Scenic Area
4.6
/5
16012 reviews
8.1
From ILS 109.33
Based on 743 reviews
92.8 km from downtown
Address: Lingchuan County, Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Highlights:
Karst landscape & World Heritage
Cruise & raft on Li River
Saved by 1339 users5217 positive reviews
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I took my parents and children on a three-day, two-night trip to Guilin, visiting Elephant Trunk Hill, the Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas, Yangshuo's Ten-Mile Art Gallery, and Xingping Ancient Town. I personally think the boat trip from Guilin to Yangshuo is the highlight of both Guilin and Yangshuo. For four hours, I thoroughly enjoyed the scenery along the river, while the rest of the itinerary was relatively insignificant. If you have the time, I highly recommend taking this boat trip.
"Guilin landscape is the world, Yangshuo landscape is Guilin", and the Lijiang is the essence of Yangshuo scenery. It is worth going. If you go there, you will fall in love with the must-check attractions: 1⃣ Huangbu Reflection (20 yuan on the back, the same style must be photographed) 2⃣ Jiuma Painting Mountain (rock wall natural "Hummer", try counting 9 horses) 3⃣ Xingping Ancient Town (Visit the old street, climb the old Zhai Mountain to see the Lijiang River turn) 4⃣ Yulong River (Bamboo rafting, See the small and fresh scenery of the pastoral)
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Gaoyi Mountain Tourism Resort
4.5
/5
3470 reviews
8.0
From ILS 45.16
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0735-2672866
Address: Gaoyiling Village, Qiaokou Town, Suxian District, Quzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Danxia: landscapes, springs & caves
Via Ferrata & cliff swing thrills
Saved by 186 users3041 positive reviews
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Just to highlight the key points:
1. It's not as sunny as people say online. About one-fifth to one-quarter of the way is shaded by trees or pavilions, likely due to improvements to the scenic area.
2. The Grand Loop Route isn't very long. I took photos along the way and even filmed a few airplanes. Two and a half hours was more than enough. The entire scenic area isn't very large, and the tour doesn't even rank among the other famous mountains.
3. Don't believe those who say you can enter through the west gate. Even if you can, you'll miss out on a lot of scenery. It's better to just take the Grand Loop Route.
4. The scenery is truly stunning, and this type of landscape isn't common in China.
5. There are plenty of small shops and village stalls along the way, and the prices are standard for scenic areas.
6. There aren't many restrooms, but the scenic area itself isn't very large, so just plan ahead.
7. Parking is quite plentiful and well-managed.
This is a very unique natural attraction, well worth a visit. If you park at the North Gate, the round trip will require a lot of physical strength. It is recommended to go to the West Gate and then return to the North Gate from the essence section. It is a wonder of nature.
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Mount Hengshan
4.4
/5
5050 reviews
8.0
From ILS 52.29
Mount Heng Scenic Commercial Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0734-5673377
Address: Zhurong Feng, Nanyue, Hengyang, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Ancient palace & wartime sanctuary
Clouds & sunrise viewing platform
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If you want to hike up the mountain, you definitely have to pay for the entrance fee. The scenery along the way was average, and some of the roads were for cars to go up and down the mountain, so you had to avoid cars while walking, or you had to climb stairs (it's best to buy a stick or hiking pole).
The transportation is quite convenient, and the scenery on the mountain is also very nice. However, there are not enough signboards behind the hike up the mountain. Due to the lack of signboards, I took a wrong route. In addition, I had to travel with heavy luggage, so it took me nearly 8 hours to hike up the mountain. When I took the eco-friendly car to go down, I vomited. In short, it was quite challenging.
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Impression Liu Sanjie Theater in Yangshuo
4.3
/5
43 reviews
8.0
From ILS 103.62
Impression of Liu Sanjie Scenic Spot | >100 km from downtown
Address: 桂林市阳朔县东街田园路1号
Highlights:
Choose higher-row seats to enjoy a panoramic view
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yangshuo mountains and waters during the performance
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Because of the water level of the Li River, the performance was changed. But it was my first time watching it, so I didn't know what was different. It started at 8 o'clock and ended around 9:10. I can only say it was okay. I personally think it was not as good as Guilin Eternal Love. Audiences left one after another before it ended. (Bring mosquito repellent spray and fans, it's stuffy and there are many mosquitoes outdoors at night)
"Impression of Liu Sanjie" is a large-scale Guilin landscape live performance. "Impression of Liu Sanjie" is the core project of China Lijiang Landscape Theater. It is the first "landscape live performance" in China and the first work in the Impression series of tour guide Zhang Yimou.
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Impression Sanjie Liu (Evening Showtime)
4.0
/5
14802 reviews
8.0
From ILS 103.62
Based on 1,697 reviews
Impression of Liu Sanjie Scenic Spot | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0773-8818008
Address: China Minjiang Mountain Water Theater, 1 Tianyuan Road, Yangshuo County, Guilin City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-1.5 hours
Highlights:
Impression Liu Sanjie show
Li River's 1.24-mile natural stage
Saved by 1064 users3752 positive reviews
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Unique landscape: With the Li River and 12 peaks as the natural stage, the lights are integrated with the natural landscape, and the opening scene of the mountains is instantly shocking.
National cultural feast: Integrating elements such as Zhuang folk songs, fishing fires, and pole dances, it shows the original ecological life along the Li River. Scenes such as "water weddings" are full of ethnic customs.
Art and nature coexist: Using traditional Chinese painting techniques and sound, light and electricity technology to create a poetic light and shadow effect, it is praised as "harmony between man and nature".
So very beautiful! One of the best in China! It’s not a clear narrative, train you abstract imagination and link it to confusious philosophy. China culture code.plus super beautiful area from ticket box to the stage! Women will appreciate for sure, it’s lyrical and romantic.
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