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#Xiangshan Scenic Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Just came back from Guilin and really want to speak some truth
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who want to go to Guilin recently, really don't look at the previous guides anymore, the previous guides may be a bit outdated, not very timely, these are what I just sorted out from Guilin in January.
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🌈【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}
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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
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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~
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💢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
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Guilin·Guangxi
Step into the Elephant Trunk Hill in Guilin in the textbook (with nanny guide)
"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.
Guilin 'Miss You So Much'
Tan Jianci and Zhou Ye starred in 'Miss You So Much', a modern drama, is not only a treasure trove of food, but also a promotional film for the landscape of Guilin. While watching their sweet love story, everyone can appreciate the charm of Guilin's landscape.
The reputation of Guilin's landscape has been long-standing. Everyone seems to be sitting on a boat with the young actors in the drama, touring the thousands of mountains and rivers of the Lijiang River, feeling the perfect combination of ancient rhyme and modernity. Along the way, there are many strange peaks, the Ten Mile Gallery, Liu Sanjie Park, Yulong River, Elephant Trunk Mountain, etc., each place is a beautiful scroll. The scene where Zhou Ye appeared in the terraced fields in ethnic costumes is even more eye-catching.
xavier_demetrius_nightshade Winter Travel Guide to Guilin: Step into the Ink Painting, Feel the Winter Sun
🌈 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! 🎉🎊
Elephant Trunk Hill Park
Elephant Trunk Hill Park is a lovely place to visit even on a wetter day. The park meanders around much of the lake, and while it can be very busy in places, it is not hard to find peace and quiet. The views from the top are fantastic, and the views of the main rock from across the lake are lovely. Not worth a specific trip, but definitely a nice extra if you are in or near Guilin.#guilin #Elephant #parks #lakes
Attractions in China
this place is magical, the entry is for free there are many pic stops in the park , foe those who like to sail there are some boats in the park. if you like to buy gifts there are plenty of shops , also some small restaurants and juice shop, it was fascinating 😉
Getting There - Guilin
Attractions - the elephant tank hill
Hotels - osmanthus tree resort
Shopping - sevenires #guilintravel #mytripvlog #awesomepic #cafe #river #guilinchina
The best park in Guilin
#awesomepic #urbanexplorer #park #photoshoot
Xiangshan scenic area is located in the centre of Guilin, it is a large park divided into several zones: Love Island, Elephant trunk hill etc. There are some sculptures of Chinese nationalities, and a shop with national clothes, that you can rent. For 200 rmb you can take professional photos with beautiful park views. And you can buy a sign and write your wish and leave it in a special place.
Baijiu cave and Elephant Trunk Hill
It was a foggy and drizzly day at Xiangshan scenic area but there were very few people around which was nice. I found this baijiu storage tunnel which we couldnt enter but the smell coming out the door was intoxicating enough.
We went around the small mountain and through the small cave to reach the viewpoint under the natural arch of the Elephant Trunk.
The mountain is pretty unique and the icon of Guilin so im glad to have seen it in person.
#newyearadventure
As mostly when we do the travel, it is like a protocol that we stay in a hotel and go to touristy places. But this time we decided to turn a stranger to a friend; yea I'm talking about homestay. This house we contacted through a mutual friend and they are more than glad to have us in their house. So we had a warm stay in Guilin village, with lunch & dinner from freshly caught pond fish and other yummies. We had two relaxed days at their place and later on third day went to have a look in the city; also went to the famous elephant nose hill with lot of elephants playing around there 😋 (ofcourse dummies they are). So next time, try something different like a home stay and relax !! #qingmingtravel #urbanexplorer
#urbanexplorer#qingmingtravel#lightthecity
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The Elephant trunk hill in Guilin: it‘s a small mountain with a beautifull garden in front of it. The park pays attention that everything stays green and clean. The staff was very nice and there were only a few tourists here (end of November).
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Guilin 2 days travel must play Raiders
Speaking of Guilin travel, many people are impressed by Yangshuo. In fact, there are many interesting attractions in the urban area of Guilin. The following two-day routes basically list the attractions that Guilin must play, and it is also very smooth in traffic.
DAY1 Xiangshan Park-Seven Star Park-Night Tour Liangjiangsihu
DAY2 East-West Lane--Du Xiufeng-Jingjiang Wangfu
[Xiangshan Park] Elephant trunk The mountain is definitely the number one brand of Guilin tourism. The park mainly includes Shuiyue Cave, Elephant Trunk Rock, Elephant Eye Rock, Puxian Tower, Yunfeng Temple and Stupa. The most peculiar thing is the Elephant Trunk Hill, which looks like a big elephant. When you play, you always marvel at the magic of nature.
[Seven Star Park] Seven Star Park is a relatively large park in Guilin. There are Qixingshan and Qixingyan in the park. I heard that Qixingyan is believed to be familiar to many people because of the textbooks of primary schools. Over. Qixingyan is a cave. Through the long years, many stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars, stone sarcophagi and stone flowers have been formed. When you visit, you must have a guide to explain the doorway.
[Night Tour Two Rivers and Four Lakes] Two rivers refer to the Minjiang River and the Taohua River in the city section; and the Four Lakes refer to Shanhu Lake, Wuhu Lake, Guihu Lake and Mulong Lake. The core attraction of this trip is in Mulong Lake. The whole scenic building is modeled after the section of the Qingming Shanghe Map. It can be seen that the overall style is characteristic of the Song Dynasty. The pavilions and pavilions, the waterfront promenade, are full of antiques in the night. When you swim here, there are performances to watch.
[East Lane] East and West Lane is the only ancient street that was left over from the Ming and Qing Dynasties of Guilin. It includes Zhengyang Street East Lane, Jiangnan Lane and Lanjing Lane. It looks a bit like Chengdu. Wide and narrow alleys, all the alleys extend in all directions, there are a variety of specialties or food stores to visit.
[Jingjiang Wangfu] From the east and west lanes, you can go directly to the Jingjiang Wangfu, and the well-known Zhungeges prototype Kong Si, the only Han singer who was given a princess, also lived. Here, so I can't help but look at it.
[] Du Xiufeng is the core scenic spot of Wangfu in Jingjiang Wangfu. It can overlook the entire Guilin City when you climb the summit. The view is superb.
About food: Guilin rice noodles are a must! Once called the two or two powders, and then the crispy pork, sour bamboo shoots, beans and other things together, very delicious, basically the taste of many local people on the road is very authentic.
Authentic Guilin cuisine can choose Guiyou dining room, near the east and west lanes, the taste is authentic, and the oil tea is also super delicious.
About accommodation: You can stay at the hotel or stay at the hotel, the price is not expensive. For the B&B, the Laoshan Mansion is recommended. It is on the edge of the Liangjiang Four Lakes Scenic Area. The environment is good and the style of the B&B is also good.
Four Days and Three Nights Guilin Travel Guide
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.
Elephant Trunk Hill: A comprehensive guide for a delightful journey to the place where dreams begin, the soul of Guilin's landscape.
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.
Venturing into the Elephant Trunk Hill in Guilin from the textbooks‼️ (With a nanny guide attached)
"Underwater lies the bright moon, above the water the moon floats. The water flows, the moon does not leave; the moon leaves, the water still flows." Step into the Elephant Trunk Hill Park, the iconic image on the cover of primary school textbooks. Elephant Trunk Hill is one of the must-visit attractions in Guilin, symbolizing the landscape of Guilin. Follow my lens and step into the landscape painting!
🌱Introduction to the Scenic Spot
Originally named Lishan, Elephant Trunk Hill is located at the confluence of the Peach Blossom River and the Lijiang River in Guilin. The hill, resembling a giant elephant drinking from the Lijiang River, is hailed as the symbol of Guilin's landscape.
Elephant Trunk Hill is renowned for its enchanting charm. Its allure lies firstly in its striking resemblance to an elephant, and secondly in the creation of a moon-like image between the elephant's trunk and legs, forming the unique spectacle of "Elephant Hill Water Moon". Elephant Trunk Hill is the emblem of Guilin and a landmark of Guilin tourism.
🌟Main Attractions
1⃣️Water Moon Cave: Located 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, accelerating the development of the Water Moon Cave, forming a transparent round hole.
2⃣️Elephant Eye Rock: Located on the north and south sides of Elephant Trunk Hill, they are interconnected, forming an era earlier than the Water Moon Cave, named for its location at the elephant's eye.
3⃣️Puxian Pagoda: The Puxian Pagoda, standing on the top of the hill, was built during the Ming Dynasty to worship the Bodhisattva Puxian. There are only two Buddhist pagodas in China dedicated to Puxian, one on Mount Emei in Sichuan and the other on Elephant Trunk Hill in Guilin.
🎫About Tickets
🎟️Ticket Price: Free
⏰Opening Hours: 7:00~22:00
⚠️Tips: No reservation is needed, just scan the code at the entrance to enter the park. The latest entry time is 21:10, and the park lights are turned off at 22:00.
🚗About Transportation
🚌Travel Strategy: You can take bus No. 16 or 23 to Elephant Hill 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 bank of Elephant Trunk Hill are the best shooting location, which is also the perspective in the textbook pictures.
✅The viewing platform on the top of the hill offers a panoramic view of the city. If you have good physical strength, it is recommended to climb up. The Puxian Pagoda is on the hill.
🍃About Entrance
There are three entrances to the scenic area. Entrance No. 1 is both an entrance and an exit, Entrance No. 2 is only an exit, and Entrance No. 3 is both an entrance and an exit. For those driving, Entrance No. 1 is recommended as there is a parking lot nearby. If you have plenty of time, you can enter from Entrance No. 3 and exit from Entrance No. 1.
🌳Tour Suggestions
✅The weather in September is still hot and sunny, so bring water and sun protection.
✅It is not recommended to take a bamboo raft, as the journey is short and the scenery is not particularly stunning.
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Spent 5 days in Guilin with my boyfriend! Here are some suggestions
I stayed up late to organize a Guilin travel guide to share with those who are planning to visit Guilin soon🙋🏻♀️Hope it helps!
📝Come and copy the homework! Experience a different city of landscapes!
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—·—·—·🛵Transportation·—·—·—
✈️Plane: Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, 28 kilometers from the city center
🚌Airport Shuttle: Direct airport express to the city, convenient and fast
🚇Subway: Guilin currently has no subway, you can take a bus or taxi
🚗Taxi: A dozen yuan to most scenic spots in the city, reasonable cost
🚝Train Stations: Guilin Station, Guilin North, Guilin West, Yangshuo Station
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—·—·—·🏕️Accommodation·—·—·—
1⃣Xiangshan District: Close to the Li River, charming night view, convenient transportation
2⃣Qixing District: Near Qixing Park, pleasant environment, suitable for walking
3⃣Yangshuo County: Close to West Street, rich nightlife, suitable for young people
4⃣Longji Terraces: Stay in characteristic stilted buildings and experience the culture of ethnic minorities, picturesque scenery
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—·—·—·🏞️Must-visit Attractions·—·—·—
📷Li River - A landscape painting, bamboo rafting is more romantic
📷Elephant Trunk Hill - Inside Xiangshan Park, Elephant Trunk Cave sunset is breathtaking
📷Yangshuo West Street - A petty bourgeois shopping and food paradise
📷Longji Terraces - Miao and Yao villages, terraced fields are as beautiful as poetry and paintings
📷Silver Cave - Stalactite wonders, good interior lighting effects
📷Diecai Hill - Famous mountain in the city, panoramic view of Guilin from the top
📷Qixing Park - Large park in Guilin with mountains, water, and caves
📷Reed Flute Cave - Various shapes of stalactites and stalagmites, changing lights and shadows
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—·—·—·📝Itinerary Reference·—·—·—
📍D1: Arrive in Guilin⇨Stroll in Xiangshan District⇨Enjoy the night view of the Li River
📍D2: Li River bamboo rafting⇨20 Yuan Background·Xingping Ancient Town⇨Yangshuo West Street⇨Impression Liu Sanjie
📍D3: Yulong River bamboo rafting⇨Ten-mile Gallery cycling⇨Silver Cave adventure⇨Diecai Hill summit⇨Qixing Park walk
📍D4: Full day tour of Longji Terraces⇨Experience ethnic minority culture
📍D5: Reed Flute Cave⇨Jingjiang Princes' City⇨Return trip
⚠Tips: Guilin's landscape is the best under heaven, it is recommended to plan your trip in advance, especially the Li River cruise and Longji Terraces. If it's too much trouble, you can choose a local pure play group or customized chartered car~
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—·—·—·🍜Food Sharing·—·—·—
🤤Guilin Rice Noodles: Guilin specialty, refreshing and delicious
🤤Beer Fish: Yangshuo specialty, incredibly fresh
🤤Lipu Taro: Fragrant and glutinous, local specialty
🤤Guilin Three Treasures: Guilin fermented bean curd, Guilin chili sauce, Sanhua alcohol
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💗City of landscapes, land of beauty, bring your other half to explore Guilin!💑
Day n of traveling in Guangxi! I'm back at the scenery behind the 20 yuan note!
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.
Step into Guilin's Elephant Trunk Hill from the textbook cover (with nanny guide)
"There is a bright moon under the water, and the bright moon floats on the water. The water flows but the moon does not leave, when the moon goes the water still flows," step into the Elephant Trunk Hill Park from the cover of the elementary school textbook. Elephant Trunk Hill is one of the most popular attractions in Guilin and a symbol of Guilin's landscape. Follow my lens into the picturesque scenery!
🌱Attraction Introduction
Elephant Trunk Hill, originally named Li Mountain, is located at the confluence of the Taohua River and the Li River in Guilin city. The hill is named for its striking resemblance to a giant elephant standing by the river, stretching its trunk to drink from the sweet springs of the Li River, and is known as the symbol of Guilin's landscape.
Elephant Trunk Hill is famous for its magic. Its magic lies firstly in its lifelike shape, and secondly in the creation of a round moon over the water between its trunk and legs, forming the 'Elephant Hill Moon' spectacle. Elephant Trunk Hill is the emblematic hill of Guilin city and a landmark of Guilin tourism.
🌟Main Attractions
1⃣️Shuiyue Cave: Located between the elephant's trunk and legs of Elephant Trunk Hill. About 12,000 years ago, the earth's crust rose, the Li River shrank, accelerating the development of Shuiyue Cave, forming a transparent round hole.
2⃣️Elephant Eye Rock: Located on the south and north sides of the waist of Elephant Trunk Hill, they are interconnected, older than Shuiyue Cave, and named for their location right at the elephant's eyes.
3⃣️Puxian Pagoda: The Puxian Pagoda, standing on the top of the hill, was built during the Ming Dynasty to worship the Bodhisattva Puxian. There are only two places in China where Puxian is worshipped in pagodas, one is at Mount Emei in Sichuan, and the other is at Elephant Trunk Hill in Guilin.
🎫About Tickets
🎟️Ticket Price: Free
⏰Opening Hours: 7:00~22:00
⚠️tips: No need to make a reservation, just scan the code at the entrance to enter the park. The latest entry to the park is 21:10, and the lights go out at 22:00.
🚗About Transportation
🚌Transportation Guide: You can take bus No. 16 or 23 to Xiangshan Scenic Area Station, or 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 position, which is also the perspective of the image in the textbook.
✅The viewing platform on the top of the hill offers a panoramic view of the city, and it is recommended for friends with good physical strength to climb up, as the Puxian Pagoda is on the hill.
🍃About the Entrance
There are three gates in the scenic area, Gate No. 1 is for both entry and exit, Gate No. 2 is only for exit, and Gate No. 3 is for both entry and exit. For those driving, it is recommended to enter through Gate No. 1, as there is a parking lot nearby. If you have plenty of time, you can enter through Gate No. 3 and exit through Gate No. 1.
🌳Travel Suggestions
✅The weather in September is still very hot and sunny, so be sure to bring water and do good sun protection.
✅It is not recommended to take a bamboo raft, as the ride is quite short and the scenery is not very impressive.
Guilin's landscape tops those elsewhere, a travel guide
🛶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.
Trip from Guilin to Yangshuo
🚗🚗🚗Travel Itinerary:
Day1: Guilin North Station→All Seasons Hotel (Guilin Train Station Branch)→Elephant Trunk Hill Scenic Area→East-West Alley→Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas→All Seasons Hotel (Guilin Train Station Branch)
Day2: All Seasons Hotel (Guilin Train Station Branch)→Li River Scenic Area→Xingping Ancient Town→Silver Cave→Xinru Art Hotel (Yangshuo Ubud Town Shili Gallery Branch)
Day3: Xinru Art Hotel (Yangshuo Ubud Town Shili Gallery Branch)→Yulong River Scenic Area→Shili Gallery→Xinru Art Hotel (Yangshuo Ubud Town Shili Gallery Branch)→West Street→Xinru Art Hotel (Yangshuo Ubud Town Shili Gallery Branch)
Day4: Xinru Art Hotel (Yangshuo Ubud Town Shili Gallery Branch)→Ruyi Peak Cableway Scenic Area→Xinru Art Hotel (Yangshuo Ubud Town Shili Gallery Branch)→Yangshuo Station
I have returned from Guilin and sincerely recommend everyone to visit Guilin in March or April!!
After coming back from Guilin, my most profound realization is that the distances between scenic spots are quite far, and transportation is inconvenient. You have to take taxis back and forth, which is really inconvenient! (Emphasize this point❗️)
Without some planning, you will still feel a bit lost😭, so spontaneous trips are not suitable for Guilin!!
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✅Accommodation Guide
Urban area: Near Guilin Station or city center, convenient transportation, easy to find food, close to urban scenic spots, convenient for city walks
Yangshuo: If you like the lively West Street area, you can stay there; if you prefer quiet, you can choose a homestay near Yulong River
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✅Attraction Details
✨NO.1 Elephant Trunk Hill: It is recommended to enter from Gate 1 and exit from Gate 3 to have a complete view of the hill without retracing your steps
✨NO.2 Sun and Moon Pagodas: The daytime scenery is ordinary, it is recommended to go at night to capture the beautiful reflection in the lake
✨NO.3 Reed Flute Cave: Online tickets are mandatory to be used 1 hour after purchase, don't wait until you're at the entrance to buy tickets online
✨NO.4 Li River: You can drive to Xingping to take a cruise, but it's inconvenient to retrieve your car afterwards
✨NO.5 Xingping Ancient Town: Don't trust people in the ancient town who say touching the turtle is free; you might end up losing hundreds of yuan
✨NO.6 Yulong River
✨NO.7 Longji Rice Terraces
✨NO.8 Jingjiang Prince's Mansion
✨NO.10 Xianggong Mountain: You need to set off at three or four o'clock for the breathtaking scenery
✨NO.11 Ruyi Peak: Don't lose your paper ticket, as you need it to enter and exit the scenic area
✨NO.12 Gudong Waterfall: Climbing the waterfall will definitely get your clothes wet, remember to bring a change of clothes for convenience
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Join a tour group or travel independently
Guilin's attractions are quite scattered, with many mountains⛰️, and transportation is not very convenient. Independent travel requires complicated planning and risk of mishaps, while joining a tour group gives you freedom of time, peace of mind, especially with the recent drop in temperature, shivering🥶, just get on the bus to start, get off to take photos📸, focusing on comfort is enough, and it's also cost-effective.
Great places to go for National Day, play with kids without missing out, Guilin's landscape is the best in the world
Guilin--a place where the landscape is so beautiful it's almost cheating⛰🏔
🌟Recommended Route
1️⃣Arrive in Guilin, take a walk by the Li River first to see the beautiful scenery of Elephant Trunk Hill, the emblem of Guilin city, and explore the food at the Cultural Palace and Zhengyang Pedestrian Street at night.
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2️⃣Tour the Li River, enjoy the scenery of Guilin's mountains and waters along the way, and take a photo at the Nine Horses Painting Mountain and the 20 yuan background.
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3️⃣Bamboo rafting on the Yulong River, from Shuiedi to Wanjiang section, there are 9 dams and internet-famous spots, with the last one being extremely thrilling.
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4️⃣Ride through the Ten-Mile Gallery, renting a small electric scooter is very convenient, the place is picturesque, with a view at every step, and all worries are forgotten.
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5️⃣Watch the sunset from the No. 2 viewing platform of the Longji Terraces, and the sunrise from the No. 1 viewing platform. If time allows, walk along the terraces to the Miao village, and take a set of Miao-style photos. The costume styling costs only 20 yuan, and you can also taste the special bamboo tube rice, glutinous rice wine, and enjoy the beauty of life.
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6️⃣On the last day, return to Guilin, climb the Solitary Beauty Peak, overlook the panoramic view of Guilin, then visit the scenery of Guilin city's Two Rivers and Four Lakes, and finally return home beautifully.
Of course, the must-eat list is indispensable❗❗
21 restaurants that locals in Guilin would recommend to friends from other places, big and small (some with very ordinary environments), but all are affordable, easy to find, and feature Guilin specialties~ Hope it helps everyone
Welcome to add more recommendations
01. Qiufu Rice Noodles (Shegong Alley)
02. Haofulai Hotpot (near Jiefang Bridge)
03. Tiexi's First Spicy Crab (remember to add a serving of rice noodles)
04. Jingjing Snack Shop (Lequn)
05. Jiuge Boiled Noodles (Yifeng Store)
06. Little Bull Grilled Raw Beef (Specialty Barbecue)
07. Qinhe Flavor Restaurant (Tiexi Store)
08. Wire Factory Beef Babao (Gaoxin Wanda)
09. Wangnianxiang Sour Radish Duck Restaurant (Jasmine Flower Community Store)
10. Wangcheng Vinegar Blood Duck Old Shop
11. Wangcheng Restaurant (Dongxi Alley D Block Store)
12. Shaode (Shijiayuan Store)
13. Xiuli Restaurant (Dongxi Alley)
14. Liaoge's Earthy Crucian Carp Dishes (whichever is closer)
15. Yipin Fish House Flavor Restaurant (Anxin Store)
16. Fat Sister Firewood Smoked Flavor Restaurant (Gaoxin Store)
17. Little Chili Restaurant (Libin Road Store)
18. Cousin Ji Duck Feet Pot (Cultural Palace)
19. He Ji Wonton Dumplings (Tiexi Breakfast)
20. Fulin Rice Noodles (24 hours)
21. Xinguo Ji Oil Tea (whichever is closer, better to reserve in advance)
A leisurely one-day oxygen trip in Guilin, not in a hurry
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.
Guilin's landscape tops the world, and Yangshuo's landscape tops that of Guilin
A place that feels unpolluted, with a sky so blue unlike anywhere else, highly recommended for everyone to visit.
Unforgettable Guilin rice noodles, with plenty of ingredients
Two-day and one-night tour in Guilin, Guangxi
After playing in Liuzhou for two days, we set off for Guilin on the third day☀️
🏨: Hanting Hotel
The hotel is located near the Elephant Trunk Hill scenic area, within walking distance to the surrounding pedestrian streets. Staying in a chain hotel is quite reassuring.
DAY 1⃣️ Elephant Trunk Hill - Zhengyang Pedestrian Street - East-West Alley - Xiaoyao Tower - Sun and Moon Pagodas
⛰️ Entered Elephant Trunk Hill scenic area from Gate No.3
Saw the Elephant Trunk Hill that I read about in my Chinese textbook
For those who like collecting stamps, remember to bring your book as the theme post office here can stamp it! There are more than 20 stamps
🚶🏻Zhengyang Pedestrian Street: Checked in at Qiufu Rice Noodles, Grandma's Tofu, Water Chestnut Cake, Osmanthus Cake... Grandma's Tofu is very special, fell in love with it at the first bite!
⛩️East-West Alley: A very characteristic street! There are various cultural and creative stores, and Xiaoyao Tower is nearby, just a few minutes' walk away.
🏯Sun and Moon Pagodas: A cultural landmark of Guilin, many people come here to take photos at night. The lighting time is from 18:00 to 22:00
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DAY 2⃣️
Shijia Garden - Return trip from Guilin Station
🍜Shijia Garden: Locals come here to eat! This place is simply a street of delicacies! The glutinous rice at Nuoxiang Post Station is so delicious😋 Lao Dongjiang Rice Noodles is a queue champion👍 Shuimo Ci is soft and glutinous (because I was too full, there were many other foods I didn't get to try)
Guilin March Travel | Is this the cover of the Chinese textbook in your heart?
🌿 Guilin | 𝑮𝒖𝒊 𝑳𝒊𝒏
✨ A place where the landscape is the best under heaven
✨ A place where the scenery is as beautiful as a poem or a painting
March is the beginning of the peak tourist season in Guilin, with pleasant temperatures, flowers blooming everywhere, making it a great destination for travel. 🏞️ Classic attractions, authentic cuisine, and great value for money, with an average cost of 1.2k💰 for a small group tour of eight people pure play of your choice❗
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📚 Five-day reference itinerary for independent travel
Day 1: Arrive in Guilin - Hotel to drop off luggage - Check in at Elephant Trunk Hill Park
📍 Elephant Trunk Hill Park, a symbolic attraction of Guilin, 🉑 climb up Elephant Trunk Hill to enjoy the panoramic view of Guilin
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Day 2: Li River bamboo rafting → West Street in Yangshuo
📍 Li River, the soul of Guilin, with beautiful landscapes along the way, choose bamboo rafting to experience the comfort of floating on water. After rafting, head to West Street in Yangshuo, a very characteristic small town with an exotic atmosphere
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Day 3: Silver Cave → Moon Hill → Farmhouse
📍 Silver Cave and Moon Hill are both unique peaks and caves in Guilin, with many strangely shaped stalactites inside the Silver Cave, and the Moon Hill cave entrance resembling a crescent moon, which is magical. In the evening 🉑 stay at a farmhouse to experience the local rural life, eat farmhouse dishes, very characteristic
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Day 4: Longji Rice Terraces → Longsheng Various Nationalities Park
📍 The shape of the terraces is like a giant dragon, which shows different colors with the change of seasons and weather, very beautiful. Longsheng Various Nationalities Park is a place that showcases the culture and customs of various ethnic minorities in Guilin, 🈶 many ethnic performances, 🉑 wear ethnic costumes, and experience different ethnic customs.
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Day 5: Gudong Water Town → Home at last~
📍 Gudong Water Town, an ancient town that has preserved ancient buildings and water systems from the Ming and Qing dynasties, known as 'Little Jiuzhaigou of Guilin'. Here 🉑 take a boat ride, tour the scenery of the ancient town, and taste the special snacks of the ancient town, very artistic.
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💯 Guilin local independent travel small group:
1⃣️ Although it's a group tour❗ the freedom is no less than independent travel
2⃣️ Cabbage price💰 for an eight-person pure play small group
3⃣️ Just enjoy the trip, shopping pitfalls and all that go aside
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😋 Guilin Cuisine:
🍜 Guilin Rice Noodles: The calling card of Guilin, fine and smooth rice noodles, served with sour and spicy soup, and various meats and pickles, a bowl goes down warm and satisfying.
🐴 Guilin Horseshoe Cake: A specialty of Guilin, made with fresh water chestnuts and glutinous rice flour, crispy on the outside, soft and sticky on the inside, sweet but not greasy.
🐟 Guilin Beer Fish: A signature dish of Guilin, cooked with local beer and fresh fish, the fish is tender, the sauce is rich, spicy with a hint of sweetness, great with rice.
🍵 Guilin Oil Tea: Guilin's traditional breakfast, a thick tea brewed with tea leaves, peanuts, sesame, etc., served with fried dough sticks, rice noodles, pastries, and other snacks, both quenching thirst and filling hunger.
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Special Forces Essence Edition, check in Guilin, Yangshuo, Liuzhou two-day tour
Arrived at Guilin North at half past twelve on February 1st, checked in ✔ Elephant Trunk Hill (it seems closer to Guilin Station), walked to ✔ Twin Towers after checking in, very close, then continue to go forward is ✔ Zhengyang Street, you can stroll and eat, then take a taxi back to the station, carpooling, Didi are very fast and convenient, two hours in between, the train to Yangshuo at three o'clock
Arrived at ✔ Yangshuo at four o'clock, there is a bus on the left side of the high-speed rail station, five yuan to ✔ Xingping Ancient Town, store luggage + rent electric donkey 20 yuan at the bus station, then check in 20 yuan, Gaode navigation is wrong, remember you can search a Wangwang Food Fish Village! After taking the photo, go back to the station, Xingping Ancient Town is next to the station, you can go for a stroll, it took about an hour and a half, the last bus at six thirty in the evening to West Street
(Stay in Yangshuo on the night of 2.1) Arrived at ✔ West Street at six o'clock, will ask on the way if the hotel is on the street and can get off directly, I stayed at the Mountain View, Sake Hotel is not bad, also brought breakfast coupons, did not go to West Street at night too tired! Got up at seven o'clock the next day to have breakfast, took a taxi at eight o'clock to ✔ Fengming Tourism Distribution Center, you can store luggage, then take a green car to Jimah Wharf, ten yuan need to change cars in the middle, do not need to pay again when changing cars, because the time is very tight, I directly took the longest section of bamboo raft! I waited for two minutes on the spot, got a person, spent 160 can play too great! The bamboo raft is very slow, and not very wet, just one mouth is more urgent, the rest is very gentle, probably an hour, at ten o'clock I took a taxi back to Fengming Tourism Distribution Center, took about an hour bus to Yangshuo High-speed Rail Station~
Arrived at ✔ Liuzhou at four o'clock on February 2nd, missed the night view of Liuzhou! + Have a meal of Family Fortune Snail Noodles, remember to pair with a sugar water is very absolute! + Experience ginger tea bran shampoo, too comfortable too too comfortable, beg you all to experience, feel like the Northeast scrub culture, not to come is a pity! (I hoarded five days of hair to wash in Liuzhou hahahahaha), finally Mango Flower Da Mie!! Not tasty!!
The iconic symbol of Guilin - Elephant Trunk Hill |
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👁When thinking of Guilin, Elephant Trunk Hill comes to mind. As the emblematic mountain of Guilin, it is the landmark of Guilin tourism.
🐘Elephant Trunk Hill, originally named Lishan, is located at the confluence of the Peach Blossom River and the Lijiang River in Guilin city, resembling a large elephant drinking water from the Lijiang River.
Passing through Guilin Elephant Hill Square, entering from gate 1, now the scenic area tickets are free to scan. After entering the scenic area, there is a wall of a hundred elephants, a hundred elephant characters. Walking to the right, there is Yunfeng Temple, a release pond. Then there is the Water Moon Cave, then climb the mountain to see the elephant's eye, Puxian Pagoda, etc.
🧩You can't see the whole elephant in the Elephant Trunk Hill Scenic Area. If you want to take a picture of the whole Elephant Trunk Hill, you need to be on the first viewing platform on the opposite side of the Lijiang River. It is best to avoid the morning, the backlight is relatively poor. The lights are on at night, but when you go, the scenic area does not allow you to go down to see the night view, you can only watch from the roadside.
📍Elephant Eye Rock
You can climb to the position of the elephant's eye in the Elephant Trunk Hill Scenic Area, that is, Elephant Eye Rock, in the cave halfway up the mountain.
Located on the north and south sides of the waist of Elephant Trunk Hill, they are interconnected, about 2 meters high, 5-10 meters wide, 52.8 meters long, flat and long, with an area of about 274 square meters. Elephant Eye Rock was originally a short ancient underground river channel, formed earlier than the Water Moon Cave, and was named because it was located in the elephant's eye.
📍Water Moon Cave
Between the elephant's nose and elephant's leg of Elephant Trunk Hill. About 12,000 years ago, the earth's crust rose, the Lijiang River shrank, and the development of the Water Moon Cave was accelerated, forming a transparent round hole. It is 17 meters long, 9.5 meters wide, 12 meters high, and covers an area of about 150 square meters. Between the nose and the leg, a round of moon is created by the water, forming the strange sight of 'Elephant Mountain Water Moon'.
There are more than 50 cliff carvings from the Tang Dynasty on the stone wall in the Water Moon Cave, which are always telling the history of Elephant Trunk Hill.
🎫: ⭕ yuan
🌄Best travel time: early morning, night
🚕: Direct bus: Take bus 2, 16, 23 to Elephant Hill Park Station.
⛵You can take a photography angle while taking a boat tour of the Lijiang River. The tour usually takes an hour and a half.
About this day in Guilin!
Guilin's landscape is the best in the world. When I was a child, I always wanted to see this best in the world Guilin, so I picked up my luggage and set off.
Since it was already evening when I arrived in Guilin, I booked a hotel near Guilin Station. After searching around, I found that all the popular attractions in Guilin on the Internet were not far from my hotel, so I strongly recommend booking a hotel near Guilin Station!
The next morning, you can start your day's journey with a bowl of Guilin rice noodles for 7 yuan at the hotel downstairs.
The first stop is Elephant Trunk Hill. It takes about 20 minutes to walk from Guilin Station. If you take a taxi, you can get there in 7 minutes. There are several viewing points in Elephant Trunk Hill in Guilin. It is recommended to make an appointment in advance and get off at Gate 1. After entering the scenic area, follow the signs to the first best viewing point, and then after going down the mountain, we cross the river from the small bridge and arrive at the first viewing platform. The two viewing points give you different visual perceptions!
The second stop is the Sun and Moon Pagoda. I think you can just look at the outside on the way to the Sun and Moon Pagoda. I personally think it is unnecessary to climb the tower and look far away. (The night view is more beautiful, if you are not in a hurry, you can come at night)
The third stop, after two stops, it's almost noon. You can go to East-West Alley to eat something, or you can go to the tea house to scrounge some tea. The tea is very good, if you can, you can take it home as a specialty.
The fourth stop, the north end of East-West Alley is Jingjiang Prince's Mansion, you can go to see the Solitary Beauty Peak, and understand the origin of Guilin's landscape is the best in the world!
The fifth stop, you can go to Two Rivers and Four Lakes to enjoy the night view at night, or you can take a bamboo raft to experience different fun! (Note: Guilin's "Two Rivers and Four Lakes", refers to the Lijiang River, Peach Blossom River, Mulong Lake (including Tiefo Pond), Gui Lake, Rong Lake, Shan Lake,)
ps. If you want to see the scenery, just stride forward and rush to finish!
To the princesses going to Guilin, my suggestion is
🚄Travel Transportation:
✅The train south station is closest to the city, followed by the north station;
✅Guilin city is very small, there are many shared electric cars on the roadside which are very convenient
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Food Guide:
1. Guilin rice noodles have soup noodles and braised noodles, two liang and three liang, rice noodles and cut noodles; rice noodles are round, cut noodles are flat;
2. Rice noodle shop: Lao Dongjiang Rice Noodles, Tangjia Rice Noodles, are decades-old shops;
3. Guilin local restaurants: Qiaoji Roast, A Gan Restaurant, Xiaonanguo taste are very good
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🏠Accommodation Guide:
1. City area: Guilin city area or near Guilin station, convenient for travel, there are many snack streets and shopping streets nearby
2. Yangshuo: Near West Street in Yangshuo, it's lively at night, with many people
3. Longji Terraces: The facilities are quite complete, you can stay near the scenic area for convenience
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⭐Attractions Introduction:
💞Elephant Trunk Hill: The emblem of Guilin city, the facade of Guilin, a must-visit spot in Guilin
💞Ten-Mile Gallery: Free attraction, you can rent a car to visit, very suitable
💞West Street: West Street is better at night, there are more people and it's hotter, there are also some small bars to visit
💞Longji Terraces: The morning mist of Longji is like a fairyland, and the terraces after sunrise are full of vitality
💞Li River: The essence of Li River cruise from Xingping to Jiuma, you can take a bamboo raft or a wheel boat, I personally recommend a bamboo raft, it's more leisurely and suitable for taking pictures. During the journey, you will pass the 20 yuan RMB shooting spot, remember to prepare 20 yuan, a casual shot is very beautiful.
💞Xianggong Mountain: Looking from a high place, it's just like a natural ink painting, suitable for waiting for the sunrise in the morning, it's really a worthwhile visual feast.
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💓Precautions:
1. It's recommended to prepare an umbrella for travel in Guilin, and there are many trees, avoid mosquito bites!
2. Buy round-trip tickets in advance, tickets for tourist spots are quite tight during peak season!
3. It's recommended to take a bamboo raft for Li River tour, you can slowly enjoy the landscape and take pictures!
4. Bring cash! Bring cash! Some places have poor signal, avoid causing trouble!
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Tour Highlights
⭐Quality pure play, 🈚no shopping🈚no hidden consumption
⭐Classic & internet celebrity attractions all included!
⭐Food feast, taste local special delicacies
⭐Enjoy comfortable business car for travel.
Revisiting Elephant Trunk Hill
Elephant Trunk Hill is a landmark attraction of Guilin City, and I always visit here every time I come to Guilin. Elephant Trunk Hill was originally 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, and is known as the symbol of Guilin's landscape. Elephant Trunk Hill is the emblematic mountain of Guilin and the landmark mountain of Guilin tourism. Between the elephant's trunk and leg is a round hole, through which the river flows, like a bright moon floating on the water. The Water Moon of Elephant Hill on the west bank of the river and the Moon Cave on the east bank of the Lijiang River form a unique landscape of 'Double Moon of the Lijiang River'. The main attractions of Elephant Trunk Hill include Water Moon Cave, Elephant Eye Rock, Puxian Pagoda, Yunfeng Temple and the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Revolution Ruins Exhibition Hall in the temple. Nearby is the only remaining relic pagoda of Kaiyuan Temple from the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Water Moon Cave is close to the river, with the Lijiang River flowing through it, like a moon floating in the water, and the rocks hanging into the water like an elephant's trunk drinking from the Lijiang River, creating a beautiful scene. It has been a popular tourist spot since the Tang and Song Dynasties. In 2017, Elephant Trunk Hill and the Two Rivers and Four Lakes Scenic Area were jointly upgraded to a national 5A-level tourist attraction. Starting from January 31, 2022, Elephant Trunk Hill Scenic Area is officially fully open for free.
⏳Tour time:
Free admission, tour time is 1 to 2 hours.
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