Guilin Attractions

Updated: 2010-07-20 10:44

Beautiful rural scenery Located at the confluence of the Taohua (Peach Blossom) River and the Li River, Elephant Trunk Hill is too famous to be missed. It is said to be the symbol of Guilin scenery and also a highlight in Li River.

Diecai Hill, also named Gui Hill, famous for its amazing scenery and stone caving, is one of the most attractive scenery in Guilin. The easiness for climbing makes great contribution to its popularity among visitors.

Seven-Star Park is located on the bank of Li River, crossed by Xiaodong River. The park got its name owing to seven peaks looking like Charles' Wain. This is the largest and most popular park in Guilin with the longest history. Hills, rivers, caves and stones are highlights of this park.

Reed Flute Cave is 5 kilometers (3miles) from downtown in northwest suburb of Guilin. Here the scenery is focused on caves, and their rural setting. Within the cave there are enchanting stalagmites, stone pillars, stele, stone curtains and stone flowers.

More Attractions

Fubo Hill

Ling Canal

Merry-land Resort

Solitary Beauty Peak and Jingjiang Prince City

Tombs of Prince Jingjiang

Two Rivers and Four Lakes Scenic Spot

Reed Flute Cave Fubo Hill (Wave-subduing Hill) is famous for its six beauties: hills, water, caves, stones, courts, and cultural relics.

Ling Canal is one of the impressive human landscapes worth seeing. It was built from 219BC to 214BC in the reign of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, and it is one of the oldest and most well-preserved canals in the world.

Merry-land Resort is a comprehensive resort with a five-star hotel, a golf club, a forest village with a cottage area and a campsite area, a theme park featured by exotic flavors.

Solitary Beauty Peak is known as Sky-Supporting Pillar in the South. This is the oldest place of interest in Guilin.

Tombs of Prince Jingjiang is a state cultural relic. On the southwest of Yao Hill in east suburb of Guilin, these tombs are well preserved and date from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).