Li River (Lijiang River)

Li river in Sunset
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Originating in Mao'er Mountain in Xin'an county northeast of Guilin, the Li River winds its way southeast for about 437 km, passing through Guilin, Yangshuo, Pingle, Zhaoping and finally meets Xi River in Wulin. It boasts the largest and most beautiful scenic area in China and attracts thousands of visitors each year.

The 83-km-long waterway from Guilin to Yangshuo is like an artists's masterpiece. The landscape is decorated with rolling hills, steep cliffs, fantastic caves, leisurely boats and is lined with bamboo. A poem says: "The river is a green silk ribbon, and the more..

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Qixing Gongyuan (Seven Star Park)

Just east of central Guilin. The reason for coming to Guilin is to see the karsts, formed some 200 million years ago when sea submerged the entire region. Several hills within the boundaries of the city itself offer excellent views of the surrounding area. Entry fee: 35 yuan

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Ludi Yan

6km west of downtown Guilin. You'll be delighted to found the "Art Place of the Nature" --Reed Flute Cave in vast subterranean caverns. It is lined along its entire 500m zigzag length with stalactites and stalagmites in the shapes of agitation forms. There're more than 30 interesting sights including "Pines in the Snow", "Mushroom Hill", "Dragon Pagoda", "Sky-Scraping Twin", "Virgin Forests", "Red Curtain" and "Flying Waterfalls". At the entrance is the "Lions Bathing in Morning Sun", while at the exit, Lions Seeing off Guests. Entry fee: 60 yuan

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Xiangbi Shan (Elephant Trunk Hill)

As one of the most famous hills in Guilin, Xiangbi Shan once appeared on Renminbi (Chinese currency) back-note. Lying at the confluence of Lijiang River and Yangjiang River, the hill in the southern part of town leans out into the Li River like the trunk of an elephant. The reflection of the hole in the water is the exact image of a full moon, and hence its name Moon-in-the-Water Arch.

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Longji Rice Terraces

Longji Rice Terraces in Spring
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Longsheng County is within the Guilin area (prefecture), Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Its main attraction is the Longji rice terraces ( Longji Titian), called Dragon Backbones by the locals. Also of interest are the hot springs and the small mountain villages among the wooded areas of trees and bamboos.

Longji Terraced Field is located about 100km northeast of the downtown Guilin, about 2 hours' drive from Guilin. The rice terraces are built into the hillsides. Longji literally means " Dragon's Backbone"in Chinese. There is a group of large-scaled rice terraces built more..

The Big Banyan Tree in Yangshuo

Located by the Jinbao River in the Moon Hill scenic area in Gaotian Township, Yangshuo County, the big banyan tree measures 17 metres high, 7.05 metres in diameter. Its round crown covers more than 100 square metres. With twisted roots and gnarled branches, the tree boasts a history of 1400 years. The surrounding countryside along the Jinbao River also offers a spectacular view. The Big Banyan had become famous after a scene of the movie Liu Sanjie was shot there. During the scene folk song singe] Liu Sanjie expresses affection to her lover by throwing an embroidered ball to more..

the Fubo Hill Guilin

the Fubo Hill stands an ancient temple bell (a popular place for photos), this bell was made inside Guilin's Fubo Park in Qing Dynasty with a series exquisite inscriptions etched onto its surface.Fubo Hill's famous Thousand Buddhas Cave is nationally renowned from its rich array of ancient Buddhist carvings, they are really beautiful. Some are so old and worn that you can just see the basic shape, however the cave still echoes with the sounds of ancient scholars.

In the summer months, Fubo hill attracts a lot  of locals as sit rests on the banks of  the Li more..

The Solitary Beauty Peak Guilin

The Solitary Beauty Peak has the particularity of being one of the most famous and highest peak standing in the middle of Guilin city. Towering inside the 14th century Wang Cheng, Prince Jing Jiang's ancient city located near to the present Guilin city center, the peak is a typical highlight that cannot be denied and has to be visited. Duxiu Feng is composed of limestone like the general topography of the surrounding mountains of the area of Guilin and Guangxi.

With years, history around the Solitary Beauty Peak has more..

The Mausoleums of Jing Jiang Guilin

The Mausoleums of Jing Jiang are tombs of the royal family of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) located near to the city of Guilin. Located amidst lush vegetation and Guilin karstic hilly mountains, Jing Jiang Mausoleums are a government-protected cultural relic unit also regarded as the best preserved group of tombs of Ming Dynasty.

Prince Jing Jiang was designated as the first prince of Guilin area and is until then considered as the founding father of the little Dynasty of Jing Jiang Princes that developed in the area of Guilin. He built his palace at the foot of Yao more..

Two Rivers and Four Lakes of Guilin

 With beautiful sceneries of the Two Rivers and Four Lakes of Guilin, Guilin is like a dreamy paradise, especially at night. The Two Rivers and Four Lakes spot of Guilin is a large open park. You can visit it both by boat or walking along the riversides.

The Two Rivers and Four Lakes area refers to the city tour river system comprised of Lijiang River, Peach Blossom River, Fir Lake (Shanhu Lake), Banyan Lake (Ronghu Lake), Wooden Dragon Lake (Mulong Lake). The Two Rivers and Four Lakes of Guilin is a passionate and romantic project and the largest environmental more..

Zhengyang Pedestrian Street in Center of Guilin City

In downtown Guilin, there is a 1000-year-old road named Zhengyang Road, which used to be an important commercial occasion in Guilin in history and has been Guilin's political, commercial, cultural and opera centre since Tang Dynasty. The famous Zhengyang Pedestrian Street is situated on this road.

Constructed strarting from October, 1999, Zhengyang Pedestrian Street was opened to the public on New Year's Day in 2001. It is paved with flagstones and stretches for six hundred and sixty six meters. Amidst of the street stands a red 17.5-meter-high bell tower, which has now more..

Fairy Singer San Jie Liu Show

Guilin is not only renowned for its beautiful landscapes; it also has rich ethnic cultures since 28 ethnic groups have inhabited in Guilin for long, such as Zhuang, Dong, Miao and Yao People. Pure ethnic flavor, unique dance and song culture of them have formed a colorful culture picture.

The folk song of Zhuang minority is especially popular and is reflected in the highly-acclaimed operatic performance : Liu San Jie. Originally based on famous film set in the mountains and rivers of Guilin  Liu San Jie is the story of the three sisters, the main character of the more..

The Flying Tiger Heritage Park Guilin China

The Flying Tiger Heritage Park will honor and remember all US personnel who served in China during the Second World War.  The Chinese have never forgotten what these brave men and women did for them during the dark days of World War Two.  The Chinese do not distinguish between flying forces but rather consider all airmen who served in China to be Flying Tigers - Fighter Pilots, Bomber Pilots, Transport Pilots and ground crews.  Elsewhere on this site you will find moving stories relating to the cooperation given by the Chinese to the Flying Tigers.  Rescues more..