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Elephant Hill Scenic Area
The Elephant Hill Scenic Area is located in the heart of Guilin, at the confluence of the Li River and the Peach Blossom River. It derives its name from its resemblance to a giant elephant stretching its trunk to drink from the sweet waters of the Li River. In his work "Records of Elephant Hill," Shu Shu, a Qing Dynasty official from the Ministry of Works, wrote: "The marvels of Guangxi lie in its mountains; the marvels of Guangxi's mountains lie in their rocks, and the elephant-shaped hill facing the provincial capital is the most marvelous of all." With its lifelike form, the attraction captivates visitors and stands as a quintessential representation of Guilin's landscape. In 1995, it was designated as the city emblem of Guilin. The main attractions in the scenic area include: Elephant Hill and Water Moon, Puxian Pagoda, Elephant Hill Scenic Area and Guilin Sanhua Liquor, Elephant Hill Scenic Area - Love Island, and Elephant Hill Scenic Area - Yunfeng Temple Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Exhibition Hall. Elephant trunk hill and water moon cave "Elephant trunk hill and water moon" is a spectacular wonder here, as described in the poem by Ji Bei Hermit of the Song Dynasty.Harmony of water, moon and caveThe poem reads: "The moon is beneath the water, the moon floats upon the water. The water flows but the moon stays, the moon departs yet the water still flows." On a moonlit night, visiting the Water Moon Cave at the Elephant Trunk Hill attraction presents a magical scene where the moon in the sky, the cave, and the water reflect each other beautifully. Inside the cave, you can find the "Poem and Preface of the Morning Sun Pavilion" by Zhang Xiaoxiang from the Song Dynasty and works by Fan Chengda.Inscription on the water and moon caveAnd over 50 precious cliff carvings including Lu You's poetry manuscripts. Xiangshan scenic area - Puxian pagoda Winding up along the rocky cliffs, you can see the Puxian pagoda standing tall amidst the greenery from afar. Built during the Ming dynasty, this 13.6m-high solid brick lama-style pagoda has a history of over 400 years. On the northern side of the pagoda, there is a line-engraved bluestone statue of a bodhisattva, with the mantra "Namo Puxian Bodhisattva" inscribed above it, hence the name Puxian pagoda in the Xiangshan attraction. Buddhist scriptures record that Puxian bodhisattva's mount is a six-tusked white elephant, making the pagoda's location atop Xiangshan mountain a perfect embodiment of this scripture. Elephant Hill Scenic Area and Guilin Sanhua liquor This is a natural wine cellar, with two-thirds of the mountain being hollow. It stays warm in winter and cool in summer, maintaining a constant temperature of 19°C and humidity above 90% year-round. Since the Song Dynasty, it has served as an official cellar for storing Sanhua wine. Sanhua wine is colorless and transparent, with a fragrant yet spicy taste. It drawsLi RiverWith the essence of the mountains and the soul of the Li River, it has become a representative of China's rice-aroma liquor. The cellar liquor was designated as a tribute to the imperial court as early as the Northern Song Dynasty and is one of the three treasures of Guilin. To date, nearly a thousand tons of liquor are stored in the caves. Love island Love island is located on the north side of the attraction, adjacent toLi RiverIt is another scenic viewpoint for distant viewing. The island boasts a beautiful environment and lush vegetation, making it a popular dating spot for locals in the 1970s, hence the name "love island". Today, it serves as an outdoor photography base for wedding celebrations against the backdrop of Guilin's landscape, where couples make their vows of love under the witness of the elephant trunk hill and the moon reflected in the water.China · Guilin
Jiangnan Songcheng Historical And Cultural Tourism Area
Jiangnan Songcheng Historical and Cultural Tourist Area is located in Hetao Old Town, Zhanggong District, Ganzhou City at the intersection of Zhangjiang River, Gongjiang River and Ganjiang River. It is a national 4A-level scenic spot. Covering an area of 143 mu, it includes five historical and cultural blocks (Yugutai, Yao Yaqian, Zaoer Lane, Nanshi Street, and Ciguling) and one block with traditional features (Xingannan Road) and the area where cultural preservation units are located. Within the block, there are Yugu Terrace, Song City Wall, Bajing Terrace, Chiang Ching-kuo's Former Residence, and the Site of the Special Committee of the Communist Party of China, etc., including Yangming Academy, Guangdong Guild Hall, Former Residence of Li Zhengdao (Nobel Prize Winner), Zhang Leping (famous cartoonist) Home, the former residence of the author of Sanmao Wanderings), Huichang Xue Mansion, Anyuan Xue Mansion, Longnan Xue Mansion, Jiuhua Ancient Pavilion and other historical buildings. Since the operation of the Jiangnan Songcheng project, the establishment of a national 4A-level tourist attraction has been completed within 3 months, and it has won the top ten cultural and tourism integration demonstration projects in Jiangxi Province, the 2020 provincial modern service industry cluster, the first batch of provincial night cultural tourism consumption clusters, Jiangxi Provincial Tourism and Leisure Block, Provincial Commercial Block Renovation Pilot Block and many other honorary titles were selected as the first batch of Ganzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Town and the third batch of Zhanggong District Youth Comprehensive Practice Base. Among them, the intelligent detection and management system for the protection of historical and cultural blocks in Ganzhou City, "Song City on the Cloud", has also become a typical case of cultural and tourism informatization development in Jiangxi Province.China · Ganzhou
Yuexiu Park
Yuexiu Park boasts beautiful natural scenery, making it perfect for strolling and exercising. The park's most iconic feature is Guangzhou's symbol - the Five Rams sculpture, which visitors can photograph as a souvenir. The park is lush with flowers and plants, featuring beautiful landscapes. It attracts many locals who come for hiking and exercise. Being a public park, there's no specific route to follow - most visitors come for hiking, lake viewing, taking photos at the five-goat statue, and seeing the ancient city wall. Families with children can enjoy the Golden Seal amusement park and Yuexiu Park - Dongxiu children's play area, where each attraction has a per-use charge. It consists of the main peak Yuejing Hill and surrounding hills such as Guihua Hill, Muke Hill, and Liyu Hill, along with three artificial lakes: North Xiu, South Xiu, and East Xiu. All three lakes offer cruise rides. The differences between the lakes are as follows: East Xiu Lake offers a distant view of the TV tower and features bumper boats, with a children's play area by the shore. South Xiu Lake provides a scenic overlook of Zhenhai Tower and has a large lawn by the shore, making it an ideal spot for painting and sketching. North Xiu Lake is shaded by lush greenery and features attractions like the Flower Pavilion, Lake Center Island, and Jin Garden. In addition to its natural scenery, the park is filled with numerous historical sites, including monuments, the ancient city wall of Guangzhou, and the old square fort. You can come here to savor history. If you bring your children along, you can share some historical knowledge with them while exploring.China · Guangzhou
Yangshuo West Street
West Street in Yangshuo is an old street with a history of more than 1,400 years. The buildings along the street retain the styles of the Ming and Qing Dynasties having a classical charm to it. The street is filled with bars, restaurants and hiptser cafes making it a hugely popular hangout hotspot among locals and foreigners. Due to the large number of foreigners, there are many western restaurants and English signboards along the street. The street is artsy in the day and wild at night.China · Yangshuo
Guangdong Museum
The Guangdong Provincial Museum, located in Pearl River New City, is intriguingly shaped just like a treasure chest. The complex features a history museum, art gallery and natural museum that all display the history and culture of Guangdong Province, its localities and its residents. The collections in the museum are as numerous as they are varied. Among them is a gorgeous collection of paintings and porcelain art from the Lingnan Painting School and exquisitely crafted Chaozhou wood carvings.China · Guangzhou
Yulong River
The Yulong River attraction is located in Yangshuo, Guilin. The Yulong River is a tributary of the Li River in Yangshuo, stretching over 40 km and often called the "Little Li River." Its clear, gentle waters flow past continuous karst peaks, rice fields, bamboo groves, and ancient villages. A bamboo raft ride downstream offers picturesque views at every turn—each snapshot a landscape painting. Compared to the Li River's grandeur, the Yulong River has narrower waters, a slower pace, and a more serene charm. Rafting pier Bamboo rafting is the signature activity of the attraction. Typically accommodating two people per raft, it involves navigating through small river dams, with the raft's bow plunging and water splashing everywhere, creating joyful moments during the itinerary. The rafting is generally divided into two sections: The upper section, lasting about one and a half hours from Jinlong bridge to Jiuxian, offers more pristine natural landscapes and passes by historical sites like the Ming-dynasty Yulong bridge and Xiniu pond. The lower section, starting from docks like Jima and Shui'edi toward Gongnong bridge, features more riverside villages and a stronger cultural atmosphere, with the endpoint near the Ten-mile gallery. When not rafting on bamboo boats, cycling along the river is also a popular choice. You can combine the single-arch stone bridge Fuli Bridge built in the Ming Dynasty, Yulong Bridge, and other ancient bridges with pastoral scenery into a loop route. The semicircular arch of Fuli Bridge and its reflection in the water create a picturesque scene, making it a favorite spot for photography enthusiasts. To avoid crowds, consider starting early in the morning when the river is quieter and less crowded in the dawn light.China · Yangshuo
Nanyue King Museum (Palace Exhibition Area)
Nanyue King Museum (Palace Exhibition Area) is located at 316 Zhongshan 4th Road, formerly known asNanyue King Museum (Palace Exhibition Area)The Palace Exhibition Area centers on the ruins of the Nanyue Kingdom Palace, which contain cultural layers from 13 historical periods spanning the Qin and Han dynasties to the Republic of China. The site includes the Nanyue Kingdom Royal Garden ruins—comprising the "stone-built pool" discovered in 1995 and the "winding stone waterway" found in 1997—currently recognized as the earliest and best-preserved example of Qin-Han imperial gardens. Both discoveries were listed among China's "Top 10 Archaeological Finds" in their respective years. The Nanyue Kingdom Palace ruins were also included in China's national grand heritage protection plans from the 11th to 13th Five-Year Plans, hailed as "the essence of Guangzhou's historical and cultural heritage."China · Guangzhou
Xiqiao Mountain Scenic Area
Xiqiao Mountain Scenic Area is located in the heart of the Pearl River Delta. It is an ancient volcano that lay dormant for tens of millions of years, with its main peak standing over 300 m above sea level. It is often said that "a trip to Lingnan is incomplete without visiting Xiqiao Mountain." As early as over 6,000 years ago, ancient inhabitants quarried stone here to make tools. Archaeologists have ranked this site alongside the Shanxi Emakou site as one of China's two major Neolithic stone tool workshops in the north and south. Thus, Xiqiao Mountain is hailed as the "beacon of Pearl River civilization." During the Ming Dynasty, Confucian scholars such as Zhan Ruoshui and Fang Xianfu established academies here to teach, earning it the title of "renowned mountain of Neo-Confucianism." The layering of prehistoric ruins, ancient quarrying sites, and historical academy relics within a single mountain is a rare cultural depth among Lingnan's famous peaks. The main views along the mountain unfold through peculiar rocks, secluded caves, and mountain lakes. The bronze statue of Guanyin on Daxian Peak stands over 60 m tall, serving as the landmark view of the entire mountain. From the summit, the open vista overlooks vast stretches of mulberry-dyke fishpond landscapes below. Baiyun Cave clusters Ming and Qing dynasty structures like Sanhu Academy, Kuiguang Tower, and Yunquan Immortal Hall alongside cliff carvings. Kang Youwei spent his youth studying here, and the cave's "Thousand-foot waterfall" was listed among the "Eight views of Yangcheng" as early as the Qing dynasty. The ancient quarrying site at Shiyan Rock features deep caverns, with underwater traces of ancestral stone extraction still visible today. Jiulong Rock's massive boulders interconnect through nine passages—bright outside yet dark within—creating a spelunking adventure akin to navigating a spiral shell. Tianhu Lake in the northwest, formed in an ancient volcanic crater, is embraced by emerald peaks on three sides. Since the Ming dynasty, locals have practiced the unique "mid-mountain dragon boat" tradition, and today, dragon boat races still take place on the lake during the Dragon Boat Festival. Xiqiao Mountain is also the hometown of martial arts master Huang Feihong. The Huang Feihong Lion Dance and Martial Arts Hall at the foot of the mountain was built on the original site of the Huang family ancestral temple, regularly featuring lion dance and martial arts performances, serving as a window to experience southern lion dance and kung fu culture. The attraction covers a large area, with sightseeing buses and cable cars connecting various attractions. The cable car links Baiyun Cave and Tianhu Lake, saving energy while offering scenic views. Visitors who prefer walking can follow the hiking trails to explore canyon views like Cuiyan and Shiyan Rock. During flower seasons, attractions like the Square Bamboo Garden, Camellia Garden, and Peach Blossom Garden are also worth visiting along the way.China · Foshan
Sha Mian
Sha Mian is a small island formed by alluvial deposits on the banks of the Pearl River's White Goose Pool. Formerly known as Shicui Zhou, it became home to clusters of European-style buildings left by consulates, banks, and foreign firms since the mid-19th century. Today, it stands as Guangzhou's exotic open-air architectural museum. The compact island is easily explored on foot, with Western street elements like statues, pavilions, flower beds, wooden benches, and fountains scattered throughout its lanes. Combined with the shade of century-old trees, every step feels like stepping into a vintage European streetscape painting. The island's highlights begin with its architecture: along the streets stand over 150 European-style buildings, including dozens of distinctive structures in Neo-Baroque, Gothic Revival, arcade-style, Neoclassical, and Sino-Western fusion styles. The red building at No. 2-6 Sha Mian Avenue was originally the Customs Officers' Club, built with red bricks and standing three stories tall, featuring pointed attic roofs on its north and south facades in imitation of 19th-century British Romanticism. No. 54 Sha Mian Avenue, formerly the HSBC Bank, is a four-story building with continuous exterior columns on the second floor extending to the third-floor roof, topped by a striking dome pavilion on its southwest corner. No. 48 Sha Mian Avenue exemplifies arcade-style architecture, with arched corridors on all sides and walls finished with washed pebble dash. The modestly scaled and simply structured Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel at No. 14 Sha Mian Avenue features a photogenic small Gothic Revival entrance porch. Sha Mian South Street's Christian Sha Mian Church houses elegant stained-glass windows, making it a dedicated stop for many visitors. With picturesque scenes everywhere, newlyweds taking wedding photos are often seen on the island, and artistic travelers also love to capture its views. We recommend strolling slowly along Sha Mian Street, then turning onto the riverside promenade on South Street, where the century-old banyan tree faces the expansive river view of White Goose Pool—especially beautiful in the evening light. As the city lights up, settle into a café housed in a historic Western-style building, gazing at the river through the window for a unique ambiance.China · Guangzhou
Xingping Ancient Town
The ancient town of Xingping is located on the banks of the Lancang River in the north of Yangshuo, Guangxi. It is an ancient town with a history of more than 1,700 years. Although the scale of the ancient town of Xingping is not large, its ancient buildings, bridges, stage, and temples are still preserved. There is a drifting pier on the waterfront of the ancient town of Xingping. You can take a boat to the spot depicted on the back of a RMB 20 note.China · Yangshuo
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What travellers say about Linwu
M45***4825 September 2026
5.0
When visiting Guilin, a must-see is Elephant Trunk Hill, the city's iconic landmark. It truly lives up to its reputation as the face of Guilin's landscape; only by seeing it in person can one truly appreciate the wonders of nature. The entire mountain sits on the banks of the Li River, resembling a giant elephant bowing to drink from the water. The Water Moon Cave cuts through the mountain, its reflection shimmering in the water, creating the famous Elephant Trunk Hill and Water Moon spectacle—a flowing ink painting.
The scenic area is clean and comfortable, with walking paths built along the Li River, shaded by lush trees, making for a delightful stroll. You can climb the mountain for panoramic views of Guilin, or find classic vantage points along the riverbank to capture stunning, atmospheric photos. Boat trips are also available, offering a different and breathtaking perspective of Elephant Trunk Hill from the river.
The scenic area is conveniently located in the city center, with excellent transportation and comprehensive facilities. Every step reveals a new vista, allowing you to truly experience the unparalleled beauty of Guilin's landscape. Don't miss it when traveling to Guilin; it's definitely worth a visit.
Elephant Hill Scenic Area
Levis-Li4 May 2026
4.0
As expected of Songcheng, it's really good. First of all, the environment is nice, and the prices are incredibly low. For example, a cup of green tea is only 6 yuan, and you can even get refills! The most interesting thing is the courtesan's dance! It's truly excellent!
Jiangnan Songcheng Historical And Cultural Tourism Area
230***0617 September 2026
5.0
A truly beautiful sight! The twinkling lights and bustling crowds create a lively atmosphere. The various lanterns, adorned with different shapes and designs, depict plant landscapes, small animals, and other cultural elements, leaving a particularly deep impression.
Yuexiu Park
Oyoyo is Hungry17 March 2026
4.0
If you visit Yangshuo, you shouldn’t miss West Street (Xi Jie), a historic street with a history of more than 1,000 years.At night, the street becomes very lively, filled with numerous restaurants, bars, and cafés. It’s a great place to hang out with friends and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere.
Yangshuo West Street
Chu_Hugh8 October 2026
5.0
In the afternoon, we visited the provincial museum and happened to catch a free guided tour. The guide's explanation was very professional and detailed, demonstrating a true depth of Van Gogh studies. He shared many touching stories, which were very inspiring. Finally, there was a movie to watch, which the children found very rewarding.
Guangdong Museum
M33***8318 October 2026
5.0
It's definitely worth seeing; the night view offers a completely different experience, and it's pleasantly cool.
There are singing competitions and various island games where you can win silver coins to redeem for gifts.
Highly recommended for families with children.
Yulong River
Anonymous user9 October 2026
5.0
Across two thousand years, they witnessed a dialogue of civilizations alongside the King of Nanyue.
All cultural artifacts are silent testimonies of the Lingnan civilization, the Central Plains, and international exchanges.
Nanyue King Museum (Palace Exhibition Area)
Anonymous user15 October 2026
5.0
Xiqiao Mountain is easily accessible and has beautiful scenery. There are many small scenic areas and a spectacular lion dance performance. From the top of the mountain, you can see a panoramic view of the Buddha statue. It was probably a quarry in ancient times, and there are many relics of ancient stone quarrying.
Xiqiao Mountain Scenic Area
湖西的天空23 August 2026
5.0
In 1859, during the reign of Emperor Xianfeng of the Qing Dynasty, British official Burke proposed setting up a concession in Shamian. The Governor-General of Guangdong and Guangxi, Lao Chongguang, readily agreed, promising that the Chinese side would first excavate a 30-meter-wide, 1200-meter-long canal (today's Shaji Canal) north of Shamian to separate it from the mainland. Two bridges would be built across the canal, one connecting to the west embankment and the other to Shaji Road.
Shamian boasts over 160 years of history, and the Shamian West Bridge, the stone steps, the iron cannons, and numerous Western-style buildings are the best testament to this.
Sha Mian
_We***8326 August 2026
5.0
Five of us went on a river cruise in an electric bamboo raft. The bamboo forests and rocky beaches on both sides of the river were constantly changing. The river water was very clear and there were small fish. At the end, the boat stopped so we could take some photos before heading back.
Xingping Ancient Town
