Guilin, a city renowned for its "unparalleled mountains and waters", boasts a picturesque landscape interwoven with karst landforms and clear river water. Here is a refined presentation of its core attractions:
Li River: the soul of Guilin, cruising by boat feels like being immersed in a long scroll of ink painting. From Yangdi to Xingping, the essence section, Jiuma Painting Mountain, yellow cloth reflection and other classic landscapes are breathtaking. The morning or dusk light is the most pleasant, and the misty mist on the river and the reflection of the mountains add a hazy poetic touch.
Elephant Trunk Hill: The emblem of Guilin, resembling a giant elephant drawing water, and perfectly integrated with the Li River. The cliff carvings inside Shuiyue Cave preserve the cultural imprints since the Tang Dynasty, and are even more dynamic under the evening lights.
Yulong River: Known as the "Little Li River", bamboo raft drifting is an excellent way to explore this place. Artificially supporting rafts cross 28 embankments, enjoying the pastoral scenery amidst splashing water. We recommend the "Jinlongqiao Jiuxian" section, which combines danger and leisure.
Longji Terraced Fields: A masterpiece of art on the earth, with mirror like terraced fields reflecting the clouds during spring plowing, and golden rice waves stretching across the mountains during autumn harvest. Ping'an Village and Jinkeng Dazhai can experience the Zhuang Yao style, and the sunrise over the sea of clouds in the morning mist is particularly stunning.
Silver Rock: A representative of the wonders of karst caves, stalactites are like silver frost and glass under the light, especially the colorful light and shadow of the "Yaochi Wonderland" and the crisp echo of the "Music Stone Screen" are unforgettable.
Yangshuo West Street: Enjoy literary and artistic carnival during the day and at night, with cafes, handmade shops, and bars intertwined on Shiban Street. The mellow aroma of beer fish and the rhythm of street folk songs showcase another side of Guilin's night scenery.
Two Rivers and Four Lakes: Night tours reveal the charm of Guilin city. Take a boat through Ronghu Lake and Shanhu Lake, where the reflection of the Sun and Moon Twin Towers shines brightly, and the bridge and cave light flow like a rainbow, interpreting the ultimate aesthetic of "the city in the scenery".
Duxiu Peak Royal City: The ruins of the Jingjiang Royal Palace in the Ming Dynasty. Duxiu Peak offers a panoramic view of the entire city, which can be reached in just ten minutes of climbing. The cliff carvings and simulated imperial examination experience of "Guilin's landscape is the best in the world" blend ancient and modern elements with a lot of fun.
Seven star scenic spot: seven peaks stand around each other, camel mountain, seven star rock and other landscapes concentrate the essence of Guilin's landscape. The stalactites inside the cave are fantastic, and the fragrance of tea from the old gentleman's pot on the mountaintop lingers. It is suitable for leisurely strolling and savoring.
Xingping Ancient Town: Set against a backdrop of 20 RMB, the cobblestone road and old houses remain simple and rustic. Borrowing a photo of a fishing eagle by the dock, or climbing onto Laozhai Mountain to overlook the big bend of the Li River, feel the tranquility of a millennium old town.
In addition, the man-made secret realm of Shangri La, the national guest level karst cave of Ludi Rock, and the ancient city observation deck of Diecai Mountain all have their own charm. The beauty of Guilin lies not only in the form of mountains and waters, but also in the charm of culture. It is a picturesque scenery throughout the four seasons, step by step becoming a painting.
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