Famous Hills in Guilin

Guilin’s landscape is the best in the world. Guilin’s hills are strange, odd and in beautiful green. They are most typical karst mountains. In this page, you will find, famous Guilin hills which are popular Guilin mountains for tourists from both domestic and abroad, and also must-see attractions in Guilin.
 

1. Elephant Trunk Hill

Elephant Trunk Hill, stands on the conjunction of Peach Blossom River and Li River, is a very typical karst hill in Guilin, composted of pure limestone deposited on seabed 360million years ago. Looks like a giant elephant drinking water with its trunk in the water, hence the name.

 

There is a hole formed by the trunk and the body of this giant elephant, which is called Moon-over Water Cave. In moonlight, the reflection of the cave in the water just looking like a whole moon, the cave it also looks like a moon. In the cave, there are many inscriptions left by famous people in ancient China. 

On the top of the hill stands a pagoda - Puxian Pagoda. Built in Ming Dynasty, it has a long history. At the foot of the hill is Yunfeng Temple, inside which is now the exhibition of The Revolution of the Taiping Heavenly Kindow in Guilin

 

2. Fubo Hill

Fubo Hill, known as the “wonderland on wave”, stands at the bank of Li River, with its foot half on the ground and half in the water. As there is a Fubo Temple for memorizing Fubo General built in Han Dynasty, hence the name. And also because the half of the mountain’s hill curbs the river stream, and forms a deep pool, it also called Wave-Curbing Hill..

 

At the southern foot of the hill is a garden full of bamboos, palm trees and flowers, a quite and interesting place. There is a stone path on the southern side of the hill. Half way up the hill is a Sight-Seeing Terrace from which you can see the Old Man Hill northwest to it, resembling an old man in the hood looking up to the south. The way from the Sight-Seeing Terrace to the summit of the hill can be compared with the way to the West Peak in the Hua Mountain.

 

3. Solitary Beauty Peak

Solitary Beauty Peak, or Duxiu Peak, is a hill abruptly rising in JingJiang Princely Mansion and has long enjoyed the reputation as "a pillar holding up the Southern Sky". 

At the southeast foot of Solitary Beauty Peak, there is a cave named Du Shu Cave, or Study Cave, which Yan Yanyan of South Song Dynasty used to reading here. And according to the post of Yan “Amid Guilin raises the Solitary Beauty Peak, so towering that no peak is like it”, the hill was named Solitary Beauty Peak.

 

At the foot of the hill, there are other three sites: Study Rock, Peace Rock and Crescent Pond. Many inscriptions can be fond on the hill, rock and caves.

 

Lying in the east of Guilin, Yao Mountain is the highest mountain in Guilin, with the altitude of its peak of 903.3m. The name of the mountain derives from the Yao Emperor Temple on the top of the mountain built in Tang Dynasty.
 

Sceneries on the mountain are different from seasons. In spring azalea flowers are everywhere, in summer the bamboo compete with each other for greenness and in autumn the red maples with falling leaves make the hill appear as though it's a fire. The winter's snow on mountains is as transparent as pure crystal.
 

Yao Mountain, with an elevation of more than 900 meters, is not only the highest peak in Guilin city but also a famous mountain rich in historical and cultural significance. It offers the best viewing point to have a panoramic view of Guilin. And it's also an ideal place to appreciate the karst landform of Guilin.

The scenery of Yao Mountain changes unpredictably in different seasons, showcasing vibrant beauty. In spring, you can admire the peach blossoms and listen to the birds singing at Yao Mountain. In summer, you can see the lush bamboo and pines. In autumn, you can enjoy the red maples. In winter, you can enjoy the snow scenery of the Yao Mountain. At the top of the Yao Mountain, you can also observe the sea of clouds. The Li River, fields, villages, farmhouses, and peaks create a picturesque landscape, where the stunning scenery of Guilin can be completely captured.

To get to the top of the Yao Mountain, you can take the ropeway or climb the mountain by yourselves. It is recommended that you take the cable way up and take the cable way down, which provides you another perspective to enjoy the mountains and landscapes of Guilin.

 

5. Moon Hill

The upper section of Moon Hill needs you to climb up a well-made path through groves of dense bamboo. Once past the luxuriant vegetation, the path enters the great natural opening that distinguishes this mountain from its neighbors.

 

Moon Hill is not only an incredibly beautiful arch; it is certainly also one of the most interesting crags in the area. The landscape is stunning viewed from Moon Hill; the skyline is lined with peaks of almost equal height – resembling a jumble of giant rock traffic-cones pointing skywards. A patchwork of fields of diverse crops, in different stages of growth, enhances the landscape.

 
 

6. Folded Brocade Hill

The Folded Brocade Hill is a good place for mountain climbing. People could climb up the hill easily. The pavilion in Folded Brocade Hill called Diecai Pavilion Diecai Pavilion offers a charming bird's-eye view of the surrounding scenery and to the west of it there is a range of unique garden architecture in the style of the Dong, an ethnic group. From the top you can enjoy the panoramic view of Guilin’s colorful landscape and lush greenery, resembling an intricate brocade fabric. And the splendid scenery on the top of the hill will be impressive especially in the sunset.

 

7. Xianggong Mountain

Xianggong Mountain is located on the west bank of the Li River in Xingping Town, between Huangbu Beach and Jiuma Huashan, about 57 kilometers away from downtown of Guilin and 28 kilometers away from Yangshuo County. Xianggong Mountain, about 350 meters above sea level, got its name from its shape. Looking at the whole Xianggong Mountain from a height, the mountain looks like an ancient official with a high crown(called xianggong in Chinese), hence the name.

The light and shadow, sea of clouds, sunrise and rosy clouds here have attracted countless travel and photography lovers. Especially when professional photographers are in the scene, everyone will have a passion for creation. In fact, this is the perfect place to overlook the mountains and rivers, enjoy the stunning view of the sunrise and capture the red sun.

 

8. Chuanshan Mountain

Located in the Qixing District of Guilin, Chuanshan Mountain is an ideal mountain to enjoy the sunrise and sunset in Guilin. With an elevation of more than 200 meters, Chuanshan Mountain is easy to climb for the elderly and children. It is located in the Chuanshan Park, where the local people often come here for relaxing and sunset viewing.

The Tashan Mountain is just at the opposite of the Chuanshan Mountain. There are many people coming here to enjoy and photograph the sunset. At the top of the Chuanshan Mountain, you can have a panoramic view of the buildings of the Qixing Strict, surrounded landscapes and the rolling mountains in the distance, where you can fully experience the karst landform of Guilin.
 

9. Bajiaozhai(Danxia Landform)

Covering an area of of 125 square kilometers, Bajiaozhai in Ziyuan of Guilin is the best place to see the Danxia landform in Guilin. It is the largest, most complete and most beautiful Danxia landform scenic spot in China, and is known as a veritable natural Danxia geological museum. There are more than 130 scenic spots in the whole scenic spot. Climbing the main peak and having a bird's eye view, I saw the steep cliffs and the peaks standing in turn. The mountains are full of weather, and there are often wonders such as clouds, clouds, clouds and lakes.

The most popular attraction at Bajiaozhai is snails watching the sky. This attraction is named after the four Danxia stone peaks’ shape, which look like four big fat conchs with their heads on the ground. It is a unique scenic spot in Danxia landform in China.
 

At Bajiaozhai, you can also experience the extreme sports adventure projects such as jungle crossing, Via Ferrata, climbing net and glass bridge as well as enjoy the wonderful scenery of the Danxia landform.