Named after osmanthus tree, Guilin (pop. 630,000) is one of the most-visited Chinese cities, located in the northeastern part of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It has long been famous for its limestone karst hills. Formed more than 200 million years ago when the oceans receded from this area, the hills sprout from a patchwork of paddy fields and flowing streams, creating a dreamy, seductive landscape that leaves few souls unstirred.
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Li River Cruise |
The Li River is the connecting waterway between Guilin and Yangshuo, which originates on a mountain northeast of Guilin. The crystal clear Li River is sandwiched between sheer cliffs dotted with few cascades. A cruise down the river is one of the highlights of a holiday in China. |
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Reed Flute Cave |
Located five kilometers northwest of the downtown of Guilin, the Reed Flute Cave Scenic Area is one of brilliant and marvelous caves in Guilin and a must for home and abroad visitors. It takes an hour to finish the tour in the cave for it is 250 meters in depth and 500 meters in length. |
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Elephant Trunk Hill |
At the southern part of Guilin, Elephant Trunk Hill is located at the western bank of Li River, which simply resembles an elephant dipping its snout into the river. With an elevation of 600 feet (200 m), the hill towers 165 feet (55m) above the water. |
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Fubo Hill (Wave-subduing Hill) |
Towering beside the western bank of the Li River, this peak offers a fantastic view of the town. Its name is variously described as being derived from the fact that the peak descends into the river, blocking the waves, and from a historical hero called General Fubo in Han Dynasty. |
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Diecai Hill (Folded Brocade Hill) |
The Piled Silk Hill lies to the north of the city. The tourist will find the hill broken here and there with the strata exposed on the sides like piled-up silk, hence the name. The top of the Piled Silk Hill provides a panoramic view of the beautiful Guilin. |
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Seven Star Park |
Located on the east bank of the Li River, the Seven Star Park encompasses more than 100 acres. The park takes its name from its seven peaks, which are supposed to resemble the star pattern of the Great Bear constellation. |
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Yao Mount and Tea Farm |
Yao Mount is located in the northeast of Guilin with an elevation of 909m, the highest mountain in the city. The visit is highlighted by a chairlift journey to the top and a speedy toboggan slide-down. The nearby tea farm is also a delight for a visit. |
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Yangshuo |
Yangshuo, 65 km southeast Guilin, is a county (population 300,000) directly under its jurisdiction. Set amid limestone pinnacles, Yangshuo is a small town over 1,000 years old, built during the Sui Dynasty (590 A .D.). It is famous for its spectacular scenery of hills and rivers. |
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Longji and Rice Terraces |
Longji (Dragon Backbone) Rice Terraces is home to a colorful mixture of Zhuang and Yao ethnic groups, where you will be rewarded feats of farm engineering going all the way up a string of 2400 feet (800 m) mountains. |
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Sanjiang and Wind& Rain Bridge |
The same idea as that in Longsheng, you have to go out of town to seek new experience. About 13 miles (20 km) northeast of town Chengyang Wind & Rain Bridge and the surrounding Dong villages are so peaceful and attractive. |
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Ling Canal |
Built in the year of 214 B.C., Qin Dynasty, Ling Canal is one of the oldest canals in the world. It is located in a small county called Xing'an, 40 miles (65 km) north of Guilin. Ling Canal was once served as an irrigation and transportation canal. |
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