Travel & Tours
1. Elephant Trunk Hill Park (象鼻山公園)
With an original name of Lu Hill, the Elephant Trunk Hill is so named as it resembles a giant elephant standing on the edge of the river and stretching its nose to drink the water of Li River. It is known as the icon of Guilin landscape. The Elephant Trunk Hill with water and moon scenery lies on the west bank of Li River while the clear hill scenery lies on the east bank. One hangs in the sky while the other floats on the water, and together they form the magnificent scenery of “Li River Double Moon”.
Recommended viewing location in Guilin:
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Elephant Trunk Hill Park, 1 Minzhu Road, Xiangshan District, Guilin, China | |
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Distance of Elephant Trunk Hill Park: approximately 18 minutes away from the Hotel by car | |
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Website: http://www.visitourchina.com/guilin/attraction/elephant-trunk-hill.html |
2. Seven Star Scenic Area (七星景區)
The Seven Star Scenic Area is located on the tributary Xiaodongjiang on the east bank of the Li River in urban Guilin. There is a green coverage of 84%. It is a comprehensive scenic location with the largest area, the longest history and the most concentrated scenery in Guilin. Also known as the green lung of Guilin City, it is the collection of Guilin hills, water, caves, rocks, courtyards, buildings and cultural relics which are the epitome of the essence of Guilin landscape.
Location: No.1 Qixing Road, Qixing District, Guilin 541004, China
Distance: approximately 8 minutes away from the Hotel by car
Website: https://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/guangxi/guilin/seven_star.htm
3. Jingjiang Palace City & Solitary Beauty Peak (靖江王府及獨秀峰)
The Solitary Beauty Peak and Palace City Scenic Area consists of two parts: Solitary Beauty Peak and Jingjiang Palace City. Jingjiang Palace City is a group of magnificent grand buildings which were once the residence of the longest lasting seignior of the Ming Dynasty. Solitary Beauty Peak is behind the palace. The famous phrase "Guilin landscape is the best in the world" originates from the stone carving of Solitary Beauty Peak.
Location: 1 Wangcheng Road, Xiufeng District, Guilin City, China
Distance: approximately 11 minutes away from the Hotel by car
Website: https://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/guangxi/guilin/solitary.htm
4. Zhengyang Pedestrian Street (正陽路步行街)
Situated in the central area of Guilin City, there are numerous restaurants and shops. It is close to scenic spots like Two Rivers and Four Lakes, Solitary Beauty Peak and Palace City, East and West Lane, etc. Whether you are dining and taking a break, or shopping for a gift for friends and relatives, there will definitely be some good choices here.
Location: Shanhu North Road, Guilin, China
Distance: approximately 14 minutes away from the Hotel by car
Website: https://www.topchinatravel.com/china-shopping/zhengyang-pedestrian-street.htm
Shopping and Dining Guide
https://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/guilin.htm