Top Ten Attractions in Guilin
Author: Judy
Author: Judy
Li River Originating from Maoer Shan (Cat Mountain) in Xing'an county, north of Guilin, the Li River winds its way south for about 437 km, passing through Guilin, Yangshuo, Pingle and Zhaoping, and finally meets the Xi (West) River at Wuzhou. It boasts the largest and most beautiful scenic area in China and attracts thousands of visitors each year. The 83-kilometer-long waterway from Guilin to Yangshuo is like an artist's masterpiece. The landscape is decorated with startling hills, steep cliffs, fantastic caves and farming villages, and is lined with bamboo. In a Chinese poem it is written: "The river is a green silk ribbon, and the hills are jade hairpins". Reed Flute Cave Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan) is a fascinating gallery of natural sculpture (limestone cave formations), now enhanced by multicolored lighting, which has been one of Guilins many interesting attractions for over 1200 years. It rates as one of the top four tourist sites in the city. Reed Flute Cave is situated in the northwest suburbs of Guilin City (only about 4km from the center). The entrance is situated by Ludi (Reed Flute) Road on the south side of Guangming (Bright Light) Hill. The cave got its name from a type of reed growing outside, which can be made into melodious flutes. The cave is filled with a large number of stalactites, stalagmites and rock formations in weird and wonderful shapes. Elephant Trunk Hill Elephant Trunk Hill, also known as Elephant Hill, is located at the confluence of the Li River and Peach Blossom River in the south central area of Guilin City. It looks like a huge elephant stretching its trunk and drinking water, hence the name. Elephant Trunk Hill is the symbol of Guilin and its karst landscape. Seven Star Park Seven Star Park takes its name from its seven peaks which are laid out like the Big Dipper constellation (with its handle bent forward). The park is on the eastern side of the
Li River in central Guilin City. Attractions in the park include: Seven Star Cave, Dragon Hiding Cave, Flower Bridge, the Zoo, Maping Mosque, Guihai Forest of Steles and much more. Covering an area of 1.34 square kilometers, it is the largest park in Guilin, and contains some of the finest sights in the city. Two Rivers and Four Lakes Seven Star Park takes its name from its seven peaks which are laid out like the Big Dipper constellation (with its handle bent forward). The park is on the eastern side of the Li River in central Guilin City. Attractions in the park include: Seven Star Cave, Dragon Hiding Cave, Flower Bridge, the Zoo, Maping Mosque, Guihai Forest of Steles and much more. Covering an area of 1.34 square kilometers, it is the largest park in Guilin, and contains some of the finest sights in the city. Daxu Ancient Town Located to the southwest of Guilin, on shore of the tourist-beaten Li River. Daxu is a time-honored town with well preserved traditional Chinese architecture and shiny stone-paved streets. First built in the Qin Dynasty, over 2,000 years ago, Daxu Town began to flourish during the Ming Dynasty when it became the commercial center of the area. Main sights here include stone-paved streets, Wanshou Bridge (Longevity Bridge), many ancient buildings and the century-old dock. A main street measuring 2.5 kilometers in length and 2 meters in width stretches through the town. This narrow street, with its stones worn smooth by time and footsteps, is full of character. Wanshou Bridge is a single-arched bridge built in the Ming Dynasty. Along the river stands many well-preserved buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. These wooden structures, with colorfully decorated eaves and elegantly carved doors and window frames, are still homes for many locals. A stroll around will afford a leisurely glimpse into the traditional courtyard where grandmothers are sometimes seen telling stories to a huddle of small kids. Thirteen docks remain from the Ming Dynasty, among which five well-preserved ones still function. Xingping Located 27 km from Yangshuo, in the eastern bank of the Li River, Xingping is an ancient town with a history of more than 1300 years. Apart from the well preserved Ming Dynasty architectures, which dominant the town, and fine wood carving dating back to more than five hundred years, Xingping boast some of the best natural scenery around the area, somewhat better than that that in Yangshuo. The seven mountains surrounding the village, two stone guarding at the entrance keep the place a spiritual sanctuary off the modern world. There are such enchanting scenes as "Pretty Woman Looking in the Mirror", "General Drawing His Sword" and "Carp Drinking from the River". Merryland Guilin Merry Land World is a project built by Mr. Ma Zhi Lin. This project was planned in 1992 and built in 1997. It is situated in Xinan about an hour from Guilin and covers an area of more than 70 square kilometers. Merry Land includes a high-tech amusement park, 5-star Hotel and Golf Course Complex Merryland Theme Park The theme park covers 90 hectares and has five sections: Merry Town, American Wild West, Dream World, Pirate Village, South Pacific Area and Forest Area. All the dress, food, sights, shows and entertainment facilities in each section are themed and very realistic.About the Author:
Judy writes for
www.chinahighlights.com a China travel website that provides China travel service, online tour booking, online
China hotels and flights booking.
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