Guilin

Sightseeing in downtown Guilin

Scenic spots: Reed flute Cave (Ludi), Ripple Riding Hill (Fuboshan), Yao Mountain and Seven-Star Cave

In the morning, we will go for sightseeing in the downtown area of Guilin. The Reed Flute Cave is known as a "palace of natural art." Along its zigzag path are unusual stalactites and stalagmites. They have artificial lighting and remind you of coral, agate, amber, or jade -- a wonderland of formations resembling orchards, gardens, or whatever else you care to imagine. The Ripple Riding Hill is located on the west bank of the Li River. From the top you get a great view of the whole city (climbing needs 20 minutes).

Afterwards we will walk to the Elephant Trunk Hill, the symbol of Guilin. In the afternoon, visit the Yao Mountain and the nearby 500 years old mausoleums of the Ming Dynasty. Later we will go to the Seven-Star Cave in the downtown area which is the largest comprehensive park in Guilin. It was an underground river channel, which, with the movement of the earth's crust, rose above the surface to become a cavern. In-cave temperature is about 20ºC. The cave has been a sightseeing spot since the Sui and Tang dynasties more than 1,300 years ago. Over the centuries, visitors have left behind many poems and other inscriptions on its walls. The whole journey is 800 meters.