Climbing Xianggong Mountain in Guilin, you can have a panoramic view of the first bay of the Li River, and there is also the "Golden Phoenix" that few people know about.

In the past few years, my wife and I have often traveled by car after we retired. Last year, when we drove to southeastern Guizhou and to western Sichuan, we made two special trips through Yangshuo and turned to Xianggong Mountain to rest, because, I Love that place so much. Standing on the top of Xianggong Mountain, overlooking the first bay of the Lijiang River, you can see the mountain peaks in the distance, and the riverside oasis in the middle is dotted with fields and farmhouses. The Lijiang River meanders from far to near. Turn around and look back in front of Xianggong Mountain, with a graceful posture. , flowing windingly into the distance. It can be said that the Lijiang River is so beautiful, with a panoramic view, you can take out your mobile phone and find a wonderful Chinese landscape painting at your fingertips.

The shape of Xianggong Mountain is like an official hat in ancient times. Since the ancients called the prime minister "Xianggong", the local people named it Xianggong Mountain. Xianggong Mountain is located on the west bank of the Li River in Xingping Town, Yangshuo County, not far from Yangshuo County, about 30 kilometers away. There are more than ten kilometers of mountain roads, but the road conditions are very good, and a car will suffice.

Xianggong Mountain is located in a remote area, and there are very few shuttle buses to and from Xianggong Mountain. Self-driving is the best choice to go to Xianggong Mountain. If you are not traveling by yourself, you can also charter a bus from Yangshuo or Guilin. The viewing platform on Xianggong Mountain faces the east. The main purpose of coming here is to watch the sunrise. It is best to stay one night at the farm at the foot of the mountain to avoid traveling far in the middle of the night.

It is said that many years ago, a photographer named Zhao discovered Xianggong Mountain, an excellent spot for photographing the scenery of the Li River. The photos he took won international awards and attracted many photography enthusiasts. . Therefore, Teacher Zhao and the local villagers raised their own funds to build a hiking trail and a mountaintop observation deck. The entrance fee was 60 yuan, and the entrance fee for tourists staying in the village was half price.

When the sun passed over the mountains, the sunlight fell on the Lijiang River through the mountains, and the river suddenly became gleaming with light. Boats carrying tourists on the Lijiang River began to appear on the river, but these boats were "dragonflies", and Not the "Golden Phoenix"!

At about eight o'clock in the morning, a speedboat will appear on the river. This speedboat goes from top to bottom, pulling out golden ripples on the water, like the feathers of a phoenix. , tail, and when it reached the bend in the river, the speedboat turned and "drawn" the head of the phoenix. At this time, a lifelike "golden phoenix" appeared on the golden river surface!

When shooting "Golden Phoenix", you need to change to a telephoto lens.

Let me tell you an exclusive secret: "Phoenixes" are often available (speedboats are transportation boats that regularly pick up and drop off employees, appearing every day), but "Golden Phoenix" are not often available.

The "Golden Phoenix" only appears at the end of September and the beginning of October every year. Do you know why?