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Overview of Guilin tourist attractions

Guilin is located in the northeastern part of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, at 109°36'-111°29' east longitude and 24°15'-26°23 north latitude. ', it borders Hunan Province to the north, Liuzhou area to the west and south, and Hezhou area to the east. The location conditions are relatively superior, and it is the political, economic, cultural, and scientific and technological center of Northeast Guangxi. After the completion of the "Two Railways", it will be a three-hour economic circle equidistant from Changsha, Nanning, Guiyang, and Guangzhou, and will become a transportation hub connecting the four provinces of Hunan, Guangxi, Guizhou, and Guangdong and even the Southwest, Central South, and South China regions.

There are vast and green primeval forests, majestic and steep peaks and valleys, rushing streams and waterfalls, and the most amazing alpine terraces in the world... In this magical land, Zhuang and Yao live. , Miao, Dong, Mulao, Maonan and other more than ten ethnic minorities. The natural scenery, ethnic customs, history and culture of Greater Guilin have deeply attracted Chinese and foreign tourists, ranging from heads of state to ordinary people, who come here in droves and never want to leave.

Over the long years, Guilin’s beautiful mountains and rivers attracted countless literati. They wrote many popular chapters and left more than 2,000 stone carvings and wall inscriptions. In addition, they also left There are many historic sites and sites in Guilin. These unique cultural landscapes have earned Guilin the praise of "traveling around the mountains is like reading history, and looking at the mountains is like watching paintings."

Guilin is a mountainous and hilly area with a typical "karst" karst landform. The limestone throughout the city has been weathered and eroded for hundreds of millions of years, forming a landscape surrounded by thousands of peaks, surrounded by water, and filled with caves and strange rocks. The beautiful and unique landscape is praised by the world as "Guilin's landscape is the best in the world". Guilin has a mild climate and abundant rainfall. The average annual rainfall is 1,900 mm. The annual frost-free period is about 300 days. The annual average sunshine is more than 1,550 hours. The average temperature is 19°C. There is no severe cold in winter and no scorching heat in summer.

In Guilin, the most representative scenic spots are: Elephant Trunk Mountain, Fubo Mountain, Nanxi Mountain, Yao Mountain, Duxiu Peak, Qixing Rock, Reed Flute Rock, Zengpi Rock, Guan Rock, Ming Dynasty Wangcheng, Ronghu Lake, Shanhu Lake, etc. What we call the most exciting section of the Li River landscape is in Yangshuo. There are also countless beautiful scenery waiting for us to visit in other counties and districts of Guilin, including Longji Rice Terraces, Xing'an Ling Canal, Zijiang Rafting, and Wupai River Rafting. , Bajiao Village, Baoding Waterfall, etc. will bring more surprises to tourists.

Introduction to Guilin’s famous tourist attractions:

1. Lijiang River

Located in the eastern part of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in South China, it belongs to the Pearl River system. The Lijiang River originates from Yuechengling in northern Guangxi, the "first peak in South China". The Lijiang River is a place where Mao'er Mountain is home to lush forests, fresh air and excellent ecological environment. The water distance of about 83 kilometers from Guilin to Yangshuo is called Lijiang River.

2. Longji Rice Terraces

Longji Rice Terraces are located deep in the mountains with an altitude of 1916 meters. The highest altitude of the terraces is 1180 meters, the lowest is 380 meters, and the vertical drop is 800 meters. It is majestic. It is well-known at home and abroad for its wide, flowing lines, changing charm and unique folk customs. It is unmatched by the terraces in the world and can be called "the best in the world" and "unique in the world".

3. Elephant Trunk Mountain

Elephant Trunk Mountain, also known as Yishan Mountain, Shenshui Mountain, or simply Elephant Mountain, is located at the confluence of the Li River and the Taohua River. It is composed of pure limestone deposited on the seabed 360 million years ago. The shape of the mountain resembles a giant elephant extending its trunk to draw water from the river, hence its name.

4. Yinziyan

The Yinziyan cave is a typical karst landform, running through twelve peaks. It is a layered cave. The cave contains stalactites that have developed and grown in different geological ages. , crystal clear, white and flawless, like the Milky Way tilting down in the night sky, shining like silver and diamonds, so it is called "Silver Rock" and is known as the "Wonder of the World's Karst Cave".

5 Xingping Ancient Town

Xingping is surrounded by mountains and water, surrounded by strange peaks. Taking advantage of the trend, a large circle is formed, which is known as "Sickle Bay". Xingping is said to have "one pool, three continents, three beaches, three rocks, five wells and twelve mountains". It is full of beautiful scenery and is a place where the scenery of the Li River gathers. It is also known as "the best places to visit on the Li River are in Xingping" .

6. Seven Star Scenic Spot

Guilin Seven Star Scenic Spot is the oldest and most comprehensive scenic spot in Guilin. The most famous one is the "Hongying of the Flower Bridge". US President Clinton During his visit to China, he gave a speech at the "Humpback Chixia", which has since become a must-visit attraction for tourists visiting Qixing Scenic Area.