The karst peaks in Guilin are through their city. Most of them are along the Li River in the south of the city. How are the peaks? These are due to geological disturbances that occurred over 300 million years. Limestone formations pushed through the bottom of the sea and was exposed limestone hills. These hills were eroded by wind and then rain, and became "stone forests" and the peaks of different shapes and sizes.
Guilin literally means "forest of Cassia." It was named after the local cassia, or osmanthus trees, found mainly along the banks of the Binjiang Lu. The city is a busy place with normal activities of the city bustling. Being a popular tourist attraction, the city has souvenir stands, lockers, shopping malls, specialty shops and large crowds. As the Li Jiang River cuts the city, many restaurants around the region offer rive and seafood cuisine.
Lakes, Rong Hu and Shan Hu, found on both sides of Zhongshan Lu, which runs all the way through the heart of the city. The shores of the lakes are beautiful fig tree and willow. In meticulous, on the bank of Rong Hu, an old banyan tree (about 800 years old), which gives the lake its name. Gu Nan Men, Guilin in South Gate, is located on the north shore of the lake. Shan Hu has two pagodas, antique look, rhyming Shuang Ta, and both are about 40 meters.
The most famous rock formation in the city is Xiangbi Shan (Elephant Trunk Hill). With a height of 100 meters, has a hole in one end that resembles the shape of an elephant with a drink in the Li River. Based on local legend, an elephant belonging to an imperial convoy fell ill and was abandoned in the river by Emperor. After being nursed back to health by an elderly couple, the elephant refused to join the imperial convoy. This elephant was eventually killed by the emperor and became a hill, where today is today. There is a small stupa on top of the hill is said to be the hilt of the sword of the emperor that protrudes from the elephant's back. An ancient pagoda is located on the way to the top. There are some
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Gongyuan Qixing (Seven Star Park) is located on the east bank of Li River. It is named after the four peaks of Putuo Hill and three peaks in Crescent Hill. With an area of about 2 square kilometers, which serves as a refuge for about 100 monkeys? There are few pavilions in the park. Crescent Hill is known for the many poems and original commentary overhangs. These ancient carvings are said to date back to the Tang Dynasty. Putuo Hill has a Si 22-story high Qixing Putuo and Yan (Cave of Seven Stars). Luotuo Shan (Camel Hill) is in the north of the park. The ridge has the shape of a camel single-humped in a sitting position. During your tour to this picturesque holiday destination you can also hid to
Xian Terrcota Warriors and see the marvelous creation by men.
As described above, Guilin is a beautiful place and is one of the main attractions in China. It has beautiful parks, hills and peaks, limestone caves. The beautiful landscape of Guilin has charmed many travelers from around the globe. A visit to Guilin, it will be an enjoyable and relaxing. If you want to enjoy a city life during your China tour than you can proceed to Shanghai. Infect to promote Shanghai tourism the government has taken every step. Every year millions of people come here to enjoy a mesmerizing holiday in this beautiful city of Southeast Asia.