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Li River cruise
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  • By magor65 on February 19, 2005
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    • Li River - Guilin
    Li River
    by magor65
    No visit to Guilin would be complete without the Li River cruise to Yangshuo. This trip is 80 km long and takes about seven hours. It may seem a bit long but actually we weren't bored at all. Apart from about an hour spent inside while eating lunch ( its cost was included in the ticket price) we decided to stay on the top deck. The weather was beautiful ( although the typical mist was wrapping the hills) and the scenery was stunning. Along winding Li River we saw bamboo forests, small villages, fishermen in their boats, women doing their washing but above all - the fantastic peaks and rock formations. Our guide pointed at some most beautiful hills and rocks telling us their poetic names, and, surprisingly they seemed to fit perfectly.
    Yes, it was a sheer pleasure. So don't hesitate and go on the cruise if you happen to be in Guilin.

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    Duxiu Feng
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  • By magor65 on February 17, 2005
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    climbing the steps to Duxiu
    Feng
    by magor65
    Duxiu Feng ( the Peak of Lonely Beauty) is in the very middle of the town. To get to the top (152m) you must climb about 300 steps but breathtaking views are a real reward. In the 14th century there used to be a palace at the foot of the hill, but now there are just the remains of it.
    Apart from the fantastic views I was also impressed by a couple of other things here and all over Guilin. The place is very neat and tidy. Every hundred metres or so there are dustbins and you won't find any litter elsewhere. Considering the fact that all touristic places are visited by crowds of people it came as a nice surprise.

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  • Directions: in the very centre of the city
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    Xiangbi Shan (Elephant Trunk Hill)
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  • Updated By magor65 on February 17, 2005
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    • Elephant Trunk Hill - Guilin
    Elephant Trunk Hill
    by magor65
    It does resemble the elephant drinking water from the river. Between its trunk and the legs there is a cave called 'Moon-over-Water Cave. On its walls you can find many inscriptions coming from the Tang and Song dynasties. Everywhere in China you must pay to see any place of interest. In case of Xiangbi Shan the admission is about 15 RMB. But it's worth it. If you want to spend more money you may fancy a short trip on the raft.

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  • Directions: southeast of Guilin, at the joint of Lijang and Yangjiang Rivers
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    Rong Hu
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  • Updated By Guantanamera on May 28, 2004
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    by Guantanamera
    From Shan Hu, you can follow the interconnecting waterways and arrive upon nearby Rong Hu, which has many more diversions available... Pictured here, a nice view of Rong Hu around sunset, including the traditional Chinese teng at the lakeside, as well as the classic limestone peaks topography in the far distance... Also very close to this area, you can find an extremely old banyan tree, long revered by the people...

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    Huge underground shopping mall
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  • By easyoar on March 12, 2005
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    • Guilin, Central Square area - Guilin
    Guilin, Central Square area
    by easyoar
    If you look to the right of this picture, inbetween the flowers and the large building, you will see a smallsh pyramid. I had no idea what this was, or indeed what it's purpose was, so I wandered over to it and found you could go inside.

    Once inside, you find a flight of steps, and at the bottom of these is a huge underground market, that I am sure most tourists will miss, as it is actually quite well hidden! I had gone through this square on several occasions before I even realised it was there!

    The market itself is quite ramshackle, but it makes for an interesting stroll through and is a great place to do a bit of people watching.

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  • Directions: Guilin Central Square, but underneath it!
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    Cormorant Fishing in Guilin
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  • By easyoar on March 9, 2005
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    • Cormorant starts to go fishing in Guilin - Guilin
    Cormorant starts to go fishing
    in Guilin
    by easyoar
    Cormorant Fishing is still actually practised in Guilin. I had read about it before I got there, but had not been able to understand what actually happened and how the fish were caught and not eaten by the Cormorant! After all, the Cormorant is in the water, and the fisherman is in his boat - it's kind of tough to stop the bird eating the fish....

    It still wasn't obvious to me when I watched the Cormorant fishing start. Essentially the fisherman appear to fish properly during the day, and then put on a display for the tourists (including many Chinese tourists) at night. A boat with tourists on sails slowly down the river, and two Cormorant fishermen on the rafts go along on either side of the boat allowing tourists to watch and take photographs. Fortunately I had a high power flash gun with me which just about coped!

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  • Address: Li River in Guilin
  • Directions: Li River in Guilin, tends to start about Sunset, ask in the Western Hotels such as the Sheraton about it.
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    Fubo Hill
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  • By magor65 on February 17, 2005
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    Thousand Buddha Cave
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    Fubo Hill is situated on the west bank of the Li river. On its southern side is Huanzhu Dong ( Pearl Returning Cave). As the legend goes once the cave used to be illuminated by a pearl guarded by a dragon. A wily fisherman stole the pearl, but filled with remorses decided to return it.
    Nearby there is Thousand Buddha Cave with not a thousand but about 400 statues of Buddha coming from the times of Tang and Song dynasties.

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  • Directions: West bank of the Li river
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    Yangshuo
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  • By magor65 on February 19, 2005
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    • Shopping in Yangshuo - Guilin
    Shopping in Yangshuo
    by magor65
    This legendary town lies about 65 km from Guilin. Picturesquely situated among limestone hills it is a true attraction for tourists. The atmosphere here is more relaxed and lazy than in big cities. Wherever you go the green peaks dominate the scenery; you see them from every corner because the buildings are low. Yangshuo is an excellent place for shopping. Numerous street vendors and shops offer souvenirs, clothes and crafts at cheaper prices than in big city.

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  • Directions: 65 km from Guilin
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    Guilin Central Square
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  • By easyoar on March 12, 2005
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    Guilin's Central Square
    by easyoar
    Guilin Central Square is pretty big (nowhere near as big as Tianenman Square), but certainly big by European standards!

    There are a few things worth looking out for. At the oppositie end to the big shopping Mall (i.e. the same end as the Guilin Sheraton is situated), there is a huge map of the world embedded in the pavement there.

    Then on one of the sides you can find palm trees. There's also the pyramids I mentioned in the previous tip!

    Around it you'll find restaurants and fast food shops. My first night there I was tired and hungry, so I just grabbed some fast food and sat on a bench in the middle of this huge square. It was virtually deserted, I think I was the only one there most of the time, but it's always interesting to watch the locals going about their business when they walk through. I got strange looks, so I'm not sure how safe it was to be there, but I certainly didn't feel threatened being there.

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    Rong Hu water fountain show
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  • By Guantanamera on May 28, 2004
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    After nightfall at Rong Hu, the water fountains at the surface of the lake come alive for a wonderful water show... Using variable levels of water pressure and colored lights, accompanied by some lovely pieces of music, the water fountains provides a delightful fantasia for the senses... It's not quite to the level of the Bellagio water show in Las Vegas, but it makes for a pleasant and romantic evening...

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