Elephant Trunk Hill

Elephant Trunk Hill in Guilin, a peak that holds rich cultural heritage and natural wonders, has been a desired destination for travelers since ancient times. It is not only a symbol of Guilin's mountainous landscape, but also a representation of China's natural beauty. Located in the center of Guilin city, where the Li and Taohua rivers meet, Elephant Trunk Hill gets its name from its shape, which resembles a giant elephant drinking water, showing the wonder of creation. natural.

Attractions of Elephant Trunk Hill

Elephant Trunk Hill is mainly composed by attractions of Moon and Water Cave, Elephant Eye Rock, Puxian Pagoda, Cloud Temple, and Revolution Sites Museum. of Taiping Heaven Kingdom, each of which carries with it rich cultural history and natural beauty. The Moon and Water Cave, located between the Elephant Trunk and the elephant's foot, is a circular cave approximately 150 square meters in diameter. When the river water passes through it, it looks like a bright moon floating on the surface of the water, in harmony with the Moon Penetrating Rock on the east bank of the Li River, together creating the unique landscape of the "two moons of the Li River."

The beauty of Elephant Trunk Hill lies not only in its shape, but also in its mystical essence. With a gigantic mountainous body that resembles an elephant calmly drinking by the river, this natural harmony and joint vitality makes one cannot help but marvel at the grandeur and magic of nature. Especially after nightfall, the lights and shadows in the Moon and Water Cave create a dreamlike atmosphere that has inspired countless praise from poets and writers.

Rating and Honor

In 2017, Elephant Trunk Hill was upgraded to AAAAA national level along with the Two Rivers and Four Lakes Area. In 2022, it will be fully opened free of charge, allowing more people to experience this wonderful combination of nature and culture up close. With easy access by bus, it attracts countless domestic and foreign tourists every year.

As an emblem of Guilin, Elephant Trunk Hill is not only a natural landscape, but also a symbol of the pride and identity of the Guilin people. It has witnessed the thousand years of changes and development in Guilin, and has demonstrated the perfect fusion between traditional Chinese culture and natural beauty. By exploring Elephant Trunk Hill, one can not only appreciate the magic of nature, but also deeply experience China's rich cultural heritage and human spirit.