Xiangbishan - one of Guilin's most famous landmarks
Last Update: 2nd October 2020
What is Xiangbishan?
As one of the best-known landmarks in Guilin, Xiangbishan stands at the meeting point of the Li River and Peach Blossom River. With the appearance of an elephant, it was made of the pure limestone deposited at the seabed 360 million years ago. One of the highlights is the Water Moon Hole between the leg and the trunk of the elephant.
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What to expect at Xiangbishan
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Xiangbishan Hill looks as if an elephant was drinking water in the river. With an area of 150 square meters, the Water Moon Hole faces the sunrise. In ancient times, many poets and writers left some 50 pieces of carvings on the wall of the cave. The largest one is 257 centimeters tall and 752 centimeters wide.
The Cave of the Elephant’s Eye was originally an ancient underground watercourse. It is older than the Water Moon Hole. The cave runs through the hill from south to north. Both of the two eyes feature amazing views to enjoy. Originally built in the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) and standing on the top of the hill, Puxian Pagoda is to worship the Samantabhadra Bodhisattva. Reflecting the Tibetan culture, the pagoda is a Lama-style solid brick structure. With a height of 13.6 meters, the base is a two-layer octagonal structure. On the second layer is carved the bluestone statue of the Samantabhadra Bodhisattva. |
Elephant Trunk Hill
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Yunfeng Temple was the command post of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom (1851 - 1864) as well as the residence of the first ancestor of Japanese Buddhism, Jianzhen Monk. The temple works as the exhibition hall for the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom as well. The old war flag, weapons and shells used by the kingdom are well-preserved there.
At night, the light show, Elephant Legend presents stunning views to the tourists. The ultra-media, phantom imaging, laser, lighting and other technologies are employed to demonstrate "Ancient Guilin", "Mysterious Elephant Village", "Phantom Theater", "Cormorant Fishing on the Li River - Osprey Fishing", "Elephant Legend" shows.
At night, the light show, Elephant Legend presents stunning views to the tourists. The ultra-media, phantom imaging, laser, lighting and other technologies are employed to demonstrate "Ancient Guilin", "Mysterious Elephant Village", "Phantom Theater", "Cormorant Fishing on the Li River - Osprey Fishing", "Elephant Legend" shows.
Best time to visit Xiangbishan
If you’d like to visit the hill for photography purposes, the best time to visit is at night.
The best months to visit are from April to October.
The best months to visit are from April to October.
How to get to Xiangbishan
Several buses pass by the hill. Thus, you have several options.
- Rent a vehicle to the hill. This is the quickest and most direct option.
- You could take Bus 23, 2, and Bus 16 to the Stop of Xiangshan Gongyuan (象山公园站) which is just within 2 minutes walk from the hill.
Additional Xiangbishan Advice
- Opening hours: 06:30 - 19:00 (April - October); 07:00 - 18:30 (November - March)
- Opening hours for the light show including the entrance to Xiangbishan Park: 19:00 - 22:30 (April - October); 18:30 - 22:30 (November - March)
- As at 2nd October 2020, the entrance pricing to the park is 55 CNY per person; children under 1.2m tall (1.2m tall not included) is free of charge; children between 1.2m tall (1.2m tall included) and 1.4m tall (1.4m tall not included) are charged 27.5 CNY per person.
- As at 2nd October 2020, the entrance pricing to ight show including the entrance to Xiangbishan Park is 130 CNY per person; children under 1.2m tall (1.2m tall not included) is free of charge; children between 1.2m tall (1.2m tall included) and 1.4m tall (1.4m tall not included) are charged 65 CNY per person.
- For the latest pricing information, please contact us via email (info@wendyweitours.com)
Interested in visiting Xiangbishan on a Tour?
Wendy Wei Tours offers a variety of different packaged tours as well as custom tours to Xiangbishan, among other attractions and destinations. To find out more, please visit our Tours page or Contact Us directly to find out more.