Elephant Trunk Hill, located in Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, is the city emblem and iconic landmark of Guilin, as well as a symbol of Guilin's landscape. It is a natural wonder formed by long-term river erosion and geological changes, and is named for its resemblance to a giant elephant drinking water from the riverbank.
Elephant Trunk and Elephant Eyes
Elephant Trunk: A long, narrow cave extending into the river from the front of the mountain forms the shape of an elephant's trunk. This makes the entire mountain appear lifelike, as if an elephant is dipping its trunk into the river to drink water.
Elephant Eyes: At the "elephant head" section of the mountain, there are two symmetrical, flattened, round caves formed by weathering and erosion, which from a distance resemble a pair of elephant eyes.
Water Moon Cave
Location: Located between the "elephant trunk" and "elephant legs," it is a large natural cave that penetrates the mountain.
Spectacle: The river flows through the cave, and from a distance, it looks like a bright moon floating on the water. At night, when the moon is bright, the moon in the sky and its reflection in the cave create a beautiful scene, forming the famous "Elephant Hill and Water Moon" spectacle, a unique wonder of Guilin's landscape. A Song Dynasty poem praises it: "The moon shines in the water, the moon floats on the water. The water flows but the moon does not go, the moon goes but the water still flows."
Puxian Pagoda
Location: Located on the "elephant's back" of Elephant Trunk Hill.
Features: A solid brick pagoda in the Lamaist style, built during the Ming Dynasty (some say the Yuan Dynasty). Because its shape resembles a treasure vase or a sword hilt inserted into an elephant's back, it is also known as the "Treasure Vase Pagoda" or "Sword Hilt Pagoda." It adds a touch of humanistic color to this natural wonder.
Yunfeng Temple
Location: Located on the southwest slope of Elephant Trunk Hill.
History: A historically significant ancient temple. During the Taiping Rebellion, the Taiping Army established its command post here during the siege of Guilin. Today, it is a memorial hall displaying related historical materials.
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Make a phone call
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Emergency call:
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Health and medical tips
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Cultural taboo
China is a multi-ethnic country, and there are significant differences in customs and habits among various ethnic groups. Especially when traveling in ethnic minority areas, it is important to pay attention to cultural taboos, such as taking off shoes when entering a Dai bamboo house, avoiding pork in Hui restaurants, and treating Buddhist statues, scriptures, and beads as sacred objects that must not be touched. It is recommended to listen carefully to the pre-trip introduction provided by the accompanying personnel and respect local culture and customs.
