Sun and Moon Pagodas

#chinatrip So the sun and moon shine together like this!! The aesthetic appreciation of our ancestors surpassed that of Guilin's Sun and Moon Twin Towers, which are known as the world's number one copper towers. This is one of the most beautiful night view viewing spots for Guilin tourism. The Zhongri Pagoda on the ground has created three world wonders: the world's tallest copper pagoda, the world's tallest underwater elevator tower, and the world's largest copper building. The Sun and Moon Twin Towers are the most famous tourist attraction in the relationship between the two rivers and four lakes surrounding the city. In order to face the Song Dynasty carved Sun and Moon God, Bodhisattva Wei Chi, across the river in the Guihai Stone Stele Forest, and because the Twin Towers stand tall and point directly towards the sun and moon, they are called the Tower and Moon Tower. Both towers are tower style pagodas with beautiful scenery. The Sun and Moon shine together, and the Sun and Moon Twin Towers # are located in the central area of Guilin. Durin

1️⃣ The weather in Guilin is now very comfortable! 22℃ during the day, up to 31℃, time to say goodbye to thick clothes! There's a slight temperature difference in the morning and evening, just bring a thin jacket and that's enough🧥. 2️⃣ When taking a bamboo raft on the Yulong River, if you encounter a raft worker with a bad temper, don't be polite😡, directly find the person in charge of the scenic area to switch to a better one! Asking for tips upfront? 🙅No way! 3️⃣ The Li River cruise🛥️ is not in Yangshuo, but in Lingchuan County of Guilin city. The pier is 20 kilometers away from the city center, a 35-minute drive. To cruise the Li River, you need to get to Guilin city first, then head to the pier the next morning. There are only two boats at 9:30 am and 10:00 am, one-way only. 4️⃣ Want to check in at the 20 yuan RMB background? Recommend taking the Li River cruise, the scenery is absolutely beautiful😍, and there are fewer people! Or go to the 'Wangwang Delicious Fish Restaurant' under Xingping Ancient Town, which is the viewing platform, but there might be more people there👨‍👩‍👧‍👦. 5️⃣ Going to Elephant Trunk Hill, don't buy tickets for Zizhou Park, that's to see the back of Elephant Trunk Hill. Elephant Trunk Hill itself is free, just navigate directly there. Note: You can enter and exit through Gate 1, but Gates 2-3 are entry only🚪. 6️⃣ The scenic spots in Guilin are quite scattered, but each has its own characteristics🎨. For example, in Guilin city, there are Elephant Trunk Hill, Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas; in Yangshuo, there's Yulong River, Xianggong Mountain; in Longsheng, there are the Longji Terraces; in Lingchuan, there's the Li River pier; in Lipu, there's Silver Cave. Plan your transportation in advance🗺️. 7️⃣ Guilin has no subway🚇, buses, coaches, and taxis are the main means of transportation. It's not very convenient with large luggage, remember to travel light! 8️⃣ Guilin rice noodles are really delicious! But don't go to Yangshuo to eat them, they are expensive and not authentic. Eat in Guilin city, 5 yuan for two liang, remember to find a shop with a clear price tag🍜. 9️⃣ There are many touts on the streets of Yangshuo, don't easily trust strangers, be careful not to get scammed👀. 1️⃣0️⃣ Don't understand transportation or on a budget in Yangshuo? Rent an electric scooter!🛵 You can go to most scenic areas, the average rental price is 25/day, remember to bargain!💰

Chinese Iconic Towers | 📝 The Sun and Moon Twin Towers: A Symbol of Guilin Culture and a World's Marvel 🪵 Nestled in the heart of Guilin city, within the tranquil Fir Lake, stand the Sun and Moon Twin Towers. The Sun Tower is a copper edifice, while the Moon Tower is a glazed tile structure. These two towers are interconnected by a submerged tunnel, over 10 meters long, at the bottom of the lake. 💡 As dusk falls, the towers, bathed in the glow of lights, radiate a golden and silver brilliance respectively. Their reflections dancing on the lake surface create an extraordinarily beautiful spectacle. ❣️ The Sun Tower, standing at 41 meters tall and comprising nine levels, is adorned entirely in pure copper, exuding a resplendent golden hue. Every component of the tower, including the body, roof tiles, eaves, pillars, beams, and ground, is embellished with copper murals. 🍀 Within the tower, an elevator is available for visitors to enjoy a panoramic view. On the first floor of the Sun Tower, a wishing bell awaits those who seek blessings. Additionally, tea houses are set up on the first and second floors, offering a serene spot to savor tea while appreciating the scenic view. 🙇🏻 The Moon Tower, a glazed tile structure, stands at 35 meters tall with seven levels. It is connected to the Sun Tower through a submerged tunnel over 10 meters long at the bottom of the lake. 📝 Address: No. 10, Wenming Road, Xiangshan District, Guilin City, Guangxi Province 🎫 Admission: Free 1️⃣ It is recommended to visit in the evening when the night view is more enchanting. 2️⃣ If time permits, do not miss the nearby glass bridge. Your travel guide is all set. What are you waiting for? Embark on your journey now!

Guilin feels much more relaxed given its spectacular setting among the jagged-peak limestone karsts that surround it. I recommend staying in Guilin for 2 days. Walk, shop, and eat around the Daxu old town enjoying the food and the beautiful wall paintings. Go to the lake and see the magical Sun and Moon Pagodas. Take a taxi to the reed flute cave to be mesmerized. Finally, take a boat to Yangshuo and spend another 2 days there. #wecreate #freehotelstay #familytrip #mytravelhacks #falltrip #china

#cherryblossom2024 🌸 So this is the same radiance as the sun and moon🌙🌞! Stay overnight in Guilin and come here to take a look! I was really surprised by the Sun and Moon Twin Towers. The golden tower is the world's largest copper control tower, and the silver tower is the glass tower. The two towers are brilliant, and the dragons are clean and shining together, making them even more beautiful! 🏩 The Sun and Moon Twin Towers Cultural Park's open style park does not require admission tickets; To climb the Twin Towers. 💰 Ticket: You need to purchase a ticket for a single person, a ticket for 35 people, and a ticket for a double person. 🕕 Time: The lighting time for the meeting is helpful: make sure to plan a time from 00 to 22:00! Don't miss it!!! 📷 The position of the camera is to run around the lake, take a walk, and take photos of many tree shadows in the gaps. It's really beautiful and requires a telephoto lens. #songkran2024 #mytravelhacks #cherryblossom2024 #historicallandmarks #localguides #familytrip

The scenery in the downtown area of Guilin is concentrated, making it very suitable for tourists to take a leisurely city walk. The night view is even more unique, displaying exquisiteness everywhere. Especially the Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas, it's definitely worth setting aside time in the evening to appreciate. The Two Rivers and Four Lakes (Two Rivers: Li River, Peach Blossom River; Four Lakes: Banyan Lake, Fir Lake, Osmanthus Lake, Mulong Lake) are known as the 'Little Venice'. The Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas hold three world records: 🌈 The golden pagoda is the tallest copper pagoda in the world 🌈 It is the tallest pair of pagodas on water in the world 🌈 The tallest copper building in the world. The Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas are located in the middle of Fir Lake, and it only takes half an hour to walk around the lake. The docks on the east and south shores of the lake are the best spots for photography, and they are also the most crowded places. Remember to set aside time in the evening to capture the beautiful night scenery. The Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas are located next to the Lijiang Waterfall Hotel, diagonally opposite to the No. 3 entrance of Elephant Trunk Hill Park. The park is open for free. If you want to climb the pagodas, you can buy a ticket on site for 35 yuan, which allows you to climb both pagodas. The two pagodas are connected underwater, and there are elevators to the top. The lighting time is from 7 pm to 10 pm, don't miss it. ❗Here are some good spots for photography: 1. The boarding area at the Two Rivers and Four Lakes Night Cruise Pier, where you can capture the effect of the two pagodas overlapping in front and behind. The last boat departs at 9 pm, after which the pier is emptier and more convenient for photography. 2. The Zhiyin Platform Pier, where you can capture the two pagodas side by side, is more crowded, and you can take photos in ethnic costumes. ⚠️ Caution: There are night lights along the lakeshore, which can impair visibility, so be extra careful when going down to the shore at night.

Guilin city is not big, the tourism infrastructure is mature, and the attractions are very convenient. The tourist circle centered on Elephant Trunk Hill🐘 covers the old attractions of Guilin, which can be reached by bus🚌 and walking🚶‍♀️. First stop: Elephant Trunk Hill (about 90 minutes) Elephant Trunk Hill Scenic Area, 🎫tickets are free, 🉑can be booked on Ctrip, scan ID card🪪 at the entrance, the park has 2 entrances and exits. Please note⚠️ there is a river channel after entering the park. If you want to climb the mountain, you need to walk along the river bank inside. If you want to take pictures of Elephant Trunk Hill🐘, you need to walk along the river channel outside, where you can take a panoramic view of people and mountains. Second stop: Sun and Moon Twin Towers (about 30 minutes) Sun and Moon Twin Towers, tickets🎫 35, Ctrip 28. But I think you can not buy tickets, in the Sun and Moon Twin Towers Cultural Park, you can take pictures of the shadowy twin towers during the day, and it's great to take pictures📷 under the tower at night, free. If you want to climb the tower, buy a ticket. 🍜Search for a well-reviewed rice noodle shop nearby for lunch, when in Rome, do as the Romans do～ Third stop: Jingjiang Prince's Mansion (about 90 minutes) Duxiu Peak Wangcheng Scenic Area, tickets🎫 100, is the most expensive attraction in the city. I didn't go in, it's the mansion of Ming Dynasty Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, built 34 years earlier than the Forbidden City, said to be the dragon vein and cultural vein of Guilin, 🉑see the whole Guilin city. We can't climb, and the Forbidden City is only 40, so we just checked in at the door. Fourth stop: East-West Alley (about 90 minutes) East-West Alley, is a commercial street, and Zhengyang Pedestrian Street is in a T-shape. So you can shop here until night, go to the pedestrian street, a bit like Chengdu's Kuanzhai Alley, antique architectural block, there are various small shops inside, and many places to take ethnic portraits. Fifth stop: Zhengyang Pedestrian Street (40 minutes for shopping, meals not included) Zhengyang Pedestrian Street, is a food street around the scenic area. There are many shops selling souvenirs, but many shops are not open before 4:00 pm. The restaurants are average, maybe I'm not used to it, but it's not expensive, search online are all tourist set meals. 🥗Have dinner and wait for the sunset～ Six stop: Night view of Sun and Moon Twin Towers Sun and Moon Twin Towers, look at the Sun and Moon Twin Towers at night, it's like visiting a small park, the opposite Li River is also a different quiet from the daytime. There are many fruit🥭 stalls on the roadside, if you like to experience, you can buy some, don't care about the price. Such a day will not be tired, and the tour is very comfortable, suitable for families with elderly and children👪 to travel. If you are fast, you can go back to the hotel for a nap.

After coming back from Guilin, my most profound realization is that the distances between scenic spots are quite far, and transportation is inconvenient. You have to take taxis back and forth, which is really inconvenient! (Emphasize this point❗️) Without some planning, you will still feel a bit lost😭, so spontaneous trips are not suitable for Guilin!! - ✅Accommodation Guide Urban area: Near Guilin Station or city center, convenient transportation, easy to find food, close to urban scenic spots, convenient for city walks Yangshuo: If you like the lively West Street area, you can stay there; if you prefer quiet, you can choose a homestay near Yulong River - ✅Attraction Details ✨NO.1 Elephant Trunk Hill: It is recommended to enter from Gate 1 and exit from Gate 3 to have a complete view of the hill without retracing your steps ✨NO.2 Sun and Moon Pagodas: The daytime scenery is ordinary, it is recommended to go at night to capture the beautiful reflection in the lake ✨NO.3 Reed Flute Cave: Online tickets are mandatory to be used 1 hour after purchase, don't wait until you're at the entrance to buy tickets online ✨NO.4 Li River: You can drive to Xingping to take a cruise, but it's inconvenient to retrieve your car afterwards ✨NO.5 Xingping Ancient Town: Don't trust people in the ancient town who say touching the turtle is free; you might end up losing hundreds of yuan ✨NO.6 Yulong River ✨NO.7 Longji Rice Terraces ✨NO.8 Jingjiang Prince's Mansion ✨NO.10 Xianggong Mountain: You need to set off at three or four o'clock for the breathtaking scenery ✨NO.11 Ruyi Peak: Don't lose your paper ticket, as you need it to enter and exit the scenic area ✨NO.12 Gudong Waterfall: Climbing the waterfall will definitely get your clothes wet, remember to bring a change of clothes for convenience - Join a tour group or travel independently Guilin's attractions are quite scattered, with many mountains⛰️, and transportation is not very convenient. Independent travel requires complicated planning and risk of mishaps, while joining a tour group gives you freedom of time, peace of mind, especially with the recent drop in temperature, shivering🥶, just get on the bus to start, get off to take photos📸, focusing on comfort is enough, and it's also cost-effective.

The Sun and Moon Twin Towers in Guilin, located in the city center, is one of the cultural landmarks of Guilin City✨. The twin towers are like a pair of guardian gods, guarding this beautiful land🌈. This time I came to Guilin, I specifically came to the Sun and Moon Twin Towers to feel the charm of this city✨. As soon as I entered the scenic area, I was attracted by the beautiful scenery here, the lake was clear and bottomless, and the twin towers reflected in the lake, like a poem and painting🏞️. Here, I felt an unprecedented tranquility and beauty, as if time had slowed down⏳. Walking along the lake, the breeze blew by, and I felt extremely comfortable and relaxed😌. Here, you can also taste the local food, Guilin rice noodles and Yangshuo beer fish🐟, the taste is delicious, making people linger😋. Introduction to the Twin Towers: The golden tower is the world's tallest copper tower, and the silver tower is a glazed tower. The two towers are brilliant and bright, complementing each other, and they are simply too beautiful to look at!! Address: Sun and Moon Twin Towers Cultural Park 🎫Ticket price: The park is an open park, no tickets required; To climb the twin towers, you need to buy a ticket, a single ticket is 35, and a double ticket is 56 ⌛️Lighting time: 19:00-22:00, be sure to plan your time!! Don't miss it～ If you come to Guilin for a tour, you might as well come to the Sun and Moon Twin Towers to take a look, it will definitely make your trip worthwhile💖.

Promise me!! When you come to Guilin, you must visit the Sun and Moon Twin Towers There can't be anyone who doesn't know that the Sun and Moon Twin Towers are the world's tallest copper towers. I knew when I was a child that Guilin's landscape is the best in the world. As the saying goes, reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling a thousand miles. Once you come here, you will find out how shocking it is here. Sun and Moon Twin Towers Introduction: The Sun Tower is 41 meters high, and the Moon Tower is 35 meters high. The Sun Tower currently holds three world records The world's tallest copper tower! The world's tallest tower in the water! The world's tallest copper building! Travel guide: The night view of the Sun and Moon Twin Towers is the most beautiful, so eat snacks on Zhengyang Pedestrian Street at night, watch the world's largest man-made waterfall (Lijiang Waterfall Hotel, every night at 8:30) Walk to the Sun and Moon Twin Towers, one is 'Changheng Xianjun', and the other is 'Dongfang Qingsang'. The reflection of the water is very spectacular~ And there are many cultural relics in this tower, and the nearby photos are very good!! You don't need to pay for the entrance to the park, but you need to pay 35 for the ticket to the twin towers~ Opening hours: 9:00-21:30, lighting time: around 6 pm

Fir Lake, located in the center of Guilin city in Guangxi, is named for the fir trees growing by the lake. It is an open pedestrian leisure park in the city of Guilin. Fir Lake is part of the Two Rivers and Four Lakes scenic area in Guilin, and the most famous are the Sun and Moon Pagodas towering on Fir Lake Island. The Sun and Moon Pagodas are situated in the beautiful Fir Lake in Guilin city; the Sun Pagoda is a copper pagoda located in the center of the lake, 41 meters high with 9 levels, and the Moon Pagoda is a glazed pagoda, 35 meters high with 7 levels. The Sun and Moon Pagodas are famous in China, serving as cultural landmarks of Guilin city, and are the most renowned tourist attractions in the Two Rivers and Four Lakes water system around the city; among them, the Sun Pagoda has won three world records. The Sun and Moon Pagodas are located on an island connected by a bridge, with an admission fee of 35 yuan per person, allowing visitors to climb the pagodas and enjoy the landscape of Guilin. You can also walk through the underwater tunnel and admire the silver carp, common carp, and spotted fish above and on both sides. During the day, the Sun and Moon Pagodas are unremarkable, but at night, they are brilliantly lit. Therefore, Fir Lake is the most popular park in Guilin at night. *The lighting of the Sun and Moon Pagodas lasts until 23:00, and the best photography spot is from the Zhiyin Stage Pier by the lake to the Waterfall Hotel area. It is generally believed that the angle where the Sun and Moon Pagodas lean together best captures the charm of the pagodas. *On a full moon night, you can also move to the viewing platform opposite the Waterfall Hotel across the lake to enjoy the scene of the Sun and Moon Pagodas and the full moon in the same frame. *The Fir Lake and Banyan Lake water system are connected by a bridge hole, and when a cruise ship passes through, it creates surging waves, making it another great photography spot. Compared to the night, Fir Lake is relatively leisurely during the day, with green trees by the lake providing shade, and it is also a nice place to walk around. The main entrance to Fir Lake (south bank) has the former residence of Li Zongren, where you can learn about the life of the leader of the Guangxi army. The former residence of Li Zongren cannot be reached from the lake; you must enter through the main gate on the side of the main road, with no admission fee or reservation required. The former residence of Li Zongren is one of the two best-preserved celebrity former residences in Guilin city, later known as Guilin's 'Presidential Palace,' featuring a combination of Chinese and Western villa-style architecture. Tips: 1. Fir Lake is not large; it takes about 30 minutes to walk around. 2. Fir Lake is very close to Elephant Trunk Hill Park; coming out of Gate 2 of Elephant Trunk Hill and walking 200 meters across the road will take you to the lakeside of Fir Lake, so you can combine day and night tours together.

For children, their impression of Guilin might still be limited to the descriptions in their textbooks. However, Guilin, which is considered the epitome of China's picturesque landscapes, cannot be fully appreciated through mere words in a textbook. One must visit in person to gain a profound understanding. . Day 1: Guilin - Check-in at the hotel Arrived in Guilin, checked into the hotel. Since we arrived early, we visited the Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas. Everyone says they look better at night, but we went during the day and took a boat ride, which was also beautiful! Had authentic beer fish for dinner by the Li River. · Day 2: Karst Cave Exploration - Valley Stream Trekking You can take the kids to try cave exploration, which is quite challenging. The typical karst landscape with various shapes of stalactites is quite fascinating. In the afternoon, we ventured deep into the forest valley, led by professional outdoor coaches for stream trekking and rock climbing. It was both fun and challenging. In the evening, we visited the 20 Yuan scenic spot on the Li River. · Day 3: Yulong River - Ten-Mile Gallery - Longji Rice Terraces After breakfast, we took a bamboo raft tour on the Yulong River, enjoying the poetic countryside cottages. Then we rode vintage motorcycles through the Ten-Mile Gallery. After lunch, we headed to the Longji Rice Terraces for an immersive experience of the Zhuang ethnic lifestyle, dressed in beautiful traditional costumes for photos. In the afternoon, we relaxed and had afternoon tea in a stilted house garden. So comfortable! Dinner was a true northern Zhuang-style meal around a fire pit, and it tasted pretty good. · Day 4: Longji Rice Terraces - Mountain Experience After breakfast, we took a cable car to the No. 3 viewing platform - Jinfo Peak, overlooking the Longji Rice Terraces from above. It's amazing how ordinary rice fields on the slopes can be so breathtaking and full of artistic conception! In the afternoon, we experienced rural life in the mountains, catching chickens and collecting eggs in the bamboo forest. The kids had a blast running around. In the evening, we made bamboo tube rice and pounded glutinous rice cakes. · Day 5: Guilin - Elephant Trunk Hill After breakfast, we returned to Guilin. At the Osmanthus Culture Museum, we learned to make osmanthus cakes, which we could take home. Then we visited Elephant Trunk Hill, which is considered the emblem of Guilin City. You can't visit Guilin without checking it out. It's free, not very large, and you can tour it quickly. They even have creative ice creams now. Return from Guilin. . Notes: The people soliciting passengers near the airport and train stations are all illegal taxis. Don't take them. There are airport buses at the airport, bus stops at the station entrances, and you can also book rides online or have a tour group pick you up. Guilin mainly offers mountain and water activities, so it's recommended to wear comfortable flat shoes or sneakers. Don't trust the free photo services at various scenic spots. You'll find out everything costs money after the photos are taken, and the pictures are unedited. . Must-try foods: Guilin rice noodles, snail duck feet, steamed pork with lotus leaves, beer fish, osmanthus cake, Lipu taro pork, Quanzhou vinegar blood duck