Elephant Trunk Hill: A comprehensive guide for a delightful journey to the place where dreams begin, the soul of Guilin's landscape.

Beneath the water lies a luminous moon, while above it, the moon's reflection shimmers. The water flows, yet the moon remains; the moon fades, yet the water continues to flow. Elephant Trunk Hill, originally known as Lishan, is situated at the confluence of the Peach Blossom River and the Lijiang River. The mountain, named for its striking resemblance to a giant elephant drinking from the river, is hailed as the emblem of Guilin's landscape. It is renowned for its enchanting allure. Firstly, its form is incredibly lifelike; secondly, a moon-like formation suspended above the water between the elephant's trunk and leg creates the extraordinary spectacle of "Elephant Hill Water Moon". Elephant Trunk Hill is also the emblematic mountain of Guilin, a signature attraction for tourists. [Desert]Attraction Information [Island]Entrance to the Attraction There are three gates in total, with gates 1 and 3 serving as entrances, and gates 1 and 2 as exits. [1:00]Opening Hours Gate 1: 7:00～18:00 Gate 3: 7:00～21:00 [Beach]About the Visit [One]Visitors entering from Gate 1 should follow the path to the left and continue straight according to the signs to reach Elephant Trunk Hill. [Two]Bamboo raft rides are available within the park, but remember to negotiate the price. Our family paid 100 yuan for a ride that lasted less than ten minutes, which was not particularly cost-effective. [Three]The regular mineral water sold in the scenic area is priced at 6 yuan per bottle, which is slightly expensive. [Four]There is a shop selling bracelets directly opposite Elephant Trunk Hill, but beware of being overcharged. Each bead with a name on it costs 3 yuan. I thought buying three would cost 9 yuan, and with the other beads strung together, the total would not exceed 100 yuan. However, when the bracelet was finished, it turned out to cost 204 yuan. [Five]You can also continue to take a three-star boat tour of the Lijiang River. The scenery is incredibly beautiful, making it an ideal place to relax and enjoy the view. [Camping]Main Attractions 1⃣️Water Moon Cave: Located between the elephant's trunk and leg on Elephant Trunk Hill. Approximately 12,000 years ago, the uplift of the earth's crust caused the Lijiang River to narrow, promoting the formation of the Water Moon Cave. This cave, as transparent as the water moon, is very eye-catching. 2⃣️Elephant Eye Rock: Located on both sides of the waist of Elephant Trunk Hill, connecting the south and the north. Compared to the Water Moon Cave, Elephant Eye Rock formed earlier and is named for its location at the elephant's eye. 3⃣️Puxian Pagoda: Built during the Ming Dynasty, this towering pagoda dedicated to Bodhisattva Puxian is located at the top of the mountain. In China, there are only two places where pagodas dedicated to Puxian are found: one is on Mount Emei in Sichuan, and the other is on Elephant Trunk Hill. 📷Photography Tips [Clover]The steps on the opposite bank of Elephant Trunk Hill offer the best shooting angle, which is also the perspective used in textbook illustrations. [FourLeafClover]The viewing platform at the top of the mountain offers a panoramic view of the city. Those with good physical strength are advised to climb up, where the Puxian Pagoda is located. [CoconutTree]Journey Experience Elephant Trunk Hill is the emblematic mountain of Guilin, a landmark of Guilin tourism. Here, you can experience the magic and beauty of Guilin's landscape, realizing the dream of "Guilin's landscape is the best under heaven". The illustrations in the textbooks are perfectly presented here, and the wonders of nature are fully embodied. This is not only a great place to enjoy the view but also a great place to take photos. Whether you are overlooking the city or shooting the attractions on the mountainside, you can leave unforgettable memories. Whether you are a tourist with a strong interest in Guilin's landscape or a landmark tourist coming to check in, Elephant Trunk Hill is a place worth visiting.