Visited June 23-25, 2010. Go to Part I: Elephant Trunk Hill/Reed Flute Cave/Night cruise on Two Rivers and Four Lakes.
The Painted Hill of Nine Horses on the Li River
Visited June 23-25, 2010. Go to Part II: Li River Cruise.
Junction of Li River and Peach Blossom River, Elephant Trunk Hill
Known for its water and natural green scenery, Guilin is one of the most popular tourist destinations in China with mixed ethnic cultures: the majority is the Miao people. Guilin is part of the Guangxi Zhuang province with the Li River separating the city into western and eastern banks as it travels north to south. Bridges connect these two regions. The general mood in Guilin is tranquil and relaxed compared to that of the stuffy, modern cities of Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi’an. When we visited Guilin near the end of June, the weather was very hot and humid with overcast skies that changed unpredictably; cloudy in the morning and sometimes with a bit of sun peeking into the afternoon. Note: In June and July, bring umbrellas and rain gear. The most popular time to visit is from April to October, but the scenery is beautiful all-year round, according to China Highlights.
金馬的旅行 Journey of the Golden Horse 