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Two Rivers and Four Lakes & Elephant Trunk Hill Tourism Area

桂林两江四湖象山景区

Guangxi, Guilin★ 4.5·25.2048°N, 110.3470°E

Ticket Price

Peak season CNY 80, off-season CNY 50

Duration

4-5 hours

Rating

4.5 / 5.0

About Two Rivers and Four Lakes & Elephant Trunk Hill Tourism Area

Guilin's signature scenic area, combining the karst landmark of Elephant Trunk Hill with a night cruise around the city's Two Rivers and Four Lakes. Illuminated bridges, pagodas and reflections make the evening circuit unforgettable.

Highlights

• Two Rivers and Four Lakes (Li River, Taohua River and the Rong, Gui, Long, Mu lakes) with illuminated night scenery. • Elephant Trunk Hill, Guilin's city symbol, a karst peak shaped like an elephant drinking from the river. • Water-Moon Cave with Tang and Song dynasty inscriptions.

Suggested Route

Start at Elephant Trunk Hill Park → take a boat cruise around the Two Rivers and Four Lakes; allow 2-3 h, with the night cruise recommended.

Food & Lodging

Lakeside restaurants near the lakes serve Guilin rice noodles and beer fish; central Guilin hotels are within walking distance.

Facilities

Boat tours, restrooms, parking and audio guide available; wheelchair access is partial.

Travel Tips

Boarding piers: Night tour of Two Rivers and Four Lakes (full route): Wenchang Bridge Pier (up) — Xiangshan Fisherman's Pier (down), or reverse. Night tour of Four Lakes: Riyue Bay Pier (up) — Riyue Bay Pier (down). Day tour of Four Lakes: Riyue Bay Pier (up) — Riyue Bay Pier (down). Day tour of One River and Four Lakes: Riyue Bay Pier (up) — Xiangshan Fisherman's/Wenchang Bridge Pier (down), or reverse. Night tour of One River and Four Lakes: Riyue Bay Pier (up) — Wenchang Bridge Pier (down), or reverse.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-October)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

08:30-17:30

Getting There

In central Guilin by the Li River; bus 2/23 to Shanhu (Elephant Trunk Hill) pier; ~3 km from Guilin Railway Station, ~30 km from Guilin Liangjiang Airport.

Reservation

Elephant Trunk Hill free entry since 2019; night-cruise tickets sold on-site, no advance booking required.

Ticket Price

Peak season CNY 80 (≈ $11), off-season CNY 50 (≈ $7.0)

Address

Guilin City Xiangshan District Liangjiangsihu Scenic Area Wenchang Bridge Wharf, Xiangshanyuren Wharf, Riyuewan Wharf, Zhiyintai Wharf

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

桂林两江四湖象山景区

桂林市象山区两江四湖景区文昌桥码头、象山渔人码头、日月湾码头、知音台码头

Guilin City Xiangshan District Liangjiangsihu Scenic Area Wenchang Bridge Wharf, Xiangshanyuren Wharf, Riyuewan Wharf, Zhiyintai Wharf

25.2048, 110.3470

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