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Elephant Trunk Hill (Xiangshan Tourism Area)
4A Tourism Area

Elephant Trunk Hill (Xiangshan Tourism Area)

桂林象山景区

Guangxi, Guilin·25.2780°N, 110.3002°E
Ticket Price
Peak season CNY 80, off-season CNY 50
Duration
2-3 hours

About Elephant Trunk Hill (Xiangshan Tourism Area)

Guilin's emblem, a karst hill that resembles an elephant drinking from the Li River. The Water-Moon Cave beneath its trunk frames a famous reflection, and the Puxian Pagoda crowns the summit.

Highlights

• Guilin's iconic symbol, a karst hill shaped like an elephant drinking from the river. • Water-Moon Cave with ancient inscriptions. • The Puxian Pagoda on top.

Suggested Route

Enter the park → riverside view of the trunk arch → climb to the pagoda; allow 1-1.5 h.

Food & Lodging

Lakeside restaurants nearby; central hotels are within walking distance.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, a gift shop and partial wheelchair access.
Travel Tips

Wear layers as mountain weather can change quickly. Photography is best in golden hour.

📅 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

Central Guilin, riverside; bus to Elephant Trunk Hill; near Guilin Railway Station.

Reservation

Free entry since 2019; no booking required.

Ticket Price

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

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
桂林象山景区

25.2780, 110.3002

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