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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
A scenic mountain area in Guilin, Guangxi, featuring dramatic peaks, forested trails, and panoramic views. • Two Rivers and Four Lakes (Li River, Taohua River and the Rong, Gui, Long, Mu lakes) with illuminated night scenery. •...
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.
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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, off-season CNY 50
Address
Guilin City Xiangshan District Liangjiangsihu Scenic Area Wenchang Bridge Wharf, Xiangshanyuren Wharf, Riyuewan Wharf, Zhiyintai Wharf