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Elephant Trunk Hill

📍 Binjiang Rd, Xiangshan, Guilin, Guangxi, China
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Quick Facts

Location
China, Guilin
Category
National Park & Nature
Duration
About 1–2 hours
Address
Binjiang Rd, Xiangshan, Guilin, Guangxi, China
Coordinates
25.2701, 110.2915

Introduction

Elephant Trunk Hill (Xiangshan), in Guilin, Guangxi, China, is the emblem of Guilin's landscape — named for its shape like a giant elephant drinking at the river. Standing where the Li and Taohua rivers meet, the 'Water-Moon Cave' between trunk and leg lets the river flow through, the classic 'Elephant Hill and Moon' vista since antiquity. Atop sit the Puxian Pagoda and Yunfeng Temple amid many cliff inscriptions, long celebrated in poetry and painting. Climb for the confluence and city view; night lights make it ethereal. It distills Guilin's 'green hills, clear waters, fantastic caves, pretty rocks' — the first landmark to visit.

✨ Highlights

1
Water-Moon Cave
River through, ancient wonder.
2
Drinking elephant
Iconic shape, city emblem.
3
Puxian Pagoda
Hilltop tower, river view.
4
Cliff inscriptions
Centuries of verse, inked stone.
5
Night lights
Ethereal on water, special charm.
6
River confluence
Li & Taohua, city in view.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：Xiangshan, Guilin, Guangxi, China
→Suggested visit：1–2 hours
→Best season：Apr–Oct clear waters
→Transport：Bus to Elephant Hill
→Opening Hours：~6:30–19:00 (peak to 22:00 night tour); per notice
→Transportation：Xiangshan, Guilin, at the Li/Taohua confluence; bus to Elephant Hill

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult¥55

~¥55–75 (incl. Elephant Trunk vista); per notice

💡 Tips

• Peak night tour ticketed; check times.
• Riverside slick; watch children.
• Dawn less crowd, soft light; shoot early.
• Combine with Two Rivers & Lakes, Fubo Hill.
• Cave dim; mind your step.
• Hot in summer; water & sunscreen.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Elephant Trunk Hill?

~6:30–19:00 (peak to 22:00 night tour); per notice

How much is the admission for Elephant Trunk Hill?

Adult: ¥55; ~¥55–75 (incl. Elephant Trunk vista); per notice

Any practical tips for visiting Elephant Trunk Hill?

Peak night tour ticketed; check times. Riverside slick; watch children.

How long should I spend at Elephant Trunk Hill?

A typical visit takes About 1–2 hours.

Information here is compiled from public travel resources. Hours, fees, access and weather change; verify with the attraction's official notices and local tourism authorities before travel.