Pearl Cave
On the river.
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A solitary rock hill on the west bank of the Li River in central Guilin, half on land and half in the water, rising about 63 m above the ground; it seems to hold back the river's waves in the flood season, hence its name, «Wave-Subduing Hill». The name also recalls Ma Yuan, a general of the Han dynasty known as the «Wave-Subduing General», who was honoured with a shrine on the hill under the Tang; a bronze statue of him on horseback stands at its foot. At the foot of the hill, on the river's edge, is the Returned Pearl Cave, wrapped in folk legends and old rock inscriptions, and a stone stairway climbs to the summit for a wide view over the Li River, the city's hills and nearby Diecai Hill. Tickets are about CNY 30, or about 45 combined with Diecai Hill, per visitor guides. The climb is short but steep, so take your time; mornings or just before sunset are best.
On the river.
Wide views.
At its foot.
Binjiang Road, on the west bank of the Li River, Guilin
Jingjiang Princes' City and Solitary Beauty PeakA walled Ming-dynasty palace in the heart of Guilin, begun in 1372 as the seat o6 minutes walk4.4
Diecai HillA cluster of hills in north-central Guilin on the west bank of the Li River whos9 minutes walk4.3
Seven Star ParkGuilin's largest park, on the east bank of the Li River, covering about 137 hect20 minutes walk4.0
Two Rivers and Four LakesA waterway network in the heart of Guilin that links the Li and Taohua rivers wi20 minutes walk4.8
Elephant Trunk HillThe symbol and official emblem of Guilin, a limestone hill where the Li River me25 minutes walk4.4Yes, about CNY 45 for both, while Fubo Hill alone is about CNY 30, per visitor guides.