Seven Star Cave
Rock formations.
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Guilin's largest park, on the east bank of the Li River, covering about 137 hectares and named after seven peaks laid out like the stars of the Big Dipper; it brings together hills, caves, streams and historic sights. Its highlights are the Seven Star Cave, a large limestone cave with striking rock formations, Camel Hill, which looks like a resting camel, and the old stone Flower Bridge, its arches mirrored in the stream. The park also holds the Guihai Forest of Steles, a museum of stone inscriptions from many eras, and wide green spaces for a stroll; it's a favourite with locals for walks and morning exercise. Tickets run about CNY 55–75 including the Seven Star Cave, per visitor guides, varying by season. Allow half a day and start with the cave in the morning, before the tour groups arrive.
Rock formations.
A resting camel.
An old stone bridge.
Qixing District, on the east bank of the Li River, Guilin
Fubo HillA solitary rock hill on the west bank of the Li River in central Guilin, half on20 minutes walk4.2
Elephant Trunk HillThe symbol and official emblem of Guilin, a limestone hill where the Li River me22 minutes walk4.4
Two Rivers and Four LakesA waterway network in the heart of Guilin that links the Li and Taohua rivers wi23 minutes walk4.8
Jingjiang Princes' City and Solitary Beauty PeakA walled Ming-dynasty palace in the heart of Guilin, begun in 1372 as the seat o23 minutes walk4.4About CNY 55–75 including the Seven Star Cave, per visitor guides, varying by season.