象鼻山
Elephant Trunk Hill
Elephant Trunk Hill is located where the Taohua River merges into the Li River. The entrance to the waterfront forms an outline that resembles an elephant drinking water, and has long been a symbol of Guilin. Shuiyue Cave, the inscriptions of past dynasties and the Ming Dynasty Puxian Pagoda on the top of the mountain add a humanistic layer to the compact peak; observing the overall landscape from the surrounding river banks is usually clearer than just rushing up the mountain.
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象鼻山
No. 1, Binjiang Road, Xiangshan District, Guilin City
Before you go
Check the essentials before you visit
- Booking
- Confirm reservation requirements
- Admission notes
- Public scenic-area policy can change; verify any interior or boat charges
- Suggested visit
- 1 hr 30 min
- Information updated
- 9/29/2026
Hours, prices, booking rules and ID requirements can change. Confirm them with the attraction before booking or setting out.
Opening hours
The scenic-area operator lists daily opening 07:00–21:30 (last entry via Gate 3 at 21:00). Timed advance reservations were cancelled from Jul 25, 2024; visitors scan for a free entry ticket on arrival while capacity remains. Gate 1 stops entry at 18:00 and individual areas can close earlier.
Official reference checked2026-09-29
Check the official visitor noticeGetting there
The scenic spot is located in the central city of Guilin and can be reached on foot, by bus or taxi from the Two Rivers and Four Lakes area. Use the official tourist entrance and do not follow informal tour boats soliciting tourists.
Practical notes
The light is softer in the early morning and evening. The mountain path and steps inside the cave may be slippery after rain, so you should abide by the inscribed protective enclosures and confirm whether there are separate opening rules for small internal areas.
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