Gui Lin impression(桂林印象组图)

靖江王墓、尧山英文简介The Jingjiang Mausoleum

The Jingjiang Mausoleum is located at the foot of Yao Mountain in the eastern suburb of Guilin. It is a mausoleum for a royal family - the Jingjiang Family in Ming Dynasty whose eleven generations were buried. Moreover, there are more than 300 tombs covering 100 square kilometers, making up the biggest ancient tomb group in south China. The well-preserved tombs have become important relics of culture and history in Guilin.



芦笛岩英文简介Ludi Yan
(Reed Flute Cave)

Described as "Art Palace of Nature", the stalagmite and stone flowers of grotesque shapes in the caves create breathtaking spectacles which are really a feast for the eyes. Half way up the Brightness Hill, Reed Flute Cave is seven kilometers northwest of the center of Guilin. There used to be a special kind of reed growing outside of the cave which was an ideal material for making flute. Inside the U-shaped Karst cave are a large number of stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars, stone curtains, and stone flowers, all glistening in colorful lights. In a distance of 500 meter between the entrance and the exit, there are more than 30 interesting sights, including " Pine in the Snow", "Mushroom Hill","Virgin Forest"… The Reed Flute Cave is justifiably called the " Art Palace of Nature".



象鼻山Xiangbi Shan
(Elephant Trunk Hill)

This hill resembles an elephant sucking water. The Elephant Eye Rock perches high up the hill, with a hole running through it from left to right. Between the elephant's trunk and the body is a big round hole. It's reflection in the water is the exact image of the full moon, and hence its name" water Moon Cave". On the cliff there are more than 50 pieces of carved inscriptions belong to different periods. At the moonlight night, you will feel yourself merged with the moon in the sky, the moon in the cave and the moon at the river bottom. It is a symbol and landmark of the city.


榕湖杉湖Banyan Lake and Fir Lake

Banyan Lake and Fir Lake are two pieces of emerald embedded in the downtown area. Back in the Tang Dynasty, they were part of the city moat.
The one in the east was called Fir Lake owing to the fir trees growing around, while the other was called Banyan Lake thanks to a giant banyan guarding the ancient city gate that enjoys a history of 1,000 years.
Around the lakes grow bamboo groves, peach and cassia trees. Zigzagging bridges lead to the small islands dotting on the water. Though located in downtown, the lake areas are beautiful and quiet

印象*刘三姐远景(impression*Liu Sanjie )(Liu Sanjie:The Third Sister of the LIu Family)