[2025 Xing'an County Stay] Travel Guide for LIJIANG SOURCE RESORT HOTEL (Updated Jan)

Here is a guide to Mount Maoshan in Guilin: - Preparation: - Book in advance: The scenic area implements a real-name appointment system. No appointment, no entry. It is recommended to book the date of entry on the official website or official mobile app one day in advance, and enter the park according to the booked time slot. - Pay attention to the weather: Check the weather forecast before departure and arrange your itinerary accordingly. - Prepare items: Prepare ID card, camera, charger, comfortable shoes, rain gear, sunscreen, etc. according to personal needs. - Transportation Guide: - Self-driving: If you choose to drive to Mount Maoshan, start from Guilin, drive along the Quannan Expressway, get off the expressway at Gaozhai Village, Huajiang Yao Township, and then follow the road signs to the scenic area. - Public transportation: In Guilin City, tourists can take a bus or subway to Guilin North Bus Station, and then transfer to a bus to Gaozhai (Mount Maoshan Scenic Area). The bus departure times are 7:40 am, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 3:30 pm, and the return times are 10:20 am and 4:20 pm. - Tickets and Fees: - Ticket price: The price of tickets and round-trip sightseeing buses is 120 yuan/person for adults, 110 yuan/person for students, and 100 yuan/person for children/seniors/soldiers/disabled. - Other fees: Transportation fees within the scenic area (such as sightseeing buses, cable cars, etc.), as well as dining and accommodation expenses, need to be calculated separately according to personal circumstances. - Must-visit attractions: - Laoshanjie: It is the first mountain that the Red Army crossed during the Long March. There are many historical and cultural relics and monuments here. - Mount Maoshan Main Peak: With an altitude of 2141.5 meters, it is the highest peak in South China. From the top of the mountain, you can overlook the sea of clouds, sunrise, and sunset. - Li River Source Grand Canyon: It is the source of the Li River. There are crystal-clear streams, waterfalls, and canyon scenery here. - Hemlock Park: There are a large number of rare hemlock plants, which is a natural plant museum. - Tour route: - One-day tour route: - Morning: After arriving at Mount Maoshan, take a sightseeing bus to visit Laoshanjie, Hemlock Park, etc. - Noon: Have lunch at a restaurant in the scenic area and taste local specialties. - Afternoon: Take a sightseeing bus to the main peak of Mount Maoshan and climb the mountain to enjoy the beautiful scenery from the top. - Evening: Take a sightseeing bus back to the entrance of the scenic area and end your pleasant Mount Maoshan trip. - Two-day tour route: - Day 1: - Morning: After arriving at Mount Maoshan, check in at the hotel, leave your luggage, and take a rest. - Noon: Have lunch at a restaurant near the hotel and then visit the Li River Source Grand Canyon. - Afternoon: Visit Hemlock Park and enjoy rare plants. - Evening: Have dinner at a restaurant in the scenic area and then choose to participate in some special activities, such as watching performances and experiencing traditional culture. - Day 2: - Morning: Take a sightseeing bus to the main peak of Mount Maoshan and climb the mountain to enjoy the beautiful sunrise. - Noon: Have lunch at a restaurant on the top of the mountain, then take a sightseeing bus back to the entrance of the scenic area, check out of the hotel, and end your pleasant Mount Maoshan trip. - Accommodation arrangements: - Hotels or guesthouses in the scenic area: You can choose to stay in hotels or guesthouses in the Mount Maoshan Scenic Area, such as Mount Maoshan Scientific Research Reception Center, Yunfeng Pavilion Hotel, etc. These hotels are well-located and convenient for tourists to enjoy the sunrise, sunset, and sea of clouds. - Hotels around the scenic area: If there are fewer accommodation options in the scenic area or the prices are high, you can choose to stay in hotels around the scenic area, such as Li River Source Resort Hotel, You Ran Pai International Grand Hotel, etc. These hotels are relatively inexpensive and close to the scenic area. - Food recommendations: - Guilin Rice Noodles: It is one of Guilin's specialties, famous for its unique taste and flavor. - Beer Fish: It is one of Yangshuo's specialties, loved by tourists for its delicious taste and unique cooking method. - Stuffed Snail: It is one of Guilin's traditional famous dishes, loved by tourists for its delicious taste and unique preparation method. - Lipu Taro Pork: It is one of Guilin's traditional famous dishes, loved by tourists for its delicious taste and unique preparation method. - Precautions: - Pay attention to safety: Pay attention to safety during the tour, follow the regulations of the scenic area, and do not climb or damage the facilities of the scenic area. - Pay attention to time: Pay attention to the opening hours of the scenic area and the departure times of the sightseeing buses, arrange your tour time reasonably, and avoid missing wonderful attractions and activities. - Pay attention to environmental protection: Pay attention to environmental protection during the tour, do not litter, and keep the scenic area clean and hygienic. - Pay attention to the weather: Pay attention to the weather forecast before departure, arrange your itinerary according to the weather, and avoid travelling in bad weather. The above guide is for reference only, you can adjust it according to your interests and time. Pay attention to safety during the tour and enjoy a pleasant time!

With the arrival of summer vacation, planning a trip to get close to nature is the best choice. Here is a two-day and one-night travel guide for Guilin Mao'er Mountain, recommended to like and save! ✅ About Transportation 🚗 Self-driving: Guilin ➡️ Mao'er Mountain Scenic Area, about 120 kilometers, approximately two hours 🚌 Bus: Guilin ➡️ Mao'er Mountain Scenic Area                    Xing'an County ➡️ Mao'er Mountain Scenic Area ✅ About Accommodation 1️⃣ At the foot of the mountain: 🏨 Lijiangyuan Resort Hotel                    ⛺️ Tent camping (open in summer) 2️⃣ At the top of the mountain: 🏨 Mao'er Mountain Scientific Research Reception Center                        ⛺️ Camping platform tent rental ✅ Main Attractions 1️⃣ At the foot of the mountain: Lijiangyuan Grand Canyon, Education Center 2️⃣ At the top of the mountain: Rare Botanical Garden, Red Army Trail, Laoshangjie, Sanjiangyuan, Millennium Kiss, Peak of South China ❤️ Thoughtful Tips ♻️ If you arrive at the scenic area before noon, it is recommended to stay on the mountain, settle your accommodation and then check in the mountain attractions, and visit the attractions at the foot of the mountain the next day. ♻️ If you arrive at the scenic area in the afternoon, it is recommended to stay at the foot of the mountain, visit the attractions at the foot of the mountain first, and then check in the mountain attractions the next day. ♻️ There are shuttle buses in the scenic area, and each attraction has pick-up and drop-off points.

Finally, I see the jelly water that I've been longing for!! I'm overwhelmed by its beauty!! This is the 'Lijiang Source Grand Canyon' at the foot of Cat Mountain in Xing'an County, Guilin. It takes about an hour of mountain driving from Xing'an County to get there! ✅ You can snorkel, swim, paddleboard, and free dive Cat Mountain is the highest peak in South China, known as the first mountain in the 'Shanhai Jing', with an altitude of 2141.5 meters. The peak is a granite boulder resembling a lying cat, hence the name Cat Mountain. The view of the sunrise➕sunset➕sea of clouds from the mountain top is absolutely stunning! The high mountain azaleas bloom around April to May and are incredibly beautiful ✅ Suggested two ways to visit: day trip and overnight stay 💕 About the attractions at the foot of the mountain: ① Lijiang Source Grand Canyon: The water is crystal clear and icy cool, and it's a beautiful emerald green, hence also known as Dragon Pool ② Missionary Center: Has a large number of animal and plant specimens, suitable for taking children to broaden their horizons 🩷 Attractions on the mountain: ✅ According to the route taken by the shuttle bus from the bottom to the top: Rare Plant Garden - Red Army Trail - Old Mountain Boundary - Source of Three Rivers - Millennium Kiss - Summit of Mount Hua ✅ Rare Plant Garden: You can take pictures of the high mountain azaleas ✅ Source of Three Rivers: It's a primitive forest, the source of the Li River, Zijiang River, and Xunjiang River ✅ Millennium Kiss: Two thousand-year-old southern hemlocks, when viewed from below, look like two lovers kissing 💕 Summit of South China: Standing on the top of the mountain, you can overlook all the other mountains Inside the Cat Mountain scenic area, you take the scenic area shuttle bus up and down the mountain, and you will get off to visit attractions along the way 💕 About accommodation: There are two hotels➕tent camping, located at the foot and top of the mountain Foot of the mountain: Lijiang Source Resort Hotel Top of the mountain: Cat Mountain Scientific Research Reception Center When the weather is good, you can directly see the sunrise, sunset, and sea of clouds. It's just a 10-minute walk to the highest peak, and if you get up early in the morning, you can directly go to see the beautiful sunrise and sea of clouds! The temperature at the top of the mountain is low, especially at night and in the morning, so it is recommended to bring autumn and winter clothes when going up the mountain, and pay attention to keeping warm!

Unexpectedly, Guangxi also has a "Little Jiuzhaigou", the water is clear, clean and emerald green, as beautiful as a gem. Guangxi Guilin's "Little Jiuzhaigou" is called Lijiang Source Grand Canyon, which is the source of the Lijiang River. The water is so clear that it seems to contain no impurities, and it feels like a desecration to reach in. After entering the gate of the scenic area, follow the stream all the way upstream. Along the way, you will pass many pools, Longtan, Bajie Pool, Swan Pool, each of which is as beautiful as a gem, from deep green to light green, the color is very pure. It's a pity that the weather is not beautiful, and it rains from time to time. What surprised me most was a large bamboo sea that I passed by on the road, which reminded me of the scene where Zhang Ziyi and Chow Yun-fat were comparing swords in the movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". Wandering among the scattered bamboos, I felt as if I had also entered the world of martial arts. The photos here are super beautiful, especially when wearing ancient costumes, the photos are very outstanding. There are also ancient houses in the bamboo sea, which look like a place where hermits live, very quiet. Stay at the Lijiang Source Resort Hotel in the evening, the room is spacious and bright, you can see the bamboo forest and Lijiang River outside the window, you can also barbecue on the opposite river bank, eating barbecue while watching the lake and mountains, very comfortable.