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Arcade City
The arcade city refers to the continuous arcade group in Wuzhou Hedong Old Town. The arcades are not uncommon in the south, but not many can be called "city". This arcade in Wuzhou is not only well preserved, but also one of the best in terms of architectural concentration and scale in my country. From Dadongshang Road to Beihuan Road and Guilin Road, you can see not only Nanyang-style and Baroque-style arcades, but also many historical buildings and old houses. Of course, there are also many specialty shops and delicious snacks. When the merchants were prosperous, there were more than 1,500 large and small businesses in the arcade city. The former glory has long since faded, and the small shops along the street are running their own business and have become a tepid leisure area. There are many sculptures reflecting the style of Wuzhou on the street, showing the life scenes of the citizens of Wuzhou in the old days. Walking on the street between the arcades, the huge statue of the Dragon Mother in the distance quietly overlooks the old city. In the midst of this prosperous change, many historical relics are still preserved. The former site of the Dadong Post Office on Dadong Shang Road, from which a telegram was sent in 1884, is still reserved as a post office today. There are many beautiful modern dwellings in Weixinli. The deep-walled compound and the exquisite carvings are worth savoring. The Catholic Church built in 1898 is also located here. Walking in the arcade city, there are many specialty shops along the street, and Wuzhou specialty snacks are also not to be missed.Wuzhou · 34.7 km from Yunan
Elephant Hill Scenic Area
The Elephant Hill Scenic Area is located in the heart of Guilin, at the confluence of the Li River and the Peach Blossom River. It derives its name from its resemblance to a giant elephant stretching its trunk to drink from the sweet waters of the Li River. In his work "Records of Elephant Hill," Shu Shu, a Qing Dynasty official from the Ministry of Works, wrote: "The marvels of Guangxi lie in its mountains; the marvels of Guangxi's mountains lie in their rocks, and the elephant-shaped hill facing the provincial capital is the most marvelous of all." With its lifelike form, the attraction captivates visitors and stands as a quintessential representation of Guilin's landscape. In 1995, it was designated as the city emblem of Guilin. The main attractions in the scenic area include: Elephant Hill and Water Moon, Puxian Pagoda, Elephant Hill Scenic Area and Guilin Sanhua Liquor, Elephant Hill Scenic Area - Love Island, and Elephant Hill Scenic Area - Yunfeng Temple Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Exhibition Hall. Elephant trunk hill and water moon cave "Elephant trunk hill and water moon" is a spectacular wonder here, as described in the poem by Ji Bei Hermit of the Song Dynasty.Harmony of water, moon and caveThe poem reads: "The moon is beneath the water, the moon floats upon the water. The water flows but the moon stays, the moon departs yet the water still flows." On a moonlit night, visiting the Water Moon Cave at the Elephant Trunk Hill attraction presents a magical scene where the moon in the sky, the cave, and the water reflect each other beautifully. Inside the cave, you can find the "Poem and Preface of the Morning Sun Pavilion" by Zhang Xiaoxiang from the Song Dynasty and works by Fan Chengda.Inscription on the water and moon caveAnd over 50 precious cliff carvings including Lu You's poetry manuscripts. Xiangshan scenic area - Puxian pagoda Winding up along the rocky cliffs, you can see the Puxian pagoda standing tall amidst the greenery from afar. Built during the Ming dynasty, this 13.6m-high solid brick lama-style pagoda has a history of over 400 years. On the northern side of the pagoda, there is a line-engraved bluestone statue of a bodhisattva, with the mantra "Namo Puxian Bodhisattva" inscribed above it, hence the name Puxian pagoda in the Xiangshan attraction. Buddhist scriptures record that Puxian bodhisattva's mount is a six-tusked white elephant, making the pagoda's location atop Xiangshan mountain a perfect embodiment of this scripture. Elephant Hill Scenic Area and Guilin Sanhua liquor This is a natural wine cellar, with two-thirds of the mountain being hollow. It stays warm in winter and cool in summer, maintaining a constant temperature of 19°C and humidity above 90% year-round. Since the Song Dynasty, it has served as an official cellar for storing Sanhua wine. Sanhua wine is colorless and transparent, with a fragrant yet spicy taste. It drawsLi RiverWith the essence of the mountains and the soul of the Li River, it has become a representative of China's rice-aroma liquor. The cellar liquor was designated as a tribute to the imperial court as early as the Northern Song Dynasty and is one of the three treasures of Guilin. To date, nearly a thousand tons of liquor are stored in the caves. Love island Love island is located on the north side of the attraction, adjacent toLi RiverIt is another scenic viewpoint for distant viewing. The island boasts a beautiful environment and lush vegetation, making it a popular dating spot for locals in the 1970s, hence the name "love island". Today, it serves as an outdoor photography base for wedding celebrations against the backdrop of Guilin's landscape, where couples make their vows of love under the witness of the elephant trunk hill and the moon reflected in the water.China · Guilin
Gankeng Hakka Town
Gankeng Hakka town is split into two themes: Hakka town and ecological characteristics park. Hakka town consists of cultural recreation areas and a characteristic industrial area. The ecological park consists of farming experiences, a wetland science popularization area, agricultural sightseeing area and mountain sports area. Based on ecological pastoral culture, with Hakka culture as its connotation, Hakka charm is found in its buildings as its spatial carrier and, folk festivals, health food, intangible heritage protection and pastoral experience as its core content. It creates cultural tourism, pastoral leisure, ecological vacation, and cultural displays. Popular science education is also one of the multiple travel attractions here.China · Shenzhen
Yuexiu Park
Yuexiu Park boasts beautiful natural scenery, making it perfect for strolling and exercising. The park's most iconic feature is Guangzhou's symbol - the Five Rams sculpture, which visitors can photograph as a souvenir. The park is lush with flowers and plants, featuring beautiful landscapes. It attracts many locals who come for hiking and exercise. Being a public park, there's no specific route to follow - most visitors come for hiking, lake viewing, taking photos at the five-goat statue, and seeing the ancient city wall. Families with children can enjoy the Golden Seal amusement park and Yuexiu Park - Dongxiu children's play area, where each attraction has a per-use charge. It consists of the main peak Yuejing Hill and surrounding hills such as Guihua Hill, Muke Hill, and Liyu Hill, along with three artificial lakes: North Xiu, South Xiu, and East Xiu. All three lakes offer cruise rides. The differences between the lakes are as follows: East Xiu Lake offers a distant view of the TV tower and features bumper boats, with a children's play area by the shore. South Xiu Lake provides a scenic overlook of Zhenhai Tower and has a large lawn by the shore, making it an ideal spot for painting and sketching. North Xiu Lake is shaded by lush greenery and features attractions like the Flower Pavilion, Lake Center Island, and Jin Garden. In addition to its natural scenery, the park is filled with numerous historical sites, including monuments, the ancient city wall of Guangzhou, and the old square fort. You can come here to savor history. If you bring your children along, you can share some historical knowledge with them while exploring.China · Guangzhou
Jingshan Park
Jingshan Park is located in the tourist center of Zhuhai City. It boasts beautiful scenery as it is beside the mountain and water and faces the sea. By taking the Shijingshan cable car in the park to the top of the mountain, you can overlook the beautifulXianglu BayAs well as most of the cityscape of Zhuhai and Macao, it is one of the best viewing spots in Zhuhai. Jingshan Park currently has a mountain-top viewing area, a mountainside rock area, a lakeside recreation area, a cableway/slide area, and a large playground area. The park is 148 m above sea level. If you don't have enough energy, you can take the cable car in the cable car and slide area to climb the mountain. Along the way, you can see the full view of Hong Kong, Macau and Zhuhai in the distance, and the nearbyXianglu BayThe statue of the fisher girl in Zhuhai and the couple road are all in view. A 630 m pipe-rail slide runs from the mountaintop to the foot, offering you a thrilling experience of traversing the jungle. If you have ample energy, you can also hike up the mountain yourself. In the stone attraction on the mountainside, you can see peculiar stone formations resembling various animals. At Jingshan Park, the rugged rocks strikingly resemble creatures like toads, seagulls, whales, buffaloes, and pandas, leaving visitors in awe of nature's craftsmanship. The lakeside recreation area centers around the approx. 6000 m artificial lake, Emerald Lake, surrounded by expansive sloping grasslands and featuring a large children's playground. Parents can enjoy leisurely walks and playtime with their children here.China · Zhuhai
Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area
The Baiyun Mountain Scenic Spot is close to the Longmu Taimiao Scenic Spot. The peak at the top is 386 meters, which is not too high. Therefore, it is also a place that Wuzhou citizens like to go for weekend leisure vacations. The air here is fresh, the environment is quiet, and there are also cultural and historical attractions such as Sien Temple. Climbing to the top of Baiyun Mountain can also have a panoramic view of Wuzhou. There is a famous Bingquan Soy Milk Restaurant at the foot of Baiyun Mountain, and Bingquan Soy Milk is also one of Wuzhou's special snacks. In the morning, having a cup of Bingquan soy milk and then climbing Baiyun Mountain can be said to be a special leisure way for Wuzhou people on weekends. The mountain is not high, so you can take a tour bus to go up the mountain, or choose the way of walking, stop and go, and you can climb it in about two hours. mountain top. There are Guanghua Pavilion and tea garden on the hillside, and you can also reach Si'en Temple from here. The Yunfeng Pavilion on the top of the mountain is the apex, which is a good place to overlook the style of Wuzhou.Wuzhou · 34.9 km from Yunan
Yangshuo West Street
West Street in Yangshuo is an old street with a history of more than 1,400 years. The buildings along the street retain the styles of the Ming and Qing Dynasties having a classical charm to it. The street is filled with bars, restaurants and hiptser cafes making it a hugely popular hangout hotspot among locals and foreigners. Due to the large number of foreigners, there are many western restaurants and English signboards along the street. The street is artsy in the day and wild at night.China · Yangshuo
Guangdong Museum
The Guangdong Provincial Museum, located in Pearl River New City, is intriguingly shaped just like a treasure chest. The complex features a history museum, art gallery and natural museum that all display the history and culture of Guangdong Province, its localities and its residents. The collections in the museum are as numerous as they are varied. Among them is a gorgeous collection of paintings and porcelain art from the Lingnan Painting School and exquisitely crafted Chaozhou wood carvings.China · Guangzhou
OH BAY
OH BAY is located on the southern coast of Bao'an Central District, with a coastline of 45 kilometers in the west of Shenzhen. OH BAY was formerly known as Bao'an Binhai Cultural Park. It is a contemporary art and cultural block integrating sea view, park, ecology and commerce. The total area of the project is about 380,000 square meters, including the seaside cultural park with an area of about 270,000 square meters, the "Light of the Bay Area" Ferris wheel with a height of 128m, and the "Voice of the Bay Area" with a construction area of 20,000 square meters. "Performing arts center, the east bank with a construction area of about 80,000 square meters, the sea-friendly experiential commercial district on the west coast, and the JW Marriott Hotel Light Wing with a construction area of about 10,000 square meters, etc. In the future, it will be built into a "creative place for coastal life in the heart of the international bay area" integrating coastal leisure, cultural tourism, art experience, and ecological office.China · Shenzhen
Yulong River
The Yulong River attraction is located in Yangshuo, Guilin. The Yulong River is a tributary of the Li River in Yangshuo, stretching over 40 km and often called the "Little Li River." Its clear, gentle waters flow past continuous karst peaks, rice fields, bamboo groves, and ancient villages. A bamboo raft ride downstream offers picturesque views at every turn—each snapshot a landscape painting. Compared to the Li River's grandeur, the Yulong River has narrower waters, a slower pace, and a more serene charm. Rafting pier Bamboo rafting is the signature activity of the attraction. Typically accommodating two people per raft, it involves navigating through small river dams, with the raft's bow plunging and water splashing everywhere, creating joyful moments during the itinerary. The rafting is generally divided into two sections: The upper section, lasting about one and a half hours from Jinlong bridge to Jiuxian, offers more pristine natural landscapes and passes by historical sites like the Ming-dynasty Yulong bridge and Xiniu pond. The lower section, starting from docks like Jima and Shui'edi toward Gongnong bridge, features more riverside villages and a stronger cultural atmosphere, with the endpoint near the Ten-mile gallery. When not rafting on bamboo boats, cycling along the river is also a popular choice. You can combine the single-arch stone bridge Fuli Bridge built in the Ming Dynasty, Yulong Bridge, and other ancient bridges with pastoral scenery into a loop route. The semicircular arch of Fuli Bridge and its reflection in the water create a picturesque scene, making it a favorite spot for photography enthusiasts. To avoid crowds, consider starting early in the morning when the river is quieter and less crowded in the dawn light.China · Yangshuo
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What travelers say about Yunan
Anonymous userFebruary 14, 2025
4.0
The incense is very popular. This is the first time I have seen such a large incense coil. I like the smell of incense in the temple!
Ringing the bell and beating the drum are free.
The staff at the ticket gate will help keep the luggage.
It is very suitable to bring parents around. ...
Arcade City
M45***48September 25, 2026
5.0
When visiting Guilin, a must-see is Elephant Trunk Hill, the city's iconic landmark. It truly lives up to its reputation as the face of Guilin's landscape; only by seeing it in person can one truly appreciate the wonders of nature. The entire mountain sits on the banks of the Li River, resembling a giant elephant bowing to drink from the water. The Water Moon Cave cuts through the mountain, its reflection shimmering in the water, creating the famous Elephant Trunk Hill and Water Moon spectacle—a flowing ink painting.
The scenic area is clean and comfortable, with walking paths built along the Li River, shaded by lush trees, making for a delightful stroll. You can climb the mountain for panoramic views of Guilin, or find classic vantage points along the riverbank to capture stunning, atmospheric photos. Boat trips are also available, offering a different and breathtaking perspective of Elephant Trunk Hill from the river.
The scenic area is conveniently located in the city center, with excellent transportation and comprehensive facilities. Every step reveals a new vista, allowing you to truly experience the unparalleled beauty of Guilin's landscape. Don't miss it when traveling to Guilin; it's definitely worth a visit.
Elephant Hill Scenic Area
_TI***mrFebruary 16, 2026
5.0
it is great to visit .cultural heritage charming village with lantern .recommended to do at night .so pretty .very lively with lots of food stall
Gankeng Hakka Town
230***06September 17, 2026
5.0
A truly beautiful sight! The twinkling lights and bustling crowds create a lively atmosphere. The various lanterns, adorned with different shapes and designs, depict plant landscapes, small animals, and other cultural elements, leaving a particularly deep impression.
Yuexiu Park
Jensen 呂October 9, 2026
4.0
Jingshan Slide, also known as the Sunset Roller Coaster, winds its way down the mountain from the summit. You can control your speed, feel the wind rushing past your ears, and enjoy panoramic views of Xianglu Bay as you glide – a truly unique experience. The track is well-maintained; the curves are exciting but not too thrilling, making it a great stress reliever for young people. You can take a cable car up the mountain and ride the slide down, combining tranquility and activity for a rich and varied experience.
Jingshan Park
rash24November 3, 2025
5.0
Exploring Wuzhou was a breezy adventure — especially discovering White Cloud Mountain! 🌳🏞️ If you’re a Sri Lankan traveler (or just love lush forest vibes), worry not: this isn’t a “hardcore” high-altitude climb, but a gentle escape into nature with that classic rain forest feel.My Tip: Don’t be intimidated by the word “mountain”—it's more of a green hill with shady woodland paths, great for a chill walk or picnic. Even during the rainy season, it’s not slippery or dangerous, so you can enjoy the natural mist and fresh air. Wear comfy walking shoes; the trails suit all fitness levels.Food Recommendation: There are a few neighborhood noodle shops nearby — try the Guilin Rice Noodles for a quick bite after your hike.Travel Tips: No need for advanced tickets or special gear. The weather is humid but manageable (an umbrella helps if you visit in rainy season). Cash or mobile payments both work, but always good to have some yuan.#Wuzhou #WhiteCloudMountain #ChinaNature #RainForestVibes #tripdotcom
Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area
Oyoyo is HungryMarch 17, 2026
4.0
If you visit Yangshuo, you shouldn’t miss West Street (Xi Jie), a historic street with a history of more than 1,000 years.At night, the street becomes very lively, filled with numerous restaurants, bars, and cafés. It’s a great place to hang out with friends and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere.
Yangshuo West Street
Chu_HughOctober 8, 2026
5.0
In the afternoon, we visited the provincial museum and happened to catch a free guided tour. The guide's explanation was very professional and detailed, demonstrating a true depth of Van Gogh studies. He shared many touching stories, which were very inspiring. Finally, there was a movie to watch, which the children found very rewarding.
Guangdong Museum
夏妍宝宝September 15, 2026
5.0
The Shenzhen Bay Area Light Ferris Wheel is definitely worth a visit! 🎡✨ The entire area outside is great for photos; the white buildings paired with the Ferris wheel create a fantastic atmosphere, and you can easily take plenty of pictures just by walking around. We went during the day when the weather was great, and the view from the ride was truly expansive. You could see the sea, city buildings, and the entire Happy Harbour below. The scenery was especially beautiful as it slowly rose higher. Plus, the cabins were air-conditioned, so you wouldn't feel like you were being steamed alive on Shenzhen's sweltering heat! 🤣
The Ferris wheel rotates relatively slowly and is very stable throughout. Even for someone like me who's a little afraid of heights, it was quite comfortable; there was no sudden feeling of weightlessness. It's quite suitable for couples 💕 They even help take photos before you go on the Ferris wheel, and when you come down, you can choose to have the photos framed and made into souvenir cards. We bought some in the end, although it's a standard tourist attraction souvenir photo routine, the finished product was actually quite nice hahaha 📸(˶ˊᵕˋ˵)
However, there was one thing that really left me speechless 🙂 I completely understand that lighters can't be brought on board during security checks, and it's fine to leave them there temporarily according to regulations. But when I came down, I found that a security guard had taken my lighter! Luckily, I noticed and got it back in the end 🔥😅 The item itself wasn't expensive, but the feeling was really strange. I hope the staff can be more regulated in this regard and not take away tourists' personal belongings without permission.
Putting this little incident aside, the Ferris wheel experience itself is quite good. The scenery is beautiful, great for taking photos, and the surrounding environment is also very comfortable 🌊🎡 If it's your first time in Shenzhen or a date for a couple, you can arrange to ride it once. The weather is really great, I recommend coming during the day or in the evening. It's quite nice to see the city and the sea at the same time~ (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧
OH BAY
OffWeGoAgainJuly 27, 2026
5.0
Вдоль реки проходит живописная прогулочная дорога. Можно совместить и за одно посещение сначала прогуляться вдоль берега с остановкой в приятных кафе, а обратно прокатиться на бамбуковых плотах.
Yulong River
