The five must-see attractions in Guilin are: Longji Rice Terraces, Yangshuo West Street, Yangshuo Moon Mountain, Yangshuo Julongtan, and Jianshan Temple.
1. Longji Terraced Fields: The best time to visit Longji Terraced Fields is mid-June, when water is being poured and rice is being planted, followed by October. From the valley bottom at an altitude of 380 meters to the top of the mountain at an altitude of 1180 meters, it is a scene full of life. The lines of the terraces are smooth and flowing. In summer, the green seedlings roll up in the wind and create green waves; in the golden autumn, the mountains are covered with gold, and the terraces are like golden steps.
2. Yangshuo West Street: Although Yangshuo West Street is commercialized, it has a history of more than 1,400 years. All the tourism services you need when traveling can be found here. Green tiles, white walls, pointed roofs, stone roads, and low streets are surrounded by karst mountains. Avoiding the bustling main street and walking into the alleys, you can still find some feeling of a water town. There are many snacks on West Street. You can shop and eat here. West Street at night is more lively than during the day, with bright lights, making it dazzling.
3. Yangshuo Moon Mountain: Moon Mountain is a wonder in Yangshuo. It is located next to Fenglou Village in Gaotian Township and is more than 380 meters high. Because there is a large hole running through the top of the mountain, which is like a bright moon, high and bright, so people call it Mingyue Peak, commonly known as Moon Mountain. Liangshan Mountain is located at the end of the Shili Gallery Scenic Area in Yangshuo County, Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The scenery here is simple and elegant, quiet and comfortable. There is a large natural stone arch on the top of the mountain, which runs through both sides. From a distance, it looks like a bright moon hanging high in the sky.
4. Yangshuo Julongtan: Julongtan Scenic Area is located six kilometers south of Yangshuo County, between the famous scenic spots "Chuanyan Ancient Banyan Tree" and "Mingyue Qifeng". Julongtan was originally two natural caves, composed of black rock and water rock, which are both land and water. Because of the beautiful peaks outside the rock, they look like dragons soaring into the clouds, and the milkstones inside the rock are colorful, and they look like dragons playing in the water, so it is named "Julongtan". Longtan". The scenery of Julongtan is all created by miraculous craftsmanship and nature. There is a mysterious underground river inside the cave. Visitors can not only enjoy the scenery with sticks, but also take a boat trip.
5. Jianshan Temple: Jianshan Temple is located at the foot of Yunji Mountain in the Moon Mountain Tourism Feng Scenic Area in Yangshuo County. Built in the early years of the Tang Dynasty and the Kaiyuan Dynasty, it is one of the earliest ancient temples. It has been popular in the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties for more than 1,200 years. According to historical records, Master Jianzhen, a famous eminent monk in the Tang Dynasty, failed to make his fifth eastward journey to Japan. On his way back to Yangzhou from Hainan Island, he took the waterway from Wuzhou to Guilin and rested in Guilin for a year. During this period, Master Jianzhen often gave lectures and ordination at Jianshan Temple.
The above content refers to Baidu Encyclopedia-Longji Terraces Baidu Encyclopedia-Yangshuo West Street