Elephant Trunk Hill Scenic Area

Located in the center of Guilin, at the confluence of the Li River and the Peach Blossom River, the Elephant Trunk Hill Scenic Area is named for its resemblance to a giant elephant stretching its trunk and heartily drinking the sweet spring water of the Li River. Shu Shu, an official of the Ministry of Public Works in the Qing Dynasty, wrote in "The Elephant Hill Record": "The wonder of western Guangdong lies in its mountains, the wonder of the mountains in western Guangdong lies in its stones, and the Elephant Hill facing the provincial capital is the most wonderful of all." Elephant Trunk Hill captivates visitors with its lifelike image and is a typical representation of Guilin's landscape. In 1995, it was designated as the emblem of Guilin. In 2014, during CCTV's Chinese New Year Gala for the Year of the Horse, the Hungarian Attraction dance troupe showcased Elephant Trunk Hill in their creative dance "Symbol China."