Elephant Trunk Hill, Guilin: Water Moon Cave and Visit Planning
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Elephant Trunk Hill stands where the Taohua and Li rivers meet in Guilin. The scenic area’s English description, published on 27 January 2021, says the hill was designated the city emblem in 1995. It is a compact way to focus on Guilin’s river landscape and a named historic site. Read the operator’s landmark description.
Choose a focused visit
The operator’s description names Elephant Trunk Hill, Water Moon Cave, Elephant Eye Rock, Puxian Pagoda, Sanhua Wine Cellar, Love Island and the Yunfeng Temple Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Revolutionary Site Museum. If you have limited time, start with the hill and Water Moon Cave, then check the current map to see which other areas are open and fit your plans.
Water Moon Cave also has a documented historic feature: the 2021 description reports 22 Tang- and Song-period stone carvings containing 3,065 characters. The page describes the carvings, but does not establish current access to them.
Things to Do
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Entry and route planning
The official ticket page states that Elephant Hill Scenic Area has been free to enter since 31 January 2022. It describes on-site QR reservation with real-name details for every visitor, entry through Gate 1 or Gate 3, and Gate 2 as an exit. The page does not say when these instructions were last revised, so confirm the process for your visit date.
When checked on 7 October 2026, the operator page listed customer-service numbers 0773-8281368 and 0773-2582112, with consultation hours of 9:00 am to noon and 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. These are customer-service hours, not attraction opening hours. Ask the operator about the current schedule, reservation process and route before travelling.
The listed entrance and exit gates do not describe steps, surfaces or step-free access. If mobility or walking distance matters, ask the operator which route and entrance suit your needs.
For onward trip planning, see our China travel guide.
Sources and background
These sources support the topics listed below, not every statement or current price in this article.
- [1] Guilin Two Rivers and Four Lakes • Elephant Trunk Hill Scenic Area Official Website: Elephant Trunk Hill Scenery. Retrieved October 7, 2026. Nature, History, Culture
- [2] 桂林两江四湖•象山景区官方网站: 象鼻山美景. Retrieved October 7, 2026. Nature, History, Culture
- [3] Guilin Two Rivers and Four Lakes • Elephant Trunk Hill Scenic Area Official Website: Elephant Hill Scenic Area admission and entry information. Retrieved October 7, 2026. Admission, Access
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a Guilin river landmark at the meeting of the Taohua and Li rivers. Water Moon Cave and its documented Tang- and Song-period carvings add a historic focus to the visit.
The operator lists Elephant Trunk Hill and Water Moon Cave, plus Elephant Eye Rock, Puxian Pagoda, Sanhua Wine Cellar, Love Island and a museum site. Check the current map and access notices before adding more stops.
The official ticket page states that entry has been free since 31 January 2022. It describes on-site QR reservation with real-name details for each visitor, Gate 1 or 3 for entry, and Gate 2 as an exit. The page gives no last-revised date for these instructions, so confirm them with the operator for your visit.
The reviewed pages do not establish current attraction opening hours. The ticket page lists customer-service hours of 9:00 am to noon and 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm, which are not visitor opening hours. Call 0773-8281368 or 0773-2582112 to ask about your date.
No. The operator describes free entry to the hill with on-site QR registration. Its catalogue also includes packages combining the hill with a night cruise. Check the included components before buying a package: a cruise offer is not the same thing as admission to the hill.
The ticket page lists entry at Gate 1 or 3 and exit at Gate 2, but does not describe steps, surfaces or step-free access. Contact the operator at 0773-8281368 or 0773-2582112 to ask about a suitable route.
The operator’s 2021 description reports Tang- and Song-period carvings in Water Moon Cave, but it does not establish current access to the cave or carvings. Confirm access with the operator before planning around them.
