Yaoshan Mountain lies in the east of Guilin , 12 km from the downtown. The highest peak is 903.3 meters high and is the highest hill in Guilin .

It received its name from a Yao emperor temple, which was built the top of the mountain in the Tang dynasty. Each season offers a different view. In spring azalea flowers are everywhere, in summer the bamboo compete with each other for greenness and in autumn the red maples with falling leaves make the hill appear as though it's afire. The winter's snow on mountains is as transparent as pure crystal.

The Hill has several places of interest including Yao Temple , White Deer Temple , Jade Breast Pond and Tianci Field. Jingjiang King Tomb's covering over 100 square meters are the most famous attractions in the area.

In 214 BC (the time when the construction of the Great Wall was begun),Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, ordered the excavation of the Lingqu canal. Thereafter, the obstructing Five Ridges gave way to this convenient waterway. Northern civilization came all the way down through the canal and then to the Li River to Guilin, creating a unique culture of Guilin in combination with the aboriginal culture.The building of the canal made Guilin become an important town, a connection between the southern-most part of China and the central area of the country in ancient times. Lingqu Canal is the oldest canal in the world and is one of the three ancient Chinese Grand Irrigation Works. It is the embodiment of the Chinese people.

Zhengyang Pedestrian Street is 666 meters long, located in the downtown of Guilin city. It is surrounded by restaurants, hotels, theatres, stadiums, commercial facilities and scenic spots..

Zhengyang Pedestrian Street has all of the conveniences that are required for good shopping in a very pleasant environment.

Jingjiang Princes Palace is the home of one of the enthroned princes in the Ming dynasty. The palace is magnificent and grandly walled. As it is actually an inner city occupied by the princes and their families, it is called the Princes City.

One of the four famous ancient towns in Guangxi province, Daxu town has a history spanning over 1000 years. It is located on the north bank of the Li River, about 29km by river from Guilin.

According to research, this town was formed at the beginning of the Song dynasty. A 2.3km-long and 2m-wide stone street runs through the town with various ancient buildings lining both sides. These structures, mainly form the Ming and Qing dynasties, are famous for their magnificence, refinement and practicality.

The simple and elegant Longevity Bridge, built during the Ming dynasty, is located on the south side of town. The commerce in Daxu town first appeared in the Song dynasty and flourished at the end of the Qing dynasty.