Elephant Trunk Hill 象鼻山
Guilin’s signature landmark, a limestone hill shaped like an elephant drinking from the Li River.
The best photo is from the opposite riverbank; at night the hill is illuminated.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book Elephant Trunk Hill in advance?
Free real-name timed reservation required: book via the official WeChat account/mini-program '桂林市象山景区' (also '智游桂林' or on-site QR code), one phone number up to 3 free tickets; three time slots (07:00–12:30, 12:30–17:30, 17:30–21:00), tickets released 7 days ahead; visitors 60+ and children under 1.2 m enter with ID without booking; daily cap 35,000 (25,000 individual). Passport booking for foreigners not stated.
What are the opening hours of Elephant Trunk Hill?
07:00–21:30
How much is a ticket to Elephant Trunk Hill?
Entry is free. Free admission for the main gate since 31 Jan 2022 (all pages agree); a free real-name timed reservation is still required. Optional paid extras inside: bamboo raft 50 CNY/person, cultural ice cream 19.9 CNY, ethnic costume rental/photo service (10 CNY and up for photos), Li River cruise boats.
How long do I need at Elephant Trunk Hill?
Plan about 1.5 hours.
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