Guilin Yaoshan Mountain Scenic Resort

Welcome to Yao Mountain, the highest peak in the vicinity of Guilin, reaching an elevation of 909 meters. While Guilin is globally famous for its 'teeth-like' limestone karst hills, Yao Mountain is geologically distinct. …

We begin our journey at the base of Yao Mountain, where the chairlift station serves as the primary gateway for most visitors. The chairlift here is quite unique; it is an open-air, two-person seat that carries you nearly 1,416…

Located at an altitude of approximately 450 meters is the Yao Temple. To understand this site, we must look back to the Tang Dynasty, specifically between the years 618 and 907 AD. …

Continuing upward to the 700-meter mark, we reach the site of the Bailu Temple, or the White Deer Temple. This site is steeped in a charming local legend. …

As we approach the final ridge leading to the summit, you will encounter a series of striking golden statues. These figures represent various deities and immortals from the Buddhist and Taoist pantheons, highlighting the…

We have reached the summit of Yao Mountain, the highest point in Guilin. From this 909-meter vantage point, the full glory of the Guangxi karst landscape is revealed. …

After the contemplative experience of the summit, it is time for a different kind of engagement with the mountain: the wheel toboggan descent. This is one of the resort's most famous attractions, a metal track that winds down the…

As we stand back at the base of Yao Mountain, the towering silhouette of the peak remains behind us, a silent witness to the history of Guilin. We have explored a site where the ancient and the modern exist in a unique, sometimes…