Don't just go to Yangshuo when you come to Guilin; the lesser-known Mao'er Mountain is the real treasure

Summer vacation in Guilin
There are truly so many fun places to visit
Take a bamboo raft on the Yulong River
Check in at the Yangshuo version of the "A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains" painting
Compared to these crowded spots
I highly recommend this hidden gem
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📍Location: Mao'er Mountain Scenic Area
🚙 Self-drive: Navigate to "Lijiangyuan Resort Hotel" (about 2 hours)
🚌 Bus: Guilin North Bus Station — Mao'er Mountain (Departure times: 7:30, 10:20, 13:30)
💰 Ticket: 130 RMB/person (ticket + round-trip sightseeing bus)
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🚶🏻‍♂️ Hiking route:
Laoshanjie — Yingkeshu (Welcoming Pine) — Red Army Ancient Road — Millennium Kiss — Sanjiangyuan — Wildman Sea — Iron Fir Cluster — South China Peak
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⭐ Route highlights:
1. Laoshanjie: This is the first high mountain the Red Army crossed during the Long March. Retrace the Long March route and feel the spirit of the Red Army at that time;
2. Yingkeshu: Located at Bajiaotian at 1950 meters altitude, it is the treasure of Mao'er Mountain and is known as a living fossil;
3. Primeval Forest: Mao'er Mountain has 15,000 hectares of primeval forest with thousands of plant species. It is also the Red Army Ancient Road, making deep exploration a magical experience;
4. Millennium Kiss: Two ancient trees not from the same root have grown together in an embrace over a thousand years, a natural wonder;
5. Sanjiangyuan: Mao'er Mountain is the source of the Lijiang, Zijiang, and Xunjiang Rivers, known as "Guilin's landscape is the best under heaven, Mao'er Mountain's waters nurture Guilin";
6. South China Peak: Mao'er Mountain stands at 2,142 meters, the first mountain in the Classic of Mountains and Seas, known as "the peak of the Five Ridges and the highest in South China." It is an excellent spot to enjoy sunsets and starry skies;
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Besides hiking, Mao'er Mountain is also a great place for water activities. The "jelly water" here is exceptional, and paddleboarding and human tube drifting are must-try activities. Is this South China light outdoor treasure your choice when visiting Guilin, Guangxi?