At the heart of Guilin stands the Jingjiang Princes City, a Ming-dynasty princely palace city, together with the solitar...

Solitary Beauty Peak and Princes City Scenic Area (Guilin)

At the heart of Guilin stands the Jingjiang Princes City, a Ming-dynasty princely palace city, t…

🥇 5A Level ⭐ 4.6 🗺️ Guangxi 🏙️ Guilin 🏛️ Cultural

Spot Facts

Level 5A
Rating 4.6

Highlights

  • A Ming princely city whose cliff inscription made Guilin world-famous.

Practical Info

Ticket 100元/人(以景区公告为准)
Opening hours 07:30-18:30
Best Season 3,4,5,9,10

Solitary Beauty Peak and Princes City Scenic Area (Guilin) Tour Guide

Real coordinates · smooth curved route
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  1. Jingjiang Palace City Gate
    Start · Entrance
  2. Chengyun Hall
    about 30 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Visit Prince Jingjiang City: a Ming-dynasty princely palace city ringed by walls, with the grand Chengyun Hall; Guangxi Normal University once stood here. About 1 hr. Why this route: the best-preserved Ming princely palace city.
  3. Solitary Beauty Peak
    about 200 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Climb Solitary Beauty Peak (66 m, 306 steps): overlook Guilin and the Prince City; the famous line "Guilin's scenery is the best under heaven" comes from a cliff inscription here. About 1 hr. Why this route: the "Pillar of the Southern Sky" offers sweeping city views.
  4. Cliff Inscriptions
    about 10 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
  5. Imperial Exam Hall
    about 1440 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Explore the Examination Hall and imperial exam culture: see exam cells and relics, and take a "passing the exam" photo. About 40 min. Why this route: exam culture is a highlight of the Prince City, and the experience is fun.