In Guilin

While my family is visiting China, we will be going to Guilin, a southern city in China. We will be staying in Guilin for eight days. Guilin is famous for its scenery. One place that we will be going to in Guilin is Solitary Beauty Peak. It is a very high pinnacle (152 meters above sea level) and the climb to the top is very steep, but the climb should be worth it. There are amazing views of the city, the Li River, and the surrounding hills. At the foot of the peak, you can see the Wang Cheng, a huge mansion. My family is also going to see the Wave-Subduing Hill. The hill is very close to the Solitary Beauty Park. The hill also gives a great view of the city. Another place my family is going to visit is Seven Star Park. There are several caves in the park. There are stalactites and stalagmites inside too. I can’t wit to see those. Each of the stalactites and stalagmites are named based on what can be seen “in” them when enough concentration and imagination is used. Some of the names are, “Monkey Picking Peaches,” “Two Dragons Playing Ball,” and “Melon and Fruits Woven into Satin.” It costs about $2.50 to enter the park and $3.75 to see the caves. My family is also going to the Reed Flute Cave. The cave is 240 meters underground. There are also many stalactites and stalagmites inside. Entry to the cave is $5.00. The Li River connects Guilin and Yangshuo. My family is going to take a boat down the river to see Yangshuo. Along the river, you can see peaks in the distance, bamboo lining the river banks, fishermen in boats, and some small villages. There is a tour guide that will talk about all the things we will pass on the river. After the boat trip, we will take a bus from Yangshuo back to Guilin. That is what my family will be doing on our trip to Guilin.