Guilin - Seven Star Park Qixing Gongyuan
Seven Star Park lies in the east of the town. It covers an area of 40ha/100acres, making it Guilin's largest public park, and derives its name from its seven hills, the layout of which is similar to that of the stars in the Great Bear constellation. At the entrance will be found the Bridge of Flowers (Huaqiao) from the Song period (960-1279). The four northernmost hills, the Putuoshan, contain a number of caves, including Seven Star Cave. The three southern peaks form the Yueshan Hills. The woods containing stone inscriptions, mostly from the Song period, will be found interesting.
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Camel Hill
Camel Hill (Luotuoshan) is in the southeast of the park; as its name suggests, it looks rather like a sitting dromedary. Peach trees are scattered over it, and these give it a pink tinge in spring. The Municipal Zoo at its western foot is open to visitors.
Drago Refuge Cave
Dragon Refuge Cave (Longyin Yan) in the west of the park contains over one hundred inscriptions, ranging in date from the Northern Song period (960-1126) to the early 20th C.
Seven Star Cave
Seven Star Cave (Qixing Yan), formed from a subterranean river-bed, measures 800m/2,400ft in length overall and is made up of several grottos, both small and large, linked by zig-zag passageways. It has attracted visitors for centuries. The largest cave is 43m/140ft wide and 27m/89ft high, with a constant internal temperature of about 20°C (68°F). Its walls are covered with writings and poems by famous calligraphers, statesmen and men of letters, the oldest inscription dating from the year 590.
