Yaoshan Mountain
Yaoshan Mountain lies in the east
of Guilin , 12 km from the downtown. The highest
peak is 903.3 meters high and is the highest hill
in Guilin .
It received its name from a Yao emperor
temple, which was built the top of the mountain
in the Tang dynasty. Each season offers a different
view. In spring azalea flowers are everywhere,
in summer the bamboo compete with each other for
greenness and in autumn the red maples with falling
leaves make the hill appear as though it's afire.
The winter's snow on mountains is as transparent
as pure crystal.
The Hill has several places of interest
including Yao Temple , White Deer Temple , Jade
Breast Pond and Tianci Field. Jingjiang King Tomb's
covering over 100 square meters are the most famous
attractions in the area.
Completed in 1996, a 1,416.18 meter
long cable car connects the top and the foot and
offers bird's-eye views of wonderful peaks and
surrounds. The 1,000m sloping track has 18 curves,
which enables tourists to travel through mysterious
forest.
The cable car was imported from Doppelmatry
Cable Car Co. Austria. It is equipped with an
alarm system, a TV monitor protection system.
The cable is 1416.18m long from the bottom to
the top.
The toboggan slide, which is stimulating
and interesting, was imported from WIGAND Toboggan
Co. Germany. It is 100m long with 18 turns sliding
down from the top. You will have a beautiful view
of rocks, flowers and brooks on each side when
you down the mountain with the slide.
The cable car and toboggan mingle natural beauty
and man-made scenery nicely.
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